Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Rietvlei - Johannesburg South - Glenvista - 2058
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
07 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-173220
Rand water requires maintenance of plumbing infrastructure on an as-and-when-required basis across multiple sites for a 12-month period. The contract is for ad hoc call-out plumbing and drainage works (CIDB class 3so), with NO guaranteed quantities. Bidders must pass pre-qualification, score at least 70 out of 100 on functionality, and then compete on price and b-bbee under the 80/20 preference system. The single most consequential consideration is the functionality threshold: bidders need three contactable reference projects, three plumber artisans with trade tests, demonstrable equipment capacity, and a credible gantt-chart programme — all scored on a steep four-point scale where missing any element drops the rating to 33% or zero.
Closing: 23 October 2026 at 16:00 — online submission only via https://bids.randwater.co.za/; email submissions rejected.
Mandatory briefing: none (non-compulsory, not applicable).
CIDB grade: 3SO or higher required; joint ventures permitted if all members are CIDB-registered and lead partner meets grading rules.
Functionality minimum: 70 out of 100 to proceed to price evaluation; scored on four criteria (previous experience, human resources, equipment, programme) each weighted 25.
Human resource proof: company organogram plus CVs of plumber artisans with trade tests — 3 CVs for full marks, 1 CV scores 33.3%.
Previous experience proof: 3 contactable reference letters plus completion letters for full marks; 1 reference scores 33.3%.
Equipment and programme: full capacity demonstration and clear service-interval schedule required for 100% on each criterion.
B-BBEE: 20 points under 80/20 system; certificate or sworn affidavit required to claim points — non-submission scores zero but does not disqualify.
Returnable documents: Form of Offer and Acceptance; SBD 4; SBD 6.1; Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire; CIDB certificate or application proof; COIDA Letter of Good Standing; Pricing Schedule/BoQ; Resolution Letter; B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; 3 reference projects; human resource and equipment schedules; detailed Gantt programme with Level 2 activities, resource loading and monthly cash flows.
Pre-qualification disqualifiers: state-employed directors/members; appearance on Register of Tender Defaulters; failure to submit COIDA letter or CIDB proof.
Contacts: Nkululeko Mkhabela (Buyer, 011 682 7223, [email protected]); Ntikane Radebe (Sourcing Manager, 011 682 0208, [email protected]).
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Date & Time
Friday, 23 October 2026 - 16:00
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Request for Quotation
Rietvlei - Johannesburg South - Glenvista - 2058
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Important Dates
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2026
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2026
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
10420501-MAINTENANCEOFPLUMBINGINFRUSTRUCTUREFORASANDWHENREQUIREDATVARIOUSRANDWATERSITESFORAPERIOD12MONTHS_20261002082025.527_X.pdf
Rand Water requires maintenance of plumbing infrastructure on an as-and-when-required basis across various Rand Water sites for a 12-month period. The procurement uses an 80/20 preferential point system with functionality evaluation preceding price evaluation.
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Issue date: 07 October 2026
Closing date: 23 October 2026 at 16:00
Briefing session: non-compulsory, not applicable
Bid validity: 90 days from closing date (may be extended)
Clarification deadline: no later than 3 calendar days before closing date
Addenda: if issued, no later than 3 calendar days before closing date
Contact Information
Source: 10420501-MAINTENANCEOFPLUMBINGINFRUSTRUCTUREFORASANDWHENREQUIREDATVARIOUSRANDWATERSITESFORAPERIOD12MONTHS_20261002082025.527_X.pdf (RFQ)Bidding procedure enquiries:
Sourcing manager:
Submission address: https://bids.randwater.co.za/ (online only)
Submission Guidelines
Source: 10420501-MAINTENANCEOFPLUMBINGINFRUSTRUCTUREFORASANDWHENREQUIREDATVARIOUSRANDWATERSITESFORAPERIOD12MONTHS_20261002082025.527_X.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: online only via Rand Water Online Bids Application at https://bids.randwater.co.za/
Closing: 23 October 2026 at 16:00
Format: one copy of bid document and returnables; official forms must not be re-typed
Late submissions: not accepted
Returnable forms required:
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 10420501-MAINTENANCEOFPLUMBINGINFRUSTRUCTUREFORASANDWHENREQUIREDATVARIOUSRANDWATERSITESFORAPERIOD12MONTHS_20261002082025.527_X.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation stages:
Pre-qualification criteria:
Functionality criteria (total 100, minimum 70):
Price evaluation: 80 points
B-BBEE preference: 20 points (80/20 system)
B-BBEE points table:
Non-submission of B-BBEE proof scores zero but does not disqualify
Financial tolerance range applied to assess reasonable market prices
Rand Water does not bind itself to lowest price or highest points
Technical Specifications
Source: 10420501-MAINTENANCEOFPLUMBINGINFRUSTRUCTUREFORASANDWHENREQUIREDATVARIOUSRANDWATERSITESFORAPERIOD12MONTHS_20261002082025.527_X.pdf (RFQ)Scope: maintenance of plumbing infrastructure on an as-and-when-required basis at various Rand Water sites
Contract period: 12 months
Work class: 3SO (plumbing and drainage construction works)
Key deliverables:
Quality verification: Rand Water may inspect previous works to verify workmanship
No quantities specified — ad hoc call-out basis
Financial Requirements
Source: 10420501-MAINTENANCEOFPLUMBINGINFRUSTRUCTUREFORASANDWHENREQUIREDATVARIOUSRANDWATERSITESFORAPERIOD12MONTHS_20261002082025.527_X.pdf (RFQ)Pricing format: Bill of Quantities (BoQ) / Pricing Schedule
Pricing assumptions: as per C2.1
Alternative bids: permitted if compliant with T1.2; pricing may not exceed main bid price
No bid security or performance bond mentioned in extracted text
Payment terms: not specified in available text
Financial tolerance range applied during evaluation to eliminate excessively high or low prices
Compliance Requirements
Source: 10420501-MAINTENANCEOFPLUMBINGINFRUSTRUCTUREFORASANDWHENREQUIREDATVARIOUSRANDWATERSITESFORAPERIOD12MONTHS_20261002082025.527_X.pdf (RFQ)CIDB: Grade 3SO or higher required; joint ventures permitted if every member is CIDB-registered and lead partner meets grading requirements
CSD: registration required (MAAA number field on supplier form)
Tax: SARS tax compliance status to be verified; tax clearance PIN required
B-BBEE: certificate or sworn affidavit required to claim preference points; non-submission scores zero but does not disqualify
COIDA: Letter of Good Standing from Department of Labour or accredited institution required
State employment exclusion: no directors, members, or controllers may be in state service
Register of Tender Defaulters: appearance disqualifies automatically
CIPC: company registration number required on supplier form
Professional registrations: plumber artisans must have trade tests (functionality requirement)
Section
Source: 10420501-MAINTENANCEOFPLUMBINGINFRUSTRUCTUREFORASANDWHENREQUIREDATVARIOUSRANDWATERSITESFORAPERIOD12MONTHS_20261002082025.527_X.pdf (RFQ)Functionality evaluation: 100 points total, minimum 70 required to proceed
Price and preference: 80/20 system
Pre-qualification gateway: COIDA Letter of Good Standing, CIDB 3SO+, signed Form of Offer and Acceptance
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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Address
522 Impala Rd, Dikole Section, Johannesburg South, 2058, South Africa
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08 Oct 2026
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011-682-0411[email protected]www.randwater.co.za522 Impala Rd, Dikole Section, Johannesburg South, 2058, South Africa
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