Construction of disaster management centre & fire station – nkandla, kwazulu-natal tender

Closing date: 27 October 2026 at 11:00

Compulsory pre-tender briefing meeting: 14 October 2026 at 11:00

Venue: KZN Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, OR Tambo House, Main Auditorium, 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg

Tender validity: 84 days

Compulsory pre-tender briefing meeting: 14 October 2026 at 11:00, at KZN Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, OR Tambo House, Main Auditorium, 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg.

Enquiries (SCM):

• Contact: Mrs A Sewmohan
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 033 355 5455

Technical enquiries:

• Contact: Mr D le Roux
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 033 355 5619

Directorate: Professional Services

Address: Private Bag X9041, Pietermaritzburg, 3200

Telephone: 033 355 5569

Submission address: Tender box at 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg

Submission method: deposit the completed bid document into the tender box at 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg.

• Only bids submitted on the official bid document issued by the department are accepted; re-typing or re-drafting the document is prohibited.
• Submit the original completed bid/tender document Volume 1 together with all supporting documents.
• Submit the fully completed electronic Excel bills of quantities on a flash drive (the flash drive supplied with a purchased document, or your own flash drive if the document was downloaded).
• Late, posted, faxed, or emailed bids will not be accepted.
• Bidders must download or purchase the bid document as soon as possible after advertisement.
• Returnable forms: all forms in the bid document must be completed and signed; the specific forms are listed in the bid document.

Bidders must submit the hard copy of the original completed bid/tender document Volume 1 with all supporting documents, and the fully completed electronic Excel bills of quantities on a flash drive (provided with purchased document or own flash drive for downloaded documents) at closing date.

Evaluation stages: functionality criteria apply as listed in the bid document, followed by a phased evaluation sequence.

• Preference point system: 90/10 (90 points for price, 10 points for specific goals).
• Specific goals and points: Ownership by Black People (5 points), Promotion of enterprises in King Cetshwayo, Zululand, or uMkhanyakude District Municipalities (2 points), Ownership by Women (3 points).
• The department reserves the right not to award to the lowest bidder and to conduct a detailed risk assessment before award.
• Multiple awards are limited to the ceiling value of the applicable CIDB grading, unless previous contracts are more than 60% complete within allocated timelines and the bidder demonstrates capability and resources.

Scope: Construction of a new disaster management centre and fire station, including earthworks.

Locality: Nkandla, North Coast Region.

Contract period: 18 calendar months.

Bidders must visit the site at their own cost and arrangement to familiarise themselves with logistics, conditions, and access.

Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 7GB or higher. The department may limit multiple awards to the ceiling value of the applicable CIDB grading unless previous contracts are more than 60% complete within allocated timelines and the bidder demonstrates capability and resources.

Cost of printed bid document: R610 (non-refundable) if a hard copy is required; payment to be made to the account below and proof of payment produced on collection.

• Account name: KZN PROV GOV-WORKS
• Bank: ABSA
• Account number: 41-2194-1044
• Account type: Business Cheque Account
• Branch code: 632005
• Reference: 14019605

No other financial requirements (e.g., bid security, guarantees, retention) are stated in the advertisement.

CIDB grading: Grade 7GB or higher.

Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration is mandatory.

Bidders must attend the compulsory pre-tender briefing meeting.

Specific goal documentary proof (for claiming points):

• Ownership by Black People: original EME or QSE sworn affidavit signed and dated by a Commissioner of Oaths for the latest completed financial year, plus certified copies of ID documents of owners/shareholders/directors.
• Promotion of enterprises in King Cetshwayo, Zululand, or uMkhanyakude District Municipalities: proof of municipal account depicting physical address of the business, or a lease agreement.
• Ownership by Women: original current sworn affidavit in the prescribed DTI format for the latest completed financial year, plus certified copies of ID documents of owners/shareholders/directors.

Specific goals for the 90/10 system: (1) Ownership by Black People – 5 points, documentary proof: original EME or QSE sworn affidavit signed and dated by a Commissioner of Oaths for the latest completed financial year, and certified copies of ID documents of owners/shareholders/directors. (2) Promotion of enterprises located in King Cetshwayo, Zululand, or uMkhanyakude District Municipalities – 2 points, documentary proof: proof of municipal account depicting physical address or lease agreement. (3) Ownership by Women – 3 points, documentary proof: original current sworn affidavit in the prescribed DTI format for the latest completed financial year, and certified copies of ID documents of owners/shareholders/directors.

CIDB grading: Grade 7GB or higher. Contract period: 18 calendar months. Closing date: 27 October 2026 at 11:00. Documents available from KZN Department of Public Works, Oliver Tambo House, 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg, during working hours 09:00 to 15:00, or downloadable from the E-Tender Portal at no cost. Printed hard copy available for a non-refundable R610. Tender validity: 84 days. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and hold the applicable CIDB grading. Late submissions not accepted. Posted, faxed, or emailed bids not accepted. Bidders must visit sites at their own cost.

Functionality criteria apply as listed in the bid document, with a phased evaluation sequence. The preference point system is 90/10 (90 points for price, 10 points for specific goals). Specific goals: Ownership by Black People (5 points), Promotion of enterprises in King Cetshwayo, Zululand, or uMkhanyakude District Municipalities (2 points), Ownership by Women (3 points).