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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Issuing Organization
Eastern Cape - East London Industrial Development Zone CorporationLocation
Eastern Cape
Closing Date
03 Jul 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
Lower Chester Road - Sunnyridge - East London - 5201
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157944
This tender, issued by the east london industrial development zone corporation, seeks proposals for the provision of maintenance and repair services for its pump stations. IT is open to legally registered entities capable of delivering civil engineering maintenance in compliance with sabs 1200 standards.
Description
Source: PS Envelope A.pdfProvision of maintenance and repair services to ELIDZ pump stations located within the East London Industrial Development Zone (West Bank area, Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality). Services include maintenance, repairs, installations of sewer pump stations, sea intake cleaning, risk mitigation, emergency response, and sourcing/delivery of urgent critical spares. Contract is governed by Standard Conditions of Tender (Annexure F of SANS 294:2004 Edition 1).
CIDB 6me or higher full bid conditions and advert available from our website at www.elidz.co.za Under opportunities then tenders
Categories
Request for Proposal
Lower Chester Road - Sunnyridge - East London - 5201
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PS Envelope A.pdf
The East London Industrial Development Zone SOC Ltd (ELIDZ) invites tenders for the Provision of Maintenance and Repair Services to ELIDZ Pumpstations. The contract (ES/26/PS/01) requires experienced service providers with a CIDB grading of 6ME or higher. The tender closes on 03 July 2026 at 12:00 GMT, with a compulsory briefing on 17 June 2026. Submissions must be made online via the ELIDZ tender portal in two separate envelopes (Technical and Financial Proposals).
Date & Time
Friday, 03 July 2026 - 12:00
Venue
ELIDZ Head Quarters Zone Development Boardroom , Lower Chester Road, Sunnyridge
05 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
03 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 680 000
Range
Based on General government tender averages. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Source: PS Envelope A.pdf (TENDER)Tender document available for download: 05 June 2026 at www.elidz.co.za under opportunities. Compulsory briefing/site clarification meeting: 17 June 2026 at 10h00 at ELIDZ Head Quarters Zone Development Boardroom (late arrivals >15 minutes denied entry). Last day for tender queries: 26 June 2026 at 13h00. Responses to queries issued by: 29 June 2026. Closing date: 03 July 2026 at 12h00. Tender validity period: 120 days.
Contact Information
Source: PS Envelope A.pdf (TENDER)SCM/Technical Enquiries: A. Mzantsi, Email: [email protected], Phone: 043 702 8200. Employer’s Agent: Mrs Camagwini Ngxokolo-Nomatye, Address: ELIDZ Admin 1 Building, Lower Chester Rd, Sunnyridge, East London, Email: [email protected], Phone: 043 702 8200. Submission portal: https://tenderportal.elidz.co.za.
Submission Guidelines
Source: PS Envelope A.pdf (TENDER)Submit online only via https://tenderportal.elidz.co.za. Only PDF files accepted, max 30 MB per file. Two-envelope system: Envelope A (Technical Proposal) and Envelope B (Financial Proposal). Do not include price details in Envelope A. Envelope B must include a signed Form of Offer; unsigned submissions will be disqualified. Late submissions (after 12h00 on 03 July 2026) will not be accepted. Physical, email, fax, or telephonic submissions are invalid. Ensure all returnable documents (e.g., SBD forms, Procurement Handbook, certificates) are completed and attached to the correct envelope. Failure to comply with submission rules may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: PS Envelope A.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price (lowest responsive bid scores highest), 20 points for specific goals. Minimum 70/100 for functionality (quality) is required to proceed to financial evaluation. Functionality criteria: Technical Merit (20 points: Senior Mechanical Technician and Electrical/Electronic Technician with Pr. Eng/Pr Tech Eng registration), Applicant’s Expertise and Resources (18 points: staffing levels and experience), Relevant Company Experience (50 points: Gorman Rupp/ABS approvals, sewer pump station projects), Method and Approach (12 points: method statements for Sea Intake Cleaning, Emergency Response, Sourcing Spares). Preference points: 10 points for 51%-100% Black-owned, 5 points for 25%-50% Black-owned, 5 points for Eastern Cape-based suppliers, 1 point each for 51%+ Youth/Women-owned, 3 points for SMMEs (EME/QSE). Minimum 30% BBBEE compliance required to qualify for preference points. Non-responsive tenders (functionality <70%) will not be considered further.
Technical Specifications
Source: PS Envelope A.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Provision of maintenance and repair services to ELIDZ pump stations at the East London Industrial Development Zone (West Bank area, Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality). Key deliverables: maintenance and repair of sewer pump stations, pump repairs, installations, sea intake cleaning, risk mitigation, emergency response, and sourcing/delivery of urgent critical spares. Required certifications: Gorman Rupp Approved Service Provider, ABS Approved Service Provider. Method statements must cover: Sea Intake Cleaning & Risk Mitigation, Emergency Response Plan, Sourcing & Delivery of Urgent Critical Spares. Site information and environmental restrictions are detailed in Appendices A (Generic Occupational Health and Safety Specification) and B (Construction Environment Management Plan). Contract governed by Standard Conditions of Tender (Annexure F of SANS 294:2004 Edition 1).
Methodology
Source: PS Envelope A.pdfTenderers must provide a detailed method statement demonstrating their approach to: Sea Intake Cleaning & Risk Mitigation (4 points), Emergency Response Plan (4 points), and Sourcing & Delivery of Urgent Critical Spares (4 points). Methodology is part of the functionality evaluation (Criteria 4, 12 points total).
Experience & Qualifications
Source: PS Envelope A.pdfTechnical Merit (20 points): Senior Mechanical Technician (Pr. Eng/Pr Tech Eng registration, 10 points) and Electrical/Electronic Technician (Pr. Eng/Pr Tech Eng registration, 10 points). Applicant’s Expertise and Resources (18 points): Staffing levels for Senior Mechanical Technician (15+ years: 10 points, 10-15 years: 8 points, 5-10 years: 5 points, <5 years: 0 points) and Electrical/Electronic Technician (10+ years: 8 points, 5-10 years: 6 points, 3-5 years: 3 points, <3 years: 0 points). Relevant Company Experience (50 points): Gorman Rupp Approved Service Provider (5 points), ABS Approved Service Provider (5 points), and project experience in maintenance/repair of sewer pump stations (10 points per project, max 40 points for 4 referees with referral letters).
Financial Requirements
Source: PS Envelope A.pdf (TENDER)Two-envelope system: Technical (Envelope A) and Financial (Envelope B) proposals. Financial proposal must include a signed Form of Offer and Form of Guarantee (Bid Bond). Pricing data: Bills of Quantities (C2.2) and Pricing Instructions (C2.1) must be followed. Payment terms and contract data are outlined in C1.1 (Form of Offer and Acceptance) and C1.3 (Form of Guarantee). Tender offer validity period: 120 days. Only the original tender submission is required. If contract value exceeds R5,000,000 for consecutive awards, a Supplier Development Plan for SMMEs must be submitted.
Compliance Requirements
Source: PS Envelope A.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory: CIDB registration in category 6ME or higher (or joint venture meeting equivalent criteria). Valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate or PIN for online verification. CSD registration (National Treasury) with MAAA number. Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or, for turnover <R10M, an accountant/SARS letter confirming turnover. Certified copy of Company Registration Certificate. Letter of Good Standing from Compensation Commissioner. Signed Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (SBD 9). Declaration of Bidder’s Past SCM Practices (SBD 8). Preference Points Claim Form (SBD 6.1). Completed Procurement Handbook. Not listed on Register of Tender Defaulters or Database of Restricted Suppliers. Must have legal capacity to contract and not be insolvent, in receivership, or under business rescue. Must not have abused ELIDZ’s Supply Chain Management System or failed to perform on previous contracts.
Health & Safety
Source: PS Envelope A.pdfGeneric Occupational Health and Safety Specification (Appendix A) must be adhered to. Tenderers must provide a detailed method statement covering Sea Intake Cleaning & Risk Mitigation, Emergency Response Plan, and Sourcing & Delivery of Urgent Critical Spares. Health and Safety Requirements and Procedures are outlined in C3.11 of the contract.
Contractual Terms
Source: PS Envelope A.pdfContract governed by Standard Conditions of Tender (Annexure F of SANS 294:2004 Edition 1). Employer: East London Industrial Development Zone SOC Ltd. Employer’s Agent: Mrs Camagwini Ngxokolo-Nomatye, Address: ELIDZ Admin 1 Building, Lower Chester Rd, Sunnyridge, East London, Tel: 043 702 8200, Email: [email protected]. Contract data includes Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1), Form of Guarantee (C1.3), Pricing Instructions (C2.1), and Bills of Quantities (C2.2). Tender validity period: 120 days. One signed paper copy of the contract will be provided by the employer. Contract may be terminated if misrepresentation is discovered post-award, with recovery of payments and costs.
Description
Source: Envelope B.pdfProvision of Maintenance and Repair Services for ELIDZ Pump Stations. The scope includes all maintenance and repair work required to ensure the operational efficiency of the pump stations within the East London Industrial Development Zone.
Important Dates
Source: Envelope B.pdf (unknown)Closing date: 03 July 2026 at 12:00.
Contact Information
Source: Envelope B.pdf (unknown)Contact person: A. Mzantsi
Email: [email protected]
Organization: East London Industrial Development Zone SOC Ltd
Physical address: Lower Chester Road, Sunnyridge, East London, 5201
Submission Guidelines
Source: Envelope B.pdf (unknown)Submit the following returnable documents:
Disqualification risks: Failure to submit required documentation, comply with tender conditions, or use the unaltered pro-forma for guarantees may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Envelope B.pdf (unknown)General:
Financial:
Compliance:
Technical Specifications
Source: Envelope B.pdf (unknown)Scope: Provision of Maintenance and Repair Services for ELIDZ Pump Stations.
Key requirements:
Pricing Schedule
Source: Envelope B.pdfPricing instructions:
Bill of Quantities (C2.2):
Financial Requirements
Source: Envelope B.pdf (unknown)Pricing format:
Guarantees:
Payment terms:
Compliance Requirements
Source: Envelope B.pdf (unknown)Legal and authorization:
Guarantees and bonds:
Contractual obligations:
Contractual Terms
Source: Envelope B.pdfContract execution:
Performance Guarantee:
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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)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Envelope B.pdf
The tender is for the provision of maintenance and repair services for pump stations at the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ). The contract (ES/26/PS/01) requires applicants to submit a financial proposal, including pricing data and bills of quantities, with a closing date of 03 July 2026. The selected contractor must provide a performance guarantee (5% of the contract sum) and comply with the General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works (2015).
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Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Contact Person
Anathi Mgwaza
Phone
+27 43 702 8200
[email protected]
Website
www.elidz.co.za/
Address
Lower, Chester Rd, Sunnyridge, East London, 5201, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
2
Last checked
05 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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Lower, Chester Rd, Sunnyridge, East London, 5201, South Africa
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