Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Issuing Organization
Eastern Cape - Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism AgencyLocation
Eastern Cape
Closing Date
24 Nov 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
17 - 25 - Oxford Street - East London - 5201
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
27 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-175796
The eastern cape parks and tourism agency (ecpta) is seeking a landlord to provide office accommodation in lusikisiki, eastern cape, for a two-year lease with an option to extend for one additional year. The premises must meet detailed specifications, including a minimum rentable area of 344m², at least six covered parking bays, full compliance with building, electrical, fire, plumbing and oh&s regulations, and be located within 2 km of the lusikisiki cbd. Bidders must pass a three-stage evaluation (technical compliance, site visit, then price and specific goals under the 80/20 system) and submit all mandatory documents by 11:00 on 24 november 2026.
Closing: Sealed envelope marked with bid name and number 13/FY/27, deposited in the Tender Box at ECPTA, 17-25 Oxford Street (Cnr Fleet & Oxford), East London, by 11:00 on Tuesday 24 November 2026. Late, faxed or emailed bids are disqualified.
Mandatory returnables: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, signed General Conditions of Contract, Joint Venture Declaration Form and Agreement (if applicable), Authority to Sign, full CSD report, proof of address, and medical certificate (if claiming disability ownership points). All pages must be signed.
Stage 1 technical compliance (pass/fail): Building must have minimum 344m² rentable area, be within 2 km of Lusikisiki CBD, provide at least 6 covered parking bays, and submit title deed or letter of authorization plus electrical, insurance, fire, plumbing, and occupancy (National Building Regulation/OH&S) certificates. Failure of any item = immediate rejection.
Stage 2 site visit (pass/fail): ECPTA will physically verify accessibility, universal access, proximity to CBD and public transport, parking, perimeter security, ablutions, water/sanitation, emergency lighting/generator, structural soundness, lighting/ventilation, layout suitability, and readiness for occupation. Any failure disqualifies.
Stage 3 scoring: Price 80 points, Specific Goals 20 points (PPPFA 2022, 80/20 system). Specific goals: Eastern Cape locality (7 pts), women ownership >51% (5 pts), HDI ownership >51% (3 pts), youth ownership >51% (3 pts), disability ownership >51% (2 pts). Evidence must be submitted or zero points for that category.
Disqualifiers: Bidders in state service or with directors/members in state service are excluded; bidders on existing ECPTA contracts must have at least 70% completion at bid closure; joint ventures must submit a signed business agreement; bids must remain valid for 84 days.
Pricing and contract: Provide price offers for 2 years and for the 1-year extension on the pricing schedule; VAT shown separately; price escalation over contract duration; performance security required within 30 days of award; payment within 30 days of invoice; landlord bears all generator costs and building maintenance.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 24 November 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
17 - 25 - Oxford Street - East London - 5201
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Source: Bid Document_ Lusikisiki Office Space N2_ Bid 13FY27.pdf (TENDER)27 Oct
2026
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Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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Bid Document_ Lusikisiki Office Space N2_ Bid 13FY27.pdf
The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) seeks a landlord to provide office accommodation in Lusikisiki for a two-year period, with an option to extend for one additional year. The required premises must be at least 344m² rentable area, include specific office spaces, parking, and meet detailed building, security, and accessibility standards. Bids are evaluated in three stages: technical compliance, site visit, and price/specific goals (80/20 scoring).
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Advertisement date: 23 October 2026
Bid documents available (free of charge): from Monday 26 October 2026
Closing date: Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 11:00
Public bid opening: 24 November 2026 at 11:00 at ECPTA offices, 17-25 Oxford Street, East London
No compulsory briefing or site visit is scheduled by ECPTA — site visits are conducted by ECPTA after Stage 1.
Contact Information
Source: Bid Document_ Lusikisiki Office Space N2_ Bid 13FY27.pdf (TENDER)Bid enquiries (SCM):
Technical enquiries:
Fraud and corruption hotline:
Submission address:
ECPTA Offices
17-25 Oxford Street (Cnr Fleet & Oxford)
East London, 5200
Bid documents available from:
Submission Guidelines
Source: Bid Document_ Lusikisiki Office Space N2_ Bid 13FY27.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory returnable documents — each must be completed, signed and returned with the bid:
Submission method: sealed envelope, clearly marked with the bid name and number, deposited into the Tender Box at the ECPTA offices, 17-25 Oxford Street (Cnr Fleet & Oxford), East London, no later than 11:00 on 24 November 2026.
Bids that are late, incomplete, unsigned, faxed or emailed will be disqualified. Facsimile or electronic submissions are not accepted. Bidder must sign all relevant pages; failure to do so results in automatic disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Bid Document_ Lusikisiki Office Space N2_ Bid 13FY27.pdf (TENDER)Three-stage evaluation under PPPFA 2022 regulations (80/20 preference point system).
Stage 1 – Technical Compliance (pass/fail):
Failure of any Stage 1 requirement leads to immediate rejection.
Stage 2 – Site Visit (pass/fail):
ECPTA conducts physical site visits to verify building accessibility, universal access, proximity to CBD and public transport, availability of minimum accommodation and six covered parking bays, secure perimeter wall/fencing, separate ablutions, functioning water/sanitation, emergency lighting/generator provision, absence of structural defects, adequate lighting/ventilation, layout suitability, and readiness for occupation. Failure of any requirement disqualifies the bidder.
Stage 3 – Price and Specific Goals:
Specific Goals categories (out of 20 points):
Failure to provide proof for specific goals results in zero points for that category.
Additional disqualifiers:
Minimum qualifying score: not specified — but bidders must pass all Stage 1 and Stage 2 requirements to proceed.
Technical Specifications
Source: Bid Document_ Lusikisiki Office Space N2_ Bid 13FY27.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Provision of office accommodation in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, for a period of two years with an option to extend for one year.
Accommodation requirements:
Building must be easily accessible and close to public transport routes.
Construction and appearance:
Security:
Doors, locks and keys:
Floor covering: acceptable quality to last lease duration; ceramic tiles preferred.
Power points:
Lighting:
Telephones: Telkom line at reception to be registered by ECPTA.
Trunking: latest technological standards (SABS approved).
Power generator:
Cleaners' room: minimum 4m².
Water supply and drainage: per SANS 10252-1.
Fire protection: per SANS 10400-T.
Toilet facilities: two WC each with wash hand basin, with disability access.
Inspection: ECPTA inspector must have access; deviations only with written prior permission.
Building operating costs covered by ECPTA:
Landlord responsibilities:
Each specification page must be initialled and submitted with the bid.
Quality Management
Source: Bid Document_ Lusikisiki Office Space N2_ Bid 13FY27.pdfBuilding must comply with National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, and OH&S Act.
All materials must comply with SABS 0400.
Electrical installation per SANS 10142-2003.
Water supply and drainage per SANS 10252-1.
Fire protection per SANS 10400-T.
ECPTA inspector must have access during refurbishment; deviations from minimum requirements require written prior permission.
Quality of finishes to be acceptable to ECPTA; walls and ceilings neat; washable walls in kitchens, stairs, entrances, toilets.
Floor covering must last lease duration; ceramic tiles preferred.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Bid Document_ Lusikisiki Office Space N2_ Bid 13FY27.pdfUse Pricing Schedule (SBD 3.1, but stage 3 refers to SBD 3.3 — likely a typo in document).
Provide price offer for 2 years and price offer for 1 year extension.
VAT included but shown separately.
Price escalation to be effected over the contract duration.
Bid must be held valid for 84 days.
Price contributes 80 points in Stage 3 evaluation.
No bond or guarantee amount specified.
Financial Requirements
Source: Bid Document_ Lusikisiki Office Space N2_ Bid 13FY27.pdf (TENDER)Pricing format: Price offer for 2 years and price offer for 1 year (extension) must be provided on the Pricing Schedule (SBD 3.1 as referenced, though stage 3 mentions SBD 3.3).
VAT: Must be included in bid price but shown separately; tax invoice to show exclusive and VAT amounts.
Price escalation: Price escalation must be effected on the pricing schedule over the contract duration.
Bid validity: Bids must remain valid for 84 days from the closing date.
Performance security: Within 30 days of award notification, successful bidder must furnish performance security as specified in the Special Conditions (no specific amount given in source).
Payment terms: Payment within 30 days of receipt of invoice after completion of supply and delivery.
Penalty provision: If successful bidder withdraws, fails to fulfil contract or refuses to sign, they will be liable for costs incurred by ECPTA for re-advertising and any price difference.
Bid security: None specified.
Insurance: Successful bidder must provide proof of insurance or valid indemnification.
Financial capacity thresholds: None specified.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Bid Document_ Lusikisiki Office Space N2_ Bid 13FY27.pdf (TENDER)CSD registration: Mandatory — bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and submit full CSD report.
Tax compliance: Bidders must provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number. In joint ventures, each party must submit separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD.
State employment: Bids from persons in service of the state, or companies with directors/members in state service, will not be considered.
Building compliance certificates required (Stage 1):
B-BBEE: Not explicitly required — preference points are for specific goals (locality, women, HDI, youth, disability), not B-BBEE level.
CIPC registration: Not required, but CIPC certificates may be used as evidence for ownership specific goals.
Local content: Not specified.
CIDB grading: Not applicable (lease of property).
Health & Safety
Source: Bid Document_ Lusikisiki Office Space N2_ Bid 13FY27.pdfBuilding must be fully accessible to physically challenged.
Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993.
Emergency lighting and functional generator required.
Disabled access and disabled toilet facilities required.
If building has multiple floors, elevators must comply with OH&S Act and regulations.
Electrical circuits must have earth leakage relays (25 mA sensitivity).
Lighting levels as specified (reception 100 lux, offices 300 lux, etc.).
External lighting to be motion-sensor controlled.
Building must be free of structural defects that would prevent occupation (site visit requirement).
Contractual Terms
Source: Bid Document_ Lusikisiki Office Space N2_ Bid 13FY27.pdfContract duration: 24 months from contract signing, with an option to extend for 12 months.
Binding: Formal acceptance of purchase order and signed Service Level Agreement (SLA) form the contract.
Validity: Bids valid for 84 days from closing date.
Penalties: Withdrawal during validity, failure to fulfil contract, or refusal to sign agreement exposes bidder to costs of re-advertising and price difference.
Performance security: To be provided within 30 days of award notification (amount specified in SCC).
Insurance: Successful bidder must provide proof of insurance or indemnification.
Delivery: Successful bidder to liaise with Mr. Mongezi Langa (060 978 5541).
Payment: Within 30 days of invoice after completion.
General conditions of contract (GCC) apply, including clauses on inspections, patents, packaging, delivery, warranties, penalties, termination, force majeure, disputes, and prohibition of restrictive practices.
Intellectual property: Any documents/projects developed for ECPTA vest in ECPTA.
Subcontracting: Subject to GCC provisions (clause 21).
Price escalation: Allowed, to be effected on the pricing schedule over contract duration.
VAT: Must be shown separately in pricing.
Late bids, incomplete or unsigned bids are disqualified.
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Act 3 of 2000
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Act 85 of 1993
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Act 5 of 2009
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Address
5231, 17-25 Oxford St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
28 Oct 2026
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Contact
+27 43 492 0881[email protected]www.visiteasterncape.co.za5231, 17-25 Oxford St, East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa
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