Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
166 K E Masinga Road (Formerly Old Fort Road) - Durban - KZN - 4001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
13 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-173902
Ethekwini municipality requires professional services for the implementation of 300 top-structure housing units at umlazi s1, 2 and 3 (ward 88) in kwazulu-natal. The successful bidder must act as an employer under the occupational health and safety act and comply with all municipal site safety, health and environmental rules. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory post-award submission of a site specific health and safety plan, risk assessment, compensation commissioner registration, professional-body registration, OHSA 16(1) resolution and award letter for client approval.
Closing date: 13 November 2026 at 11:00.
Bidders must be registered with the Compensation Commissioner and hold a valid Letter of Good Standing.
Bidders must hold registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., DOE&L, ECSA, SACPCMP, SACPLAN) and provide a legal appointment letter.
After award, bidders must submit for approval: Site Specific Health and Safety Plan, risk assessment, proof of Compensation Commissioner registration, legal appointment letter, OHSA 16(1) resolution letter and award letter.
All employees must be trained on SHE aspects and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment when visiting sites.
Bidders must comply with all eThekwini Municipality site rules and safety, health and environmental requirements.
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Date & Time
Friday, 13 November 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
166 K E Masinga Road (Formerly Old Fort Road) - Durban - KZN - 4001
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Source: 32758-1H Tender Document -.pdf (TENDER)13 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
13 Nov
2026
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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.
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32758-1H Tender Document -.pdf
The eThekwini Municipality seeks professional services for the implementation of 300 top structure units at the Umlazi S1, 2 & 3 Housing Project (Ward 88). The contract is for professional services under the CIDB PSC framework, with a 12-month tender validity and an 80/20 preference point system.
Umlazi S1,2 and 3.pdf
EThekwini Municipality requires professional services for the implementation of 300 top-structure housing units at Umlazi S1, 2 and 3 (Ward 88), under the Human Settlements directorate. The contract is governed by a mandatory Section 37(2) agreement under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, requiring the appointed service provider to accept employer duties and submit specified safety and compliance documents.
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Closing date: 13 November 2026 at 11:00
Queries deadline: 29 October 2026 (emailed queries only)
Consolidated questions and answers posted on eTenders/Municipal website: 5 November 2026
No clarification meeting or site visit is scheduled.
Contact Information
Source: 32758-1H Tender Document -.pdf (TENDER)Enquiries (Employer's Agent's Representative):
JDE System general queries:
JDE System technical queries:
Submission address:
Tender Box, foyer of the Municipal Building
166 KE Masinga Road
Durban
Submission Guidelines
Source: 32758-1H Tender Document -.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: hard copy delivered to the Tender Box in the foyer of the Municipal Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban, plus an electronic submission via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module). The hard copy is the ruling version; without it the tender is invalid. Both must be received by 13 November 2026 at 11:00.
Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 32758-1H Tender Document -.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation uses the 80/20 Price Preference Point System as per the eThekwini SCM Policy Section 52. Price is weighted 80 points and B-BBEE preference points 20 points. Tenders are first checked for responsiveness and completeness, then evaluated on price and preference points. The highest ranked tenderer is recommended for award, subject to verification of tax, CIDB and B-BBEE status on the CSD.
Technical Specifications
Source: 32758-1H Tender Document -.pdf (TENDER)Provision of professional services for the implementation of 300 top structure units at Umlazi S1, 2 & 3 Housing Project (Ward 88). The scope includes project description and specifications as detailed in Part C3 of the tender document. The contract is for professional services under the CIDB PSC (Professional Services Contractor) framework.
Financial Requirements
Source: 32758-1H Tender Document -.pdf (TENDER)Audited financial statements are required if the tender value exceeds R10 million (incl. VAT). Pricing must be in Rand and fixed for the contract duration, with VAT shown separately. Payment will be by payment certificate or invoice as per the contract data; the final payment certificate or invoice requires a completion certificate. Proof of the most recent payment received from a main client/employer may be required as part of the experience submission.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 32758-1H Tender Document -.pdf (TENDER)CSD registration: mandatory, verified via the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
Tax compliance: valid Tax Compliance Status PIN required at closing and before award.
CIDB registration: required if applicable; must be valid at closing and before award.
B-BBEE: valid certificate or affidavit required; level verified on CSD.
eThekwini Municipality Supplier Portal: registration mandatory before submission.
JDE System: registration required for electronic submission.
Municipal rates and taxes: no undisputed arrears; if in arrears, a formal offset agreement must be in place by tender closing.
Tender validity: 12 months after the original validity period, unless otherwise notified.
Joint ventures: each party must submit separate tax compliance PINs; a JV agreement is required.
Description
Source: Umlazi S1,2 and 3.pdfThe contract is for professional services to implement 300 top-structure units at Umlazi S1, 2 and 3 (Ward 88). The service provider must comply with all provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations.
Technical Specifications
Source: Umlazi S1,2 and 3.pdf (unknown)Provision of professional services for the implementation of 300 top-structure units at Umlazi S1, 2 and 3 (Ward 88).
Compliance Requirements
Source: Umlazi S1,2 and 3.pdf (unknown)Mandatory compliance:
Health & Safety
Source: Umlazi S1,2 and 3.pdfThe service provider must comply with the mandatory agreement under Section 37(2) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. This includes:
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166 K E Masinga Road (Formerly Old Fort Road) - Durban - KZN - 4001
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Last checked
13 Oct 2026
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