Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
ERF 257 Main Road - Port St Johns - Port St Johns - 5120
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
21 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-175092
The port st johns local municipality is procuring the construction of the mvume access road in ward 07 via a request for quotation. This is a construction project located in the eastern cape province requiring new road infrastructure development. The most consequential bidder consideration is strict compliance with all mandatory stage 1 requirements, as failure to meet these will result in automatic disqualification regardless of other qualifications.
Mandatory documentation includes CSD registration proof, valid CIDB grading 4CE or higher certificate, valid SARS Tax Compliance Pin, COIDA Letter of Good Standing, and municipal rates clearance or signed lease agreement; bidders with CIDB grading above 3CE must also provide financial statements signed by director or accountant; submission deadline is 20 November 2026 at 11:00 with compulsory briefing required on 29 October 2026 at 09:00 at PSJ Town Hall; evaluation uses an 80/20 preference system allocating 80 points to price and 20 points to specific goals; only bidders meeting all Stage 1 requirements advance to functionality and pricing stages; missing any mandatory document constitutes automatic disqualification.
Date & Time
Friday, 20 November 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Municipal Town Hall
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Quotation
ERF 257 Main Road - Port St Johns - Port St Johns - 5120
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Description
Source: 43441449 PAGE 11 (1).pdf21 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
20 Nov
2026
Closing Date
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These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
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.
43441449 PAGE 11 (1).pdf
Construction of the Mvume Access Road in Ward 07, Port St Johns, by the Port St Johns Local Municipality. The project requires a CIDB grading of 4CE or higher and includes a compulsory briefing session and site inspection.
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The tender is for the construction of the Mvume Access Road in Ward 07, Port St Johns Local Municipality, Eastern Cape. CIDB grading 4CE or higher required. Full tender documents available on the eTenders portal (www.etenders.gov.za).
Important Dates
Source: 43441449 PAGE 11 (1).pdf (unknown)Compulsory briefing and site inspection: 29 October 2026 at 09:00, PSJ Town Hall.
Closing date and time: 20 November 2026 at 11:00.
Enquiries not entertained five days before closing (i.e., from 15 November 2026).
Bid validity period: 90 days after closing date.
Contact Information
Source: 43441449 PAGE 11 (1).pdf (unknown)Supply Chain Management contact:
Technical enquiries:
Enquiry hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–13:00 and 13:30–16:30.
Submission address: Tender Box, Reception Area, Municipal Town Hall, ERF 257 Main Street, Port St Johns.
Acting Municipal Manager: Mr M. Ngxekana.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 43441449 PAGE 11 (1).pdf (unknown)Submission method: Physical delivery to Tender Box at Reception Area, Municipal Town Hall, ERF 257 Main Street, Port St Johns.
Closing time: 20 November 2026 at 11:00.
Bids must be completed in black ink, enclosed in a sealed envelope clearly marked with bid number (PSJLM-ENG-2026/27), project name and description.
No late, faxed, emailed, telephonic or electronic submissions accepted.
Municipality accepts no responsibility for bids sent by courier or post; bidder should ensure own staff/representative deposits bid in Tender Box.
Tender documents available free on eTenders portal (www.etenders.gov.za).
Must use issued tender documentation; no alterations permitted.
Compulsory briefing attendance required (29 October 2026, 09:00, PSJ Town Hall); bidders arriving >10 minutes late deemed non-responsive.
Returnable documents (must be submitted with bid):
Bid validity: 90 days after closing date.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 43441449 PAGE 11 (1).pdf (unknown)Evaluation in three stages:
Stage 1: Mandatory Requirements (all must be met to proceed):
Stage 2: Functionality (criteria not detailed in advertisement)
Stage 3: Price and Specific Goals
Preference point system: 80/20 (80 points price, 20 points specific goals).
Only bidders meeting all Stage 1 requirements proceed to Stage 2.
Lowest tender not necessarily accepted; municipality reserves right to accept whole or part of any tender.
No minimum qualifying score stated for functionality.
Technical Specifications
Source: 43441449 PAGE 11 (1).pdf (unknown)Scope: Construction of Mvume Access Road in Ward 07, Port St Johns Local Municipality.
CIDB grading required: 4CE or higher.
Detailed technical specifications, quantities, standards and service levels are contained in the full tender documents available on eTenders portal.
Financial Requirements
Source: 43441449 PAGE 11 (1).pdf (unknown)Pricing format: Not specified in advertisement; likely detailed in tender documents.
Bid security / guarantee: Not mentioned.
Retention / payment terms: Not mentioned.
Financial capacity: Financial statements required for all bidders with CIDB grading above 3CE (including joint ventures), signed by all related parties (director or accountant).
Bid validity: 90 days after closing date.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 43441449 PAGE 11 (1).pdf (unknown)Mandatory compliance documents:
B-BBEE: 80/20 preference point system applies; specific goals allocation 20 points. No minimum B-BBEE level stated.
Local content: Not mentioned.
Contractual Terms
Source: 43441449 PAGE 11 (1).pdfBid validity: 90 days after closing date.
Municipality reserves right to extend tender period via notice in Daily Dispatch, eTender portal, and to briefing attendees.
No late, faxed, emailed, or electronic submissions accepted.
Corrupt or fraudulent acts during bidding lead to disqualification.
Municipality not responsible for courier/post deliveries.
Tender documents must be used as issued; no alterations permitted.
Municipality may accept whole or part of any tender, or reject any tender not suitably endorsed.
Section
Source: 43441449 PAGE 11 (1).pdfTenders evaluated per Port St Johns Municipality Supply Chain Management policy. 80/20 preference point system applies: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted; municipality reserves right to accept whole or part of any tender or reject any tender not suitably endorsed.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 28 of 2024
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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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Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
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Act 107 of 1998
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Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
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Act 103 of 1977
Relevant where building standards, renovations, maintenance or construction compliance may apply.
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Address
ERF 257 Main Road - Port St Johns - Port St Johns - 5120
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
21 Oct 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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