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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
259 Kingsway Street - Bergville - Bergville - 3350
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-177031
Okhahlamba local municipality is re-advertising for an implementing agent to complete stage 1 p1.4 Dra, conduct p4 beneficiary administration, and construct 1250 super structures with rainwater harvesting and vip sanitation units in nogaga a rural housing project, ward 9, over three years. The appointed service provider must assemble a multidisciplinary professional team registered with the relevant councils and sign a tripartite agreement with the KZN department of human settlements. Bidders must pass a functionality evaluation with a minimum of 70 out of 100 before price and specific goals are scored on the 90/10 preference system. The most consequential requirement is the compulsory briefing session on 17 november 2026 at 10:00 at the municipal council chamber; non-attendance will disqualify a bid.
Compulsory briefing session: 17 November 2026 at 10:00 at the Municipal Council Chamber, Okhahlamba Local Municipality. Attendance is mandatory; failure to attend disqualifies the bid.
Closing: sealed bids only, hand-delivered or couriered to the bid box at 259 Kingsway Street (opposite Astron Garage), Bergville, 3350, by 12:00 on 09 December 2026. Late, emailed or faxed bids are rejected.
Functionality threshold: bidders must score at least 70 of 100 points on methodology (30), relevant experience (25), stakeholders and resources organogram (25) and financial capacity (20). Only qualifying bidders proceed to price and specific goals (90/10).
Professional team registrations: the bid must include a full professional team registered with SACPLAN (town planning), SA Geomatics Council (land survey), Council for Geoscience (geotechnical), ECSA (structural/civil engineering), Legal Practice Council (conveyancer), SACQSP (quantity surveying), SACPMP (project management), SACAP (architecture) and SACNASP (environmental). Each registration earns 2 points, up to 16.
Mandatory compliance documents: NHBRC registration, SAICE registration, Professional Indemnity Insurance of R5,000,000, COIDA registration, CSD full report not older than 3 months, company registration certificate, certified director IDs, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, municipal rates/lease/proof of residence, and three years of audited financial statements. Missing any of these invalidates the bid.
Financial capacity: a bank rating letter is required. Category A (R5 million or more) earns 20 points, Category B (R3 million) 12 points, Category C (R1.5 million) 8 points; no letter scores zero.
Specific goals (10 points): claim points for 100% Black ownership (4), women (1), youth aged 18–35 (1), disability (1) and locality (UThukela district 3, KZN 2, national 1), each supported by the specified proof such as CK documents, ID copies, medical certificate and CSD with utility bill or affidavit.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 09 December 2026 - 12:00
Venue
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBER
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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259 Kingsway Street - Bergville - Bergville - 3350
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Description
Source: NOGAGA HOUSING 2026.pdf05 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
09 Dec
2026
Closing Date
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NOGAGA HOUSING 2026.pdf
Construction of super structures and VIP sanitation for 1250 rural housing units in the Nogaga A Rural Housing Project (Ward 9, Okhahlamba Local Municipality), including completion of Stage 1 P1.4 DRA, Stage 2 beneficiary administration, and project closeout over a three-year period. The appointed implementing agent must assemble a multidisciplinary professional team and sign a tripartite agreement with the municipality and the KZN Department of Human Settlements.
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Okhahlamba Local Municipality invites bids for appointment of an Implementing Agent to complete P1.4 DRA of Stage 1, conduct P4 beneficiary administration, and construct 1250 top structures with rainwater harvesting and VIP sanitation in Nogaga A Rural Housing Project, Ward 9, over 3 years.
Successful bidder must sign a Tripartite Agreement with Okhahlamba LM and KZN Department of Human Settlements, and assemble a multidisciplinary professional team.
Scope covers full project implementation from Stage 1 planning through Stage 2 construction to close-out, including project management, community facilitation, stakeholder engagement, financial management, training, quality assurance, and compliance with legislative prescripts and DoHS norms.
Key activities: project scope preparation, business planning, stage 2 packaging and approval, construction management, social facilitation, Project Steering Committee establishment, technical meetings, Municipal Housing Forum reporting, subsidy payments, milestone disbursements, reconciliation reports, training programmes (housing consumer education, quality assurance, cooperative development), and close-out reporting.
Important Dates
Source: NOGAGA HOUSING 2026.pdf (TENDER)Bid documents available: 05 November 2026 from 15:30 (download free from eTenders portal or collect from SCM office after R500 deposit).
Compulsory briefing session: 17 November 2026 at 10:00 at Municipal Council Chamber, Okhahlamba Local Municipality.
Closing date and time: 09 December 2026 at 12:00.
Bid opening: public opening in municipal boardroom immediately after closing.
Mandatory objection period: 14 days after award notification for appeals.
Contact Information
Source: NOGAGA HOUSING 2026.pdf (TENDER)Technical enquiries:
SCM / bidding procedure enquiries:
Submission address (bid box):
Okhahlamba Local Municipality
259 Kingsway Street (opposite Astron Garage)
PO Box 71
Bergville, 3350
Service delivery address: Nogaga A Rural Housing Project, Ward 9, Okhahlamba Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal.
Submission Guidelines
Source: NOGAGA HOUSING 2026.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: sealed bids hand-delivered or couriered to bid box at Okhahlamba Local Municipality, 259 Kingsway Street, Bergville, 3350 (opposite Astron Garage).
Closing time: 12:00 on 09 December 2026. Late bids not accepted. Facsimile and email bids not accepted.
Bid documents: must be completed on official forms (not re-typed) in black ink.
Bid validity: 90 days from closing date.
Returnable documents (must be submitted with bid):
Compulsory documents for evaluation:
Standard forms to complete and sign:
Disqualification risks: any returnable form unsigned or omitted; bids received after closing time; bids not on official forms; bids from persons in service of the state.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: NOGAGA HOUSING 2026.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation system: 90/10 preference points (Price 90, Specific Goals 10).
Functionality evaluation (Stage 1): minimum 70% of 100 points required to proceed.
Functionality criteria and weights:
Specific Goals points (total 10):
Stage 2: Price and Specific Goals scored per 90/10 formula.
Stage 3: Presentations from qualifying bidders.
Minimum qualifying functionality score: 70/100.
Technical Specifications
Source: NOGAGA HOUSING 2026.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Appointment of an Implementing Agent to complete P1.4 DRA of Stage 1, conduct P4 beneficiary administration, and construct 1250 super structures (top structures) with rainwater harvesting and VIP sanitation units in Nogaga A Rural Housing Project, Ward 9, Okhahlamba LM, over 3 years.
Key deliverables:
Professional team requirements (all must be registered with respective councils):
Bidder capacity requirements: facilitation skills, capacity development, project management, procurement, technical expertise, organisational development, financial management, health and safety compliance.
Compliance: legislative prescripts, DoHS norms and standards, NHBRC enrollment, CSD registration.
Methodology
Source: NOGAGA HOUSING 2026.pdfMethodology evaluation criterion (30 points) requires:
Scoring: Good (30), Fair (20), Poor (0-10), None (0).
Experience & Qualifications
Source: NOGAGA HOUSING 2026.pdfRelevant Experience evaluation (25 points):
Professional team qualifications (16 points): each key professional must be registered with relevant council (2 points per certification):
Stakeholder management skills and organogram demonstrating competence in project development programme and cash flow analysis (9 points).
Quality Management
Source: NOGAGA HOUSING 2026.pdfQuality Management System (QMS) required as part of proposal.
Quality Assurance aspects to be included in training and workshopping strategies.
Monitoring and control to be contributed to by service provider.
Compliance with legislative, regulatory and technical standards required.
Professional team must ensure cost-effective and qualitative products delivered within accepted building industry norms and timeframes.
Monthly progress reporting and technical meetings to monitor quality.
Enrolment of homes with NHBRC provides quality assurance on construction.
Pricing Schedule
Source: NOGAGA HOUSING 2026.pdfPricing schedule (MBD 3.1) based on prevailing subsidy quantum.
Total bid price (excl. VAT): R212,279,666.04 (VAT zero-rated).
Detailed breakdown per cost centre with quantities (1250 units) and rates:
All delivery costs included in bid price.
Rates firm for 36-month contract period.
Price adjustments only as authorised or for bid validity extension.
Financial Requirements
Source: NOGAGA HOUSING 2026.pdf (TENDER)Pricing basis: Firm prices based on prevailing subsidy quantum (MBD 3.1).
Total bid price (excl. VAT): R212,279,666.04 (VAT zero-rated).
Breakdown:
Payment terms: within 30 days of invoice receipt.
Contract period: 36 months fixed.
Price adjustments: only as authorized or for bid validity extension; variations up to 15% of contract value may be instructed without price escalation.
Financial capacity thresholds (bank rating): Category A (R5m+) = 20 pts, Category B (R3m) = 12 pts, Category C (R1.5m) = 8 pts.
Required insurance: Professional Indemnity Insurance R5,000,000.00.
Audited annual financial statements for past three years required.
No bid security or performance bond mentioned.
Compliance Requirements
Source: NOGAGA HOUSING 2026.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory registrations and certificates:
Tax compliance: SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number; each JV partner must submit separate TCS/PIN/CSD.
Standard forms to complete:
Eligibility: No bids from persons in service of the state. Foreign suppliers must complete pre-award questionnaire.
CIDB grading: not specified in document.
Local content: not specified.
Health & Safety
Source: NOGAGA HOUSING 2026.pdfBidders must demonstrate understanding of health and safety prescripts relating to the construction industry.
No detailed Health and Safety Plan specification provided in document.
Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Construction Regulations implied.
Workmen's Compensation registration (COIDA) mandatory.
Environmental
Source: NOGAGA HOUSING 2026.pdfEnvironmentalist required on professional team (registered with South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions).
Environmental compliance part of legislative and regulatory prescripts.
Geotechnical/location variation allowance to address site-specific technical constraints.
No specific environmental impact assessment or sustainability requirements detailed.
Contractual Terms
Source: NOGAGA HOUSING 2026.pdfContract duration: 3 years from date of appointment finalisation.
Termination: Municipality may terminate if service provider fails to fulfil contractual obligations; may procure service elsewhere if supplier unable to perform due to circumstances beyond control.
Payment: within 30 days of invoice receipt.
Price firmness: prices quoted shall not vary except for authorised adjustments or bid validity extension; variations up to 15% of contract value may be instructed without price escalation.
Bid validity: 90 days from closing date; may be extended in exceptional circumstances.
Unsatisfactory performance: Municipality may institute cancellation measures if performance not in accordance with contract conditions.
Incorrect preferences: if award based on wrong preference information, Municipality may cancel contract, recover losses, costs and damages.
Mandatory objection period: 14 days after award for appeals; appointment confirmed unless appeal panel sets aside.
Rights to award: Municipality reserves right to call presentations, not make award, request further information, verify documentation, reject all bids, amend conditions, remedy incorrect awards.
Section
Source: NOGAGA HOUSING 2026.pdfFunctionality evaluation (100 points) with minimum 70% threshold:
Preference points (90/10): Price 90, Specific Goals 10.
Specific Goals: Race (4), Gender (1), Youth (1), Disabled (1), Location (3).
Stage 3: presentations from qualifying bidders.
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Address
259 Kingsway Street - Bergville - Bergville - 3350
Source confidence
High source confidence
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Last checked
06 Nov 2026
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