Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
1 REFINERY ROAD - Isipingo - Durban - 4001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
21 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-171138
Cef (soc) ltd invites bids for a civil engineering contractor to provide maintenance and project-related civil services at the sanpc refinery in prospecton, durban. The contract is for 36 months on an as-and-when-required basis, covering works such as drainage, foundations, roadways, buildings, fireproofing, excavations, demolition, roofing, surveying and fencing across various refinery zones. Bidders must attend a compulsory site visit on 29 september 2026 at 11:00 and submit proposals by email to [email protected] NO later than 12 october 2026 at 12:00. Award will be based on an 80/20 preference point system, with price weighting 80 points and specific goals (ownership) weighting 20 points, and a minimum technical score of 70% required.
Compulsory site visit: 29 September 2026 at 11:00 at SANPC Refinery, 1 Refinery Road, Prospecton, Durban; RSVP to [email protected].
Closing date and time: 12 October 2026 at 12:00 midday; proposals must be emailed to [email protected] (late submissions or links disqualified).
Mandatory eligibility: CIDB Grade 7 GB/CE registration; ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certificates (SANAS‑accredited); valid Compensation Fund certificate; HSSE policy; three‑year SHEQ KPI reports; SACPCMP‑registered Construction Health & Safety Officer; Bobcat, TLB and Sit‑on‑Roller operator certificates (SAQA/SETA accredited).
Technical evaluation: minimum 70% threshold; scoring includes company experience (20%), client references (20%), Site/Construction Manager experience (20%), Site Supervisors average (10%), TLB Operator (10%), Bobcat Operator (10%), Sit‑on‑Roller Operator (10%).
Preference points: B‑B‑BEE certificate or sworn affidavit required to claim up to 20 points under the 80/20 system (specific goals: 51%+ Black ownership 10 pts, 51%+ Women 5 pts, 51%+ Youth 3 pts, 10%+ Disability 2 pts).
Returnable documents: valid SARS tax compliance status (TCS PIN/CSD number), B‑B‑BEE affidavit/certificate, CSD Summary Report or supplier number (MAAA…), Parts 3‑7 of the proposal form, SBD 1, SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 – all must be signed and submitted with the bid.
Contract period: 36 months as‑and‑when‑required; work ordered via job cards; no bid security, performance bond or retention stipulated.
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Date & Time
Monday, 12 October 2026 - 12:00
Venue
1 REFINERY ROAD, PROSPECTION, DURBAN
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
1 REFINERY ROAD - Isipingo - Durban - 4001
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Description
Source: Re - Issue.zip21 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
12 Oct
2026
Closing Date
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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.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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Re - Issue.zip
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Appointment of a service provider for civil services at SANPC Refinery, 1 Refinery Road, Prospecton, Durban, for 36 months on an as-and-when-required basis. Scope covers maintenance and project-related civil and building works across refinery operating and non-operating areas, including tank farms, process plants, utilities, offsites, and transfer lines. Contractor supplies all resources; work allocated via job card system with priority-based response times. Compliance with SANS 1200 series, SANS 10400, OHSACT, and ISO 9001/14001 mandatory. Evaluation in three phases: mandatory gate (CIDB 7, ISO, HSSE, certifications), technical (70% minimum across experience, references, key personnel), commercial (80/20 price/B-BBEE).
Important Dates
Source: Re - Issue.zip (RFP)Issue date: 21 September 2026
Compulsory site visit: 29 September 2026 at 11:00 – SANPC Refinery, 1 Refinery Road, Prospecton, Durban (RSVP to [email protected])
Closing date and time: 12 October 2026 at 12:00 midday
Tender validity period: 120 days from closing (9 February 2027)
Contract period: 36 months as-and-when-required
Contact Information
Source: Re - Issue.zip (RFP)Procurement/technical enquiries: Wellem Skhosana – [email protected]
Site visit RSVP: [email protected]
Submission email: [email protected]
Delivery address for services: SANPC Refinery, 1 Refinery Road, Prospecton, Durban
Post-tender communication only with Procurement Department
Submission Guidelines
Source: Re - Issue.zip (RFP)Submission method: email only to [email protected]
Closing: 12 October 2026 at 12:00 midday
Late submissions disqualified; links in submission disqualified; copying CEF personnel on submission email disqualified
Returnable documents (all mandatory, failure to submit may disqualify):
Successful bidder must keep all returnable documents valid for contract duration; failure to renew allows CEF to terminate
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Re - Issue.zip (RFP)Four-phase evaluation:
Phase 1 – Mandatory requirements (pass/fail): CIDB Level 7 GB/CE; HSSE Policy; ISO 9001 (Building & Civil, SANAS); valid Compensation Fund certificate; ISO 14001 (Building & Civil, SANAS); 3 years SHEQ KPI reports; SACPCMP-registered Construction Health & Safety Officer; Bobcat Operator certificate (SAQA/SETA); TLB Operator certificate (SAQA/SETA)
Phase 2 – Technical evaluation (minimum 70% threshold):
Phase 3 – Commercial: Price 80 points (PS=80(1-(Pt-Pmin)/Pmin)); Specific Goals 20 points
Phase 4 – Not detailed in source
Specific Goals allocation: 51%+ Black ownership 10 pts; 51%+ Women 5 pts; 51%+ Youth 3 pts; 10%+ Disability 2 pts
B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required to claim points
Technical Specifications
Source: Re - Issue.zip (RFP)Scope: Civil maintenance and project services at SANPC Refinery, 1 Refinery Road, Prospecton, Durban, for 36 months on as-and-when-required basis
Work categories (non-exhaustive):
Work areas: South Tank Farm, Northern Tank Farm, Bitumen, Solvents, LPG Gas, Process Plants (NZ, SZ, CZ), Oil Movements, Utilities, Offsites; may include transfer lines outside precinct
Contractor supplies all labour, supervision, consumables, materials, equipment, tools, transport
Work measured and paid per Schedule of Prices
Job card system for call-offs, pricing, progress reporting
Priority response times: Emergency (E) immediate + overtime; Schedule Breaker (A) 24 hrs; Routine (B) 14 days/1 month; Routine (C) 30 days/3 months
SANS standards apply: 1200 A, D, DB, DM, G, L, LB, LC, LD, LE, M, ME, MF, MH, MK; SANS 10400
Safety: OHSACT compliance, Section 11 Construction Regulations, HSSE file, SACPCMP-registered safety officer, safety meetings, toolbox talks, safety walks
Competent persons for H&S appointed in writing
37.2 agreement required for subcontracting
Work packs, RAMS, method statements, quality plans required per job
Quality verified by appointed persons; work signed off by SANPC Engineer
Contractor organogram submitted; core resources assessed continuously; changes approved by CCM
Division of responsibilities: contractor executes, supplies equipment/materials; SANPC issues permits, approves
Financial Requirements
Source: Re - Issue.zip (RFP)Pricing: Schedule of Prices (rates-based, as-and-when-required)
Tender validity: 120 days from closing
No bid security, performance bond, guarantee, or retention percentages stated in document
Payment terms not specified
Financial capacity/turnover thresholds not specified
Compliance Requirements
Source: Re - Issue.zip (RFP)Mandatory eligibility:
B-BBEE: Certificate from authorised body or sworn affidavit required to claim preference points (80/20 system)
Standard forms: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1 must be completed and signed
Breach of Law declaration for preceding 5 years (serious breaches, not minor offences)
Continued validity of all returnables required for contract duration
Section
Source: Re - Issue.zipPhase 1 Mandatory (pass/fail): CIDB 7 GB/CE; HSSE Policy; ISO 9001 (Building & Civil, SANAS); Compensation Fund cert; ISO 14001 (Building & Civil, SANAS); 3-yr SHEQ KPI reports; SACPCMP safety officer; Bobcat operator cert; TLB operator cert
Phase 2 Technical (min 70%): Company exp 20%, References 20%, Site Manager 20%, Supervisors 10%, TLB Operator 10%, Bobcat Operator 10%, Roller Operator 10%
Phase 3 Commercial: Price 80 pts (formula), Specific Goals 20 pts
Phase 4 not detailed
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Address
152 Ann Cres, Strathavon, Sandton, 2031, South Africa
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Contact
010-201-4793[email protected]www.cefgroup.co.za/contact-us152 Ann Cres, Strathavon, Sandton, 2031, South Africa
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