Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
709 Wombe Street, Unit A - Ulundi - Ulundi - 3838
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
28 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-171814
The department of public works and infrastructure requires private security services for its zululand district office in ulundi for a 12-month period. The contract covers 24/7 guarding with three grade c officers per shift (two day, one night) plus specified equipment, and bidders must be psira registered with grade a or b owner grading. The most consequential consideration is that all 11 mandatory requirements must be met with certified documents, and the compulsory briefing session on 02 october 2026 must be attended.
Compulsory briefing: Attend on 02 October 2026 at 09:00 at DPWI Zululand District Office, 709 Wombe Street, Unit A, Ulundi, 3838; the site inspection certificate (Section D) must be completed.
Closing: Submit sealed bid by 12 October 2026 at 11:00 into the bid box at the same address; late, emailed, faxed or posted bids are rejected.
PSIRA: Owner/director must hold Grade A or B PSIRA grading; the entity must be PSIRA registered; certified copies of certificates required.
Mandatory documents: Provide certified (not older than 3 months) proof of COIDA, UIF (EMP201), PSSPF registration, public liability insurance of at least R1 million, one company vehicle (logbook/lease), three reference letters for contracts of at least 6 months, and a valid ICASA radio licence.
Pricing: Quote firm prices including VAT on SBD 3.1; bids below PSIRA rates are disqualified; price is fixed for 12 months and must factor in CPI and Bargaining Council wage increases.
Evaluation: 80/20 preference system – 80 points price, 20 points specific goals (10 for Black ownership, 10 for enterprise located in King Cetshwayo, uMkhanyakude or Zululand District); submit sworn affidavit and regional proof to claim these points.
CSD and tax: Must be registered on CSD at closing time or the bid is disqualified; provide SARS TCS PIN or CSD number; each joint venture party must submit separate proof.
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Date & Time
Monday, 12 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
709 Wombe, Street Unit A: Dept of Public Works
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
80/20 principle is applicable. 80 points for price. 20 point for specific goals. 10 ownership by black. 10 points ownership for enterprise located within king cetshwayo/ zululand/ umkhanyakude district
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709 Wombe Street, Unit A - Ulundi - Ulundi - 3838
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2026
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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.
ZDO Bid Document Security 12 months District offices ULUNDI A.pdf
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ZDO advert security 12 Months ULUNDI.pdf
The department requires the rendering of private security services to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure at the Zululand District Office in Ulundi for a period of twelve months. Bidders must be registered with PSIRA and the Central Supplier Database.
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Rendering of private security services to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Zululand District Office, Ulundi, for a period of twelve (12) months.
Important Dates
Source: ZDO Bid Document Security 12 months District offices ULUNDI A.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 12 October 2026 at 11:00
Briefing session (compulsory): 02 October 2026 at 09:00
Venue: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Zululand District Office, 709 Wombe Street, Unit A, Ulundi, 3838
Site: KZN Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Zululand District Office, Unit A, Ulundi
Contact Information
Source: ZDO Bid Document Security 12 months District offices ULUNDI A.pdf (TENDER)Bidding procedure enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
Submission address:
KZN Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Zululand District Office
709 Wombe Street
Unit A
Ulundi, 3838
Document collection address (same as above).
Submission Guidelines
Source: ZDO Bid Document Security 12 months District offices ULUNDI A.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in the bid box at the KZN Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Zululand District Office, 709 Wombe Street, Unit A, Ulundi, 3838.
Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ZDO Bid Document Security 12 months District offices ULUNDI A.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation is in phases:
Technical Specifications
Source: ZDO Bid Document Security 12 months District offices ULUNDI A.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Rendering of private security services to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Zululand District Office, Ulundi, for 12 months.
Security personnel required (per shift, daily, 7 days per week, 24 hours per day):
Equipment required (per month):
Bidders must quote according to PSIRA rates; bids below PSIRA rates will be disqualified.
The contractor must comply with minimum wage requirements as per PSIRA Regulations.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: ZDO Bid Document Security 12 months District offices ULUNDI A.pdfBidders must provide a company profile detailing previous experience and contactable references. Attach three letters of awards, accompanied by reference letters for contracts not less than six months. The owner/director must have Grade A or B PSIRA grading.
Pricing Schedule
Source: ZDO Bid Document Security 12 months District offices ULUNDI A.pdfPricing must be firm, including VAT, valid for 60 days. Bidders must quote according to PSIRA rates; bids below PSIRA rates are disqualified. The price is fixed for the contract duration; bidders must use CPI and Bargaining Council wage increases. Required security officers: 2 x Grade C (06:00-18:00) and 1 x Grade C (18:00-06:00), daily including weekends and public holidays. Equipment: 2 torches, 2 two-way radios, 2 batons, 1 metal detector. Total cost includes guards, profit, overheads, plus 15% VAT.
Financial Requirements
Source: ZDO Bid Document Security 12 months District offices ULUNDI A.pdf (TENDER)Pricing schedule (SBD 3.1):
Cost breakdown required:
Payment terms: payment within 30 days after receipt of invoice (per contract form).
Compliance Requirements
Source: ZDO Bid Document Security 12 months District offices ULUNDI A.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory requirements (Phase 2) – all must be met, failure results in non-responsive:
All returnable documents must be certified by Commissioner of Oaths (except criterion 10 – company experience) and must not be older than 3 months from date of request for bid.
CSD registration: mandatory; if not registered at closing time, bid will be disqualified.
Tax compliance: bidders must submit SARS TCS PIN or CSD number; each party in a joint venture must submit separate TCS/CSD.
B-BBEE: a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points.
No bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies/close corporations with directors/members in the service of the state.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: ZDO Bid Document Security 12 months District offices ULUNDI A.pdf (TENDER)Specific goals (80/20 system): Ownership by Black People – 10 points, proof: sworn affidavit signed by Commissioner of Oaths. Promotion of enterprise located in specific region (King Cetshwayo, uMkhanyakude, or Zululand District, KZN) – 10 points, proof: municipal account, lease agreement, or letter from Ward Councillor. A valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points.
Contractual Terms
Source: ZDO Bid Document Security 12 months District offices ULUNDI A.pdfThe contract will be governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any Special Conditions of Contract. The successful bidder must sign the SBD 7.2 Contract Form (Rendering of Services). Payment will be made within 30 days after receipt of an invoice. The contract documents include the invitation to bid, tax clearance, pricing schedule, preference claims, bidder's disclosure, and special and general conditions. The department reserves the right not to award to the lowest bidder and not to award one service provider for multiple projects.
Requirements
Source: ZDO Bid Document Security 12 months District offices ULUNDI A.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory requirements: PSIRA registration and Grade A or B for owner/director; payroll per PSIRA rates; COIDA; UIF (EMP201); PSSPF registration and compliance; public liability insurance (min R1 million); at least one company vehicle; company profile with three reference letters for contracts of at least six months; valid ICASA licence. All supporting documents must be certified (except company experience) and not older than 3 months.
Section
Source: ZDO Bid Document Security 12 months District offices ULUNDI A.pdfEvaluation phases: Phase 1 – SCM administrative compliance (correct documents, CSD registration, quote all items, price on schedule). Phase 2 – Mandatory requirements (all must be met). Phase 3 – Specific goals: 80/20 system, price 80 points, specific goals 20 points. Specific goals: Ownership by Black People (10 points), Promotion of enterprise in specific region (10 points).
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Last checked
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072-196-9367[email protected]www.publicworks.gov.za256 Madiba St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
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