Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Corner of Telembe & Thembalethu - Mkhuze - MKHUZE - 3965
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
28 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-171839
The department of public works and infrastructure requires private security services for its umkhanyakude district office in mkhuze for a twelve-month period. Bidders must be registered with psira and the central supplier database, and must attend a compulsory briefing session. The most consequential consideration is meeting all mandatory requirements, including psira grade a or b for the owner/director, coida, uif, psspf, public liability insurance of at least r1 million, a company vehicle, and three reference letters for contracts of at least six months.
Compulsory briefing session: 05 October 2026 at 11h00 at KZN Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Corner of Telembe and Thembalethu, Mkhuze, 3965. Attendance is mandatory; no late arrivals accepted, and no tender documents will be issued at the briefing.
Closing: 12 October 2026 at 11h00. Bids must be deposited in the tender box at the Umkhanyakude District Office, Corner of Telembe and Thembalethu, Mkhuze, 3965. Late, telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, or e-mail submissions will not be accepted.
Mandatory registrations: CSD and PSIRA (company and owner/director with Grade A or B grading). Certified copies of PSIRA certificates must be submitted.
Mandatory compliance evidence: current payroll showing PSIRA-compliant salaries, COIDA registration, UIF registration (EMP201 from SARS), PSSPF registration and compliance, public liability insurance or letter of intent (minimum R1 million), at least one company vehicle (logbook or lease), and valid ICASA licence or lease for radio equipment.
Experience: company profile with three letters of award and reference letters for contracts of at least six months.
Preference points (80/20 system): 10 points for ownership by Black People (sworn affidavit signed and dated by Commissioner of Oaths) and 10 points for enterprise located in King Cetshwayo, uMkhanyakude, or Zululand District (municipal account, lease agreement, or letter from Ward Councillor).
Bid document: download free from e-Tender Portal or www.kznworks.gov.za, or purchase a hard copy for R190.00 (non-refundable) with proof of payment on collection. Bids must be on the official document; retyping or redrafting is not allowed.
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Date & Time
Monday, 12 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Corner of Telembe & Thembalethu; Mkhuze
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 points for specific goals. 10 points ownership by black. 10 points ownership for enterprise located within king cetshwayo/ zululand/ umkhanyakude district.
Request for Quotation
Corner of Telembe & Thembalethu - Mkhuze - MKHUZE - 3965
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Important Dates
Source: Mkhuze Bid Document security.pdf (TENDER)28 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
12 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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.
Mkhuze Bid Document security.pdf
Rendering of private security services to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure at the uMkhanyakude District Office in Mkhuze, KwaZulu-Natal, for a period of twelve months. The contract requires 24/7 security coverage with three Grade C officers per day, and bidders must be registered with PSIRA and comply with PSIRA rates.
Mkhuze advert security.pdf
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure requires private security services for its Umkhanyakude District Office in Mkhuze, KwaZulu-Natal, for a period of twelve months. Bidders must be registered with PSIRA and the Central Supplier Database, and must attend a compulsory briefing session before submitting their bids.
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Closing date: 12 October 2026 at 11:00.
Briefing session: 05 October 2026 at 11:00, at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Corner of Telembe and Thembalethu, MKHUZE, 3935. Attendance is applicable (not stated as compulsory).
Site: KZN Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, uMkhanyakude District Office, MKHUZE.
Briefing Session
Source: Mkhuze Bid Document security.pdf (TENDER)Briefing session: Applicable.
Date: 05 October 2026
Time: 11:00
Venue: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Corner of Telembe and Thembalethu, MKHUZE, 3935.
Site: KZN Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, uMkhanyakude District Office, MKHUZE.
Contact Information
Source: Mkhuze Bid Document security.pdf (TENDER)Bidding procedure enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
Submission address:
KZN Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
uMkhanyakude District Office
Corner of Telembe and Thembalethu
Mkhuze, 3935
Collection address for hard copies (if required):
KZN Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Corner of Telembe and Thembalethu
Mkhuze, 3935
Submission Guidelines
Source: Mkhuze Bid Document security.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in the bid box at the KZN Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, uMkhanyakude District Office, Corner of Telembe and Thembalethu, MKHUZE, 3935.
Closing time: 11:00 on 12 October 2026.
Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided; forms may not be retyped or redrafted. Photocopies are allowed but must carry an original signature.
Each page of the bid document must be initialled.
The envelope must show the bidder's name and address, the bid number (UM1288M/26-27) and the closing date. The envelope must contain only documents for this bid.
Late bids, and bids sent by post, telefax, telegraph, e-mail or any other electronic means, will not be accepted.
Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Mkhuze Bid Document security.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation is in three phases:
Phase 1 – Supply Chain Management Administrative Compliance: correctness of bid documents, compliance with bid regulations (e.g. CSD registration), quoting for all items, and bid price indicated on the pricing schedule. Failure results in the bid being rejected as non-responsive.
Phase 2 – Mandatory Requirements: all mandatory criteria must be met; failure results in the bid being non-responsive.
Phase 3 – Specific Goals (Preference Points):
Specific goals and points:
Failure to submit proof for specific goals means those points are not claimed.
The department reserves the right not to award to the lowest bidder and not to award one service provider for multiple projects.
Technical Specifications
Source: Mkhuze Bid Document security.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Rendering of private security services to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, uMkhanyakude District Office, Mkhuze, for a period of twelve (12) months.
Security personnel required (Grade C, male or female):
Coverage: 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including public holidays.
Equipment required (per site):
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: Mkhuze Bid Document security.pdfCompany experience: The company profile must detail previous experience and include contactable references. Attach three (03) letters of awards, accompanied by reference letters for contracts not less than six (06) months.
All supporting documents must be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths (except for the company experience criteria) and must not be older than three (03) months from the date of request for bid.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Mkhuze Bid Document security.pdfPricing schedule (SBD 3.1):
Financial Requirements
Source: Mkhuze Bid Document security.pdf (TENDER)Pricing format: Firm prices only. Non-firm prices (including prices subject to exchange rate variations) will not be considered.
Bid price must be indicated on the pricing schedule (SBD 3.1), including VAT.
Offer must be valid for 60 calendar days from the closing date.
Price is fixed for the duration of the contract. The department will not amend any pricing after award. Bidders must include CPI and Bargaining Council wage increases in their costing.
Public liability insurance: minimum of R2 million (or letter of intent).
Payment terms: The purchaser undertakes to make payment within 30 days after receipt of an invoice (per SBD 7.2).
Compliance Requirements
Source: Mkhuze Bid Document security.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory requirements (all must be met; failure results in non-responsiveness):
All supporting documents must be certified by a Commissioner of Oaths (except for criteria No. 10 – company experience) and must not be older than three (03) months from the date of request for bid.
Other compliance requirements:
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: Mkhuze Bid Document security.pdf (TENDER)Specific goals (80/20 system):
A B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points.
Contractual Terms
Source: Mkhuze Bid Document security.pdfContract duration: twelve (12) months.
The successful bidder will be required to sign a written contract form (SBD 7.2 – Rendering of Services).
The contract is subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any Special Conditions of Contract.
Payment terms: within 30 days after receipt of an invoice.
The department reserves the right not to award to the lowest bidder and not to award one service provider for multiple projects.
The price is fixed for the duration of the contract; no price amendments after award.
The bidder must comply with minimum wage requirements as per PSIRA Regulations.
Requirements
Source: Mkhuze Bid Document security.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory requirements (Phase 2):
All supporting documents must be certified and not older than three (03) months.
Section
Source: Mkhuze Bid Document security.pdfEvaluation phases:
Phase 1 – Supply Chain Management Administrative Compliance: correctness of bid documents, compliance with bid regulations, quote for all items, bid price on pricing schedule.
Phase 2 – Mandatory Requirements: all mandatory criteria must be met.
Phase 3 – Specific Goals: 80/20 preference point system, 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals.
Description
Source: Mkhuze advert security.pdfRendering of private security services to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure: Umkhanyakude District Office, Mkhuze, for a period of twelve (12) months. Bid number UM1288M/26-27.
Important Dates
Source: Mkhuze advert security.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 12 October 2026 at 11h00
Compulsory briefing session: 05 October 2026 at 11h00
Venue: KZN Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Corner of Telembe and Thembalethu, Mkhuze, 3965
Attendance: mandatory; a company representative must be authorised in writing. No late arrivals accepted. No tender documents will be issued at the briefing; a site inspection certificate will be issued there.
Contact Information
Source: Mkhuze advert security.pdf (TENDER)Enquiries (document issue and technical):
Submission address:
KZN Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Umkhanyakude District Office
Corner of Telembe and Thembalethu
Mkhuze, 3965
Submission Guidelines
Source: Mkhuze advert security.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: deposit the completed bid response documents into the tender box marked for this service at the KZN Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Umkhanyakude District Office, Corner of Telembe and Thembalethu, Mkhuze, 3965.
Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Mkhuze advert security.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation is in phases: first, mandatory requirements are checked (pass/fail); then the 80/20 preference point system is applied.
Mandatory requirements (must all be met):
Preference points (80/20 system):
Note: The Department may conduct a detailed risk assessment before award and reserves the right not to award to the lowest bidder or to award multiple projects to one provider.
Technical Specifications
Source: Mkhuze advert security.pdf (TENDER)Scope: rendering of private security services to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure at the Umkhanyakude District Office in Mkhuze.
Contract period: twelve (12) months.
Key requirements:
Quality Management
Source: Mkhuze advert security.pdfNo specific quality management requirements are stated beyond the mandatory PSIRA compliance and the requirement that salaries meet PSIRA rates. A site inspection certificate is issued at the compulsory briefing.
Financial Requirements
Source: Mkhuze advert security.pdf (TENDER)Bid document cost: R190.00 (non-refundable) for a printed/hard copy, payable to KZN Prov Gov - Works, ABSA Bank, account no 41-2194-1044, branch 632005, reference 14074061. Proof of payment required on collection.
Public liability insurance: minimum R1 million (or letter of intent).
No other financial requirements (e.g., bid security, guarantees, retention) are stated in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Mkhuze advert security.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory registrations:
Other compliance:
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: Mkhuze advert security.pdf (TENDER)Preference point system: 80/20. Specific goals: 1) Ownership by Black People – 10 points, documentary proof: sworn affidavit signed and dated by Commissioner of Oaths. 2) Promotion of enterprise located in King Cetshwayo, uMkhanyakude, or Zululand District – 10 points, documentary proof: municipal account showing physical address, or lease agreement, or original/certified letter from Ward Councillor.
Health & Safety
Source: Mkhuze advert security.pdfThe Department may conduct a detailed risk assessment prior to award. No other health and safety requirements are stated.
Contractual Terms
Source: Mkhuze advert security.pdfContract period: twelve (12) months. The Department may conduct a detailed risk assessment prior to award and reserves the right not to award to the lowest bidder or to award multiple projects to one provider. Bids must be submitted on the official tender document; retyped or redrafted bids are not accepted.
Requirements
Source: Mkhuze advert security.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory requirements: PSIRA Grade A or B for owner/director; PSIRA registration for the entity; payroll per PSIRA rates; COIDA; UIF (EMP201); PSSPF; 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 or lease for radio equipment.
Section
Source: Mkhuze advert security.pdfEvaluation follows a phased sequence: mandatory requirements are checked first, then the 80/20 preference point system is applied. The specific goals are ownership by Black People (10 points) and regional enterprise promotion (10 points).
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