Appointment of a suitable and experienced turnkey engineering, procurement and construction (epc) building contractor for a skills development centre facility for sasseta in thohoyandou, vhembe district, limpopo

• Closing date and time: 31 July 2026 at 11:00.
• Compulsory briefing session: 24 July 2026, 10:00–12:00, virtual via Microsoft Teams.
• Clarification deadline: Queries must be submitted by 12:00 on 22 July 2026.
• Bid validity period: 120 days from the closing date.
• Contract duration: From date of appointment until 31 March 2030.

• Compulsory briefing: 24 July 2026, 10:00–12:00, virtual via Microsoft Teams.
• Link will be on SASSETA’s website on the day.
• Join by 10:14; late entry from 10:15 leads to disqualification.

• Submission and general enquiries: Ms. Lebo Hlombe.
• Email for tender submissions: [email protected] (for proposals only).
• Email for clarification queries: [email protected].
• No phone numbers or physical addresses are provided in the document.

• Submit proposals electronically via email to [email protected], quoting reference RFP/SASSETA/25261127, attention Ms. Lebo Hlombe.
• Maximum email size is 30 MB; submissions exceeding this will be automatically rejected by the server.
• Acceptable submission methods: email and WeTransfer. Do not set an expiry date on WeTransfer submissions; expired responses will be considered non-responsive.
• Do not submit via Google Drive or any method requiring SASSETA to request access or create an email outside sasseta.org.za; such responses will be considered non-responsive.
• Compulsory briefing session: 24 July 2026, 10:00–12:00, virtual via Microsoft Teams. Join by 10:14; late entry from 10:15 leads to disqualification. Link will be on SASSETA’s website on the day.
• Clarification queries must be submitted in writing to [email protected] by 12:00 on 22 July 2026; telephonic requests not accepted.
• Closing date and time: 31 July 2026 at 11:00. Late bids, even by one second, will not be considered.
• Required returnables: General Conditions of Contract (Annexure A) initialled on each page, Pricing Schedule (Annexure B), and all Standard Bidding Documents (SBD 1, SBD 3.3, SBD 4, SBD 6.1).
• Disqualification risks: Non-attendance at compulsory briefing, late submission, exceeding file size, using prohibited submission methods, or failing to submit required documents.

• Required documents: SBD 1, SBD 3.3, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, General Conditions of Contract (Annexure A) initialled, Pricing Schedule (Annexure B), Submission Checklist.
• Document pack includes Sections A (RFP Submission Conditions, Terms of Reference, Selection Process) and B (listed above).

Mandatory requirements: Registered Property Practitioner (PPRA), NHBRC registration, Department of Labour COIDA compliance, CIDB grading 8GB/8CE/8ME/8EB or higher. Must have registered professionals: Project Manager (SACPMP), Quantity Surveyor (SACQSP), Safety Officer (SACPMP), Civil/Electrical/Structural/Mechanical Engineers (ECSA), Architect (SACAP), Town Planner (SACPLAN), Land Surveyor (SAGC). Proof of liquidity: R10 million average bank balance or financial assistance letter. Minimum 70% functionality score required.

• Scope: Turnkey EPC contractor to procure land, develop designs, secure statutory approvals, and construct a skills development centre facility in Thohoyandou, Limpopo.
• Phases: 1) Briefing – sign SLA, identify and procure land parcel (900–1200 m²). 2) Design – conduct feasibility study, develop designs, present to SASSETA. 3) Construction – secure approvals (EIA exemption, rezoning, SDP, building plans, NHBRC enrolment), sign JBCC contract, construct facility, handover.
• Deliverables: Signed SLA, inception report, land acquisition due diligence report, feasibility study, detailed designs, statutory approvals, JBCC contract, constructed facility, project close-out report.
• Mandatory technical capacity: Must have registered professionals (Property Practitioner, NHBRC, COIDA, CIDB 8GB/8CE/8ME/8EB or higher) and key personnel (Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Safety Officer, Civil Engineer, Architect, Electrical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Town Planner, Land Surveyor) all with valid registrations and minimum 15 years’ experience.
• Additional requirements: Submit two signed reference letters for turnkey and land acquisition projects, and CVs for all proposed key personnel.

• Submit minimum two signed reference letters demonstrating turnkey and land acquisition projects for corporate clients.
• Submit CVs for all key personnel (Development Manager, Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Site Manager, Safety Officer, Civil Engineer, Architect, Electrical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Town Planner, Land Surveyor) each with minimum 15 years’ relevant experience in construction contracts.
• Scoring in functionality evaluation: each CV element rated 0, 1, or 2 based on experience level.

• Use Annexure B for pricing; submit in Excel and signed PDF.
• Non-submission, incomplete pricing, or alteration leads to disqualification.
• All-inclusive cost required; travel reimbursed at Department of Transport rates.
• Prices escalate on contract anniversary.

• Pricing format: Provide all-inclusive cost on Annexure B (Pricing Schedule).
• Submission requirements: Submit Annexure B in Excel for evaluation and signed PDF for audit. Non-submission, incomplete pricing, or altered template leads to disqualification.
• Bid validity: 120 days from closing date.
• Financial capacity: Proof of liquidity required – either bank statement showing average closing balance of R10 million for two months prior to RFP closure, or financial assistance letter for R10 million not older than 21 working days.
• Travel and accommodation: If travel required, reimbursed at Department of Transport rates; economy flights, Group A/B hire cars, cost-effective transport, accommodation up to R1,400 per night per person (including meals and parking). All travel must be pre-approved by SASSETA.
• Payment terms: Prices will escalate on contract anniversary.

• Central Supplier Database (CSD): Must be registered by closing date and provide CSD report.
• Tax compliance: Must provide SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or TCS certificate; if not registered, provide CSD number.
• B-BBEE: Submit valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit to qualify for preference points.
• Company registration: Provide CIPC registration documents.
• Professional registrations (mandatory, lead to disqualification if missing): Property Practitioner (PPRA), NHBRC, Department of Labour (COIDA), CIDB grading 8GB/8CE/8ME/8EB or higher, and registrations for all key personnel with their respective councils (SACPMP, SACQSP, ECSA, SACAP, SACPLAN, SAGC).
• Other: Directors must not be in service of the state; submit disclosure forms (SBD 4).

• Mandatory requirement: Safety Officer must be registered with SACPMP and have minimum 15 years’ experience in construction contracts.
• General safety compliance implied through required statutory approvals (e.g., Department of Labour enrolment).

• Environmental considerations included in Phase 2 design stage: feasibility study must include environmental analysis.
• Phase 3 requires securing statutory approvals, including an EIA exemption letter if site is within an established township.

• Intellectual property: All project data and products are confidential to SASSETA; service provider must sign a confidentiality agreement.
• POPIA compliance: Bid information will be used solely for evaluation and archived per SASSETA’s records management policy.
• Contract conditions: The General Conditions of Contract (Annexure A) form part of the contract; bidders must initial each page.
• Penalties: Fraudulent claims or non-fulfilment may lead to disqualification, cost recovery, contract cancellation, restriction from public sector business for up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.

• SASSETA logo and intellectual property are protected; unauthorized use may result in legal action.
• Report suspicious corruption-related calls to SASSETA Anti-Corruption Hotline: 0800 162 111.

• The 80/20 preference point system applies (estimated value ≤ R50 million).
• Points are allocated: 80 for price competitiveness, 20 for Specific Goals (B-BBEE, etc.).
• Bidders must submit a Preference Points Claim Form (SBD 6.1) to claim points for Specific Goals.

• Submit Annexure B (Pricing Schedule) in Excel format for evaluation and a signed PDF version for audit trail.
• Non-submission of Annexure B will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Ensure all items on Annexure B are quoted for; incomplete submission leads to automatic disqualification.
• Do not change any details on Annexure B; altered submissions lead to automatic disqualification.
• Closing date: 31 July 2026. Closing time: 11:00.

Suitable and experienced turnkey Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) building contractors. Specific experience thresholds or certifications are not detailed in the provided excerpt, but compliance with all submission instructions (especially regarding Annexure B) is mandatory for eligibility.

• Scope: Turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) for a skills development centre facility in Thohoyandou, Vhembe District, Limpopo.
• Key roles and services include: needs analysis, market study, socio-economic impact analysis, land acquisition, development manager, project manager, quantity surveyor, site manager, occupational health safety officer(s), civil engineer, architect, electrical engineering, structural engineering, mechanical/wet services/fire engineering, town planner, land surveying and valuation, site selection and legal due diligence, EIA and Water Use Licence Application (WULA) permits or exemptions and Environmental Management Program (EMPr), geo-technical engineer, traffic engineering and permits, community liaison officers (CLOs).
• Project stages: Stage 1: Project inception; Stage 2: Concept, detailed feasibility study; Stage 3: Detailed designs and statutory approvals; Stage 4: Documentation and procurement; Stage 5: Construction of the building; Stage 6: Hand over of the building and closeout.

• Pricing must be submitted using Annexure B (Pricing Schedule).
• Total cost including delivery cost as specified in Annexure B will be considered for evaluation.
• Unit price refers to unit descriptions as per Annexure B.
• Prices will escalate on the anniversary of the contract.
• Bidders must input their costs only and sign off on the pricing schedule.

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