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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Issuing Organization
Western Cape - Transport and Public WorksLocation
Western Cape
Closing Date
25 Aug 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
9 DORP STREET - CAPE TOWN - CAPE TOWN - 8000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
24 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-163455
This tender is for the appointment of a contractor to complete the remaining 1229 breaking new ground (bng) housing units for the transhex housing project, phase 1. IT is issued by the western cape department of transport and public works. The project involves the construction of subsidized housing units.
The tender is for the construction of 1229 Breaking New Ground (BNG) housing units.
The project is located in the Western Cape.
The closing date for bid submission is 25 August 2026 at 11:00.
Tender documents are available free of charge from the specified helpdesk email.
The tender type is an Open Tender Request for Bid.
The primary category is Services: Building.
Continue with tenders sharing this issuer, category, or province.
Return to this tender’s issuing organisation, province, or category.
Continue with tenders sharing this issuer, category, or province.
Date & Time
Tuesday, 25 August 2026 - 11:00
Venue
WORCESTER COUNCIL BOARDROOM
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Designated CIDB grading: 9gb. Functionality minimum threshold 70/100 contract director - 30 construction managers - 35 company experience - 35
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
9 DORP STREET - CAPE TOWN - CAPE TOWN - 8000
Tenders in this industry often require registration with these bodies.
Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) registration is mandatory for almost all public sector construction tenders. Ensure your grading matches the tender value.
Recommended Certifications
Having these can improve your winning chances: NHBRC Registration, ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management), ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety), SACPCMP Registration, ECSA Registration
AI Document Analysis Stages
Description
Source: TENDER DOCS.docx24 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
25 Aug
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.
TENDER DOCS.docx
The Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works is seeking a contractor to complete the balance of Phase 1 of the Transhex Housing Project, involving the construction of 1229 Breaking New Ground (BNG) housing units.
To download these documents and access AI-powered analysis, visit the main tender page.
Organization
Western Cape - Transport and Public WorksContact Person
TPW TENDER HELPDESK
Phone
000-000-0000
Win Department of Transport tenders with AI Tender Matching, transport‑policy compliance, and intelligence for road, rail, and aviation.
Matched by category & region
Free guidance to prepare before you bid
Not sure if your business is ready for this tender? Check CSD, CIDB, and B-BBEE requirements, run a readiness assessment, and move from opportunity to submission.
Open Supplier Readiness HubLearn how to submit a winning bid with these related articles
Median Estimate
R 5 086 400
Range
Based on 23 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
We refine every tender document through these stages so you can brief your team and prepare your bid with confidence. Anything marked as "in progress" will be upgraded automatically — no action required from you.
Tender documents can be obtained free of charge via the tender helpdesk at [email protected].
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TENDER DOCS.docx (unknown)Eligibility criteria are not specified in the provided excerpt. The full tender document obtained from the helpdesk will contain mandatory requirements such as contractor grading (likely CIDB 8GB or higher), relevant experience in large-scale BNG/housing projects, financial capability, and B-BBEE status.
Technical Specifications
Source: TENDER DOCS.docx (unknown)Tender documents can be obtained free of charge via the tender helpdesk at [email protected].
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
Act 107 of 1998
Relevant where environmental authorisations, EIAs or environmental compliance may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
Act 103 of 1977
Relevant where building standards, renovations, maintenance or construction compliance may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
Address
9 DORP STREET - CAPE TOWN - CAPE TOWN - 8000
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
24 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
Tenders SA is not the issuing authority. All tenders are automatically synced from the official government tender portal. Always confirm final submission details, closing dates, briefing sessions, eligibility requirements, and documents on the official government portal before applying.
💡 Want more tendering tips and strategies?
Explore Our BlogGet deep intelligence on Services: Building. Unlock full pricing strategies, bid frequency, and historical win rates.