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
Eastern Cape - Social Development and Special ProgrammesLocation
Eastern Cape
Closing Date
30 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
7 Beatrice Street - King Williams Town - King Williams Town - 5601
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
21 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166556
The eastern cape department of social development is appointing a service provider for cleaning and garden services at its bhisho/kwt offices for a three-year contract from 30 september 2026. Bidders must submit a complete bid pack, including all standard national treasury forms and valid csd registration, by 11:00 on the closing date.
Bids close at 11:00 on 30 September 2026 and must be submitted in the manner and to the address specified in the tender documentation before the closing time.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and hold a valid tax clearance (SARS tax compliance status pin).
All returnable National Treasury forms (SBD/MBD set: invitation to bid, pricing schedule, declaration of interest, preference points claim, local production declaration, contract form, declaration of past SCM practices, and certificate of independent bid determination) must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid. Any missing form may lead to disqualification.
Bidders must submit a B-BBEE status level certificate or sworn affidavit to claim preference points; no minimum B-BBEE level is stated in the available documentation.
The contract is for cleaning and garden services at the Eastern Cape Department of Social Development provincial offices in Bhisho/KWT for a period of three (3) years.
Bids must be received before the closing time of 11:00 on 30 September 2026, at the address and in the manner given in the tender pack.
Bidders must be registered on CSD and hold a valid tax compliance status PIN to be considered.
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Venue
BHISHO CHILD AND YOUTH CARE CENTRE HALL, BEHIND BHISHO HOSPITAL IN BHISHO
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
7 Beatrice Street - King Williams Town - King Williams Town - 5601
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21 Aug
2026
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2026
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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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SCMU4 26.27 0008 BID DOCUMENT.pdf
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Important Dates
Source: SCMU4 26.27 0008 BID DOCUMENT.pdf (unknown)Closing date: 30 September 2026 at 11:00.
Submission Guidelines
Source: SCMU4 26.27 0008 BID DOCUMENT.pdf (unknown)Returnable documents must be completed, signed, and submitted with the bid. The tender pack includes standard National Treasury forms (SBD/MBD) covering the invitation to bid, pricing schedule, declaration of interest, preference points claim, local production declaration, contract form, declaration of past SCM practices, and certificate of independent bid determination. Bidders must also provide proof of CSD registration and a valid tax compliance status PIN. Failure to submit any required form or document may result in disqualification. Bids must be submitted in the manner and to the address specified in the tender documentation before the closing time.
Technical Specifications
Source: SCMU4 26.27 0008 BID DOCUMENT.pdf (unknown)The scope of work is the provision of cleaning and garden services at the Eastern Cape Department of Social Development provincial offices in Bhisho/KWT. The contract period is three (3) years.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SCMU4 26.27 0008 BID DOCUMENT.pdf (unknown)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a valid tax compliance status. B-BBEE status level may be required for preference points under the PPPFA. No specific B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, or local content percentage is stated in the available text.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Website
www.dsd.gov.za/
Address
Corner of Hockley and Hargreaves Street King William's Town, King William`s Town, 5601, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
25 Aug 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Contact
064-608-2853[email protected]www.dsd.gov.zaCorner of Hockley and Hargreaves Street King William's Town, King William`s Town, 5601, South Africa
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