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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Issuing Organization
Eastern Cape - Roads and Public WorksLocation
Eastern Cape
Closing Date
22 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
No.1 Creamery road, Old CPA Building - Kings Park - Komani - 5320
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
28 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-167419
The eastern cape department of public works and infrastructure invites CIDB 3eb or higher contractors to tender for a 24-month nec3 term service contract to maintain electrical services at chris hani district for the department of social development. Bidders must be cidb-registered, csd-registered, tax compliant, and submit a fully completed bid with all required forms by 22 september 2026 at 11:00. Evaluation is two-phase: compliance/responsiveness, then PPPFA 80/20 preference points (80 price, 20 specific goals).
CIDB grading 3EB or higher (or capable of being registered before evaluation); joint ventures allowed if all members registered, lead partner not lower than one level below, combined grading meets requirement, and Joint Venture Agreement submitted.
Bid must be submitted in original format, sealed envelope endorsed with bid number, description and closing date/time, deposited in the bid box at Ground Floor, Old CPA Building, No. 1 Creamery Road, Komani, 5320 before 11:00 on 22 September 2026; late, incomplete, unsigned or electronic bids rejected.
Form of Offer and Acceptance must be fully completed and signed; bid sum must be stated in words and figures (words govern); failure to complete words invalidates the offer.
Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Point Claim), POPIA consent, Declaration regarding Company/Firm, and valid CIDB certificate or CRS number must be fully completed and signed; incomplete or unsigned forms lead to non-responsiveness.
Complete priced Bills of Quantities including Final Summary must be submitted; all trades must be priced (except provisional sums and allowances which must be added to total); failure may increase commercial risk and lead to elimination.
Bidders must be registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD) prior to award and be tax compliant with SARS; tax status PIN or CSD number required; non-compliant bidders given 7 days to rectify.
Letter of good standing from Compensation Fund or licensed insurer required; bidders must not be listed on Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers, not be in service of the state, and have no conflicts of interest.
Minimum one (1) contactable reference for successfully completed projects (client name, contract value, contract term, contact person and details), company profile with resources/plant/machinery, list of projects with unconfirmed results, and list of pending/concluded litigations must be submitted for risk assessment (not elimination factors).
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
No.1 Creamery road, Old CPA Building - Kings Park - Komani - 5320
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
BID DOC FOR MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SERVICES FOR SOC DEV .pdf
Maintenance of electrical services at Chris Hani District for the Department of Social Development, for a period of two years (24 months), under an NEC3 Term Service Contract. The employer is the Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure.
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Organization
Eastern Cape - Roads and Public WorksContact Person
Ms. Nomfundo Njokweni
Phone
+27 40 602 4000
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Important Dates
Source: BID DOC FOR MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SERVICES FOR SOC DEV .pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 22 September 2026 at 11:00 am. Tender documents downloadable free of charge from 28 August 2026 from www.ecdpw.gov.za/tenders or National Treasury's tender portal (http://www.etender.gov.za/content/advertised-tenders). No documents available at departmental offices. Validity period: 90 days from closing date and time. Bids opened immediately after closing time in public.
Contact Information
Source: BID DOC FOR MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SERVICES FOR SOC DEV .pdf (TENDER)SCM enquiries: Ms. Babalwa Mshede, Tel: 083 281 1298, Email: [email protected]. Technical enquiries: Ms. Nomfundo Njokweni, Tel: 073 355 0373, Email: [email protected]. Employer's agent: Nomfundo Njokweni, Address: No. 1 Creamery Road, Old CPA Building, Kings Park, Komani, 5320. Bid box physical address: Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, Ground Floor, Old CPA Building – Reception Area, No. 1 Creamery Road, Komani, 5320. Fraud, Complaints & Tender Abuse Hotline: 0800 701 701 (toll free).
Submission Guidelines
Source: BID DOC FOR MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SERVICES FOR SOC DEV .pdf (TENDER)Returnable documents: SBD 1 (Parts A and B), SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Point Claim), Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire (separate for each JV partner), Declaration regarding Company/Firm, valid CIDB certificate or CRS number, POPIA consent, Form of Offer and Acceptance, complete priced Bills of Quantities including Final Summary, Certificate of Authority for Joint Ventures (if applicable), letter of good standing from Compensation Fund or licensed insurer, project references (minimum 3), details of project team with CVs and qualifications, schedule of plant and equipment, record of projects (current, past, on tender). Bids must be submitted in original format, sealed envelope endorsed with bid number, description and closing date/time, deposited in the bid box at the physical address before closing. Late, incomplete, unsigned, or electronically submitted bids will not be accepted. Only one offer per item; alternative offers not considered. Bid sum must be stated in words and figures; words govern. All signatories must initial alterations. Proof of authorization to sign (e.g., company resolution) required where applicable.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: BID DOC FOR MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SERVICES FOR SOC DEV .pdf (TENDER)Two-phase evaluation. Phase One: compliance and responsiveness to bid rules and conditions. Phase Two: PPPFA and PPR 2022 evaluation using 80/20 preference point system (80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals). Bidders must have CIDB grading 3EB or higher (or capable of being registered prior to evaluation). Joint ventures eligible if all members registered with CIDB, lead partner grading not lower than one level below required, combined grading meets requirement, and Joint Venture Agreement submitted. Bidders must be registered on CSD prior to award. Tax compliance verified via CSD and tax status PIN; non-compliant bidders given 7 days to rectify. Bidders must not be listed on Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. Bidders must not be in service of the state. Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, and Form of Offer must be fully completed and signed; incomplete or unsigned forms lead to non-responsiveness. Valid CIDB certificate or CRS number required. Letter of good standing from Compensation Fund or licensed insurer required. Bidders must not have abused SCM system or failed on previous contracts. No conflicts of interest. Bidders must be a legal entity, partnership, joint venture, or consortia. Only one offer per item; alternative offers not considered. Bids must be submitted in original format; late, incomplete, unsigned, or electronically submitted bids rejected. Bid sum must be in words and figures; failure to complete words invalidates. Bidders must not be associated with other tendering entities or those compiling scope of work. Risk assessment may be performed on highest ranked tender. References and company profile required for risk assessment (not elimination factors).
Technical Specifications
Source: BID DOC FOR MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SERVICES FOR SOC DEV .pdf (TENDER)Contract based on NEC3 Term Service Contract (June 2005, amended June 2006 and April 2013). Scope: maintenance of electrical services at Chris Hani District for a period of two years (24 months) for Department of Social Development. Bidders must have suitable experience and suitably qualified personnel in providing similar services. Bidders must be registered with CIDB with grading 3EB or higher. Bidders must be registered on CSD prior to award. Bidders must be tax compliant with SARS. Bidders must not be in service of the state. Bidders must complete and sign all required forms. Bidders must submit a valid CIDB certificate or CRS number. Bidders must provide a letter of good standing from Compensation Fund or licensed insurer. Bidders must not have conflicts of interest. Bidders must not be associated with other tendering entities. Bidders must submit project references (minimum 1 contactable reference for projects successfully completed in the past, clearly indicating client name, contract value, contract term, contact person, contact details). Bidders must submit a company profile with list of available resources, plant and machinery. Bidders must submit a list of projects where tender results have not been confirmed by the client. Bidders must submit a list of projects where there are pending or concluded litigations. Bidders must complete and sign SBD 6.1 to claim points for specific goals. Bidders must complete and sign POPIA consent. Bidders must complete and sign Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire. Bidders must complete and sign SBD 4. Bidders must complete and sign Form of Offer and Acceptance. Bidders must complete priced Bills of Quantities including Final Summary. Bidders must submit a letter of good standing from Compensation Fund or licensed insurer. Bidders must not be listed on Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. Bidders must not have abused SCM system or failed on previous contracts. Bidders must be a legal entity, partnership, joint venture, or consortia. Only one offer per item; alternative offers not considered. Bids must be submitted in original format; late, incomplete, unsigned, or electronically submitted bids rejected. Bid sum must be in words and figures; words govern. All signatories must initial alterations. Proof of authorization to sign required where applicable.
Financial Requirements
Source: BID DOC FOR MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SERVICES FOR SOC DEV .pdf (TENDER)No specific financial requirements stated. Pricing: rates and prices in Rands, fixed for duration of contract, not subject to adjustment except as provided in contract data. VAT payable by employer shown separately as addition to tendered total. All duties, taxes (except VAT) and levies payable by successful tenderer included in rates and prices. Bidders must price all trades listed in Bills of Quantities or Pricing Schedule (except provisional sums and allowances which also need to be added to total); failure to do so may increase commercial risk and may lead to elimination or passing over. If offer is VAT inclusive, VAT registration number must be indicated; if not a VAT vendor but includes VAT, successful bidder given 14 days to register as VAT vendor. VAT vendors must include VAT at 15% in bid offers. Performance Bond / Guarantee / Surety / Security required from preferred tenderer within 21 days after appointment, in format and/or standard per DPW&I policy.
Compliance Requirements
Source: BID DOC FOR MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SERVICES FOR SOC DEV .pdf (TENDER)CIDB grading 3EB or higher (or capable of being registered prior to evaluation). Joint ventures eligible if all members registered with CIDB, lead partner grading not lower than one level below required, combined grading meets requirement, and Joint Venture Agreement submitted. Bidders must be registered on CSD prior to award. Tax compliance with SARS; tax status PIN or CSD number required. Bidders must not be listed on Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. Bidders must not be in service of the state. Bidders must complete and sign Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, and Form of Offer and Acceptance; incomplete or unsigned forms lead to non-responsiveness. Valid CIDB certificate or CRS number required. Letter of good standing from Compensation Fund or licensed insurer required. Bidders must not have abused SCM system or failed on previous contracts. No conflicts of interest. Bidders must be a legal entity, partnership, joint venture, or consortia. Only one offer per item; alternative offers not considered. Bids must be submitted in original format; late, incomplete, unsigned, or electronically submitted bids rejected. Bid sum must be in words and figures; words govern. Bidders must not be associated with other tendering entities or those compiling scope of work. Bidders must complete POPIA consent. Bidders must complete Declaration regarding Company/Firm. Bidders must submit project references and company profile for risk assessment. Bidders must not canvass employer's officials after opening of tenders. Bidders must not be in agreements with other bidders in the form of joint ventures or consortiums when submitting a bid. Bidders must be registered with CIDB and keep status active during bidding process. Bidders must submit a letter of good standing from Compensation Fund or licensed insurer. Bidders must not be associated, linked, or involved with any other tendering entities submitting tender offers, nor have any relationship with those responsible for compiling the scope of work that could be interpreted as a conflict of interest.
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Act 5 of 2000
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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
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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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Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
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Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
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Act 46 of 2000
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Address
Qhasana Building, Independence Ave, Bisho Central, Bhisho, 5605, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
29 Aug 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Contact
+27 40 602 4000www.ecdpw.gov.zaQhasana Building, Independence Ave, Bisho Central, Bhisho, 5605, South Africa
Median Estimate
R 1 040 400
Range
Based on SITA benchmarks. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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