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
14 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
CORNER OF SCHOLL & AMALINDA MAIN ROAD AMALINDA - AMALINDA - AMALINDA - 5247
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
11 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165295
A two-year term contract for the supply, servicing, repairs and maintenance of plumbing at four sites in the eastern cape: nu 1 mdantsane, silver crown east london, house on the rock and john x merriman youth care centre. The contract is based on the nec3 term service contract and will run for 24 months. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 3so or higher in the so class of works, and must submit two project references with completion certificates and appointment letters for plumbing works.
CIDB grading: Bidders must be registered with the CIDB in grading 3SO or higher in the SO class of works, with an active status maintained from advertisement to award.
Project references: Bidders must submit a minimum of two written contactable references for projects successfully completed in the past, with two signed completion certificates and two signed appointment letters for the same projects, in the CIDB Wet Services and plumbing SO class of works.
Artisan certificate: Bidders must attach a certified copy of a valid recognised relevant artisan trade certificate and a certified copy of the ID of the person who will carry out the work.
CSD and tax compliance: Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and submit a CSD report; tax matters must be in order, verified via CSD, with 7 days to rectify if non-compliant.
Pricing: All trades in the Bills of Quantities must be priced; failure to price all trades may lead to elimination. Rates must be in Rands, fixed for the contract duration, with VAT shown separately.
Specific goals: Bidders must complete and sign SBD 6.1 to claim points for specific goals, including local production and content with a 100% minimum threshold for the designated sector (Steel Products, PVC, Concrete, and Components).
Submission: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the tender reference and title, deposited in the tender box at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Amalinda, East London, before 11:00 on 14 September 2026. Late, incomplete, unsigned, or electronically submitted bids will not be accepted.
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Date & Time
Monday, 14 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
CORNER OF SCHOLL & AMALINDA MAIN ROAD AMALINDA - AMALINDA - AMALINDA - 5247
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The information shown on this card is preliminary. Our procurement team is currently finalising the submission guidelines, evaluation criteria, technical specifications, financial requirements, and compliance sections so you have a clean, bid-ready summary to work from. Document being finalised: SCMU5 26-27-0009- AMR INF TWO YEAR TERM CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY, SERVICING, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF PLUMBING CLUSTER 4 ( NU 1 MDANTSANE, SILVER CROWN EAST LONDON, HOUSE ON THE ROCK & JOHN X MERRIMAN YOUTH CARE CENTRE).pdf. You don’t need to refresh — this page will pick up the updated review automatically.
11 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
14 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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.
SCMU5 26-27-0009- AMR INF TWO YEAR TERM CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY, SERVICING, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF PLUMBING CLUSTER 4 ( NU 1 MDANTSANE, SILVER CROWN EAST LONDON, HOUSE ON THE ROCK & JOHN X MERRIMAN YOUTH CARE CENTRE).pdf
A two-year term contract for the supply, servicing, repairs and maintenance of plumbing works at four sites in the Eastern Cape (NU 1 Mdantsane, Silver Crown East London, House on the Rock, and John X Merriman Youth Care Centre), to be delivered under an NEC3 Term Service Contract.
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Important Dates
Source: SCMU5 26-27-0009- AMR INF TWO YEAR TERM CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY, SERVICING, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF PLUMBING CLUSTER 4 ( NU 1 MDANTSANE, SILVER CROWN EAST LONDON, HOUSE ON THE ROCK & JOHN X MERRIMAN YOUTH CARE CENTRE).pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 14 September 2026 at 11:00. Tender documents available from 11 August 2026 on the department website. No briefing meeting will be held. Clarification requests must be submitted at least 7 working days before closing. Tenders will be opened immediately after closing time.
Contact Information
Source: SCMU5 26-27-0009- AMR INF TWO YEAR TERM CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY, SERVICING, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF PLUMBING CLUSTER 4 ( NU 1 MDANTSANE, SILVER CROWN EAST LONDON, HOUSE ON THE ROCK & JOHN X MERRIMAN YOUTH CARE CENTRE).pdf (TENDER)SCM enquiries: [email protected]. Technical enquiries: Ms C. Twetwa, tel 0711737882 (during work hours), email [email protected]. Fraud and tender abuse hotline: 0800 701 701. Submission address: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Corner of Scholl and Amalinda Main Road, Amalinda, Block B Building – Reception Area, East London, 5247.
Submission Guidelines
Source: SCMU5 26-27-0009- AMR INF TWO YEAR TERM CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY, SERVICING, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF PLUMBING CLUSTER 4 ( NU 1 MDANTSANE, SILVER CROWN EAST LONDON, HOUSE ON THE ROCK & JOHN X MERRIMAN YOUTH CARE CENTRE).pdf (TENDER)Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the tender reference number and title, deposited in the tender box at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Corner of Scholl and Amalinda Main Road, Amalinda, Block B Building – Reception Area, East London, before 11:00 on 14 September 2026. Late, incomplete, unsigned, or electronically submitted bids will not be accepted. Tenders must be submitted on the official tender documentation only, in original format. Returnable documents include the Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Form of Offer and Acceptance, priced Bills of Quantities, CSD report, CIDB certificate, two project references with appointment letters and completion certificates, artisan trade certificate and ID, and POPIA consent. Proof of authority to sign (e.g. resolution) is required; failure to provide it renders the bid non-responsive.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SCMU5 26-27-0009- AMR INF TWO YEAR TERM CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY, SERVICING, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF PLUMBING CLUSTER 4 ( NU 1 MDANTSANE, SILVER CROWN EAST LONDON, HOUSE ON THE ROCK & JOHN X MERRIMAN YOUTH CARE CENTRE).pdf (TENDER)Evaluation is in two phases. Phase One: compliance and responsiveness to bid rules and conditions, including mandatory requirements. Phase Two: price and preference under the 80/20 system – maximum 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals, total 100. The contract is awarded as a whole to the highest point scorer. Specific goals include local production and content (minimum threshold 100% for designated sector: Steel Products, PVC, Concrete, and Components), locality (Buffalo City Municipality address on CSD), and other goals as per SBD 6.1. Bidders must complete and sign SBD 6.1 to claim specific goal points; failure results in no points for specific goals. Joint ventures must submit a JV agreement to substantiate proportional points.
Technical Specifications
Source: SCMU5 26-27-0009- AMR INF TWO YEAR TERM CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY, SERVICING, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF PLUMBING CLUSTER 4 ( NU 1 MDANTSANE, SILVER CROWN EAST LONDON, HOUSE ON THE ROCK & JOHN X MERRIMAN YOUTH CARE CENTRE).pdf (TENDER)Two-year term contract for supply, servicing, repairs and maintenance of plumbing at four sites: NU 1 Mdantsane, Silver Crown East London, House on the Rock, and John X Merriman Youth Care Centre. Contract based on NEC3 Term Service Contract: April 2013. Duration: 24 months from commencement. Bidders must hold CIDB grading 3SO or higher in the SO class of works. Bidders must submit a recognised relevant artisan trade certificate and certified ID of the person who will carry out the work. All trades in the Bills of Quantities must be priced; failure may lead to elimination. Brand names specified may be substituted with similar, equivalent, or better items.
Financial Requirements
Source: SCMU5 26-27-0009- AMR INF TWO YEAR TERM CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY, SERVICING, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF PLUMBING CLUSTER 4 ( NU 1 MDANTSANE, SILVER CROWN EAST LONDON, HOUSE ON THE ROCK & JOHN X MERRIMAN YOUTH CARE CENTRE).pdf (TENDER)Rates and prices must be stated in Rands, fixed for the contract duration, and include all duties and taxes except VAT, which must be shown separately. The amount in words governs if there is a discrepancy with figures. Tender validity period is 120 days. No tender security is required. The preferred tenderer must provide a performance bond/guarantee/surety in the format and standard per DPWI policy within 21 days after appointment. The successful bidder will be required to sign the NEC3 contract form.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SCMU5 26-27-0009- AMR INF TWO YEAR TERM CONTRACT FOR SUPPLY, SERVICING, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF PLUMBING CLUSTER 4 ( NU 1 MDANTSANE, SILVER CROWN EAST LONDON, HOUSE ON THE ROCK & JOHN X MERRIMAN YOUTH CARE CENTRE).pdf (TENDER)Mandatory: CSD registration with proof submitted; valid CIDB grading 3SO or higher in SO class, active status maintained throughout; tax compliance status verified via CSD (7 days to rectify if non-compliant); Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire completed and signed; SBD 4 Declaration of Interest; SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim; Declaration for Local Production and Content (100% local content threshold); Form of Offer and Acceptance; Resolution to Sign (if applicable); POPIA consent; letter of good standing from Compensation Fund or licensed insurer; not listed on Register of Tender Defaulters; no conflict of interest with state employees. Bidders must submit two written contactable references with completion certificates and appointment letters for projects in CIDB Wet Services and plumbing SO class.
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Act 5 of 2000
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Act 12 of 2004
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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
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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
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Act 107 of 1998
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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 103 of 1977
Relevant where building standards, renovations, maintenance or construction compliance may apply.
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Address
Qhasana Building, Independence Ave, Bisho Central, Bhisho, 5605, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
11 Aug 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Contact
066-486-5055[email protected]www.ecdpw.gov.zaQhasana Building, Independence Ave, Bisho Central, Bhisho, 5605, South Africa
Key Personnel
Median Estimate
R 3 387 216
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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