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 - Roads and Public WorksLocation
Eastern Cape
Closing Date
09 Oct 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Corner of Scholl & Amalinda Main Rd, - AMALINDA - EAST LONDON - 5247
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
08 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-169551
Supply, servicing, repairs and maintenance of electrical equipment for amathole district and buffalo city metro (cluster three) under a two-year term contract. The contract is issued by the eastern cape department of public works and infrastructure (on behalf of the department of social development as employer). Bidders must hold an active CIDB grading of 2eb or higher and a valid wireman's licence or recognised electrician trade-tested certificate. The 80/20 preference point system applies with 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals.
CIDB grading: Contractors must hold an active CIDB grading of 2EB or higher in class of works EB; joint ventures must comply with combined grading and JV requirements.
Personnel: Must submit a certified copy of a valid wireman's licence or a certified copy of a valid recognised electrician trade-tested certificate, plus a certified copy of the ID of the technician who will carry out the work.
Tax and CSD: Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit a CSD report showing tax matters in order with SARS.
References: Must submit at least three (3) written contactable references for projects completed in the past, with completion certificates and details of client, value, term and contact.
Pricing: Must price all items in the Bills of Quantities and complete the Form of Offer and Acceptance; the amount in words governs if it differs from figures.
Evaluation: Two-phase evaluation: Phase One – compliance and responsiveness; Phase Two – PPPFA 80/20 preference points (80 price, 20 specific goals).
Local content: The designated sector is Steel Products, PVC, Concrete and Components with 100% minimum local production and content; bidders must complete the Declaration Certificate for Local Content to claim points.
Bid submission: Bids must be in sealed envelopes marked with the tender number, deposited in the bid box at the corner of Scholl and Amalinda Main Road, Amalinda, East London, before 11:00 on 09 October 2026.
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Date & Time
Friday, 09 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Corner of Scholl & Amalinda Main Rd, - AMALINDA - EAST LONDON - 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: SCMU5-26-27-0013 AMR INF ELECTRICAL.pdf. You don’t need to refresh — this page will pick up the updated review automatically.
08 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
09 Oct
2026
Closing Date
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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.
SCMU5-26-27-0013 AMR INF ELECTRICAL.pdf
A two-year term contract for the supply, servicing, repairs and maintenance of electrical equipment in the Amathole District and Buffalo City Metro (Cluster Three), issued by the Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. The contract will be based on the NEC3 Term Service Contract (April 2013) and will be awarded as a whole.
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Open Supplier Readiness HubMedian Estimate
R 4 548 044
Range
Based on 13 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Important Dates
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Contact Information
Source: SCMU5-26-27-0013 AMR INF ELECTRICAL.pdf (TENDER){"name":"Mr Y. Ngxazisa","email":"[email protected]","phone":"0825599050","department":"of Public Works & Infrastructure","address":"September"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: SCMU5-26-27-0013 AMR INF ELECTRICAL.pdf (TENDER)Bids must be deposited in the bid box at the correct address before the closing time of 11:00. Bids must be submitted on the official tender documentation provided – not to be re-typed. Only one bid offer per bidder is allowed; alternative offers will not be considered. Bids will be opened immediately after closing time at 11:00. Tender documents will not be available at departmental offices; they are issued electronically. Queries may be addressed in writing to SCM email: [email protected]. Technical enquiries to Mr Y. (surname not provided). Bids must be delivered by the stipulated time to the correct address; the department will not accept responsibility for bids not timely deposited in the Bid Box. Proof of posting shall not be accepted as proof of delivery. Addenda will be issued until seven (7) working days before tender closing time.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SCMU5-26-27-0013 AMR INF ELECTRICAL.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation will be in phases: Phase One – responsiveness to bid requirements and rules. Phase Two – functionality/quality (scoring: N/A for quality). Phase Three – price and preference. The financial offer will be reduced to a comparative basis using the Tender Assessment Schedule. The value of W1 is 90 if the financial value of all responsive tenders exceeds R50,000,000, or 80 if one or more responsive tenders have a value in excess of R50,000,000 (as per the text).
Compliance Requirements
Source: SCMU5-26-27-0013 AMR INF ELECTRICAL.pdf (TENDER)No specific requirements found
Points Allocation: 20 points
B-BBEE Details: ND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT FOR AMATHOLE DISTRICT AND BUFFALO CITY METRO CLUSTER THREE” must be
deposited in the tender box,
C. Bid evaluation:
This bid will be evaluated in Two (2) phases as follows:
Phase One: Compliance, and responsiveness to the bid rules and conditions, thereafter they will be
evaluated on PPPFA.
Phase Two: Bidders passing the stage above will thereafter be evaluated on PPPFA.
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Preferential procurement policy framework act (PPPFA) points will be
Awarded as follows:
Maximum points on price - 80 points
Maximum points for Specific goals - 20 points
Maximum points - 100 points
C. Bid specifications, conditions and rules
under Tender Data.
.
D. Enquiries with regard to this advert may be directed to:
SCM RELATED ENQUIRIES : Email Address: [email protected]
TECHNICAL ENQURIES Mr.: Mr Y. Ngxazisa Tel No.: 0825599050 Email Address– email:
For complaints, fraud, & tender abuse:
Call: 0800 701 701
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Part t1.2: Tender data
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T1.2 Tender Data
The conditions of tender are the latest edition of SANS 10845-3, Standard conditions of tender.
SANS 10845-3 makes several references to the Tender Data for details that apply specifically to this tender.
The Tender Data shall have precedence in the interpretation of any ambiguity or inconsistency between it and the
provisions of SANS 10845-3 and as contained in Annexure C of Standard for Uniformity in Construction
Procurement (Board Not
Local Content Requirement: 100%
HDI Requirement: 100%
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
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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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These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 4 of 2006
Relevant to electricity, generation, transmission, distribution and energy-service procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve electricity, power supply, energy infrastructure, generators, or energy maintenance. Relevant because this tender appears to involve petroleum, oil, gas, fuel, or energy-resource services.
Act 107 of 1998
Relevant where environmental authorisations, EIAs or environmental compliance may apply.
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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 28 of 2002
Relevant to mineral resources, mining rights, prospecting and mining-related procurement.
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Act 40 of 2004
Relevant to regulated electricity, piped-gas and petroleum-pipeline activities.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve electricity, power supply, energy infrastructure, generators, or energy maintenance.
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
22 Sept 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
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