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
07 Jul 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Xhora Mouth - Xhora Mouth - Xhora Mouth -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
08 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158401
The eastern cape department of public works and infrastructure invites professional service providers to submit bids for the provision of civil and structural engineering services for the construction of xhora mouth clinic. The contract will be based on the CIDB professional services contract (third edition, 2009) and requires suitably experienced and qualified personnel.
Important Dates
Source: SCMU5- 26-27-0019 Civil Xhora.pdf (TENDER)Closing date for tender submissions: 07 July 2026 at 11:00 AM. Tenders will be opened in public immediately after the closing time. Bid documents available for download from 05 June 2026. Clarification requests must be submitted at least 5 working days before the closing date. Addenda may be issued up to 5 working days before the closing date. Tender validity period: 90 days from the closing date.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Xhora Mouth - Xhora Mouth - Xhora Mouth -
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SCMU5- 26-27-0019 Civil Xhora.pdf
The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites tenders for the provision of professional civil and structural engineering services for the construction of the Xhora Mouth Clinic. The tender (SCMU5-26/27-0019) closes on 07 July 2026 at 11:00 AM. The contract will be based on the CIDB Professional Services Contract (Third Edition, 2009). The evaluation follows a two-phase process: compliance/responsiveness and the 80/20 Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) scoring system (80 points for price, 20 for specific goals).
Date & Time
Tuesday, 07 July 2026 - 11:00
Venue
MAIN ENTRANCE OF UPPER CORANA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL, LIBODE
08 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
07 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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R 516 000
Range
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Contact Information
Source: SCMU5- 26-27-0019 Civil Xhora.pdf (TENDER)SCM Enquiries: Email: [email protected]. Technical Enquiries: Contact Person: Ms. Unati Ntintili, Tel: 040 602 4596, Cell: 066 484 0436 (During office hours), Email: [email protected]. Submission Address: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE, FRONT CORNER OF QHASANA BUILDING ON THE WAY TO CIDB OFFICES LABELLED 'TENDERS', BHISHO. Complaints, Fraud, and Tender Abuse Hotline: 0800 701 701.
Submission Guidelines
Source: SCMU5- 26-27-0019 Civil Xhora.pdf (TENDER)Submit bids in a sealed envelope clearly marked 'SCMU5-26/27-0019 PROVISION OF PROFESSIONAL CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF XHORA MOUTH CLINIC'. Deposit in the bid box at: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE, FRONT CORNER OF QHASANA BUILDING ON THE WAY TO CIDB OFFICES LABELLED 'TENDERS', BHISHO. Closing date: 07 July 2026 at 11:00 AM. Late, incomplete, unsigned, or electronically submitted bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on official forms provided. Do not hand bids to department officials; use the bid box only. Courier deliveries must ensure correct location and time. Proof of posting is not accepted as proof of delivery. Bid documents are available for download from www.ecdpw.gov.za/tenders or www.etender.gov.za/content/advertised-tenders from 05 June 2026. Required returnable documents: Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, SBD 1 (Parts A & B), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), Form of Offer and Acceptance, Pricing Schedule, CSD Registration Proof, ECSA Registration Proof for at least one director, Project References (minimum 3), Record of Addenda (if applicable), Resolution for Signatory, POPIA Consent Form, and Declaration of Company Location. Ensure all documents are fully completed, signed, and submitted in the original format. Failure to comply with any requirement may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SCMU5- 26-27-0019 Civil Xhora.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation is conducted in two phases: Phase One (Compliance and Responsiveness) and Phase Two (Price and Preference). Mandatory compliance requirements: Registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD), tax compliance (valid TCS PIN or CSD report), no restrictions on the Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers, ECSA registration for at least one director (Professional Engineer/Technologist/Technician), legal entity status (company, partnership, or consortium), no directors/shareholders in the service of the state, and submission of all required returnable documents (SBD forms, questionnaires, etc.). Non-eliminating conditions: Registration with the Compensation Fund or licensed insurer, VAT registration (if applicable; non-VAT vendors must register within 21 days of award), and market-related pricing (negotiation may occur if deemed non-market-related). Disqualifications: Late, incomplete, or unsigned submissions; submissions by persons in the service of the state or their close family members; false declarations or fraudulent/collusive behavior; failure to submit Professional Indemnity Insurance within 21 days of appointment. Scoring: 80 points for price (using the 80/20 PPPFA system), 20 points for Specific Goals (SBD 6.1 must be completed to claim these points). Total: 100 points. The highest scorer will be awarded the contract unless circumstances justify otherwise.
Technical Specifications
Source: SCMU5- 26-27-0019 Civil Xhora.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Provision of Professional Civil and Structural Engineering Services for the construction of Xhora Mouth Clinic. Contract will be based on the CIDB Professional Services Contract (Third Edition, 2009). Services must be provided by suitably experienced and qualified personnel. Deliverables include: detailed design, documentation, site supervision, and contract administration for civil and structural engineering works. Standards: Compliance with SANS 10845-3 (Standard Conditions of Tender) and relevant construction standards. The employer’s agent is Ms. Unati Ntintili. Language for all communications: English. Project team details, including CVs, qualifications, and proof of ECSA registration for each team member, must be submitted. At least one company director must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer, Professional Engineering Technologist, or Technician. Minimum of three (3) written, contactable references for similar completed projects required.
Financial Requirements
Source: SCMU5- 26-27-0019 Civil Xhora.pdf (TENDER)Pricing must be in RSA Rand. All items in the Pricing Schedule must be priced (excluding provisional sums and allowances, which must still be included in the total). VAT vendors must include VAT at 15% and explicitly state the VAT amount. Non-VAT vendors including VAT in prices will be given 21 days to register as a VAT vendor post-award. If the Bid Sum in words differs from the Bid Sum in figures, the amount in words will govern. The Form of Offer and Acceptance amount takes precedence over any other total in the submission. Market-related offers are required; non-market-related offers may lead to negotiation. Professional Indemnity Insurance specific to the project must be submitted within 21 days of appointment. Tender validity period: 90 days. Payment terms and contract specifics will align with the CIDB Professional Services Contract (Third Edition, 2009).
Compliance Requirements
Source: SCMU5- 26-27-0019 Civil Xhora.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory: Registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) with proof of registration (https://secure.csd.gov.za). Tax matters must be in order; verification via CSD. Bidders found non-compliant will have 7 working days to rectify; failure results in non-responsive status. Submission of CSD report showing tax compliance. SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) must be fully completed and signed; incomplete or unsigned forms lead to disqualification. Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire must be completed and signed. No bids accepted from persons in the service of the state or entities with directors/members in state service. Bidders must not be listed on the Register of Tender Defaulters or have convictions for fraud/corruption in the last 5 years. Proof of ECSA registration for at least one director. Compliance with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) required via consent form. CIDB registration may be required. B-BBEE compliance is implied but not explicitly detailed; points for Specific Goals (20 points) are awarded per PPPFA Regulations 2022. SBD 6.1 must be completed to claim preference points. All project litigation history must be disclosed.
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.
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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
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)
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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This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
Eastern Cape - Roads and Public WorksContact Person
Ms. Ntintili
Phone
083-281-1298
[email protected]
Website
www.ecdpw.gov.za/
Address
Qhasana Building, Independence Ave, Bisho Central, Bhisho, 5605, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
08 Jun 2026
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