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Issuing Organization
Eastern Cape - Roads and Public WorksLocation
Eastern Cape
Closing Date
29 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Bethelsdorp - Gqeberha, - Gqeberha, - 6059
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-168693
The eastern cape department of public works and infrastructure invites CIDB grade 8gb or higher contractors to demolish existing buildings and construct a new educational facility at arcadia senior secondary school over a 28-month period under jbcc edition 6. The single most consequential requirement is achieving a minimum 60/100 functionality score across demonstrated project experience, key personnel qualifications and experience, and a construction programme, without which the bid will not proceed to price and preference evaluation.
CIDB grading: active Grade 8GB or higher in General Building (or qualifying joint venture with lead partner Grade 7GB+ and combined grading meeting 8GB+).
Functionality threshold: minimum 60/100 points across experience (max 60 points for project value, references, programme), key personnel qualifications (max 20 points for Contracts Manager, Site Agent, Foreman, OHS Officer), and key personnel experience (max 20 points for same roles); maximum three valid project references scored, each requiring minimum 20 points.
Mandatory returnable documents: completed and signed SBD 1 (Parts A & B), SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, POPIA Consent, Form of Offer and Acceptance, priced Bills of Quantities with Final Summary, CSD report with compliant tax status (each JV party), CIDB certificate/CRS number, COIDA letter of good standing, board/CC/partnership/JV resolution authorising signatory, signed JV agreement with percentages if applicable.
Subcontracting: approximately 30% of contract value to SMMEs (25% local SMMEs, 5% ICDP contractors in the region).
Specialist subcontractor certifications required for Fire Protection/Detection (SAQCC Fire & Gas), LPG Installation (SAQCC Gas Inspector), Electronic Systems (PSIRA, CompTIA, Microsoft, Molex, Krone, FOA certifications), Electrical Systems (wireman's license, SANS 10143-1), and PV Solar (PV Green Card) — each with CVs, company registration, share certificates, COIDA, and reference letters of specified minimum values.
Submission: sealed envelope in bid box at Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Front Corner of Qhasana Building on the way to CIDB Offices labelled "TENDERS", Bhisho (Independence Avenue, Ground Floor, Qhasana Building, Bhisho 5605) by 29 September 2026 at 11:00am; no electronic/fax/telephonic submissions; tender validity 120 days.
Evaluation: three-phase — Phase 1 functionality (60/100 minimum), Phase 2 administrative compliance, Phase 3 price and specific goals (90/10 PPPFA 2022); SBD 6.1 must be completed to claim 10 specific goals points; price formula applies for tenders exceeding R50 million.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 29 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Arcadia Senior Secondary School
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Bethelsdorp - Gqeberha, - Gqeberha, - 6059
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Source: SCMU-26.27-0051 Arcadia SSS Tender Doc.pdf (TENDER)02 Sept
2026
Tender Published
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29 Sept
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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SCMU-26.27-0051 Arcadia SSS Tender Doc.pdf
The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites tenders for the demolition of existing buildings and construction of a new educational facility at Arcadia Senior Secondary School. The contract is based on JBCC Edition 6 with a 28-month duration and requires a CIDB grading of 8GB or higher. Evaluation follows a three-phase process: functionality (minimum 60/100 points), administrative compliance, and price/preference (90/10 system).
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Bid documents available from: 28 August 2026 (downloadable from www.ecdpw.gov.za/tenders or www.etender.gov.za). Non-compulsory briefing meeting: 10 September 2026 at 11:00am at Arcadia Senior Secondary School (coordinates: -33.8779°S; 25.5207°E). Attendance not mandatory but addenda distributed only to attendees on attendance register. Clarification requests deadline: at least 7 working days before closing time (29 September 2026). Addenda issued until 10 working days before closing. Closing date and time: 29 September 2026 at 11:00am. Tender opening: immediately after closing at 11:00am. Tender validity: 120 days from closing date.
Contact Information
Source: SCMU-26.27-0051 Arcadia SSS Tender Doc.pdf (TENDER)SCM enquiries: [email protected]. Technical enquiries: Mr Lwazi Zulu, email [email protected], phone 069 007 6129, address Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, 55 Albany Road, Gqeberha Central, Gqeberha 6000. Complaints, fraud and tender abuse hotline: 0800 701 701. Employer's agent: Mr Lwazi Zulu (same details).
Submission Guidelines
Source: SCMU-26.27-0051 Arcadia SSS Tender Doc.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: sealed envelope deposited 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. Physical address: Independence Avenue, Ground Floor, Qhasana Building, Bhisho 5605. Closing date and time: 29 September 2026 at 11:00am. Tender reference SCMU5-26/27-0051 must be clearly marked on the envelope. No electronic, fax, telegraphic or telephonic submissions accepted. Proof of posting is not proof of delivery. Tender validity period: 120 days from closing date. Required returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted): SBD 1 Part A (Invitation to Bid) and Part B (Terms and Conditions for Bidding); Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire (separate for each JV partner); SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest); SBD 6.1 (Preference Point Claim); POPIA Consent; Form of Offer and Acceptance; Complete priced Bills of Quantities including Final Summary; CSD report with valid tax status (each JV party); CIDB grading certificate or CRS number showing active 8GB or higher; Letter of good standing from Compensation Fund or licensed insurer; Resolution authorising signatory (company board resolution, CC members resolution, partnership authorisation, or JV resolutions from each partner); Record of Addenda; Proposed amendments and qualifications. Joint ventures must submit a signed JV agreement with percentage shareholding for all parties. Only one offer per bidder; alternative offers will not be considered. All trades in the Bills of Quantities must be priced (except provisional sums and allowances).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SCMU-26.27-0051 Arcadia SSS Tender Doc.pdf (TENDER)Three-phase evaluation:
Phase 1 – Functionality (pre-qualification): Minimum 60/100 points required to proceed. Criteria and weights: Demonstrated experience in comparable projects (Construction of schools, hospitals, clinics, office buildings, renovations/upgrades) – Value of projects 40 points, Project references 10 points, Construction works programme/schedule 10 points; Qualifications and competency of key personnel – Contracts Manager 8, Site Agent 4, Foreman 4, Construction OHS Officer (SACPCMP registered) 4; Experience of key personnel – Contracts Manager 8, Site Agent 4, Foreman 4, Construction OHS Officer 4. Maximum 3 valid project references scored; each reference requires minimum 20 points to be valid. Project Reference Forms (Form K) from previous employers/consultants required with three contactable references per project.
Phase 2 – Administrative compliance and mandatory requirements: All returnable documents submitted, completed and signed; active CIDB 8GB or higher (or qualifying JV); CSD registration with tax matters in order; Form of Offer and Acceptance completed; SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Enterprise Questionnaire, POPIA consent completed; resolution authorising signatory; JV agreement if applicable; priced Bills of Quantities.
Phase 3 – Price and Specific Goals (90/10 preference point system): Price 90 points, Specific Goals 10 points. Formula: A = (1 - (P - Pm)/Pm)
Technical Specifications
Source: SCMU-26.27-0051 Arcadia SSS Tender Doc.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Demolition of existing buildings and construction of a new educational facility at Arcadia Senior Secondary School. Contract duration: 28 months. Contract basis: JBCC Edition 6. Subcontracting requirement: approximately 30% of contract value to SMMEs (25% local SMMEs, 5% ICDP contractors in the region). Mandatory subcontractor requirements:
EPWP policy applies. Occupational Health and Safety Specification (Annexure 1) and Bills of Quantities (Annexure 2), Specifications (Annexure 3), Drawings (Annexure 4) form part of the tender documents. Brand names specified require equivalent or better items.
Financial Requirements
Source: SCMU-26.27-0051 Arcadia SSS Tender Doc.pdf (TENDER)Pricing: Rates and prices in South African Rands, fixed for contract duration (not subject to adjustment except per contract conditions). Include all duties, taxes and levies applicable 14 days before closing (except VAT). Show VAT at 15% separately as addition to tendered total. If bidder is not a VAT vendor but includes VAT, must register within 21 days of appointment. Bills of Quantities pricing format (Annexure 2). All trades must be priced except provisional sums and allowances (which must be added to total). Performance Bond/Guarantee/Surety/Security: preferred tenderer must submit approved insurer undertaking within 21 days of appointment. No tender security required (N/A). Tender validity: 120 days. Price evaluation uses 90/10 formula for tenders exceeding R50 million. Arithmetical errors: amounts in words govern over figures; VAT discrepancies per Treasury prescripts.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SCMU-26.27-0051 Arcadia SSS Tender Doc.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory eligibility and compliance requirements:
Section
Source: SCMU-26.27-0051 Arcadia SSS Tender Doc.pdfFunctionality scoring details (Table A2 indicators):
Minimum combined weighted threshold: 60/100 points. Only bidders scoring ≥60 proceed to Phase 2.
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Address
Qhasana Building, Independence Ave, Bisho Central, Bhisho, 5605, South Africa
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High source confidence
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22 Sept 2026
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066-486-5055[email protected]www.ecdpw.gov.zaQhasana Building, Independence Ave, Bisho Central, Bhisho, 5605, South Africa
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