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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
15 MACLEAR ROAD - ELLIOT - ELLIOT - 5460
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
21 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166523
The sakhisizwe local municipality requires a traffic engineer to compile a traffic impact assessment report for proposed township establishment on portions of erf 1, elliot, and erf 50, cala. The report must assess traffic, road requirements, and interventions, and be completed within 30 days. Bidders must ensure the lead engineer is registered with ecsa as a professional engineer (pr. Eng), and the evaluation uses an 80/20 preference point system with specific goals for youth ownership, black ownership, and locality.
Closing: 27 August 2026 at 12:00, hand-delivered to 15 Maclear Road, Elliot (no fax or email).
Mandatory returnables: MBD 1-9 (all signed), CSD report (≤3 months old), rates clearance certificate or lease agreement, ECSA registration proof for Pr. Eng, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, and TCS PIN or certificate.
Evaluation: 80/20 system – price 80 points; specific goals 20 points (youth owned 4, black owned 6, locality up to 10 points based on distance from Sakhisizwe LM).
No site inspection or briefing session.
Project timeframe: 30 days from initiation; contract period 1 month; rates fixed with no adjustment.
Penalty: 10% of invoice may be withheld for non-performance.
Tender validity: 90 days after closing; no persons in service of the state or on Register of Tender Defaulters may bid.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 27 August 2026 - 12:00
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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.
TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TRAFFIC ENGINEER.pdf
The Sakhisizwe Local Municipality is appointing a Traffic Engineer to compile a Traffic Impact Assessment Report for proposed township establishments on portions of Erf 1, Elliot and Erf 50, Cala. The project aims to assess traffic and road requirements for housing development within the municipality.
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R 607 200
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Appointment of a traffic engineer to conduct a Traffic Impact Assessment study for proposed township establishments on Portion of Erf 1, Elliot and Portion of Erf 50, Cala. The study is required to assess traffic, road requirements, and interventions for the development. The project is part of Sakhisizwe LM's housing development programme.
Important Dates
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TRAFFIC ENGINEER.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 27 August 2026 at 12:00.
No site inspection or briefing session.
Tender validity: 90 days after closing date.
Advertisement dates: 21 August 2026.
Contact Information
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TRAFFIC ENGINEER.pdf (TENDER)Technical enquiries: Ms Q. Mateta, 047 877 5200, [email protected].
SCM enquiries: Ms Y. Tofile, 045 931 1011, [email protected].
Fax: 045 931 1361 (SCM), 047 877 0000 (technical).
Submission address: 15 Maclear Road, Elliot, 5460 (Reception).
Submission Guidelines
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TRAFFIC ENGINEER.pdf (TENDER)Submit by hand to 15 Maclear Road, Elliot, 5460 (Reception) by 12:00 on 27 August 2026.
Envelope must be sealed and endorsed with bid number and description, plus bidder's name and address.
No faxed, couriered, or emailed bids accepted.
Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed):
Disqualification risks: late submission, missing or unsigned forms, incorrect submission method, bidder in service of state or on Register of Tender Defaulters.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TRAFFIC ENGINEER.pdf (TENDER)80/20 preference point system (Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022).
Price: 80 points (lowest bid gets 80; others proportionally).
Specific Goals: 20 points total.
No minimum qualifying threshold stated for functionality.
Penalty: 10% of invoice may be withheld for non-performance.
Rates are fixed; no contract adjustment allowed.
Contract period: 1 month.
Technical Specifications
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TRAFFIC ENGINEER.pdf (TENDER)Appointment of a traffic engineer to compile a Traffic Impact Assessment Report for proposed township establishment on:
The report must assess traffic, road requirements, and traffic interventions.
Project timeframe: 30 days from project initiation.
Mandatory under Sakhisizwe LM Spatial Planning and Land Use Management bylaw, 2026.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TRAFFIC ENGINEER.pdfBidders must provide details of past similar projects, including contract value, employer, and contactable references. Lead engineer must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) and provide proof.
Quality Management
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TRAFFIC ENGINEER.pdfThe municipality may inspect services at any stage. Non-compliant work may be rejected and must be replaced at the supplier's cost. Pre-bid testing is at the bidder's expense.
Pricing Schedule
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TRAFFIC ENGINEER.pdfBidders must quote a total bid price for the traffic impact assessment study for both sites (Erf 1, Elliot and Erf 50, Cala). Prices must include VAT. No separate schedule of rates required; a lump sum is expected.
Financial Requirements
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TRAFFIC ENGINEER.pdf (TENDER)Prices must include Value Added Tax (VAT).
Rates are fixed; no contract adjustment allowed.
Penalty: 10% of invoice may be withheld for non-performance.
No performance security or bond amount specified.
Compliance Requirements
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TRAFFIC ENGINEER.pdf (TENDER)CSD registration: latest full CSD report (not older than 3 months).
Tax compliance: TCS PIN or CSD number, or printed TCS certificate.
Rates clearance certificate (not older than 3 months) or lease agreement if property rented.
B-BBEE: status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) required to claim preference points.
ECSA registration: lead engineer must be registered as Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) with ECSA, proof required.
MBD forms 1-9 must be completed and signed.
No persons in service of the state or listed on Register of Tender Defaulters.
Contractual Terms
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TRAFFIC ENGINEER.pdfContract duration: 30 days from project initiation. No contract adjustment; rates are fixed. Penalty: 10% of invoice may be withheld for non-compliance. The municipality may extend the tender period by notice. The successful bidder must sign MBD 7 (Contract Form). General Conditions of Contract (GCC) apply.
Section
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TRAFFIC ENGINEER.pdfSpecific goals breakdown: Youth Owned Company (4 points), Black Owned Company (6 points), Locality (10 points – graded by distance from municipality). Proof required: CSD summary or certified ID for youth/black ownership; CSD and rates clearance/proof of residence for locality. Penalty: 10% invoice withholding for non-performance. Contract period: 1 month. Rates fixed.
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