Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
AIR FORCE BASE DURBAN, OLD DURBAN AIRPORT, ISIPINGO - PROSPECTON - DURBAN - 4133
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
04 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-169088
The department of defence invites tenders for the repair of the access road at air force base durban in kwazulu-natal. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 3ce or higher and be registered on the central supplier database (csd). A compulsory clarification meeting will be held on 16 september 2026 at 13h00 at the base, and tenders close at 11h00 on 8 october 2026.
Bidders must hold a cidb contractor grading of 3CE or higher.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) to be eligible.
A compulsory clarification meeting will take place on 16 September 2026 at 13h00 at Air Force Base Durban; late arrival will not be accepted.
Access to the base requires a valid ID or driver's licence; foreign nationals are not permitted on Department of Defence premises.
Tenders must be submitted on the tender documentation issued by the Department of Defence; late tenders will not be accepted.
Queries may be directed to Flight Sergeant M.M. Kubheka, Tel 0123512311, Email [email protected].
Closing time for tenders is 11h00 on Thursday, 8 October 2026.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 08 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
AIR BASE DURBAN
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
All military bases have access control. Positive identification (RSA ID) will be required at the entrance. NO foreign nationals will be allowed on department of defence premises.
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AIR FORCE BASE DURBAN, OLD DURBAN AIRPORT, ISIPINGO - PROSPECTON - DURBAN - 4133
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Description
Source: SPU-PQ-DBN-040-26 REPAIR OF ROAD.pdf04 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
08 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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.
SPU-PQ-DBN-040-26 REPAIR OF ROAD.pdf
Repair of the access road at Air Force Base Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, for the Department of Defence. The tender requires a cidb contractor grading of 3CE or higher and is open only to bidders registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The Department of Defence invites tenders for the repair of the access road at Air Force Base Durban. Employer tender number: SPU/B/DBN/040/26. cidb reference number: 100121275.
Important Dates
Source: SPU-PQ-DBN-040-26 REPAIR OF ROAD.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory clarification meeting: 16 September 2026 at 13h00 at Air Force Base Durban. Site briefing commences at 13:00. Bidders must arrive early; late arrival will not be accepted. Closing time for tenders: 11h00 on Thursday, 8 October 2026.
Briefing Session
Source: SPU-PQ-DBN-040-26 REPAIR OF ROAD.pdf (TENDER)A compulsory clarification meeting will be held at Air Force Base Durban on 16 September 2026 at 13h00. Site briefing commences at 13:00. Access control applies: a valid ID or driver's licence is required at the entrance. Foreign nationals are not permitted on Department of Defence premises. Bidders must arrive early; late arrival will not be accepted.
Contact Information
Source: SPU-PQ-DBN-040-26 REPAIR OF ROAD.pdf (TENDER)Queries: Flight Sergeant M.M. Kubheka, Tel 0123512311, Email [email protected]
Submission Guidelines
Source: SPU-PQ-DBN-040-26 REPAIR OF ROAD.pdf (TENDER)Tenders must be submitted on the tender documentation issued by the Department of Defence. Late tenders will not be accepted. Tender documents will be e-mailed to all clarification meeting attendees after the meeting. Sealing, addressing, delivering, opening and assessment requirements are stated in the Tender Data.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SPU-PQ-DBN-040-26 REPAIR OF ROAD.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must hold a cidb contractor grading of 3CE or higher. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Only South African nationals may access the military base. Tenders must be submitted on the issued tender documentation.
Technical Specifications
Source: SPU-PQ-DBN-040-26 REPAIR OF ROAD.pdf (TENDER)The scope is the repair of the access road at Air Force Base Durban. No further technical details are provided in the available document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SPU-PQ-DBN-040-26 REPAIR OF ROAD.pdf (TENDER)cidb contractor grading of 3CE or higher is required. Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) is mandatory for eligibility. Access to the military base requires a valid ID or driver's licence; foreign nationals are not permitted on Department of Defence premises.
Requirements
Source: SPU-PQ-DBN-040-26 REPAIR OF ROAD.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must hold a cidb contractor grading of 3CE or higher. Only tenderers registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) are eligible to submit tenders.
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Act 38 of 2000
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Act 107 of 1998
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Act 85 of 1993
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Act 103 of 1977
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Address
AIR FORCE BASE DURBAN, OLD DURBAN AIRPORT, ISIPINGO - PROSPECTON - DURBAN - 4133
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High source confidence
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Documents found
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Last checked
08 Sept 2026
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Enhanced
Data conflicts
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