Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Department of Water and Sanitation, Ntsigwayo dam, near Newcastle town - Ntshingwayo dam - Newcastle - 2940
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-176576
The department of water and sanitation requires the supply, delivery, installation and connection of local content plumbing, fresh water and sanitary ware at the ntshingwayo dam project near newcastle in kwazulu-natal. The scope covers 84 line items including toilet sets, geysers, basins, baths, showers, pvc and copper pipework, and disabled-access fittings, all to SANS standards. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 1gb or higher, attend a compulsory site briefing, and comply with a 100% local content requirement for plastic pipes and fittings. The contract is evaluated under the 80/20 preference points system, with price weighted at 80 points and specific goals at 20 points.
Compulsory site briefing: 10 November 2026 at 11:00 at Ntshingwayo Dam near Newcastle Town (coordinates 27°94'78"S and 29°94'87"E). Attendance is mandatory; failure disqualifies the bid.
Closing: 16 November 2026 at 11:00, deposited in the bid box at the Department of Water and Sanitation, Construction East Office Building, R103 Prospect Road, Midmar Dam, Howick, 3290. Late bids are not considered.
CIDB grading: minimum 1GB or higher; proof of registration must be submitted with the bid at closure. Failure invalidates the bid.
Local content: plastic pipes and fittings must have 100% local production and content per dtic; a letter from the local manufacturer confirming this, and a dtic exemption letter for any imported items, are required.
Mandatory returnables: SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Annexure C, D and E, LC Declaration, Annexure 1 and 2 affidavits (if claiming those goals), valid COIDA certificate, trade test certificates for all plumbers, and proof of authority to sign.
Evaluation: four phases – mandatory, administrative, technical (spec compliance for all 84 items), and preference points. Non-compliance in any phase disqualifies the bid.
Preference points (80/20): price max 80; specific goals max 20 – women ownership 5, disability ownership 5, youth ownership 5, KZN location 2, B-BBEE level 1 or 2 (QSE/EME) 3. Proof documents must accompany claims or points are forfeited.
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Date & Time
Monday, 16 November 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Ntshingwayo Dam near Newcastle town
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Quotation
Department of Water and Sanitation, Ntsigwayo dam, near Newcastle town - Ntshingwayo dam - Newcastle - 2940
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Important Dates
Source: WTE1064CE-NTSHINGWAYO PLUMBING REVISED SPECIFICATION rev1.pdf (TENDER)02 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
16 Nov
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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.
Annexure C.pdf
WTE1064CE-NTSHINGWAYO PLUMBING REVISED SPECIFICATION rev1.pdf
The Department of Water and Sanitation requires bidders to supply, deliver, install and connect locally produced plumbing, fresh water and sanitary ware at the Ntshingwayo Dam Project near Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal. The contract is for a CIDB 1GB contractor to carry out plumbing works including fittings, pipes, sanitary fixtures, geysers, and related items. Bidders must comply with the preferential procurement regulations, local content requirements, and a mandatory site briefing.
GeneralConditionsofContractJuly10 (3).pdf
The Department of Water and Sanitation requires the supply, delivery, installation and connection of local content plumbing, fresh water and sanitary ware at the Ntshingwayo Dam Project near Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal. The contract is subject to the General Conditions of Contract for government procurement and requires a CIDB contractor grading of 1GB.
REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A (1).pdf
The Department of Water and Sanitation requires the supply, delivery, installation and connection of local content plumbing, fresh water and sanitary ware at the Ntshingwayo Dam Project near Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal. The contract is open to contractors with a CIDB grading of 1GB or higher.
BBBEE -EME-QME REPORTING LETTER (3).pdf
The Department of Water and Sanitation requires the supply, delivery, installation, and connection of local content plumbing, fresh water, and sanitary ware at the Ntshingwayo Dam Project near Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal. The tender is open to contractors with a CIDB grading of 1GB or higher.
SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 (80-20).pdf
The Department of Water and Sanitation requires the supply, delivery, installation and connection of local content plumbing, fresh water and sanitary ware at the Ntshingwayo Dam Project near Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal. The tender is subject to the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals.
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Closing date: 16 November 2026 at 11:00
Compulsory briefing: 10 November 2026 at 11:00 at Ntshingwayo Dam near Newcastle Town, coordinates 27°94'78"S and 29°94'87"E. Attendance is mandatory.
Contact Information
Source: WTE1064CE-NTSHINGWAYO PLUMBING REVISED SPECIFICATION rev1.pdf (TENDER)Bidding procedure enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
Submission address:
Department of Water and Sanitation
Construction East Office Building
R103 Prospect Road
Midmar Dam, Howick, 3290
(Bid box at the entrance)
Submission Guidelines
Source: WTE1064CE-NTSHINGWAYO PLUMBING REVISED SPECIFICATION rev1.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: hard copy only, deposited in the bid box at the entrance of the Department of Water and Sanitation, Construction East Office Building, Midmar Dam, Howick, 3290.
Closing: 16 November 2026 at 11:00. Late bids are not considered.
Envelope: original bid, cover letter and supporting documents, sealed and endorsed “Original Bid: WTE1064CE - SUPPLY, DELIVER, INSTALL AND CONNECTION OF LOCAL CONTENT PLUMBING, FRESH WATER AND SANITARY WARE AT NTSHINGWAYO DAM PROJECT NEAR NEWCASTLE TOWN IN KWAZULU NATAL PROVINCE- CIDB CONTRACTOR GRADING DESIGNATION OF (CIDB -1GB)”, with the bidder’s name shown clearly.
Bids must be on the official forms, not retyped; all blanks completed; Section 3 and the Pricing Schedule fully priced; pages must not be separated or detached.
No telegraphic, telex, fax or email submissions.
Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Evaluation Criteria
Source: WTE1064CE-NTSHINGWAYO PLUMBING REVISED SPECIFICATION rev1.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation in four phases. Failure in any mandatory phase disqualifies the bid.
Phase 1 – Mandatory Requirements:
Phase 2 – Administrative Compliance:
Phase 3 – Technical Evaluation and Specification Compliance:
Phase 4 – Preference Points (80/20 system):
Ownership goals are scored pro-rata on percentage shareholding; proof documents (Annexure 1/2, B-BBEE certificate) must accompany claims, else no points are awarded.
Award may be made to a bidder not scoring the highest points if that bidder meets local content requirements; a dtic exemption letter is required for imported materials.
Technical Specifications
Source: WTE1064CE-NTSHINGWAYO PLUMBING REVISED SPECIFICATION rev1.pdf (TENDER)Scope: supply, deliver, install and connection of local content plumbing, fresh water and sanitary ware at Ntshingwayo Dam project near Newcastle Town.
All plumbing material must be SABS approved and comply with SANS 10400-P. Installation of the water reticulation system must comply with SANS 10252-1.
All underground mainlines are already installed; must be verified onsite with the construction manager before work begins.
uPVC pipes and fittings to comply with:
Copper tubes to comply with SANS 460. Copper compression fittings to comply with SANS 1067-1; copper pipes must be hard drawn.
Sanitary fixtures must be impermeable, non-corrosive, smooth, cleanable, and discharge through a trap into a soil or waste pipe (SANS 497).
Water supply outlet to any waste fixture must be at least 20mm above the flood level rim.
All drainage work by a qualified/experienced plumber; drains laid to lines and gradients per drawings; tested to SANS 10400 before use.
Joints between pipes and fittings must withstand internal water pressure of 50kPa and external water pressure of 30kPa without leaking.
Hot water systems must comply with SANS 151 and SANS 10254.
Qty 84 items as per Table 3, including but not limited to:
Drainage lines to be tested and passed.
Quality Management
Source: WTE1064CE-NTSHINGWAYO PLUMBING REVISED SPECIFICATION rev1.pdfAll plumbing material must be SABS approved and comply with SANS 10400-P, SANS 10252-1, SANS 791, SANS 1601, SANS 967, SANS 460, SANS 1067-1, SANS 497, SANS 151 and SANS 10254. Sanitary fixtures to be impermeable, non-corrosive, smooth and cleanable. Drainage joints must withstand 50kPa internal and 30kPa external pressure. All drains must be tested and passed per SANS 10400.
Pricing Schedule
Source: WTE1064CE-NTSHINGWAYO PLUMBING REVISED SPECIFICATION rev1.pdfSection 3 (Pricing Schedule) must be fully completed and priced. Firm prices. Payments by EFT.
Financial Requirements
Source: WTE1064CE-NTSHINGWAYO PLUMBING REVISED SPECIFICATION rev1.pdf (TENDER)Bid price must be firm.
Payments under the contract will be made by electronic fund transfer.
Prices to be quoted in South African rand, firm for the contract period.
[Bid security, bonds, guarantees, retention and payment terms not stated in the source.]
Compliance Requirements
Source: WTE1064CE-NTSHINGWAYO PLUMBING REVISED SPECIFICATION rev1.pdf (TENDER)CSD registration: mandatory; bidder must be registered and compliant on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database.
Tax compliance: bidder must be tax compliant with SARS; provide SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN via e-filing or a printed TCS certificate. If no TCS, provide CSD number. Consortia/JV/sub-contractors must each provide their own TCS/PIN/CSD.
CIPC: actively registered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (verified via CSD and CIPC).
CIDB grading: minimum 1GB or higher, with proof of registration submitted with the bid at closure.
B-BBEE: valid B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate, or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs, required to claim preference points.
Local content: minimum local production and content for plastic pipes and fittings is 100% as per dtic; a letter from the local manufacturer confirming local production and content is required; dtic exemption letter required for any imported materials.
COIDA: valid certificate required.
Trade test certificates: required for all plumbing artisans on site.
No bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies with such directors/members.
Health & Safety
Source: WTE1064CE-NTSHINGWAYO PLUMBING REVISED SPECIFICATION rev1.pdfValid COIDA certificate required. All plumbing work must be carried out by qualified/experienced plumbers, with trade test certificates submitted for all artisans.
Contractual Terms
Source: WTE1064CE-NTSHINGWAYO PLUMBING REVISED SPECIFICATION rev1.pdfGeneral Conditions of Contract (National Treasury 2010) apply. Successful bidder must sign a written contract form (SBD 7). The department is not obliged to accept the lowest or any bid, and is not liable for bidder expenses. The price must be firm.
Section
Source: WTE1064CE-NTSHINGWAYO PLUMBING REVISED SPECIFICATION rev1.pdfAward may be made to a bidder meeting local content requirements, even if not the highest scoring. Local content threshold for plastic pipes/fittings is 100%. dtic exemption letter needed for imports.
Description
Source: GeneralConditionsofContractJuly10 (3).pdfThe tender is for the supply, delivery, installation and connection of local content plumbing, fresh water and sanitary ware at the Ntshingwayo Dam project near Newcastle Town in KwaZulu-Natal Province. The work requires a CIDB contractor grading designation of 1GB.
Submission Guidelines
Source: GeneralConditionsofContractJuly10 (3).pdf (TENDER)Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Submission method and address are not stated in the document. Bid must be received by the closing time.
A bid may be disqualified if required forms are omitted or signed incorrectly.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: GeneralConditionsofContractJuly10 (3).pdf (TENDER)Evaluation will consider compliance with mandatory requirements and preference points claimed via SBD 6.1. The specific evaluation method (e.g., 80/20 or 90/10) is not stated in the document. Bidders must hold a valid tax clearance and a CIDB contractor grading designation of 1GB.
Pre-qualification requirements:
Returnable forms include SBD 4, SBD 9 and SBD 6.1.
Technical Specifications
Source: GeneralConditionsofContractJuly10 (3).pdf (TENDER)Supply, deliver, install and connect local content plumbing, fresh water and sanitary ware at the Ntshingwayo Dam project near Newcastle Town in KwaZulu-Natal Province. The scope includes plumbing installation, fresh water supply connection, and sanitary ware installation. Project site is the Ntshingwayo Dam project, near Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. The work requires a CIDB contractor grading designation of 1GB.
Quality Management
Source: GeneralConditionsofContractJuly10 (3).pdfGoods must conform to the standards specified in the bidding documents. The supplier may be subject to inspections and tests at any stage; costs of failed inspections are borne by the supplier, and non-compliant supplies may be rejected and must be replaced at the supplier's cost.
Compliance Requirements
Source: GeneralConditionsofContractJuly10 (3).pdf (TENDER)CIDB: Contractor must hold a grading designation of 1GB.
Tax: Valid tax clearance certificate required before award.
B-BBEE: Preference points may be claimed via SBD 6.1; specific levels or thresholds not stated.
Local content: Implied by the tender title; no percentage specified.
Health & Safety
Source: GeneralConditionsofContractJuly10 (3).pdfNo specific health and safety requirements are stated in the document, other than general obligations to comply with contract terms and permit inspection of premises.
Contractual Terms
Source: GeneralConditionsofContractJuly10 (3).pdfThe General Conditions of Contract (GCC) apply to this contract. Key provisions:
Section
Source: GeneralConditionsofContractJuly10 (3).pdfThe document provides no additional evaluation criteria beyond mandatory compliance and preference points.
Description
Source: BBBEE -EME-QME REPORTING LETTER (3).pdfThe work involves supply, delivery, installation and connection of plumbing, fresh water and sanitary ware with local content requirements, at the Ntshingwayo Dam project near Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. The bidder must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 1GB or higher.
Important Dates
Source: BBBEE -EME-QME REPORTING LETTER (3).pdf (unknown)Closing date: 16 November 2026 at 09:00.
Submission Guidelines
Source: BBBEE -EME-QME REPORTING LETTER (3).pdf (unknown)Returnable documents:
Submission method and address: not stated in the document. Closing time: 09:00 on 16 November 2026 (from tender record).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: BBBEE -EME-QME REPORTING LETTER (3).pdf (unknown)Eligibility: bidder must hold a CIDB contractor grading designation of 1GB or higher.
Bidders must comply with local content requirements for the goods supplied.
The supplier information template is for reporting purposes only and is not an evaluation tool.
Compliance Requirements
Source: BBBEE -EME-QME REPORTING LETTER (3).pdf (unknown)CIDB grading: 1GB or higher.
B-BBEE: complete the mandatory supplier information template, which captures B-BBEE level, ownership breakdown (black ownership, youth, women, disability, rural/township, co-operatives, military veterans) and SMME status (EME, QSE or large/generic).
Local content requirements apply to the goods supplied.
Section
Source: BBBEE -EME-QME REPORTING LETTER (3).pdfThe supplier information template is not used for evaluation. Eligibility is based on holding a CIDB grading of 1GB or higher and compliance with local content requirements.
Submission Guidelines
Source: REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A (1).pdf (TENDER)Returnable documents:
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A (1).pdf (TENDER)Eligibility:
Preference points:
Compliance Requirements
Source: REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A (1).pdf (TENDER)Compliance requirements:
Description
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 (80-20).pdfProject: supply, deliver, install and connection of local content plumbing, fresh water and sanitary ware at Ntshingwayo Dam, near Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. CIDB grading 1GB required.
Submission Guidelines
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 (80-20).pdf (TENDER)Returnable documents:
All forms must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid. Omission of any returnable document may invalidate the bid.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 (80-20).pdf (TENDER)Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system.
Specific goal points (claimed via SBD 6.1):
Bidders must complete and submit SBD 6.1 to claim specific goal points. Failure to submit documentation results in no points being awarded for those goals.
Minimum CIDB grading: 1GB or higher (per tender title).
Technical Specifications
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 (80-20).pdf (TENDER)Scope: supply, deliver, install and connect local content plumbing, fresh water and sanitary ware at Ntshingwayo Dam project near Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal.
All items must comply with local content requirements as per the Preferential Procurement Regulations.
No further technical specifications are provided in the available document.
Financial Requirements
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 (80-20).pdf (TENDER)Pricing to be submitted in the required format (SBD 3).
No bid security, performance guarantee or payment terms are stated in the available document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 (80-20).pdf (TENDER)CIDB: Contractor grading designation 1GB or higher required.
B-BBEE: Preference points available for B-BBEE status level 1 or 2 (QSE or EME) — 3 points.
CSD registration and valid tax compliance (SARS TCS) are standard requirements.
Local content: the project requires local content; compliance with SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content) may be required.
SBD 4, 6.1, 8, 9 and Authority to Sign are returnable forms – submit fully completed.
Contractual Terms
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 (80-20).pdfNo contract-specific terms are provided in the available document. The only content in this section is the SBD 6.1 declaration, which states that false claims for preference points may lead to disqualification, recovery of costs, contract cancellation, restriction from state business for up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.
Section
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 (80-20).pdf80/20 preference point system applies.
Price: max 80 points.
Specific goals: max 20 points.
Specific goal breakdown (claimed via SBD 6.1):
Bidders must submit documentation to support all claimed points; otherwise those points are not awarded.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
Act 107 of 1998
Relevant where environmental authorisations, EIAs or environmental compliance may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
Act 103 of 1977
Relevant where building standards, renovations, maintenance or construction compliance may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
Address
Department of Water and Sanitation, Ntsigwayo dam, near Newcastle town - Ntshingwayo dam - Newcastle - 2940
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High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
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