Supply only of local content 20 mpa / 19 mm ready mix concrete – mzimvubu water project access road near maclear, eastern cape

The tender is for the supply only of 20 MPa / 19 mm ready-mix concrete for the Mzimvubu Water Project access road near Maclear in the Eastern Cape. The concrete is a designated product subject to local content requirements.

Returnable documents: the completed and signed Local Content Declaration – Summary Schedule (Annex C), prepared in accordance with SATS 1286.2011. The schedule must itemise all tender items, their imported and local content values (excluding VAT), and the resulting local content percentage. The tenderer's signature and date are required on the schedule.

The bid must demonstrate compliance with the specified local content percentage for the designated product (20 MPa / 19 mm ready-mix concrete). The Local Content Declaration – Summary Schedule must be completed and signed as per SATS 1286.2011. No other evaluation criteria are stated in the document.

Supply only of 20 MPa / 19 mm ready-mix concrete for the Mzimvubu Water Project access road near Maclear in the Eastern Cape. The concrete is a designated product subject to local content requirements. The tenderer must provide a detailed breakdown of imported and local content per item, excluding VAT, in the Local Content Declaration – Summary Schedule.

All values in the Local Content Declaration – Summary Schedule must exclude VAT. The schedule requires the tender price, exempted imported content value, total imported content, total local content, and the average local content percentage of the tender.

The bidder must complete and sign the Local Content Declaration – Summary Schedule (Annex C) in accordance with SATS 1286.2011, demonstrating the local content percentage of the designated product. No other compliance requirements are stated in the document.

Closing date: 2 October 2026 at 11:00.

Returnable documents:

• Completed and signed B-BBEE EME/QME Reporting Letter (the template provided), including quotation/bid number, description of goods/services, supplier name, quotation/bid amount, B-BBEE level, company composition details, and signature.
• All quotation documents as required by the RFQ.

Submission method: as per the RFQ (not specified in the provided document).

Closing time: 11:00 on 2 October 2026.

The B-BBEE EME/QME Reporting Letter is for reporting purposes only and will not be used as an evaluation tool. No specific evaluation criteria or scoring split are stated in the provided document.

B-BBEE EME/QME Reporting Letter: must be completed by all suppliers and returned with quotation documents. It captures B-BBEE level, SMME status (EME, QSE, or Large/Generic), and ownership composition (percentage of Black ownership, Black youth, Black women, Black people with disability, Black people in rural/underdeveloped areas or townships, cooperative owned by Black people, Black military veterans). This information is for reporting purposes only and will not prejudice the company or be used as an evaluation tool.

Suppliers must complete the B-BBEE EME/QME Reporting Letter, providing B-BBEE level, SMME status (EME, QSE, or Large/Generic), and ownership composition: percentage of Black ownership, Black youth, Black women, Black people with disability, Black people in rural/underdeveloped areas or townships, cooperative owned by Black people, and Black military veterans. This information is for reporting purposes only and will not be used as an evaluation tool.

Supply only of local content 20 MPa / 19mm ready mix concrete to Mzimvubu Water Project – Access Road near Maclear in the Eastern Cape Province. Bid number WTE1045CE. Closing date 02 October 2026, time 11:00. Submit completed bid documents to the bid box at the entrance of Mthatha Dam Office Building, Department of Water and Sanitation, Mthatha Dam, 5100.

Closing date: 02 October 2026 at 11:00

Compulsory briefing session: 28 September 2026 at 10:00

Venue: Ntabelanga Dam Construction East site Offices, Siqhunqwini Area

Coordinates: 31°9'38.88"S 28°33'0.76"E (-31.122012, 28.683064)

Travel route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DqTMBckSQFu5vjta8

Attendance is mandatory; failure to attend will render the bid non-responsive.

Compulsory briefing session: Date 28 September 2026, Time 10:00 am, Venue Ntabelanga Dam Construction East site Offices, Siqhunqwini Area. Coordinates: 31°9'38.88"S 28°33'0.76"E (-31.122012, 28.683064). Travel route from Mthatha Town: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DqTMBckSQFu5vjta8. Attendance is mandatory; failure to attend will render the bid non-responsive.

Bidding procedure enquiries:

• Contact: Ms. S Gumede
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 081 017 5365

Technical enquiries:

• Contact: Mr N Mbambo
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 060 475 8171

Submission address:

The bid box at the entrance of

Mthatha Dam Office Building

Department of Water and Sanitation

Mthatha dam

5100

Service/delivery site:

Department of Water and Sanitation

Construction East - Mzimvubu Water Project

R396 Road

Maclear

Eastern Cape Province

Coordinates: 31°9'38.88"S 28°33'0.76"E (-31.122012, 28.683064)

Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in the bid box at the entrance of the Mthatha Dam Office Building, Department of Water and Sanitation, Mthatha Dam, 5100.

Envelope must be endorsed with the bid number and title, and the bidder's name clearly shown.

Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not retyped. All spaces must be completed in full. The bid must be signed on SBD 1, and each page of the bid document must be initialled at the bottom.

Bids received after the closing time (11:00 on 02 October 2026) will not be considered. No telegraphic, telex, or facsimile bids will be accepted.

Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed, and submitted):

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): signed as the offer cover page.
• SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule): fully completed and priced.
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses any state employment or connection.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims preference points under the 80/20 system.
• Annexure C (Local Production and Content): declares local content.
• Annexure 1 (Percentage Ownership Affidavit): stamped by a commissioner of oaths.
• Annexure 2 (Location of Enterprise Affidavit): stamped by a commissioner of oaths.
• Certified copy of B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs).
• NRCS Letter of Authority for cement.
• Proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) for the signatory.

Failure to submit any mandatory document will render the bid non-responsive.

Evaluation follows the 80/20 preference points system under the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. Maximum 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals.

Specific goals and points (80/20 system):

• Women Ownership: 5 points
• Disability Ownership: 5 points
• Youth Ownership: 5 points
• Location of enterprise (Eastern Cape Province): 2 points
• B-BBEE status level 1 or 2 (QSE or EME): 3 points

Evaluation is conducted in five phases:

• Phase 1: Mandatory Requirements – attendance of compulsory briefing and submission of SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4. Failure disqualifies.
• Phase 2: Administrative Compliance – SBD 6.1, CSD registration, SARS tax compliance, CIPC registration, B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, 100% local content, NRCS Letter of Authority, Annexure C, Annexures 1 and 2.
• Phase 3: Technical Evaluation and Specification Compliance – bidder must mark compliance for the 295 m³ of 20MPa/19mm ready-mix concrete; marking both columns is non-compliance.
• Phase 4: Concrete Mix Design – compliant bidders must submit a mix design from their batch plant for DWS review and approval.
• Phase 5: Preference Points system – points awarded based on claimed goals.

Award may be made to a bidder that did not score the highest points if they meet local content requirements.

Scope: Supply only of 20MPa/19mm ready-mix concrete, quantity 295 m³, to the Mzimvubu Water Project access road near Maclear, Eastern Cape.

Concrete must be purchased within a 100 km radius from the site.

Concrete standards:

• Ready-mix concrete must comply with SANS 878.
• Aggregates must comply with SANS 1083.
• Cement must comply with SANS 50197 and must be NRCS-approved (Letter of Authority required).
• No imported cement may be used.

Mix design requirements:

• Maximum water-cement ratio: 0.8
• Slump: 40–120 mm
• Minimum compressive strength at 28 days: 20 MPa
• Target average compressive strength at 28 days: 20–25 MPa
• Maximum aggregate size: 20 mm
• Good quality river/crusher sand for a smooth floatable finish.
• Approved admixtures to reduce water and control slump/workability.
• Batching of concrete on site by the supplier is not permitted.

Quality checks:

• Strength and slump at point of placement must be monitored.
• Proof of compressive strength results must be provided after award.

Technical support:

• Representative on site within 24 hours of a reported problem.
• Solution within 24 hours, or replacement products on site within 48 hours at supplier's expense.

Delivery:

• Supply to commence not later than 14 days after receipt of official DWS order.
• Department provides its own concrete mixer truck for collection; 24 hours' notice given.
• Collection hours: 06h30 to 15h15, Monday to Thursday, excluding Fridays 14h00 to Mondays 06h30, all public holidays, and the last Thursday and Friday of the month.
• Payment per m³ of concrete collected to site.

Supply only of 20MPa/19mm ready-mix concrete according to specification to the site as required by the Department. All loading costs included in price quotation rates. Items not according to specifications will not be accepted and paid for; material shall be removed and replaced by the successful supplier at their own account. Delivery arrangements are placed as and when requirements become known. Supply to commence not later than 14 days after receipt of official DWS order.

Quality checks must be in place to ensure the end product complies with specifications. Strength and slump at point of placement are monitored for compliance. All ready-mix concrete must comply with SANS 878, aggregates with SANS 1083. Proof of compressive strength results must be made available after award. Technical support: representative on site within 24 hours, solution within 24 hours, replacement products within 48 hours at supplier's expense.

Pricing schedule (SBD 3.1): Item 1 - Supply only of 20/19mm Ready-Mix Concrete, quantity 295 m³, unit price R.../m³. Sub-total excl. VAT, 15% VAT, total incl. VAT. Offer valid for 120 days from closing date. Delivery basis: Mzimvubu Water Project - Access Road, Eastern Cape Province. Delivery period: 14 days. Prices must be firm. All-inclusive prices required including VAT and collection costs.

Pricing format: SBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule (firm prices).

Item: Supply only of 20/19mm Ready-Mix Concrete, quantity 295 m³, unit price R.../m³.

Offer validity: 120 days from closing date.

Prices must be firm and all-inclusive, including VAT, collection, and any other costs.

Payment: monthly, within 30 days of receipt and approval of the original invoice, by Electronic Fund Transfer into the bidder's bank account.

No cash, cheque, or upfront payments. No payment for standing time.

Payment per m³ paid for and confirmed by the batching plant, supported by collection notes and batching plant slips.

No bid security or guarantee is specified.

CSD registration: mandatory – companies must be registered on the Central Supplier Database.

Tax compliance: bidders must be tax compliant with SARS; submit a TCS PIN or CSD number. Each party in a consortium/JV/subcontract must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.

CIPC registration: companies must be actively registered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission.

B-BBEE: a certified B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) must be submitted to claim preference points. The Construction Sector Code applies.

Local content: minimum threshold for local production and content for cement is 100%. Only locally produced/manufactured cement from local raw materials will be considered. A letter from the local manufacturer confirming local production and content must be submitted. An exemption letter from the dtic is required for imported items if local content cannot be met.

NRCS: a Letter of Authority issued by NRCS to compliant cement manufacturers must be submitted.

State employment: bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies with directors who are persons in the service of the state, will not be considered.

Foreign suppliers: must complete the questionnaire to bidding foreign suppliers.

Bidders are required to adhere to the department's Safety and Environmental policies.

The General Conditions of Contract (National Treasury 2010) form an integral part of the contract. The successful bidder must sign a written contract form (SBD 7). The Department is not liable for bidder's expenses. Payments are made by Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of receipt and approval of the invoice. No upfront payments. Ownership and risk of the product pass to the Department at the point of materials results being approved as per specification (signed acceptance). Defective products are replaced at the supplier's expense. Quantities are not guaranteed; the Department may purchase only part or none of the items. Supply must commence within 14 days of receipt of an official DWS order.

Special conditions: Only locally produced or locally manufactured cement material from local raw material or input will be considered. Minimum threshold for local production and content for cement is 100%. A letter from the local manufacturer confirming local production and content must be submitted. Exemption letter from the dtic required for imported items if local content cannot be met. Concrete mix design must be approved by DWS before award. Batching of concrete on site by supplier not permitted.

Mandatory requirements: Attendance of compulsory briefing session; complete, sign and submit SBD1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4. Administrative compliance: complete, sign and submit SBD 6.1; registration on Central Supplier Database; tax compliance with SARS; active registration with CIPC; submit certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; minimum local content threshold of 100% for cement; submit NRCS Letter of Authority; sign and submit Annexure C; complete and submit Annexures 1 and 2 (stamped by commissioner of oaths). Failure to comply may render the bid non-responsive.

Evaluation follows the 80/20 preference points system under the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. Maximum 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals: Women Ownership (5), Disability Ownership (5), Youth Ownership (5), Location of enterprise in Eastern Cape (2), B-BBEE status level 1 or 2 for QSE/EME (3). Evaluation conducted in five phases: Phase 1 Mandatory Requirements, Phase 2 Administrative Compliance, Phase 3 Technical Evaluation and Specification Compliance, Phase 4 Mix Design Requirement, Phase 5 Preference Points system. Award may be made to a bidder not scoring highest points if they meet local content requirements.

Returnable documents:

• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form): completed, signed, and submitted with the quotation to claim specific goal points.
• Proof of ownership for claimed specific goals (women, disability, youth).
• Proof of enterprise location in the Eastern Cape Province.
• Proof of B-BBEE status level 1 or 2 for QSE or EME.

Submission method: not stated in the document.

Closing time: 11:00 on 2 October 2026.

Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system.

• Price: 80 points.
• Specific goals: 20 points.
• Total: 100 points.

Specific goals and points:

• Women Ownership: 5 points.
• Disability Ownership: 5 points.
• Youth Ownership: 5 points.
• Location of enterprise (Eastern Cape Province): 2 points.
• B-BBEE status level contribution (level 1 or 2, QSE or EME): 3 points.

Bidders must indicate how they claim points for each specific goal. Failure to submit proof with the tender means no preference points are claimed for that goal. The organ of state may require substantiation of any claim at any time.

B-BBEE requirements:

• To claim the 3 points for B-BBEE status level contribution, the bidder must be a QSE or EME with a B-BBEE status level of 1 or 2.
• Proof of B-BBEE status must be submitted with the tender.

Specific goals ownership requirements:

• Women ownership: 5 points.
• Disability ownership: 5 points.
• Youth ownership: 5 points.
• Proof of ownership must be submitted to claim these points.

Enterprise location:

• The enterprise must be located in the Eastern Cape Province to claim 2 points.

B-BBEE status level contribution: 3 points for bidders with B-BBEE status level 1 or 2 who are QSEs or EMEs. Proof of B-BBEE status must be submitted to claim these points.

The bidder must complete and sign the SBD 6.1 form, including the declaration that the information furnished is true and correct. The organ of state may require documentary proof of any preference points claimed. Fraudulent claims or failure to fulfil contract conditions may result in disqualification, recovery of costs, cancellation of contract, restriction from doing business with the state for up to 10 years, or criminal prosecution.

The tender uses the 80/20 preference point system. Points are allocated: 80 for price, 20 for specific goals. Specific goals and points: Women Ownership 5, Disability Ownership 5, Youth Ownership 5, Location of enterprise (Eastern Cape Province) 2, B-BBEE status level contribution (level 1-2 QSE/EME) 3. Total 20 points.

Returnable documents: SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) must be completed, signed and submitted with the quotation. The form requires disclosure of any state employment, relationships with procuring institution officials, interests in related enterprises, and CSD registration of all active companies linked to directors. Failure to disclose all CSD-registered active companies linked to directors will lead to disqualification. The bid must be independent and not collusive.

Bidders must not be listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers. Bidders must disclose any state employment, relationships with procuring officials, and interests in other related enterprises. Bids must be independent and not collusive.

No specific requirements found

Bidders must not have colluded with competitors regarding quality, quantity, specifications, prices, or other bid terms. Any such collusion may result in disqualification and referral to the Competition Commission.