Repairs and replacement of disaster-damaged school buildings at mnqanqeni jss and mahlubini jss, eastern cape (CIDB 4 gb)

Repairs to existing school facilities and/or replacement of damaged or inappropriate structures at MNQANQENI JSS and MAHLUBINI JSS in the Eastern Cape Province, under the ECDOE Disaster Programme.

Tender documents available: from 08:00 on 13 November 2026 on National Treasury e-tender portal.

Compulsory tender briefing: Wednesday, 18 November 2026 at 10:00 at MNQANQENI JSS and at 13:00 at MAHLUBINI JSS. Attendance at both is compulsory; failure disqualifies.

Closing date: Friday, 4 December 2026 at 12:00.

Validity period: 12 weeks from closing date.

Practical completion: 8 weeks from commencement date.

Enquiries: Email [email protected] with bid number as subject.

Employer's representative (Principal Agent):

• Name: Thobisa Gungubele
• Organisation: The Mvula Trust
• Address: 67 Devereux Avenue, Berea, East London 5247
• Telephone: 043 726 2255
• Email: [email protected]

Submission address (tender box): 69 Devereux Avenue, Vincent, East London.

Submission method: Sealed envelope deposited in tender box.

Submission address: 69 Devereux Avenue, Vincent, East London.

Mark envelope with: bid number TMT-ECDOE-26/27-DISP13-CL4, employer's address (67 Devereux Avenue, Berea, East London 5247), and tenderer's name and contact address.

One original required.

No electronic or fax submissions accepted.

Late submissions will not be considered.

Returnable documents: Complete and submit all documents listed in Part T2, including but not limited to: SARS PIN, Income Tax Number, VAT Number, Tax Expiry date, CIDB Grading, CIDB CRS No, CSD REG Number, COIDA Certificate No, and for JVs lead partner name. Also submit Current Projects declaration (T2.1 E).

All returnable documents must be completed in full and signed where required.

Provide English translation for any documentation in another language.

Only one tender offer per bidder, either as single entity or as joint venture member.

Preference point system: 80/20 (80 points for price, 20 points for Specific Goals).

After price and preference scoring, arithmetic check and risk assessment for responsive tenderers.

Risk assessment: Six areas evaluated (Technical qualifications & Technical Competence, Work load and Capacity, Reliability, Experience and reputation, Price Offered, Financial Capacity). Each area scored as low (3), medium (2), or high (1) risk.

Minimum 14 points required to pass risk assessment.

Bidders must also meet the following to be considered:

• Valid CIDB registration (Grade 4 GB or higher) on day of evaluation and award.
• No more than one current project under construction or not at Works Completion at time of evaluation.
• Not awarded or being considered for award for 1 or more projects on current or recently advertised TMT tenders.
• No poor performance on previous contracts (completed projects more than 25% over approved period, penalties resulting in negative final account, failure to sign final account, non-responsive on defects, or termination on previous/current projects).
• Not insolvent, in receivership, under business rescue, or subject to legal proceedings.
• No conflicts of interest.
• Tax compliant (SARS PIN, Income Tax Number, VAT Number).
• All returnable documents completed and signed.

Joint ventures must meet additional CIDB JV requirements.

Scope: Repairs to existing school facilities and/or replacement of damaged inappropriate structures at MNQANQENI JSS and MAHLUBINI JSS in Eastern Cape Province.

Programme: ECDOE Disaster Programme.

CIDB class: 4 GB (General Building).

Contract period: Practical completion within 8 weeks from commencement.

The scope includes all work described in the Bill of Quantities and Scope of Work (Part C3), including health and safety specification, contractor's report, schedule of certificates of compliance, site information, and drawings.

Pricing: Fixed prices for the duration of the contract. All pricing in black ink.

Pricing format: Bill of Quantities (Part C2).

Insurance: Bidder must provide own insurance for the works and public liability.

Penalties for late completion: R 2 000 per calendar day, up to a maximum of 10% of contract value.

Financial capacity: Bidder must have necessary financial resources. For risk assessment, bidder must provide letters from suppliers or registered credit providers showing credit facility of at least R 500,000 for low risk rating.

CIDB registration: Grade 4 GB or higher (or meet joint venture requirements per CIDB Regulation 25(6) Table 9). Registration must be valid on day of evaluation and award.

CSD registration required.

SARS tax compliance: Provide SARS PIN, Income Tax Number, VAT Number, and Tax Expiry date.

COIDA certificate required.

For joint ventures: Consolidated CSD registration, SARS tax pins for all partners, valid COIDA/FEM for all partners, separate VAT registration for JV, and JV agreement meeting CIDB requirements.

Key personnel: Contract manager with built environment qualification and 5 years experience in building works; OHS officer registered with SACPCMP; Foreman with 5 years experience in school sanitation and buildings. Their CVs must be submitted.