Thalane phase 1 water supply – pipelines, borehole pumps, tanks & fencing

INF-W08/2026/2027: Thalane Water Supply Phase 1 system located at Blouberg Fire Station coordinates 23°17'26.13"S, 29°8'49.36"E.

Compulsory briefing session on 26 October 2026 at 10:00 at Senwabarwana Fire Station and/or 11:00 at Blouberg Fire Station.

Technical enquiries: Ms. Mahlase Marcia, email [email protected], telephone 015 294 1132.

Document queries: Violet Masemola, email [email protected], telephone 015 294 1210.

Document queries: Kwena Mashiane, email [email protected], telephone 015 294 1039.

Submission address: Capricorn District Municipality, 41 Biccard Street, Polokwane.

Service delivery location: Thalane Water Supply Phase 1, Blouberg Fire Station coordinates 23°17'26.13"S, 29°8'49.36"E.

Submission method: Physical delivery in sealed envelope to tender box at Capricorn District Municipality, 41 Biccard Street, Polokwane.

Envelope must indicate bid number, project name, and municipality address.

No telegraphic, telefax, or email bids accepted.

Bid documents available for purchase (R2,116.00 cash) at same address weekdays 08:00-15:00, or free download from www.cdm.org.za or www.etenders.gov.za.

Bid validity: 90 days from closing date.

Returnable documents: Completed bid document with all supporting attachments.

Completed bid document with supporting attachments in sealed envelope marked with bid number, project name, and municipality address; deposit in tender box at 41 Biccard Street, Polokwane. Bids valid 90 days. No electronic submissions accepted.

Evaluation system: 80/20 or 90/10 preferential points (exact split not specified in notice).

Minimum CIDB grading: 6CE PE or 7CE or higher.

Compulsory briefing session attendance required.

Preference points for ownership categories: black South African people, women (all races), black youth, people with disabilities, military veterans (each category 4 or 2 points).

No minimum qualifying score stated.

Project: Thalane Water Supply Phase 1.

Location: Blouberg Fire Station, coordinates 23°17'26.13"S, 29°8'49.36"E.

Scope: Water supply infrastructure (full details in bid document).

CIDB grading required: 6CE PE or 7CE or higher.

Bid document cost: R2,116.00. Pricing schedule reference: 6CEPE/7CE (CIDB grading).

Bid document cost: R2,116.00 (non-refundable, cash only if purchased physically).

No bid security, guarantee, or retention mentioned in notice.

Pricing schedule reference: 6CEPE/7CE (refers to CIDB grading).

CSD registration required (implied).

Valid tax compliance status (SARS tax pin) required (implied).

CIDB registration: Minimum 6CE PE or 7CE or higher.

B-BBEE: Certificate or sworn affidavit required to claim preference points; specific ownership categories earn points.

CIPC registration required (implied).

No local content percentages specified.

Preference points under 80/20 or 90/10 for entities owned by black South African people, women (all races), youth, people with disabilities, and military veterans; each category earns 4 or 2 points.

Compulsory minimum grading: 6CE PE or 7CE or higher. Evaluation based on 80/20 or 90/10 preferential points system.

Employer: Capricorn District Municipality

Postal address: PO Box 4100, Polokwane, 0700

Physical address: 41 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700

Telephone: 015 294 1000

Fax: 015 291 5697

SCM Enquiries:

• Contact: Violet Masemola
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 015 294 1210
• Contact: Kwena Mashiane
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 015 294 1039

Technical Enquiries:

• Contact: Madisha Klaas
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 015 294 1132
• Contact: Marcia Mahlase
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 015 294 1154

Employer's Agent: Victory Development Project

• Address: 14 Paul Kruger Street, Polokwane, 0700
• Telephone: 015 291 3892
• Fax: 015 291 2821
• Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Municipal Manager: Ramakuntwane Selepe

Evaluation follows a three-stage process:

Stage 1 — Critical Compliance (pass/fail): All mandatory documents and certificates must be submitted and valid (Tax PIN, CIPC, certified IDs, CSD registration, proof of residence ≤3 months, compulsory site meeting attendance, authority of signatory, signed Form of Offer, black-ink completion, initialled pages, signed alterations, CIDB grading, JV agreement if applicable, full completion of all forms including MBD 4). Non-compliance = disqualification.

Stage 2 — Functionality (minimum 70/100): Only bidders passing Stage 1 are evaluated. Criteria and maximum points:

• Company Experience (max 20): 5+ similar projects = 20; 3–4 = 15; 2 = 10; 1 = 5. Appointment letters and completion certificates required.
• Financial References (max 20): Banking details proof = 5; Bank rating "C" or better = 5; Letter of intent from registered financial institution for 10% surety = 10.
• Key Personnel (max 40): Site agent with 5 years labour-intensive experience = 10; 5 years water project experience = 15; NQF Level 2 labour-intensive training = 5; NQF Level 5 "Develop & Promote Labour Intensive Construction Strategies" unit standard = 10. CVs and certificates required.
• Plant & Equipment (max 20): 1 TLB = 5; 1 × 20-ton excavator = 5; 2 tipper trucks = 5; 1 water truck (10,000 lt) = 5. Ownership proof or hire intent with owner documents required.

Total functionality = 100 points. Minimum qualifying score = 70 points.

Stage 3 — Price & Preference (Method 2): Financial offer scored using Formula 2 (Option 1). Preference points: 90/10 if all responsive bids > R50 million (VAT inclusive); 80/20 if one or more ≤ R50 million. Maximum preference points = 100 minus W1. Contract Participation Goal points awarded per formula Np = (100–W1) × (D–Ds)/(X–Ds). Final ranking by total Bid Evaluation Points (financial + preference).

Scope: Construction of Thalane Water Supply Phase 1 at Thalane village, Blouberg Local Municipality, Limpopo (approx. 130 km north of Polokwane; coordinates 23°7'19.27"S, 28°57'25.49"E).

Target work opportunities: 70; Target FTEs: 67.

Labour-intensive construction requirements:

• Bidder must employ staff satisfying EPWP requirements during contract validity.
• Must have a staff member who has completed NQF Level 5 unit standard "Develop and Promote Labour Intensive Construction Strategies".
• Must demonstrate suitably qualified senior and middle supervisory staff for labour-intensive works supervision.
• Names and evidence of eligibility for all management/supervisory staff for labour-intensive portion must be submitted with bid.

Key personnel requirements (for functionality scoring):

• Site Agent: 5 years labour-intensive construction experience; 5 years water project experience; trained in labour-intensive methods (NQF Level 2 minimum); NQF Level 5 unit standard "Develop & Promote Labour Intensive Construction Strategies".

Plant and equipment requirements (for functionality scoring):

• 1 tlb
• 1 × 20-ton excavator
• 2 tipper trucks
• 1 water truck (10,000 litre capacity)

Ownership proof or hire intention letters with owner documents required.

Contract documentation includes: Scope of Work (C4.1), Drawing Descriptions (C4.2), Procurement (C4.3), Construction (C4.4), Management (C4.5), Project Specification (C5.1), OHS Specification (C6.1), Site Information (C7.1), Drawings (C8.1), Schedule of Quantities (C3.2).

Special Conditions of Contract (C2.1) and Occupational Health & Safety (C1.4) apply.

Pricing: Firm prices (MBD 3.1) and non-firm prices (MBD 3.2) schedules required. Rates and prices fixed for contract duration unless conditions of contract provide otherwise. VAT shown separately as addition to bid total. All duties, taxes (except VAT), and levies applicable 14 days before closing included in rates.

Bid security: Form of Guarantee (C1.3) required from successful bidder before contract formation.

Bid document deposit: R2,116.00 (non-refundable) for physical document from municipal office.

Alternative bid cost: If alternative bid submitted, must include 5% of alternative bid amount for employer's design verification costs.

Payment terms: Not explicitly stated in extracted text; refer to Special Conditions of Contract (C2.1) and General Conditions of Contract.

Retention/guarantees: Not explicitly stated in extracted text; refer to Contract Data (C1.2) and Form of Guarantee (C1.3).

Financial capacity: Bank rating "C" or better and/or letter of intent for 10% surety from registered financial institution required for functionality points.

Bid validity: 90 days from closing date.

Price adjustment: Rates fixed unless contract conditions provide otherwise.

Mandatory eligibility:

• CIDB Contractor Grading: 6CEPE/7CE or higher (construction). Joint ventures: each partner CIDB-registered; lead partner 6CEPE/7CE or higher; combined grading per CIDB regulations ≥ 6CEPE/7CE.
• CSD (Central Supplier Database) registration: Proof required.
• Tax compliance: Original valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate or Tax PIN Access Code (each JV partner).
• CIPC Company Registration Documents.
• Certified ID copies of all directors/members/shareholders (each JV partner).
• Proof of residence (municipal rates/taxes, tribal authority letter, or valid lease) for company and all directors — not older than 3 months (each JV partner).
• No municipal rates/levies arrears exceeding 3 months.
• No director listed on Register of Bid Defaulters (Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act).
• No abuse of SCM system or prior contract failure with written notice.
• Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire completed with no conflicts of interest.

B-bbee:

• Valid B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate required to claim preference points.
• Certificate must be from SANAS-accredited verification agency, Accounting Officer (Close Corporation Act), or Registered Auditor.
• Sworn affidavit acceptable for EMEs (≤R10M turnover) and QSEs (≤R50M turnover) per sector codes.
• Entities >R50M turnover must submit valid B-BBEE certificate.
• B-BBEE improvement/retention plan may be required post-award (refer to Special Conditions).

Labour-intensive/EPWP:

• Staff member with NQF Level 5 "Develop and Promote Labour Intensive Construction Strategies" unit standard mandatory.
• Supervisory staff for labour-intensive works must be named with evidence of eligibility.
• Target: 70 work opportunities, 67 FTEs.

Other:

• MBD 4 Declaration of Interest completed in full with all related companies/directors disclosed — non-disclosure = automatic disqualification.
• MBD 8, MBD 9, MBD 6.1 completed and signed.
• Authority of Signatory on company letterhead.
• Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable).
• All pages initialled; all forms completed in black ink; alterations signed.