Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Issuing Organization
Mpumalanga - Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA)Location
Mpumalanga
Closing Date
09 Nov 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
MEGA's Head office: Mega office park 02 Eastern boulevard, Riverside, Mbombela - Riverside - Mbombela - 1200
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
14 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-174002
The mpumalanga economic growth agency (mega) seeks to appoint a contractor for the comprehensive renovation of factory 215/1 at ekandustria industrial park, including construction of a new guard house, electrical installations, site clearance, and water and sewer reticulation. The contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preference point system, with a mandatory functionality threshold of 70 out of 100 points. Bidders must hold a minimum CIDB grading of 4gb and 4eb (or higher) and submit a valid compensation fund letter of good standing; failure to meet any mandatory requirement will result in disqualification.
Mandatory CIDB grading: Minimum 4GB and 4EB or higher (one section states 5EB or higher) β proof must be submitted.
Compulsory briefing session: 20 October 2026 at 11:00 via Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 341 990 671 025 766, Passcode: AJ78gK2n). Attendance is mandatory.
Site visit: 21 October 2026 at 13:00 at Ekandustria Industrial Park, No. 1 Iridium Street, Bronkhorstspruit, 1028 β attendance required.
Closing date and time: 09 November 2026 at 12:00. Bids must be deposited in the tender box at either MEGA Head Office (02 Eastern Boulevard, Riverside, Mbombela, 1200) or MEGA Offices (No. 1 Iridium Street, Bronkhorstspruit, 1028). Late bids will not be accepted.
Mandatory documents: Valid Compensation Fund Letter of Good Standing (valid at closing date; letter of intent not accepted), company registration certificates, fully completed pricing schedule (BOQ), signed SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1, letter of authority to sign, certified ID copies of directors/shareholders, CSD detailed report, and if applicable, letter of approval from Executive Authority for government employees.
Functionality threshold: Must score at least 70 out of 100 points on functionality (methodology 15, key personnel 35, comparable project experience 50) to be evaluated further on price and specific goals.
Obligatory subcontracting: 40% of the work must be subcontracted to domestic subcontractors; BEE subcontractors must be 100% black-owned and have offices in Mpumalanga. EPWP guidelines apply.
Bid validity: 120 days from closing date. Penalty for late completion: 0.05% of contract amount (VAT inclusive) per calendar day.
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Date & Time
Monday, 09 November 2026 - 12:00
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Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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MEGA's Head office: Mega office park 02 Eastern boulevard, Riverside, Mbombela - Riverside - Mbombela - 1200
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Source: MEGA 2027.08 F215.1 BID DOC.pdf (TENDER)14 Oct
2026
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2026
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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)
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MEGA 2027.08 F215.1 BID DOC.pdf
The Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) requires the appointment of a service provider for the renovation of Factory 215/1 and related services at Ekandustria Industrial Park, including building works, a new guard house, electrical installations, and external water and sewer reticulation. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 4GB and 4EB or higher and will be evaluated on functionality (minimum 70 points) before price and specific goals under the 80/20 preference point system.
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Closing date: 09 November 2026 at 12:00
Compulsory briefing session (Microsoft Teams): 20 October 2026 at 11:00
Site visit: 21 October 2026 at 13:00
Bid validity period: 120 days from closing date.
Contact Information
Source: MEGA 2027.08 F215.1 BID DOC.pdf (TENDER)SCM enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
Submission addresses:
Submission Guidelines
Source: MEGA 2027.08 F215.1 BID DOC.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: sealed envelope, marked with bidder name, bid number, bid description and closing date, deposited in the tender box at either address below.
Format: one original and one copy on USB.
Closing time: 09 November 2026 at 12:00. Late bids are not accepted.
Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: MEGA 2027.08 F215.1 BID DOC.pdf (TENDER)Three-stage evaluation:
Functionality scoring (total 100 points):
Bidders scoring below 70 on functionality are disqualified and not evaluated further.
Price and specific goals: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (HDI, youth, women, disability, SMMEs) as claimed in SBD 6.1.
MEGA reserves the right to appoint one or more bidders, negotiate final fees or rates, and apply National Treasury Instruction 01 of 2014/2015 cost containment measures where relevant.
Technical Specifications
Source: MEGA 2027.08 F215.1 BID DOC.pdf (TENDER)Scope: renovation of Factory 215/1 and related services at Ekandustria Industrial Park.
Building works:
External works:
Contractor must execute works per approved specifications, applicable legislation, health and safety requirements, and project requirements.
Project timeline: commencement date and completion period to be set in a project plan after contract signature.
Obligatory subcontracting: 40% of work to be subcontracted to domestic subcontractors listed in the schedule; BEE subcontractors must be 100% black-owned and have offices in Mpumalanga.
EPWP: contractor must comply with Expanded Public Works Programme guidelines for labour-intensive infrastructure projects.
Community Liaison Officer: provision for appointment (R45,000 at R9,000/month for 4 months).
Provisional sums: water reticulation R15,000; sewer reticulation R20,000; electrical and mechanical installations R130,000; covered carports R30,000; aluminium windows and shopfronts R100,000. All provisional sums re-measurable on site, with 10% profit and 5% attendance.
Contingency: 2.5%.
VAT: 15%.
Pricing Schedule
Source: MEGA 2027.08 F215.1 BID DOC.pdf (TENDER)Pricing schedule: fully completed BOQ with rates per unit, total costs and VAT.
80/20 preference point system applies (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points).
Provisional sums: water reticulation R15,000; sewer reticulation R20,000; electrical and mechanical installations R130,000; covered carports R30,000; aluminium windows and shopfronts R100,000. All re-measurable on site, with 10% profit and 5% attendance.
Community Liaison Officer: R45,000 (R9,000/month x 4 months).
Contingency: 2.5%.
VAT: 15%.
MEGA may negotiate final fees or rates with preferred bidder(s) and may apply National Treasury cost containment hourly rates for consultants.
Financial Requirements
Source: MEGA 2027.08 F215.1 BID DOC.pdf (TENDER)Pricing: fully completed pricing schedule (attached BOQ) with rates per unit, total costs and VAT.
80/20 preference point system applies (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points).
Penalty for late or non-completion: 0.05% of the contract amount (VAT inclusive) per calendar day.
No price adjustment for fluctuations except VAT rate changes (clause 32.13).
Interim payments: materials and goods stored off site are not included in payment certificates.
No mark-up for overheads and profit on omissions of tenant installation work; claims for loss of profit not entertained.
MEGA may negotiate final fees or rates with preferred bidder(s) and may apply National Treasury cost containment hourly rates for consultants.
Compliance Requirements
Source: MEGA 2027.08 F215.1 BID DOC.pdf (TENDER)CIDB grading: minimum 4GB and 4EB or higher (one section states 5EB or higher).
Compensation Fund letter of Good Standing (valid at closing date; letter of intent not accepted).
Tax compliance: SARS TCS PIN or CSD number required; each party in a consortium/JV/subcontracting arrangement must submit separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
CSD registration: proof of registration (detailed report) required.
Company/CC/Trust/Partnership registration certificates required.
B-BBEE: specific goals claimed via SBD 6.1; relevant evidentiary documentation must support each claim.
No bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies/CCs with directors/members in state service.
Letter of approval from Executive Authority required if any member is a government employee.
Joint venture agreement required where applicable.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
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Act 107 of 1998
Relevant where environmental authorisations, EIAs or environmental compliance may apply.
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Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
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Act 103 of 1977
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Address
2 Eastern Blvd, Riverside park, Mbombela, South Africa
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High source confidence
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Last checked
15 Oct 2026
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Contact
+27 13 492 5818[email protected]www.mega.gov.za2 Eastern Blvd, Riverside park, Mbombela, South Africa
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