Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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Issuing Organization
Mpumalanga - Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA)Location
Mpumalanga
Closing Date
10 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-174001
Mpumalanga economic growth agency (mega) seeks a cidb-graded contractor (5gb and 5eb or higher) to renovate the burnt factory 57/58 at ekandustria industrial park, including a new guard house, electrical installations, site clearance, and water/sewer reticulation. The contract follows the jbcc principal building agreement, with an 80/20 preference point system and a mandatory 70/100 functionality threshold. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing and site visit on 21 october 2026 and submit by 10 november 2026 at 12:00.
CIDB: Minimum grading 5GB and 5EB or higher; valid registration required.
Compulsory briefing: Microsoft Teams on 21 October 2026 at 11:00 (link in document); site visit same day at 13:00 at Ekandustria Industrial Park, No. 1 Iridium Street, Bronkhortspruit, 1028. Attendance is mandatory.
Closing: 10 November 2026 at 12:00; submit sealed envelope marked with bidder name, bid number, description, and closing date, deposited in tender box at either MEGA Head Office (Mbombela) or MEGA Office (Bronkhortspruit). One original plus one copy on USB.
Mandatory documents: Compensation Fund letter of Good Standing (COIDA, valid at closing date, no letter of intent), company registration certificates, fully completed BOQ/pricing schedule, signed SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1, letter of authority to sign, certified ID copies of directors/shareholders, CSD detailed report, and letter of approval from Executive Authority if any member is a government employee.
Functionality: Must score at least 70/100 to proceed; scoring includes methodology (15), key personnel (35, with 4+ professionals each >5 years' experience for full marks), and comparable project experience (50, up to 5 appointment letters each with completion certificate).
Obligatory subcontracting: 40% of work to domestic subcontractors; BEE subcontractors must be 100% black-owned with offices in Mpumalanga.
Penalty: 0.05% of contract amount (VAT inclusive) per calendar day for late or non-completion.
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Tuesday, 10 November 2026 - 12:00
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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 2027.07 F57.58 BID DOC.pdf (TENDER)14 Oct
2026
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Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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MEGA 2027.07 F57.58 BID DOC.pdf
Renovation of Factory 57/58, including construction of a new guard house, electrical installations, site clearance, and water/sewer reticulation at Ekandustria Industrial Park, Bronkhortspruit, Mpumalanga. The Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (MEGA) requires a CIDB 5GB and 5EB or higher contractor. The contract is subject to the JBCC Principal Building Agreement and the 80/20 preference point system.
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Closing date: 10 November 2026 at 12:00
Compulsory briefing session (Microsoft Teams): 21 October 2026 at 11:00
Compulsory site visit: 21 October 2026 at 13:00
Contact Information
Source: MEGA 2027.07 F57.58 BID DOC.pdf (TENDER)SCM enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
Submission addresses:
MEGA Head Office
02 Eastern Boulevard, Riverside
Mbombela, 1200
MEGA Office
Ekandustria Industrial Park
No. 1 Iridium Street
Bronkhortspruit, 1028
Submission Guidelines
Source: MEGA 2027.07 F57.58 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.
Bids must be submitted on official forms, not retyped.
Late bids are not accepted.
Bid validity: 120 days from closing date.
Returnable documents (all mandatory):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: MEGA 2027.07 F57.58 BID DOC.pdf (TENDER)Three-stage evaluation:
Functionality scoring (100 points total):
Minimum qualifying score: 70/100 on functionality.
Price and specific goals: 80/20 preference point system (price 80, specific goals 20). Specific goals claimed via SBD 6.1 (HDI, youth, women, disability, SMMEs).
MEGA may appoint one or more bidders, negotiate final fees/rates, and apply National Treasury cost containment hourly rates for consultants.
Technical Specifications
Source: MEGA 2027.07 F57.58 BID DOC.pdf (TENDER)Renovation of Factory 57/58 (burnt) and related services at Ekandustria Industrial Park, City of Tshwane Local Municipality, Region 7.
Building works:
External works:
Works to be executed per approved specifications, applicable legislation, health and safety requirements, and project requirements.
Contract form: JBCC Series 2000 Principal Building Agreement (July 2007 edition 5.0, reprint 1), with Contract Data EC and CE.
Measurement: Standard System of Measuring Building Work (6th edition, revised 1999).
Provisional sums (subject to MEGA approval):
Profit on provisional sums: 10%; attendance: 5%.
Obligatory subcontracting: 40% of work to domestic subcontractors; BEE subcontractors must be 100% black-owned and have offices in Mpumalanga.
EPWP: contractor must implement labour-intensive infrastructure guidelines and submit proof of local labour employment.
Methodology
Source: MEGA 2027.07 F57.58 BID DOC.pdf (TENDER)Methodology / Approach Statement (15 points) must cover:
Experience & Qualifications
Source: MEGA 2027.07 F57.58 BID DOC.pdf (TENDER)Key personnel (35 points): provide project team organogram, CVs, academic and professional qualifications in Built Environment (engineers, quantity surveyors, construction management) and/or project management.
Scoring:
Experience in comparable projects (50 points): up to 5 appointment letters, each supported by completion certificate/letter, for public sector projects of similar scope and value. Each qualifying pair earns 10 points.
Quality Management
Source: MEGA 2027.07 F57.58 BID DOC.pdf (TENDER)Quality control systems are part of the methodology scoring (15 points).
Materials: paintwork to be 'Dulux' or similar approved product; alternative products require prior written approval from principal agent before closing date.
Glazing: 6mm clear toughened safety glass; mirrors 450x600mm high.
Paintwork: two coats of acrylic PVA emulsion on internal walls (195 m2) and ceilings/cornices (87 m2); gloss paint on metal door frames (15 m2) and windows with burglar bars (10 m2); alkyd enamel on doors (45 m2) with Munsell value 7 or less per SABS 1091.
Testing of water and sewer pipe systems required.
Site clearance: 3000 m2, including removal of rubbish, debris, vegetation, and soil poisoning.
Dispose of organic waste appropriately (35 loads).
Pricing Schedule
Source: MEGA 2027.07 F57.58 BID DOC.pdf (TENDER)Pricing must be submitted on the attached BOQ / pricing schedule, showing rates per unit and total costs, including VAT.
80/20 preference point system applies (price 80, specific goals 20).
MEGA may negotiate final fees/rates with preferred bidder(s) and may apply National Treasury cost containment hourly rates for consultants.
Provisional sums (subject to MEGA approval):
Profit on provisional sums: 10%; attendance: 5%.
Removal of rubbish deemed included in rates unless otherwise specified.
Financial Requirements
Source: MEGA 2027.07 F57.58 BID DOC.pdf (TENDER)Pricing: detailed pricing schedule (BOQ) with rates per unit and total costs, including VAT.
80/20 preference point system applies (price 80, specific goals 20).
Penalty for late or non-completion: 0.05% of contract amount (VAT inclusive) per calendar day.
Interim payments: materials stored off-site not included in payment certificates.
Cost fluctuations: not applicable; all fluctuations except VAT rate changes are for contractor's account.
No mark-up on omissions of tenant installation work; claims for loss of profit not entertained.
MEGA may negotiate final fees/rates and apply National Treasury cost containment hourly rates for consultants.
Compliance Requirements
Source: MEGA 2027.07 F57.58 BID DOC.pdf (TENDER)CIDB: minimum grading 5GB and 5EB or higher.
Tax compliance: submit SARS TCS PIN or CSD number; each party in a consortium/JV/subcontract must provide separate TCS/CSD.
CSD: proof of registration (detailed report) required.
COIDA: valid Compensation Fund letter of Good Standing at closing date.
Company/CC/Trust/Partnership registration certificates.
Certified ID copies of directors/shareholders.
Letter of authority to sign.
Letter of approval from Executive Authority if any member is a government employee.
Foreign suppliers: complete questionnaire; if not resident, no branch, no permanent establishment, no source of income, and not liable for tax in RSA, then no SARS TCS PIN required.
B-BBEE: specific goals claimed via SBD 6.1; evidence required to support claims.
Health & Safety
Source: MEGA 2027.07 F57.58 BID DOC.pdf (TENDER)Compliance with Construction Regulations 2003 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 is compulsory.
Employer will prepare a documented health and safety specification; contractor must price for compliance.
Non-compliance may delay progress payment certificates; no compensation for such delay.
Contractor must provide compulsory PPE (hats, safety shoes, safety clothing, safety glasses, safety masks, harnesses), posters, boards, workshops, meetings, pamphlets, and daily health and safety files.
Health and safety file must be handed to employer on completion.
Specific requirements include risk assessment, fall protection, scaffolding, excavation, demolition, electrical installations, fire precautions, and housekeeping.
Community Liaison Officer (CLO) to be appointed; costs allowed for site office, toilets, and sheds.
HIV/AIDS awareness programme per SANS 1921-6 required.
Environmental
Source: MEGA 2027.07 F57.58 BID DOC.pdf (TENDER)Site clearance and waste disposal are part of external works.
Environmental disturbance clause (9.6) applies; contractor must manage environmental impact.
Dispose of organic waste materials appropriately.
Soil poisoning under floors and against foundation walls required (3000 m2).
Contractual Terms
Source: MEGA 2027.07 F57.58 BID DOC.pdf (TENDER)Contract: JBCC Series 2000 Principal Building Agreement (July 2007 edition 5.0, reprint 1), with Contract Data EC and CE.
Preliminaries: ASAQS Preliminaries (November 2007 edition) and Model Preambles for Trades (2008 edition) incorporated.
Contractor must provide site office accommodation for meetings (tables and chairs for ten people).
Certain areas will be occupied during construction; contractor must minimise noise and disturbance.
Contractor must notify principal agent of any encroachments.
Penalty for late or non-completion: 0.05% of contract amount (VAT inclusive) per calendar day.
Cost fluctuations not applicable; all fluctuations except VAT rate changes for contractor's account.
Interim payments exclude off-site stored materials.
No mark-up on omissions of tenant installation work; claims for loss of profit not entertained.
Contractor must complete and submit JBCC Contract Data CE with tender.
Guarantees: written guarantees from suppliers for workmanship/materials, delivered to principal agent on certified completion.
Overtime costs borne by contractor unless prior written authorisation from principal agent.
Contractor must co-operate in cost management procedures and attend cost plan review meetings.
Contractor must provide weekly labour and plant records to principal agent.
Contract instructions recorded in triplicate in a site instruction book.
Provisional sums only used with prior approval of MEGA.
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Act 107 of 1998
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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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