Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Mthatha Dam - Ncise Village - Mthatha - 5100
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
07 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-173242
The department of water and sanitation requires a training provider to deliver nec 3&4 engineering and construction contracts training to two groups of 10 delegates each at mthatha dam in the eastern cape. The 12-month contract covers cpd-accredited training including contract law, compensation events, terminations and core clauses, with all facilitator travel, accommodation, assessment and certification costs included in a firm per-delegate price. The single most consequential bidder consideration is the mandatory professional-body registration to offer nec 3&4 training with cpd points, without which the bid is disqualified at phase 1.
Closing: 21 October 2026 at 11:00. Submit sealed original bid to the bid box at Department of Water and Sanitation, Construction East Office Building, Mthatha Dam, Mthatha.
Mandatory Phase 1 disqualifiers: valid professional-body registration letter/certificate for NEC 3&4 training with CPD points; course content outline; professional facilitator CV and qualifications specialising in NEC 3&4. Missing any renders bid non-responsive.
Administrative compliance: CSD registration (MAAA number), SARS tax compliance (TCS PIN or CSD verification), active CIPC registration, certified B-BBEE certificate or EME/QSE sworn affidavit, completed SBD 6.1, Annexure 1 (ownership affidavit) and Annexure 2 (Eastern Cape location affidavit with proof of premises).
Evaluation: 80/20 preference points system — 80 points price (lowest acceptable bid), 20 points specific goals: women ownership 5, disability ownership 5, youth ownership 5, Eastern Cape location 2, B-BBEE level 1–2 EME/QSE 3.
Pricing: firm all-inclusive per-delegate rate for two groups of 10; VAT inclusive; validity 120 days from closing; payment monthly per delegates trained within 30 days of approved invoice with signed attendance register; no upfront payment.
Training delivery: 12-month period excluding December; block sessions if over 5 days; 07:15–16:00 Monday–Thursday only; penalties for late delivery; venue Mthatha Dam; learner support and POE assistance required.
SCM contact: Ms. Senzy Gumede, [email protected], 047 879 0932 / 081 017 5376. Technical contact: Mr. Mokete Mohalali, [email protected], 017 720 1671 / 060 980 5389.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Quotation
Mthatha Dam - Ncise Village - Mthatha - 5100
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Important Dates
Source: WTE1044CE.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 21 October 2026
Closing time: 11:00
No compulsory briefing or site visit stated in the document.
07 Oct
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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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WTE1044CE.pdf
Supply of NEC 3&4 Engineering and Construction Contracts training for Department of Water and Sanitation employees at Mthatha Dam, Eastern Cape Province. Two groups of 10 delegates each to receive CPD-accredited training over 12 months, with all facilitator travel and accommodation costs included in the price.
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Contact Information
Source: WTE1044CE.pdf (TENDER)SCM enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
Submission address (bid box):
Department of Water and Sanitation
Construction East Office Building
Mthatha Dam
Mthatha
5099
Postal address:
Department of Water and Sanitation
Private Bag X5296
Mthatha
5099
Service delivery address:
Department of Water and Sanitation
Mthatha Dam Site Office Building
Private Bag X5296
Mthatha
5099
Submission Guidelines
Source: WTE1044CE.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: sealed original bid in an envelope endorsed "Original Bid: WTE1044CE: THE SUPPLY OF TRAINING FOR NEC 3&4 ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION EMPLOYEES AT MTHATHA DAM, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE" deposited in the bid box at the Department of Water and Sanitation, Construction East Office Building, Mthatha Dam, Mthatha.
Closing time: 21 October 2026 at 11:00. Late bids will not be accepted.
No telegraphic, telex, facsimile or email submissions.
Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Disqualification risks: any mandatory form unsigned or omitted; late submission; incomplete SBD 3.1; failure to meet Phase 1 mandatory requirements; persons in service of the state; false declarations.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: WTE1044CE.pdf (TENDER)Four-phase evaluation:
Phase 1 – Mandatory Requirements (pass/fail):
Failure on any criterion renders the bid non-responsive and disqualified.
Phase 2 – Administrative Compliance (pass/fail, but non-submission forfeits preference points):
Phase 3 – Technical Evaluation and Specification Compliance (pass/fail):
Bidder must comply with all specification requirements in Section 2 (Price Quotation Data). Table 3 lists two groups of 10 delegates each for NEC 3&4 training with CPD points; facilitator travel and accommodation costs included. Non-compliance disqualifies the bid.
Phase 4 – Preference Points System (80/20):
Price: maximum 80 points (lowest acceptable bid scores 80).
Specific goals: maximum 20 points allocated as follows:
Points for ownership calculated pro-rata: NO = 5 × PS / 100 (80/20 system).
Verification documents required per Table 6: Annexure 1 for ownership claims; Annexure 2 with proof of premises for location; SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate or qualifying sworn affidavit for EME/QSE.
Failure to submit verification documents means no preference points are claimed.
Technical Specifications
Source: WTE1044CE.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Supply of training for NEC 3&4 Engineering and Construction Contracts to Department of Water and Sanitation employees at Mthatha Dam, Eastern Cape Province.
Training groups: Two groups of 10 delegates each (Group 1 and Group 2).
Course content (not limited to):
Training must carry CPD points; delegates receive CPD certificates.
Training delivered in block sessions if longer than 5 days.
Learner support provided; assistance to complete Portfolio of Evidence (POE) during training; POE submitted on last day or nearest date if required.
Training venue: Mthatha Dam, Eastern Cape Province.
Contract period: Entire training completed within 12 months (excluding December when department is closed).
Firm training periods required; penalty for late training will be imposed.
Delivery hours: 07:15 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday; no training Fridays 14:00 to Mondays 07:00, public holidays, or last Thursday and Friday of each month.
Facilitator travel and accommodation costs included in price.
All-inclusive firm prices (VAT, delivery, assessment, printing and delivery of certificates).
Payment per delegate trained; monthly on receipt of approved tax invoice with signed attendance register; payment within 30 days via EFT; no upfront payment.
Bid validity: 120 days from closing date.
Safety and environmental: adherence to Department's Safety and Environmental policies.
Financial Requirements
Source: WTE1044CE.pdf (TENDER)Pricing format: Firm prices per delegate (rate per delegate × quantity) for two groups of 10 delegates each; all-inclusive of VAT, facilitator travel, accommodation, assessment, printing and delivery of certificates.
SBD 3.1 must be fully completed; failure to complete renders bid non-responsive.
Prices in Rand, VAT inclusive (15% if applicable).
Bid price must be firm; only statutory changes (VAT, customs/excise levies with written proof) allowed.
Offer validity: 120 days from closing date.
Payment terms: Monthly per delegates trained; on receipt of specified tax invoice and signed attendance register; payment within 30 days via EFT; no cash, cheque or upfront payment.
No bid security, performance bond, guarantee or retention mentioned.
No minimum turnover or financial capacity threshold stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: WTE1044CE.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory eligibility and compliance:
Annexure 1 – Percentage Ownership Affidavit (women, disability, youth) signed before Commissioner of Oaths.
Annexure 2 – Location of Enterprise Affidavit with proof of premises ownership or valid rental agreement in Eastern Cape.
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