Construction of sanitation facilities at buffalo nek high school (eastern cape) - CIDB 4gb

Closing date: 10 July 2026 at 12:00.

• Tender validity period: 20 weeks from the closing date.
• Period for commencement of works after taking possession of site: 5 working days.
• Intended date of practical completion: 18 weeks.
• Number of days for submission of priced documents after Letter of Appointment: 5 working days.

Employer and Principal Agent: The Mvula Trust.

• Postal Address: 67 Devereux Avenue, Vincent, East London.
• Physical address: 67 Devereux Avenue, Vincent, East London.
• Telephone: 043 726 2255.
• Facsimile: 043 726 5967.

Returnable Documents: The fully priced bill of quantities schedule must be included as part of the priced bill of quantities returnable with tender submission.

• Contractors must price all individual items in the preliminaries section and not lump items into a single sum.
• Contractors must insert quantities next to each item in the health and safety section and not lump items into a single sum.
• Tenders shall be valid for a period of 20 (Twenty) weeks from the closing date of tenders.
• No claim will be entertained for errors or omissions in pricing due to brevity of descriptions.
• Any items left unpriced will be understood to be provided free of charge and no claim for extras will be entertained.

Open tender - no explicit eligibility criteria stated in document. Contractors must be registered with appropriate construction industry bodies and capable of meeting JBCC contract requirements. Must have capacity to provide required insurances (Contract Works, SASRIA, Public Liability R5m). Must comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements including OHS Act and Construction Regulations 2014.

Scope: Construction of new ablution facilities at Buffalo Nek High School.

• Site: The existing school.
• Principal Building Agreement: JBCC Series Edition 4.1, March 2005, as amended.
• Preliminaries: JBCC Series 2000, May 2005, as amended.
• Bills of Quantities drawn up in accordance with Standard System of Measuring Building Work - Seventh Edition.
• Contractor must provide all temporary works, services, and site facilities.
• Contractor must erect and maintain site enclosure, hoardings, safety screens, and barriers.
• Contractor must provide a 4x3m site office and lockable storage container.
• Contractor must submit a Method Statement outlining construction methods, labour, and plant resources when required.
• Contractor must submit three sets of as-built drawings within 14 days after practical completion.

Contractor must submit a Method Statement outlining construction methods, labour, and plant resources when required by the Principal Agent.

• Contractor is responsible for any encroachment onto adjoining properties and cost of remedial measures.
• Approval of Method Statement does not relieve contractor of responsibility for due execution.

Contractor must inspect the site and existing premises.

• Contractor is responsible for dimensional accuracy and defects of previous work.
• Contractor must identify known and unknown services.
• Contractor must protect trees and articles of value.
• Contractor must inspect adjoining properties.
• Management of works includes programme, progress meetings, and technical meetings.
• Contractor must submit samples, workmanship samples, and shop drawings as required.

Pricing Requirements: Contractors must price all individual items in the preliminaries section; do not lump items.

• Contractors must insert quantities for each health and safety item; do not lump items.
• Fully priced schedules must be included in the priced bill of quantities returnable with tender submission.
• No claims for errors due to brevity of descriptions.
• Prices must account for all obligations in General Preambles for Trades 2017 and supplementary preambles.
• Unpriced items are deemed provided free of charge; no extras claims.

Payment Terms: This is a Government Contract; no payment guarantee will be provided.

• Interim payments may include materials stored off-site only upon provision of an approved bank guarantee.
• Prices submitted during works do not imply acceptance; acceptance will be in writing.
• Payment will be made for materials and goods.
• Value Added Tax (VAT) is provided for in the Final Summary.
• Penalty for non-completion: R 2000.00 per calendar day, up to a maximum of 10% of contract amount.
• Contract works insurance required for contract sum plus 10%, with deductible not exceeding 5% per claim.
• Supplementary SASRIA insurance required for contract sum plus 20%.
• Public liability insurance required for R 5 million, with deductible not exceeding 5% per claim.

Contractual Compliance: The contract is a State Contract.

• Dispute resolution: Mediation (clause 40) followed by litigation.
• Law applicable: Republic of South Africa.
• Contractor must comply with all regulations (Clause 7).
• Contractor must effect works insurance, liability insurance, and SASRIA insurance as specified.
• Security requirements: Waiver of contractor's lien is required.
• Health and Safety: Contractor must comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations 2014.
• Contractor must prepare a site-specific Health and Safety Plan and submit a Health and Safety File.
• Contractor must provide a full-time Health and Safety Officer for the entire construction period.
• Costs must incorporate a Community Liaison Officer (CLO).
• Contractor must provide personal protective equipment and medical surveillance.

Health and Safety Compliance: Contractor must comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations 2014.

• Contractor must prepare a site-specific Health and Safety Plan and submit a Health and Safety File.
• Contractor must fulfil initial and ongoing obligations under OHS Act and Construction Regulations.
• Contractor must provide a full-time Health and Safety Officer for the entire construction period.
• Contractor must conduct induction training and provide first aid boxes.
• Site fencing: Provide 300m of SANS-approved weld mesh temporary barrier fencing (1.8m high) with netting and gum poles.
• Provide double swing vehicle gate (5.5x1.8m) and pedestrian gate (1.8x1.8m).
• Provide personal protective equipment: reflective vests, hard hats, protective footwear, ear plugs, dust masks.
• Conduct medical surveillance: initial and exit medical examinations.
• Establish noise zones and conduct audiograms.
• Costs must include Community Liaison Officer (CLO).
• Contractor must erect and maintain hoardings, safety screens, barriers, and access gates for public protection.
• Exclude unauthorised persons; provide shelter for labour/watchmen as approved.

Principal Building Agreement: JBCC Series Edition 4.1, March 2005, as amended.

• No payment guarantee will be provided as this is a Government Contract.
• Formal signing of agreement occurs after priced bill of quantities, security, insurances, and waiver of lien are provided.
• Contractor indemnifies against claims for death, injury, illness, or property damage arising from execution of works.
• Latent defects liability includes water leakage classified as a latent defect unless proven a design defect or storm damage.
• Contractor must attend to defects progressively during defects liability period.
• Dispute settlement: Mediation followed by litigation.
• Contract duration: Intended practical completion in 18 weeks.
• Penalty for non-completion: R 2000.00 per calendar day, max 10% of contract amount.
• Insurance requirements: Contract works insurance (sum plus 10%), SASRIA insurance (sum plus 20%), public liability insurance (R5 million).
• Waiver of contractor's lien is required.