Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
69 Devereux Avenue - Vincent - East London - 5201
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
19 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-159510
The mvula trust invites bids for the construction of new ablution facilities at mbasa junior secondary school in the eastern cape province under the sanitation 60 programme. This is an open tender for construction works on an existing school site, with a contract period of 18 weeks and a closing date of 10 july 2026. Bidders must be experienced contractors familiar with jbcc contract documentation and prepared to comply with strict health and safety requirements on an occupied school premises.
Date & Time
Friday, 10 July 2026 - 12:00
Venue
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
69 Devereux Avenue - Vincent - East London - 5201
19 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
10 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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MBASA JSS UNPRICED BOQ.pdf
This tender document issued by The Mvula Trust invites bids for the construction of sanitation facilities at Mbasa Junior Secondary School in the Eastern Cape Province under the Sanitation 60 Programme. The project falls under the SAFE BATCH 6 Programme and requires compliance with the JBCC Series Edition 4.1 Principal Building Agreement and Preliminaries. The contract involves constructing new ablution facilities with a completion period of 18 weeks, a penalty of R2000 per calendar day for delays (capped at 10% of the contract value), and strict adherence to health, safety, and contractual obligations as outlined in the JBCC agreements and South African regulations.
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Important Dates
Source: TMT-ECDoE-2627-SAN60-CL37 MBASA JSS.pdf (TENDER)Contact Information
Source: TMT-ECDoE-2627-SAN60-CL37 MBASA JSS.pdf (TENDER)Submission Guidelines
Source: TMT-ECDoE-2627-SAN60-CL37 MBASA JSS.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation Criteria
Source: TMT-ECDoE-2627-SAN60-CL37 MBASA JSS.pdf (TENDER)CIDB grading 5GB or higher required. Joint ventures allowed but must meet CIDB joint venture table requirements and have separate bank account, consolidated CSD registration, and valid SARS/COIDA for all partners. Cannot submit both as JV partner and individual for same cluster. Must have valid registrations on evaluation and award days. Maximum two current projects under construction. Not blacklisted or under restrictions. Must pass risk assessment with minimum 14 points across six areas: technical competence, workload capacity, reliability, experience, price, and implementation plan.
Technical Specifications
Source: TMT-ECDoE-2627-SAN60-CL37 MBASA JSS.pdf (TENDER)Financial Requirements
Source: TMT-ECDoE-2627-SAN60-CL37 MBASA JSS.pdf (TENDER)Compliance Requirements
Source: TMT-ECDoE-2627-SAN60-CL37 MBASA JSS.pdf (TENDER)These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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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
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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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
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TMT-ECDoE-2627-SAN60-CL37 MBASA JSS.pdf
Tender for construction of sanitation facilities at Mbasa Junior Secondary School in Eastern Cape under the Sanitation 60 Programme. The Mvula Trust is the implementing agent for the Eastern Cape Department of Education. The contract duration is 24 weeks with penalties for late completion. Evaluation uses 80/20 price/preference points system followed by risk assessment.
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Organization
THE MVULA TRUSTContact Person
Anele Nqambi
Phone
043-726-2255
[email protected]
Website
www.themvulatrust.org.za/
Address
67, 69 Devereux Ave, Berea, East London, 5241, South Africa
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High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
2
Last checked
19 Jun 2026
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Description
Source: MBASA JSS UNPRICED BOQ.pdfScope: Construction of new ablution facilities at Mbasa Junior Secondary School under the Sanitation 60 Programme.
Important Dates
Source: MBASA JSS UNPRICED BOQ.pdf (unknown)Closing date: 10 July 2026 at 12:00. Tender validity: 20 weeks from closing date. Intended practical completion period: 18 weeks.
Contact Information
Source: MBASA JSS UNPRICED BOQ.pdf (unknown)Employer and Principal Agent: The Mvula Trust. Postal and physical address: 67 Devereux Avenue, Vincent, East London. Telephone: 043 726 2255. Facsimile: 043 726 5967.
Submission Guidelines
Source: MBASA JSS UNPRICED BOQ.pdf (unknown)Returnable documents: The tenderer must submit a fully priced bill of quantities. The priced schedule must be included as part of the priced bill of quantities returnable with tender submission. Tenders shall be valid for a period of 20 weeks from the closing date.
Returnable Documents
Source: MBASA JSS UNPRICED BOQ.pdf (unknown)Submit a fully priced bill of quantities, including individually priced schedules for preliminaries and health & safety items.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: MBASA JSS UNPRICED BOQ.pdf (unknown)General
Financial
Technical
Technical Specifications
Source: MBASA JSS UNPRICED BOQ.pdf (unknown)Scope: Construction of new ablution facilities at Mbasa Junior Secondary School. The site is the existing school. The contractor must provide all temporary services (water, electricity, telephones, ablution facilities). The contractor must provide a 4x3m site office and lockable storage container. The contractor is responsible for all temporary works, enclosure, and site security. The contractor must produce a Method Statement outlining construction methods and resources when required.
Methodology
Source: MBASA JSS UNPRICED BOQ.pdfThe tenderer must produce a Method Statement when required by the Principal Agent, outlining proposed construction methods, labour, and plant resources.
Quality Management
Source: MBASA JSS UNPRICED BOQ.pdfContractor responsibilities: Must inspect the site, existing premises, services, and adjoining properties. Must manage the works, provide programmes, and attend progress meetings. Must submit samples, shop drawings, and as-built drawings (three sets within 14 days of practical completion). Must maintain daily record books and weekly labour/plant records.
Pricing Schedule
Source: MBASA JSS UNPRICED BOQ.pdfPricing instructions: Price all individual items; do not lump sums. Unpriced items are deemed free. Allocate each priced item to Fixed (F), Variable (V), or Time-related (T) categories. VAT provision is made in the Final Summary. Submit priced documents within 5 working days from Letter of Appointment.
Financial Requirements
Source: MBASA JSS UNPRICED BOQ.pdf (unknown)Pricing: Tenderers must price all individual items in the bill of quantities and not lump items into a single sum. Unpriced items will be considered provided free of charge. Pricing must allocate items to categories: Fixed (F), Variable (V), or Time-related (T). Provision is made for VAT in the Final Summary. Payment for materials stored off-site requires an approved bank guarantee. Penalty for non-completion: R2000 per calendar day, maximum 10% of contract amount.
Compliance Requirements
Source: MBASA JSS UNPRICED BOQ.pdf (unknown)Contractual framework: JBCC Principal Building Agreement Edition 4.1, March 2005 and JBCC Preliminaries Series 2000, May 2005 apply. General Preambles for Trades 2017 are incorporated. The contractor must comply with all regulations. Insurance requirements: Contract works insurance for contract sum plus 10%; SASRIA insurance for contract sum plus 20%; Public liability insurance for R5 million. Waiver of contractor's lien is required. This is a state contract; no payment guarantee will be provided.
Health & Safety
Source: MBASA JSS UNPRICED BOQ.pdfCompliance: Contractor must familiarize with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations 2014. Requirements: Provide a site-specific Health and Safety Plan and File. Appoint a full-time Health and Safety Officer for the construction period. Provide induction training, first aid, PPE (vests, hard hats, footwear, ear plugs, dust masks). Erect SANS-approved temporary barrier fencing (400m with vehicle and pedestrian gates). Conduct medical surveillance (initial and exit exams) and noise monitoring (audiograms). Costs must include a Community Liaison Officer (CLO).
Contractual Terms
Source: MBASA JSS UNPRICED BOQ.pdfGoverning contract: JBCC Principal Building Agreement Edition 4.1, March 2005 and JBCC Preliminaries Series 2000, May 2005 apply, as amended. Key clauses: No payment guarantee for this government contract. Contractor responsible for design compliance, works risk, and indemnities for death, injury, or property damage. Latent defects include water leakage; defects must be attended to progressively. Practical completion intended within 18 weeks. Penalty: R2000 per calendar day, max 10% of contract value. Dispute resolution: mediation followed by litigation. Insurance and waiver of lien required before contract signing.
Requirements
Source: MBASA JSS UNPRICED BOQ.pdf (unknown)Tenderer must study all available drawings at the Principal Agent's offices to understand cost implications of design, programming, and phasing.
Section
Source: MBASA JSS UNPRICED BOQ.pdf (unknown)CONTRACTING AND OTHER PARTIES (Clause 42.1) Employer: The Mvula Trust Postal Address: 67 Devereux Avenue, Vincent, East London Telephone: 043 726 2255 Facsimile: 043 726 5967 Physical address: 67 Devereux Avenue, Vincent, East London Principal Agent: The Mvula Trust Postal Address: 67 Devereux Avenue, Vincent, East London Telephone: 043 726 2255 Facsimile: 043 726 5967 Physical address: 67 Devereux Avenue, Vincent, East London
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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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67, 69 Devereux Ave, Berea, East London, 5241, South Africa
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