What are the submission requirements for this tender (Ref: UMUZ/09/2026)?

• Submit tender to the bid box at Finance (SCM) offices, Municipal Buildings, 10 Murchison Street, Harding, 4680. • Closing date: 15 July 2026 at 12:00. No late submissions accepted. • Returnable documents include C1.1 Form of Offer and Acceptance, C2.2 Bill of Quantities, and all compulsory CIDB forms. • Invalid or non-submission of required documents (Municipal rates statements, MBD forms, CSD proof, etc.) will lead to disqualification. • Tender must be valid for 120 days after closing. • Submit original paper copies; telegraphic, telefax, or faxed bids not considered.

How will bids be evaluated?

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What are the technical specifications?

• Scope: Construction of Mhlwazini Access Bridge Phase 2 in Ward 2. • CIDB grading requirement: 6CE or higher. • Tenderer must demonstrate professional and technical qualifications, financial resources, equipment, managerial capability, personnel, experience, and reputation. • Key personnel requirements: Site Agent and Foreman with relevant qualifications and experience (detailed in functionality criteria). • Method statement and programme required, contributing to functionality score. • Health and Safety Plan must be submitted, covering management structure, induction training, precautions, monitoring, liaison, site security, welfare, first aid, and emergency procedures. • Contractor must ensure subcontractors comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations. • Labour-intensive portion requires management and supervisory staff meeting eligibility requirements.

What financial requirements apply to bidders?

• Pricing format: Bill of Quantities (C2.2) and Pricing Instructions (C2.1). • Include all duties, taxes (except VAT), and levies applicable 14 days before closing; show VAT separately. • Rates and prices fixed for contract duration, subject to adjustment only as per contract conditions. • State amounts in Rand. • Bid bond: Form of Guarantee (C1.3) required. • Financial capacity: If tendered amount exceeds R10 million, submit audited annual financial statements for 3 years, certificate of no overdue municipal services (>30 days), particulars of past state contracts, and statement on foreign sourcing/transfers. • Tender may be rejected if unit rates or lump sums are unreasonable or imbalanced; tenderer may be required to justify or adjust. • Arithmetical errors will be corrected; line-item totals govern.

What compliance and legal requirements must bidders meet?

• Mandatory CIDB registration: 6CE or higher grading designation. • Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration proof required. • Valid original Tax Clearance Certificate from SARS required. • B-BBEE status level contributes to preference points (80/20 system). • Municipal rates statement or lease agreement required to confirm no arrears >90 days. • Joint Venture Agreement required if applicable. • Proof of compliance with Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act. • Letter of good standing from Compensation Commissioner or licensed insurer required within 14 days of contract commencement. • Tenderer must not be listed on Register of Tender Defaulters. • Successful tenderer must subcontract to local subcontractors.

What are the important dates and deadlines for this tender?

• Tender closing: 15 July 2026 at 12:00. • Compulsory briefing session: 24 June 2026 at 10:00. • Bid documents obtainable: 15 June to 23 June 2026, 08:00–15:30. • No documents sold on briefing day; must be reserved in advance. • Tender offer validity period: 90 days.

Who should be contacted for queries about this tender?

• SCM enquiries: Mr L Ndawonde, tel 039 433 3565. • Technical enquiries: Ms N Madlala, tel 039 433 3500, email nmadlala@umuziwabantu.gov.za. • Employer’s Agent: PGA Consulting Engineers CC, 94 King Haakon Road, Oslo Beach, Port Shepstone 4240, tel 031 262 0126, fax 086 567 1628, email engineer1@pgaconsulting.co.za, contact person Eshan Moodley. • Submission address: Finance (SCM) offices, Municipal Buildings, 10 Murchison Street, Harding, 4680.

Umuziwabantu Municipality Tender: Esikhulu to Nhlanjini Access Road

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Description

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Construction of Mhlwazini Access Bridge Phase 2 in Ward 2.
Umuziwabantu Municipality invites bids from suitably qualified and experienced service providers.

Important Dates

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Tender closing: 15 July 2026 at 12:00.
Compulsory briefing session: 24 June 2026 at 10:00.
Bid documents obtainable: 15 June to 23 June 2026, 08:00–15:30.
No documents sold on briefing day; must be reserved in advance.
Tender offer validity period: 90 days.

Contact Information

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SCM enquiries: Mr L Ndawonde, tel 039 433 3565.
Technical enquiries: Ms N Madlala, tel 039 433 3500, email [email protected].
Employer’s Agent: PGA Consulting Engineers CC, 94 King Haakon Road, Oslo Beach, Port Shepstone 4240, tel 031 262 0126, fax 086 567 1628, email [email protected], contact person Eshan Moodley.
Submission address: Finance (SCM) offices, Municipal Buildings, 10 Murchison Street, Harding, 4680.

Submission Guidelines

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Submit tender to the bid box at Finance (SCM) offices, Municipal Buildings, 10 Murchison Street, Harding, 4680.
Closing date: 15 July 2026 at 12:00. No late submissions accepted.
Returnable documents include C1.1 Form of Offer and Acceptance, C2.2 Bill of Quantities, and all compulsory CIDB forms.
Invalid or non-submission of required documents (Municipal rates statements, MBD forms, CSD proof, etc.) will lead to disqualification.
Tender must be valid for 120 days after closing.
Submit original paper copies; telegraphic, telefax, or faxed bids not considered.

Evaluation Criteria

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General

Must be **CIDB-registered (6CE or higher)** for the relevant class of work.
No restrictions due to **corrupt/fraudulent practices** or **tender defaulter status**.
Legal capacity to enter into contracts (not insolvent, bankrupt, or under receivership).
Good standing with **taxes, levies, and municipal service charges** (no arrears >90 days).
Compliance with **Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA)**.

Experience

Proven experience in **similar projects** (60 points in functionality evaluation).
Availability of **key plant/equipment** (20 points).
Qualified **Site Agent (5 points)** and **Foreman (5 points)**.
Detailed **Method Statement and Programme** (10 points).

Local

Preference for companies **located in Umuziwabantu (20 pts), Ugu District (10 pts), or KZN (5 pts)**.

Technical Specifications

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Scope: Construction of Mhlwazini Access Bridge Phase 2 in Ward 2.
CIDB grading requirement: 6CE or higher.
Tenderer must demonstrate professional and technical qualifications, financial resources, equipment, managerial capability, personnel, experience, and reputation.
Key personnel requirements: Site Agent and Foreman with relevant qualifications and experience (detailed in functionality criteria).
Method statement and programme required, contributing to functionality score.
Health and Safety Plan must be submitted, covering management structure, induction training, precautions, monitoring, liaison, site security, welfare, first aid, and emergency procedures.
Contractor must ensure subcontractors comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations.
Labour-intensive portion requires management and supervisory staff meeting eligibility requirements.

Experience & Qualifications

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Experience points: 50 for 5+ completed reinforced concrete bridge/portal culvert projects, 40 for 4, 30 for 3, 20 for 2, 10 for 1, 0 for none.
Site Agent: National Diploma in Civil Engineering with 5+ years’ experience (5 points), 3–4 years (3), 1–2 years (1).
Foreman: National Certificate in Building/Civil Engineering with 5+ years’ experience (5 points), 3–4 years (3), 1–2 years (1).
Plant and equipment ownership: 20 points.
Method statement relevance: 10 points.
Locality of business address: 5 points.

Quality Management

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Tenderer must provide names and evidence for management and supervisory staff for labour-intensive works.
Health and Safety File must be maintained on site and handed over on final completion.
Employer may request additional material (e.g., joint venture agreements, samples) for risk assessment.
Testing may be required to demonstrate offer satisfies requirements.

Pricing Schedule

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Use Bill of Quantities (C2.2) and Pricing Instructions (C2.1).
Include all duties, taxes (except VAT), and levies; show VAT separately.
Rates and prices fixed, in Rand.
Arithmetical errors corrected: line-item totals govern, amounts in words govern discrepancies.
Tender may be rejected if rates are unreasonable or imbalanced; justification or adjustment may be required.
Pricing Data must reflect all assumptions for alternative offers.

Financial Requirements

Source: TENDER DOCUMENT ESIKHULU TO NHLANJINI ACCESS ROAD IN WARD 09.pdf (TENDER)

Pricing format: Bill of Quantities (C2.2) and Pricing Instructions (C2.1).
Include all duties, taxes (except VAT), and levies applicable 14 days before closing; show VAT separately.
Rates and prices fixed for contract duration, subject to adjustment only as per contract conditions.
State amounts in Rand.
Bid bond: Form of Guarantee (C1.3) required.
Financial capacity: If tendered amount exceeds R10 million, submit audited annual financial statements for 3 years, certificate of no overdue municipal services (>30 days), particulars of past state contracts, and statement on foreign sourcing/transfers.
Tender may be rejected if unit rates or lump sums are unreasonable or imbalanced; tenderer may be required to justify or adjust.
Arithmetical errors will be corrected; line-item totals govern.

Compliance Requirements

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Mandatory CIDB registration: 6CE or higher grading designation.
Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration proof required.
Valid original Tax Clearance Certificate from SARS required.
B-BBEE status level contributes to preference points (80/20 system).
Municipal rates statement or lease agreement required to confirm no arrears >90 days.
Joint Venture Agreement required if applicable.
Proof of compliance with Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act.
Letter of good standing from Compensation Commissioner or licensed insurer required within 14 days of contract commencement.
Tenderer must not be listed on Register of Tender Defaulters.
Successful tenderer must subcontract to local subcontractors.

Health & Safety

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Comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations.
Submit detailed Health and Safety Plan covering: management structure, induction training, precautions, monitoring, liaison, site security, welfare, first aid, and emergency procedures.
Ensure subcontractors also comply.
Submit Occupational Health and Safety Agreement (C1.4) and letter of good standing from Compensation Commissioner within 14 days of contract commencement.

Contractual Terms

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Tender offer validity: 90 days.
Employer may accept or reject any tender, cancel process, or reject all tenders without liability.
Competitive negotiation may be used; employer may request clarifications or best and final offers.
Contract awarded to highest ranked tenderer based on evaluation points.
Alternative tender offers allowed if main tender submitted; must include 10% extra for design confirmation.
Contractor must provide securities, bonds, guarantees, policies, and insurance certificates as required.
No claims for extras after submission; tenderer deemed to have inspected site, drawings, and documents.
Price variations subject to Contract Data clauses 6.8.2 and 6.8.3.

Section

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Functionality evaluation: 100 total points, minimum 70% required.
Criteria: Experience (60), plant/equipment (20), Site Agent (5), Foreman (5), method statement (10).
80/20 Preference Points System applies.
Specific goals points for locality: Umuziwabantu (20), Ugu District (10), KZN (5).

Core procurement rules

These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)

Act 53 of 2003

high

Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.

Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217

Act 108 of 1996 (s217)

high

Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.

Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.

Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA)

Act 5 of 2000

high

Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.

Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.

Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA)

Act 12 of 2004

high

Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.

Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.

Public Procurement Act, 2024 (PPA)

Act 28 of 2024

high

Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.

Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.

Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)

Act 2 of 2000

medium

Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.

Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.

Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA)

Act 3 of 2000

medium

Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.

Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.

Sector-specific rules

These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.

Construction Industry Development Board Act (CIDB Act)

Act 38 of 2000

high

Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.

Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.

National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)

Act 107 of 1998

high

Construction of mhlwazini access bridge phase 2 in ward 2 (CIDB 6ce or higher)

Construction of mhlwazini access bridge phase 2 in ward 2 (CIDB 6ce or higher)

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Critical Requirements

Regulatory Bodies

CIDB Registration

Typical Documents

Core procurement rules

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217

Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA)

Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA)

Public Procurement Act, 2024 (PPA)

Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)

Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA)

Sector-specific rules

Construction Industry Development Board Act (CIDB Act)

National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)

Umuziwabantu Local Municipality

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