Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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.
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
OLD PARLIAMENT BUILDING NEXT TO KHORONI HOTEL - THOHOYANDOU - LIMPOPO - 0950
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
11 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158874
This tender is for the refurbishment of the biaba wastewater ponds, issued by vhembe district municipality. IT is specifically targeted at contractors registered with the CIDB at grade 7ce or higher, including joint ventures where the lead partner meets this requirement. The project involves engineering, procurement, construction, and management of the wastewater treatment works.
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Source: REFURBISHMENT OF BIABA PONDS TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf (TENDER)Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
OLD PARLIAMENT BUILDING NEXT TO KHORONI HOTEL - THOHOYANDOU - LIMPOPO - 0950
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REFURBISHMENT OF BIABA PONDS TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf
Tender for the refurbishment of Biaba Wastewater Ponds in the Vhembe District Municipality. The project requires a CIDB 7CE or higher registered contractor. Tender closing date is 29 June 2026 at 12:00. The evaluation includes functionality scoring (minimum 75% threshold) and uses Method 2 (financial offer and preferences).
Date & Time
Monday, 29 June 2026 - 12:00
Venue
ENTRANCE OF VHEMBE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
11 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
29 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 522 750
Range
Based on 3 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Closing date and time: 29 June 2026 at 12h00. Compulsory site inspection: Date not specified (certificate must be signed and submitted). Tender validity period: 90 days from closing date. Tender opening: Immediately after closing time at Vhembe District Municipality Offices.
Contact Information
Source: REFURBISHMENT OF BIABA PONDS TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf (TENDER)For bidding procedure enquiries: Vhembe District Municipality, Supply Chain Management Office, Tel: 015 960 2093/2107/2129/2163 or 015 960 2032. For technical enquiries: General Manager: Technical Services, Contact Person: Mr W Maluleke, Tel: 015 960 2000 or 015 297 5906, Email: [email protected]. Employer’s Agent: HWA Engineers & Project Managers, Address: 127 Marshall Street, Polokwane, 0700, P.O. Box 3472, Polokwane, 0700, Tel: (015) 297 5906, Fax: (086) 246 0744, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: Bid box next to the entrance of Vhembe District Municipality Offices, next to Khoroni Hotel (Former Venda Tusk Hotel), Thohoyandou, Private Bag X5006, Thohoyandou, 0950.
Submission Guidelines
Source: REFURBISHMENT OF BIABA PONDS TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf (TENDER)Submit bids in a sealed envelope to the bid box at Vhembe District Municipality Offices, next to Khoroni Hotel (Former Venda Tusk Hotel), Thohoyandou. Bids must be deposited by 12h00 on 29 June 2026. Late, telephonic, faxed, or emailed bids will not be accepted. Use only official tender forms (do not re-type). Include all returnable documents (Part T2: Pink pages 23-57). Ensure the bid is signed, initialed on every page, and submitted in its original format. Proof of payment for the non-refundable R2,077 document fee must be attached if documents were purchased. Attend the compulsory site inspection and sign the attendance register. Alternative bids are not permitted unless a main compliant bid is also submitted. Joint ventures must include a notarized joint venture agreement.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: REFURBISHMENT OF BIABA PONDS TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf (TENDER)CIDB registered contractors with grading designation 7CE or higher; Joint ventures allowed if lead partner is 7CE or higher and combined grading meets requirement; No persons in service of the state; No arrears on municipal rates/levies exceeding 3 months; Not listed on Register of Tender Defaulters; Must have management/supervisory staff meeting labour-intensive competency requirements; Must attend compulsory site/clarification meeting.
Technical Specifications
Source: REFURBISHMENT OF BIABA PONDS TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Refurbishment of Biaba Wastewater Ponds. Eligible bidders: CIDB Grade 7CE or higher contractors (or joint ventures where the lead partner is 7CE or higher and combined grading meets 7CE or higher). Work includes engineering, procurement, construction, management, health and safety, and environmental management during construction. Special conditions and drawings are provided in Part C3 (Blue, pages 87-333) and Part C4 (Green, pages 334-335). Site information and locality details are included. Tenderers must have management and supervisory staff meeting labour-intensive competencies for wastewater works. Compulsory site inspection required to confirm understanding of site conditions.
Financial Requirements
Source: REFURBISHMENT OF BIABA PONDS TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf (TENDER)Pricing must be in South African Rand (VAT inclusive). Submit pricing data as per Part C2 (Yellow, pages 77-86), including Bill of Quantities (page 86). Performance guarantee required (Part C1.3, pages 70-72). Bid bond may be required. Payment terms and financial capacity will be assessed via bank details, rating, and 10% surety guarantee. All certified copies of financial documents must not be older than 3 months. Workmen’s Compensation Registration Certificate or proof of payment required. Pricing must be fixed for the contract duration unless otherwise specified in the contract data.
Compliance Requirements
Source: REFURBISHMENT OF BIABA PONDS TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory: CIDB Grade 7CE or higher registration. Original valid Tax Clearance Certificate (SARS). Certified company registration (CIPC). Municipal rates and taxes clearance (no arrears exceeding 3 months). Workmen’s Compensation Registration Certificate. B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate (required to qualify for preference points; issued by SANAS-accredited agency, registered auditor, or accounting officer). Conflict of interest declaration. Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations 2014 (submit health and safety plan). Not listed on the Register of Tender Defaulters. Joint ventures must submit a notarized joint venture agreement. All documents must be certified copies not older than 3 months.
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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)
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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This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
Vhembe District MunicipalityContact Person
SIGIDA N.P
Phone
015-960-2000
[email protected]
Address
OLD PARLIAMENT BUILDING NEXT TO KHORONI HOTEL - THOHOYANDOU - LIMPOPO - 0950
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
11 Jun 2026
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