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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
709 Wombe Street. Unit A - Ulundi - ULUNDI - 3838
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
13 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165471
The kwazulu-natal department of public works invites tenders for the water and sanitation programme, phase 3a, at muthidlwe primary school in the north coast region. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 4gb or higher and attend a compulsory briefing meeting on 25 august 2026. The tender is evaluated on an 80/20 preference points system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and hold an active CIDB contractor grading designation of 4GB or higher.
Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting on 25 August 2026 at 11h00 at Muthidlwe Primary School is mandatory; a signed Site Inspection Certificate (T2.10) must be submitted.
Bidders must submit a fully priced Bill of Quantities, the Final Summary of Bill of Quantities (T2.22), and the completed tender document on the official forms, with every page initialled.
Proof of working capital of at least 1.5% of the project value is required, via a bank statement or letter from a registered financial institution not older than 3 months (T2.35).
Bidders must provide at least two letters of credit reference not older than 6 months, with a combined credit limit of at least R 800 000 (T2.36).
Key personnel (contract manager, site foreman, health and safety officer) must have a minimum of 5 years' experience on similar projects, supported by a detailed organogram (T2.37, T2.38).
Bidders must submit a letter of intent for an on-demand construction guarantee of 5% of the project value from a registered financial institution (T2.40).
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Venue
Muthidlwe PS- Jozini
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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709 Wombe Street. Unit A - Ulundi - ULUNDI - 3838
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13 Aug
2026
Tender Published
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15 Sept
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.
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Excel BoQ_Muthidlwe PS.xlsx
The Department of Education's Water and Sanitation Programme is procuring construction services for Muthidlwe Primary School. The tender is issued by the Department of Public Works in KwaZulu-Natal, with a closing date of 15 September 2026.
Muthidlwe PS Section 1.pdf
The KZN Department of Public Works invites tenders for the provision of water and sanitation services at Muthidlwe Primary School. The tender is estimated to require a CIDB contractor grading designation of 4GB or higher.
Muthidlwe PS Section 2.pdf
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Description
Source: Excel BoQ_Muthidlwe PS.xlsx (unknown)The project involves water and sanitation improvements at Muthidlwe Primary School, including demolition of existing pit toilets, desludging, temporary ablutions, and construction of a new ablution block.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Excel BoQ_Muthidlwe PS.xlsx (unknown)Returnable documents: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), and proof of CSD registration. Bidders must be registered on the CSD. CIDB grading for construction is required.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Excel BoQ_Muthidlwe PS.xlsx (unknown)Bidders must complete SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim). A minimum B-BBEE level of 1 is required. CIDB grading for construction is required.
Technical Specifications
Source: Excel BoQ_Muthidlwe PS.xlsx (unknown)Scope: Water and Sanitation Programme Phase 3A at Muthidlwe Primary School. Works include alterations and demolitions of pit toilets, desludging of existing pits and septic tanks, provision of temporary chemical mobile toilets, and construction of a Type A4 Grade R 4-seater unisex ablution block with teachers' WC. The contract is subject to the General Conditions of Contract for Works of Civil Engineering Construction (2010) Second Edition and SANS 1921-1:2004. The contractor must provide all PPE, comply with health and safety regulations, and manage asbestos removal in accordance with statutory requirements. Local labour requirements apply: 100% of unskilled labour from the local community, with 55% women, 40% youth (18-35), and 2% people with disabilities. A Community Liaison Officer (CLO) must be engaged. HIV/AIDS awareness programme required for at least 90% of workers. The contractor must provide a project-specific Construction Phase Safety, Health and Environmental Plan. Site access may be restricted; temporary water and electricity supplies may be needed. The use of potable water for construction is prohibited.
Financial Requirements
Source: Excel BoQ_Muthidlwe PS.xlsx (unknown)Pricing: Provisional Bills of Quantities. The contract is subject to Contract Price Adjustment Provisions (CPAP) only if the construction period exceeds 6 months and the contract sum exceeds R1,000,000.00. For lump sum contracts, CPAP applies if the contract period equals or exceeds 6 calendar months. A fixed amount of R35,000.00 is provided for desludging of existing pits and septic tanks. Tenderers must price for the CLO at twice the unskilled local labour rate. Financial penalty of 0.04% of contract sum may apply for non-compliance with HIV/AIDS awareness requirements.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Excel BoQ_Muthidlwe PS.xlsx (unknown)CSD registration required. CIDB grading for construction required. B-BBEE level 1 minimum. SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) must be completed. Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act (85/1993) and Asbestos Regulations (2001).
Important Dates
Source: Muthidlwe PS Section 1.pdf (TENDER){"briefingSession":{"date":"2026-08-25","time":"11:00","venue":"Muthidlwe Primary School, Muthidlwe Area, Kwajobeumbombo, Mkuze, 3965","is_compulsory":true}}
Contact Information
Source: Muthidlwe PS Section 1.pdf (TENDER){"name":"Msawakhe Ngema","email":"[email protected]","phone":"066 488 8672","department":"Department of Public Works","address":"KZN Department of Public Works, Zululand District Offices, Lot 709 Wombe Street, Unit A, Ulundi, 3838"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: Muthidlwe PS Section 1.pdf (TENDER)Tender documents must be submitted on the official forms. The tender box is generally open during official working hours. Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, electronic, posted and/or late tenders will not be accepted. Requirements for sealing, addressing, delivery, opening and assessment of tenders are stated in the Tender Data document. Each page of the tender document must be initialled, failure to adhere to this instruction and notice will lead to disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Muthidlwe PS Section 1.pdf (TENDER)The bid will be evaluated on the 80/20 where 80 points is for price and 20 points is for specific goals. Preference points system: Preferences are offered to Tenderer's who have attained points for the specific goals in accordance with the table below; Documentary Proof required to satisfy the points claimed are also indicated in the table below.
Technical Specifications
Source: Muthidlwe PS Section 1.pdf (TENDER)The project title is ZNTU 02484 W: WIMS 060589: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: WATER AND SANITATION PROGRAMME: PHASE 3A: NORTH COAST REGION: MUTHIDLWE PRIMARY SCHOOL: OPEN TENDER. The scope of works includes water and sanitation programme, phase 3A, at Muthidlwe Primary School.
Financial Requirements
Source: Muthidlwe PS Section 1.pdf (TENDER)The tenderer must submit a fully priced Bill of Quantities with the tender document at closing date. A bid bond in the form of a guarantee is required.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Muthidlwe PS Section 1.pdf (TENDER)Tenderers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a CIDB contractor grading designation of 4GB or higher. Tenderers must also submit a tax compliance status PIN and a certified copy of their CIDB registration certificate. The tenderer must not be in arrears for more than 3 months with municipal rates and taxes.
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Website
www.publicworks.gov.za/
Address
256 Madiba St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
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Last checked
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079-877-7758[email protected]www.publicworks.gov.za256 Madiba St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
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