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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
WAGENSDRIFT DAM - ESTCOURT - ESTCOURT - 3310
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
25 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-171621
The department of water and sanitation requires completion of finishes for a three-bedroom house with a double garage at wagendrift dam, part of the bushmans river government water scheme in kwazulu-natal. This is a request for quotation under the preferential procurement regulations, 2017, and the critical bidder consideration is meeting any applicable local content threshold, as the document specifies 100% local content for many construction-related steel products.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 15 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
WAGENSDRIFT DAM
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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WAGENSDRIFT DAM - ESTCOURT - ESTCOURT - 3310
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Submission Guidelines
Source: Annexures Schedule C D E Local Products DTI 2013 (2).xls (unknown)25 Sept
2026
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Tender was published
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Tender closing date
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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)
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General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD.pdf
No summary available
Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdf
The department requires the completion of finishes for a three-bedroom house with a double garage at Wagendrift Dam, part of the Bushmans River Government Water Scheme. The work is procured by the national Department of Water and Sanitation, with a closing date of 15 October 2026 at 11:00.
ViewTenderNoticePdf.pdf
The Department of Water and Sanitation Eastern Operations (KZN) invites tenders for the completion of finishes of a three-bedroom house with a double garage at Wagendrift Dam, Bushmans River GWS. The works are covered by employer tender number WTE-2632ES and require a CIDB contractor grading of 2CE or 2GB or higher.
guidelines for local content.pdf
The Department of Water and Sanitation requires completion of finishes for a three-bedroom house with a double garage at Wagendrift Dam, Bushmans River Government Water Scheme. The tender includes a local content calculation requirement under SATS 1286:2011, with bidders required to submit Annexure C declarations.
Annexures Schedule C D E Local Products DTI 2013 (2).xls
The Department of Water and Sanitation requires the completion of finishes for a three-bedroom house with a double garage at Wagendrift Dam, Bushmans River Government Water Scheme. The tender is open to bidders who can complete the specified finishing works.
WTE-2632ES.pdf
The Department of Water and Sanitation requires the completion of finishes of a three-bedroom house with a double garage at Wagendrift Dam, part of the Bushmans River Government Water Scheme. The contract is for a fixed period of four months and will be evaluated under the 80/20 preferential procurement system.
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Returnable documents: Annex C (Local Content Declaration - Supporting Schedule), Annex D (Imported Content Declaration - Supporting Schedule), Annex E (Local Content Declaration - Summary Schedule). All must be completed and signed. The tenderer's signature from Annex B must appear on Annex C. VAT must be excluded from all calculations.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Annexures Schedule C D E Local Products DTI 2013 (2).xls (unknown)No specific evaluation criteria are stated in the available document. Bidders must complete the standard forms (Annex C, D, E) including local content declarations.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Annexures Schedule C D E Local Products DTI 2013 (2).xls (unknown)No specific requirements found
Description
Source: WTE-2632ES.pdf (TENDER)The Department of Water and Sanitation requires completion of finishes of a three-bedroom house with double garage at Wagendrift Dam, Bushmans River Government Water Scheme. The project duration is 4 months (120 days).
Important Dates
Source: WTE-2632ES.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 15 October 2026 at 11:00
Compulsory briefing session: 06 October 2026 at 10:00, venue: Wagendrift Dam
Contact Information
Source: WTE-2632ES.pdf (TENDER)Bidding procedure enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
Postal address for written queries:
The Director: Eastern Operations
Department of Water and Sanitation
Private Bag X24
Howick
Submission address:
Department of Water and Sanitation
Bid Box at the entrance
R103 Prospect Road
Midmar Dam
Howick, 3290
Submission Guidelines
Source: WTE-2632ES.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in the bid box at the entrance of the Department of Water and Sanitation, R103 Prospect Road, Howick, 3290, or delivered to the Supply Chain Management Office. Bids must be in the tender box before 11:00 on the closing date; late bids are not accepted. No electronic submissions (telegram, telex, fax, email) will be considered.
Envelope endorsement: ORIGINAL BID FOR: WTE-2632ES: P/1256 BUSHMANS RIVER GWS: WAGENDRIFT DAM: COMPLETION OF FINISHES OF THREE-BEDROOM HOUSE WITH DOUBLE GARAGE.
Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed, and submitted):
Additional requirements:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: WTE-2632ES.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation is phased: (1) Mandatory Requirements, (2) Functionality, (3) Administrative Compliance, (4) Price and Specific Goals.
Phase 1 – Mandatory (disqualifying if not met):
Phase 2 – Functionality (non-compliance may disqualify):
Phase 3 – Administrative Compliance:
Phase 4 – Price and Specific Goals (80/20 system):
Technical Specifications
Source: WTE-2632ES.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Completion of finishes of a three-bedroom house with double garage at Wagendrift Dam, Bushmans River Government Water Scheme.
Contract documents include:
Project duration: 4 months (120 days) from commencement.
Practical completion requirements per COLTO Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Works (1998), as amended in the project specifications.
Methodology
Source: WTE-2632ES.pdf (TENDER)A detailed method statement must be submitted covering:
Content must be clear, detailed, and demonstrate full understanding of the scope with a logical structure.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: WTE-2632ES.pdf (TENDER)Key personnel requirements:
Past relevant work experience:
Pricing Schedule
Source: WTE-2632ES.pdf (TENDER)Pricing must be on SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices) and the Bill of Quantities, both fully completed.
Pricing structure:
Only firm prices accepted. Contract is a Fixed Rates Contract.
Special materials: provide rates/prices for base month (first of month prior to closing), excluding VAT but including other taxes/levies; indicate whether delivered in bulk or containers. Substantiate rates with documentary evidence when requested.
Financial Requirements
Source: WTE-2632ES.pdf (TENDER)Pricing strategy: Fixed Rates Contract. Only firm prices accepted; non-firm prices (including exchange rate variations) will not be considered.
Pricing schedule (SBD 3.1) must include:
Performance guarantee: Fixed Performance Guarantee of 8% of the first R1 million plus 3.5% of the balance of the accepted contract sum.
Retention: 10% retention on amounts due, limited to 5% of the first R1 million plus 1.6% of the remaining amount (excluding contract price adjustment, contingencies, and VAT). A retention guarantee in lieu of cash retention is permitted.
Payment: By electronic fund transfer. Interim payment certificates, final payment certificate, and certificate of completion issued by the Employer's Agent.
Price adjustment: Contract Price Adjustment Schedule with coefficients a=0.20, b=0.35, c=0.35, d=0.10; CPI for KwaZulu-Natal; base month is the month prior to closing. No price adjustment for special materials.
Advance on materials not built into works: Nil.
Overhead allowance: 15%.
Insurance:
Compliance Requirements
Source: WTE-2632ES.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory eligibility:
Administrative compliance:
Returnable forms (each must be completed and signed):
Health & Safety
Source: WTE-2632ES.pdf (TENDER)Health and safety obligations:
Contractual Terms
Source: WTE-2632ES.pdf (TENDER)Contract based on GCC 2015 (General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works, Third Edition, 2015).
Key contract data:
Documents to be submitted within 14 days of Commencement Date (or contract effective date if permit required):
Section
Source: WTE-2632ES.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system under the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. Price scores up to 80 points; specific goals score up to 20 points. Specific goals: women ownership (5), disability ownership (5), youth ownership (5), location in KZN (2), B-BBEE level 1-2 QSE/EME (3). Points for ownership goals are pro-rata based on shareholding, provided owners are actively involved and exercise control.
Contractual Terms
Source: General Conditions of Contract- Inclusion of par 34 CIBD.pdf (TENDER)The contract is governed by the National Treasury General Conditions of Contract (GCC, July 2010). Key obligations include:
Description
Source: ViewTenderNoticePdf.pdf (TENDER)The Department of Water and Sanitation (Eastern Operations, KZN) invites tenders for the completion of finishes of a three-bedroom house with double garage at Wagendrift Dam, part of the Bushmans River Government Water Scheme.
Important Dates
Source: ViewTenderNoticePdf.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory clarification meeting: 06 October 2026 at 10:00 at Wagendrift Dam.
Closing date and time: 15 October 2026 at 11:00.
Briefing Session
Source: ViewTenderNoticePdf.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory clarification meeting: 06 October 2026 at 10:00 at Wagendrift Dam. Attendance is mandatory.
Contact Information
Source: ViewTenderNoticePdf.pdf (TENDER)Contact: Melisizwe Zuma
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 033 239 1286
Department: Department of Water and Sanitation, Eastern Operations (KZN)
Submission Guidelines
Source: ViewTenderNoticePdf.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: sealed tender, delivered physically. Emailed and late tenders are not accepted.
Tenders must be submitted on the official tender documentation only.
Returnable documents: complete and sign all forms in the tender pack, including the Invitation to Bid (SBD 1) and any declarations required.
Disqualification: late submission, emailed submission, or use of non-official documentation.
Technical Specifications
Source: ViewTenderNoticePdf.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Completion of finishes for a three-bedroom house with double garage at Wagendrift Dam, Bushmans River Government Water Scheme.
Location: Wagendrift Dam, KwaZulu-Natal.
Compliance Requirements
Source: ViewTenderNoticePdf.pdf (TENDER)CIDB grading: 2CE or 2GB or higher.
Bid documents: available on the National Treasury e-Tender website under reference WTE-2632ES. No deposit required; bidders are responsible for obtaining their own documents.
Important Dates
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdf (unknown)Closing date: 15 October 2026 at 11:00 (from tender record). No other dates are stated in the document.
Contact Information
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdf (unknown)Local content helpline: +27 (12) 394 1435
Technical enquiries:
Local content enquiries or complaints:
Submission address is not stated in the document.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdf (unknown)Returnable documents:
Submission method and address are not stated in the document.
Returnable Documents
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdf (unknown)SBD 6.2 / MBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content) must be completed per SANS 1286:2017 and the Guidance Document for the Calculation of Local Content, together with Annexure C (Local Content Declaration – Summary Schedule), Annexure D (Imported Content Declaration – Supporting Schedule), and Annexure E (Local Content Declaration – Supporting Schedule). These documents are required for calculation, measurement and verification of local content.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdf (unknown)Bids are evaluated under the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017. Where a designated sector applies, only bids meeting the stipulated minimum local content threshold will be considered. The scoring split (80/20 or 90/10) and any minimum qualifying score are not stated.
Technical Specifications
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdf (unknown)The document is a general guide to designated sectors for local production, not a specification for this tender. It lists minimum local content thresholds for designated industries, including construction-related steel products (100% local content for fabricated structural steel, frames, roof and cladding, fasteners, wire products, ducting and structural pipework, gutters, downpipes, plates, sheets, galvanised and colour coated coils, wire rod and drawn wire, sections, reinforcing bars). No quantities, locations or scope specific to the Wagendrift Dam house are stated.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdf (unknown)The document lists minimum local content thresholds for various designated sectors, including residential electricity meters, working vessels/boats, conveyance pipes, transformers and shunt reactors. No experience or key personnel qualifications are stated.
Quality Management
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdf (unknown)The document lists minimum local content thresholds for various designated sectors, including pumps, medium voltage motors, rail permanent way, plastic pipes, air insulated MV switchgear, bulk material handling, and cement. These thresholds are general and not specific to this tender. No quality management or QA/QC requirements are stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdf (unknown)Local content requirements:
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdf (unknown)The document lists minimum local content thresholds for designated sectors under the PPPFA regulations. No B-BBEE level, equity ownership, or skills development requirements are stated.
Special Conditions
Source: Industrial Procurement – The Department of Trade Industry and Competition.pdf (unknown)Regulation 8(4) of the 2017 Preferential Procurement Regulations allows an organ of state to include, as a specific condition of the tender, that only locally produced goods or services with a stipulated minimum threshold for local production and content will be considered, if no designated sector applies.
Description
Source: guidelines for local content.pdf (unknown)This is a guideline document for calculating local content in tenders. It explains how to determine local content of goods, services and works by component/material/service, and how to keep records for verification per SATS 1286:2011 Annexures A and B. It consists of a written guideline and three declarations (Annexures C, D and E). Bidders must complete Annexures D and E, consolidate the information into Annexure C, and submit Annexure C with the tender by the closing date and time. The Tender Authority may request Annexures D and E. If the bid is successful, the bidder must continuously update Annexures C, D and E with actual values for the contract duration.
Contact Information
Source: guidelines for local content.pdf (unknown)Department of Trade and Industry (the dti)
Address: Private Bag X84, Pretoria, 0001; the dti Campus, 77 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, 0002
Telephone: (012) 394 0000
Customer Contact Centre: 0861 843 384 (local), +27 12 394 9500 (international)
Website: www.thedti.gov.za
Submission Guidelines
Source: guidelines for local content.pdf (unknown)Returnable documents:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: guidelines for local content.pdf (unknown)Local content compliance is evaluated as follows:
Technical Specifications
Source: guidelines for local content.pdf (unknown)This guideline explains how to calculate local content for goods, services and works, by component/material/service, and how to keep records for verification per SATS 1286:2011 Annexures A and B.
Quality Management
Source: guidelines for local content.pdf (unknown)Verification of local content must follow SATS 1286:2011. Imported content must be substantiated with verifiable evidence such as commercial invoices and bills of entry. If origin information is unavailable, content is deemed imported. Exemptions require evidence from the dtic and must be included in Annexure D.
Compliance Requirements
Source: guidelines for local content.pdf (unknown)Local content compliance:
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: guidelines for local content.pdf (unknown)Local content requirements are part of the preference point system. Bidders must calculate local content per SATS 1286:2011 and complete Annexures C, D and E as required. The exchange rate used must be as per SBD 6.2 / MBD 6.2.
Contractual Terms
Source: guidelines for local content.pdf (unknown)If the tender is successful, the bidder must continuously update Annexures C, D and E with actual values for the duration of the contract.
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