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
B-400 UGAGANE STREET - B-NORTH - ULUNDI - 3838
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
11 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158776
Zululand district municipality invites tenders for a 36-month panel of civil engineering consultants to assist with business plan preparation, design, and quality assurance monitoring for water supply and rural sanitation infrastructure projects. Successful bidders must meet strict experience, qualification, and compliance criteria.
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Description
Source: CAM156940 ZDM024 WATER SUPPLY.pdfThe tender seeks a panel of civil engineering consultants to assist Zululand District Municipality with business plan preparation, design, and monitoring of the quality assurance system for water supply and rural sanitation infrastructure projects over a 36-month period. The scope includes water and sanitation infrastructure projects, with a focus on compliance with construction value thresholds and quality standards.
Important Dates
Source: CAM156940 ZDM024 WATER SUPPLY.pdf (TENDER)Tender documents available for download from 11 June 2026 on www.zululand.gov.za. Closing date: 13 July 2026 at 12h00. No tender briefing will be held.
Contact Information
Source: CAM156940 ZDM024 WATER SUPPLY.pdf (TENDER)Technical enquiries: Mr T.G Soko (email: [email protected], cc: [email protected]). Supply Chain Management enquiries: Mr T.S Zulu (email: [email protected]). Submission address: Zululand District Municipality, Lot B-400 Gagane Street, Ulundi, 3838.
Submission Guidelines
Source: CAM156940 ZDM024 WATER SUPPLY.pdf (TENDER)Submit sealed tender documents in an envelope marked with the tender number and closing date to: Zululand District Municipality, Lot B-400 Gagane Street, Ulundi, 3838 by 12h00 on 13 July 2026. Telegraphic, telefaxed, or posted tenders will not be accepted. Required returnable documents: MBD 1, MBD 4, MBD 5, MBD 6.1, MBD 8, and MBD 9 forms. Non-responsive submissions (missing any mandatory document) will be disqualified.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: CAM156940 ZDM024 WATER SUPPLY.pdf (TENDER)Responsiveness
Must comply with **ALL mandatory submission documents** (Stage 1). Non-responsive bids are disqualified.
Functionality
Must score **≥70 points** in Stage 2 (Functionality/Eligibility Criteria) to proceed. Criteria include:
Scoring Breakdown
Company Experience
Water Infrastructure
Up to **15 points** (3+ projects ≥R50M = 15, 2 projects = 10, 1 project = 5).
Wastewater Infrastructure
Up to **15 points** (3+ projects = 15, 2 projects = 10, 1 project = 5).
Rural Sanitation
Up to **15 points** (3+ projects ≥R15M = 15, 2 projects = 10, 1 project = 5).
Water Conservation
Up to **5 points** (1+ projects = 5).
Water Service Development Plan
Up to **10 points** (2+ contracts = 10, 1 contract = 5).
Qualifications
Senior Civil Engineer
Up to **10 points** (15+ years = 10, 10-14 years = 5).
Senior Design Engineer
Up to **10 points** (10+ years = 10, 5-9 years = 5).
Mechanical Electrical Engineers
Up to **5 points each** (10+ years = 5).
Project Manager
Up to **5 points** (10+ years = 5).
Site Resident Engineer
Up to **5 points** (10+ years = 5).
Disqualification
Bids scoring **<70 points** or failing mandatory requirements are **excluded** from further evaluation.
Technical Specifications
Source: CAM156940 ZDM024 WATER SUPPLY.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Assist Zululand District Municipality with business plan preparation, design, and monitoring of the quality assurance system for water supply and rural sanitation infrastructure projects over 36 months. Deliverables include: business plans, design documents, and quality assurance monitoring for water and sanitation infrastructure. Projects must meet construction value thresholds (e.g., ≥R50M for water/wastewater, ≥R15M for rural sanitation).
Experience & Qualifications
Source: CAM156940 ZDM024 WATER SUPPLY.pdfCompany experience requirements: successful preparation of business plans, design, and monitoring for water infrastructure projects (≥R50M each, 1-3 projects), wastewater infrastructure projects (1-3 projects), rural sanitation projects (≥R15M each, 1-3 projects), water conservation/demand management projects (1+), and revision of Water Service Development Plans (1-2 contracts). Key personnel must include: Senior Civil Engineer (Degree/BTech + ECSA-PrEng/PrTechEng + 15+ years’ experience), Senior Design/Structural Engineer (10+ years), Mechanical/Electrical Design Engineer (10+ years), Project Manager (PrEngTechni/PrCPM/PrPM + 10+ years), Site Resident Engineer (National Diploma + 10+ years). Attach letters of appointment, consultant assessment forms, CVs, and certified copies of qualifications for verification.
Quality Management
Source: CAM156940 ZDM024 WATER SUPPLY.pdfBidders must demonstrate capability in monitoring and maintaining a quality assurance system for water and sanitation infrastructure projects. This includes adherence to internationally accepted standards and providing evidence of past project quality assurance monitoring.
Compliance Requirements
Source: CAM156940 ZDM024 WATER SUPPLY.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory compliance documents: valid Tax Clearance Compliance Status Pin Certificate; full CSD Report (not older than 30 days from closing date); CIPC documentation to verify ownership; current municipal account not in arrears for more than 90 days (or valid lease agreement); company profile with traceable references. All bids must comply with Zululand District Municipality’s Supply Chain Management Policy.
There will be NO tender briefing for this tender. Tender documents will be available to download as from 11 june 2026 on the www.zululand .gov.za Websites for free.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
B-400 UGAGANE STREET - B-NORTH - ULUNDI - 3838
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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
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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CAM156940 ZDM024 WATER SUPPLY.pdf
Zululand District Municipality invites tenders for a 36-month panel of civil engineering consultants to assist in water supply services and rural sanitation infrastructure projects. The scope includes business plan preparation, design, and quality assurance monitoring. Tender documents are available for free download from 11 June 2026, with a closing date of 13 July 2026 at 12:00 UTC. No tender briefing will be held.
To download these documents and access AI-powered analysis, visit the main tender page.
Date & Time
Monday, 13 July 2026 - 12:00
Venue
null
11 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
13 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Organization
Zululand District MunicipalityContact Person
Mr T.G Soko
Phone
035-874-5500
[email protected]
Address
B-400 UGAGANE STREET - B-NORTH - ULUNDI - 3838
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
11 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Median Estimate
R 730 125
Range
Based on 3 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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