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.
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Issuing Organization
Kwazulu Natal - Public Works (Head Office)Location
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
06 Oct 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
191 Prince Alfred Street - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
04 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-169096
The KZN department of public works & infrastructure seeks to appoint a technical support team to assist with epwp co-ordination across kwazulu-natal for 12 months. Bids close on 06 october 2026 at 11h00, and the 80/20 preference point system applies, with 20 points allocated for ownership by black people, youth, and women. Bidders must submit on the department's official document and provide certified ID copies and a sanas-approved b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit.
Closing date: 06 October 2026 at 11h00; late, faxed, or emailed bids are not accepted.
Bids must be submitted on the department's official tender document only; retyping or redrafting disqualifies the bid.
The complete bid document is free to download from the e-Tender Portal or departmental website; a printed copy costs a non-refundable R330.00 (ABSA account 41-2194-1044, branch 632005, reference 14019605), with proof of payment required on collection.
Preference point system is 80/20: 80 points for price, 20 for specific goals (Black ownership 10 points, youth ownership 5 points, women ownership 5 points).
For each specific goal claimed, bidders must provide certified ID copies of shareholders/directors and a certified SANAS-approved B-BBEE certificate or original sworn affidavit (signed and dated by Commissioner of Oaths).
No compulsory pre-tender briefing will be held; queries must be submitted by 17 September 2026 to [email protected] or [email protected], with consolidated responses posted on 18 September 2026.
The department will conduct a detailed risk assessment prior to award; special conditions are contained in Section I of the bid document.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 06 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Pre-tender briefing meeting/ bid clarification meeting NO compulsory clarification meeting will be held. All queries related to this application document can be submitted to [email protected] And [email protected] Quoting the relevant znt number as a reference by NO later than 17 september 2026. Consolidated responses will be tabulated and posted on the departmental website on 18 september 2026 under the tab “questions and answers” for all prospective applicants to take note of. NO compulsory pre-tender briefing meeting will be held
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191 Prince Alfred Street - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
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Important Dates
Source: znt 06-26-27 - advert.pdf (TENDER)04 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
06 Oct
2026
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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Znt 06-26-27 tender document.pdf
znt 06-26-27 - advert.pdf
Appointment of a Technical Support Team to assist with EPWP Co-Ordination in KwaZulu-Natal Province for a period of one year (12 months), under Bid Number ZNT 06/26/27 issued by the KZN Department of Public Works & Infrastructure.
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Closing date: 06 October 2026 at 11h00. No compulsory pre-tender briefing or clarification meeting will be held. Queries must be submitted by 17 September 2026; consolidated responses will be posted on the departmental website on 18 September 2026 under 'questions and answers'.
Contact Information
Source: znt 06-26-27 - advert.pdf (TENDER)Document enquiries: Ms L Ngcobo at [email protected]. Technical enquiries: Mr P.S Sigwaza at [email protected]. Queries must quote the ZNT number.
Submission Guidelines
Source: znt 06-26-27 - advert.pdf (TENDER)Bids must be submitted on the department's official tender document only; retyping or redrafting the document disqualifies the bid. Late, faxed, or emailed bids will not be accepted. The complete bid document can be downloaded free from the e-Tender Portal or departmental website; a printed copy costs a non-refundable R330.00, payable to KZN PROV GOV-WORKS (ABSA, account 41-2194-1044, branch 632005, reference 14019605), with proof of payment required on collection. Documents are available from Oliver Tambo House, 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg, during working hours 09h00 to 15h00. Returnable documents include certified ID copies of shareholders/directors and a certified SANAS-approved B-BBEE certificate or original sworn affidavit (signed and dated by a Commissioner of Oaths).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: znt 06-26-27 - advert.pdf (TENDER)Preference point system is 80/20: 80 points for price, 20 for specific goals. Specific goals and points: Ownership by Black People – 10 points; Ownership by People who are Youth – 5 points; Ownership by People who are Women – 5 points. Documentary proof for each: certified ID copies and a certified SANAS-approved B-BBEE certificate or original sworn affidavit (signed and dated by Commissioner of Oaths). The department will conduct a detailed risk assessment prior to award.
Technical Specifications
Source: znt 06-26-27 - advert.pdf (TENDER)The service is the appointment of a Technical Support Team to assist with EPWP Co-Ordination in KwaZulu-Natal for a period of 1 year (12 months).
Compliance Requirements
Source: znt 06-26-27 - advert.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must submit the bid on the department's issued document; retyping or redrafting disqualifies. Certified ID copies of shareholders/directors and a certified SANAS-approved B-BBEE certificate or original sworn affidavit (signed and dated by Commissioner of Oaths) are required for each specific goal claimed. Special conditions are contained in Section I of the bid document.
Section
Source: znt 06-26-27 - advert.pdfPreference point system is 80/20: 80 points for price, 20 for specific goals. Specific goals: Ownership by Black People – 10 points; Ownership by Youth – 5 points; Ownership by Women – 5 points.
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Address
191 Prince Alfred St, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
22 Sept 2026
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Contact
036-638-8097[email protected]www.kznworks.gov.za191 Prince Alfred St, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, South Africa
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