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
15 Jul 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
40 Shepstone Road - Hyde Park - Ladysmith - 3370
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
17 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-159278
The KZN department of education invites bids for the completion of phase 2 water and sanitation upgrades at m.L Sultan colenso primary school in the uthukela district. This 9-month contract requires CIDB grading 3gb or higher and targets suppliers registered on the central suppliers database.
Date & Time
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 11:00
Venue
ML SULTAN COLENSO PRIMARY SCHOOL
Documents available from : KZN department of public works: midlands region, 40 shepstone road, ladysmith during working hours collection of tender documents : the bid document can be downloaded from the e-tender portal at NO cost. Bidders who wish to collect a hard copy of the bid document can do so at a non-refundable cost of r 330.00. Proof of payment must be produced upon collection of the bid document. NO eft payments will be accepted. Banking details account name : KZN prov gov-works bank name : absa bank account number : 41-2194-1044 REF. NO. 14074045 account type : business cheque account branch code : 632005
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
40 Shepstone Road - Hyde Park - Ladysmith - 3370
17 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
15 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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ZNTL05809 W ML SULTAN SCHOOL.pdf
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education (Midlands Region) invites bids for the Water and Sanitation Programme (Phase 2) at M.L Sultan Colenso Primary School, involving upgrades, additions, and completion of the contract. The project is located in the uThukela District, with a contract period of 9 months. Bids close on 15 July 2026 at 11:00 UTC.
Median Estimate
R 223 905
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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Important Dates
Source: ZNTL05809 W ML SULTAN SCHOOL.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 15 July 2026 at 11:00. Compulsory pre-tender briefing: 25 June 2026 at 10:00, on-site at coordinates -28°45'18.50"S 29°50'17.51"E. Late arrivals will not be admitted.
Contact Information
Source: ZNTL05809 W ML SULTAN SCHOOL.pdf (TENDER)Document enquiries: Ms. S. Zulu (Tel: 036 638 8097). Technical enquiries: Ms. S. Dlezi (Tel: 036 638 8056). Bid documents available from: KZN Department of Public Works: Midlands Region, 40 Shepstone Road, Ladysmith. Banking details for hard copy payment: Account Name: KZN PROV GOV-WORKS, Bank: ABSA, Account Number: 41-2194-1044, Branch Code: 632005, Account Type: Business Cheque Account.
Submission Guidelines
Source: ZNTL05809 W ML SULTAN SCHOOL.pdf (TENDER)Use the original bid document issued by the Department. Do not re-type or re-draft. Submit hard copy of the complete original bid document (downloaded or purchased) with all supporting documents by the closing date. Late submissions are not accepted. Posted, faxed, or emailed bids are not permitted. Collect or download the bid document before the pre-tender briefing. No late arrivals admitted to the briefing. Hard copy collection requires proof of payment (R330.00, non-refundable, no EFT accepted). Bidders must visit the site at their own cost to assess logistics, conditions, and access.
Returnable Documents
Source: ZNTL05809 W ML SULTAN SCHOOL.pdf (TENDER)Submit the complete original bid document together with all supporting documents at the close of bids.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ZNTL05809 W ML SULTAN SCHOOL.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation uses the 80/20 points system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals. Mandatory criteria: registration on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD), CIDB Grading of 3GB or higher, submission of original bid document, and compliance with functionality/mandatory criteria in the bid document. Preferential points: 15 points for Ownership by Black People (requires EME/QSE sworn affidavit signed by Commissioner of Oaths + certified IDs of owners/shareholders/directors), 5 points for enterprises located in uMzinyathi District (requires proof of municipal account with physical address or signed valid lease agreement).
Technical Specifications
Source: ZNTL05809 W ML SULTAN SCHOOL.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Completion contract for the Water and Sanitation Programme (Phase 2) - Upgrade and Additions at M.L Sultan Colenso Primary School, Midlands Region, uThukela District. Contract duration: 9 calendar months.
Compliance Requirements
Source: ZNTL05809 W ML SULTAN SCHOOL.pdf (TENDER)CIDB Grading: 3GB or higher required. Must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD). B-BBEE requirements: 15 points for Ownership by Black People (EME/QSE Sworn Affidavit + certified IDs of owners/shareholders/directors). 5 points for enterprises located in uMzinyathi District (proof of municipal account with physical address or signed valid lease agreement).
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: ZNTL05809 W ML SULTAN SCHOOL.pdf (TENDER)5 points for Promotion of Enterprises located in uMzinyathi District. Required documents: 1) Proof of municipal account depicting physical address, or 2) Signed and valid lease agreement.
Special Conditions
Source: ZNTL05809 W ML SULTAN SCHOOL.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must visit the site at their own cost to familiarize themselves with logistics, conditions, and access.
Section
Source: ZNTL05809 W ML SULTAN SCHOOL.pdfThe 80/20 points system applies: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (15 for Black Ownership, 5 for local enterprise in uMzinyathi District). Documentary proof required as per bid document.
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
Act 107 of 1998
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
Kwazulu Natal - Public Works (Head Office)Contact Person
S.ZULU
Phone
036-638-8097
[email protected]
Website
www.kznworks.gov.za/
Address
191 Prince Alfred St, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
17 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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Key Personnel
Relevant where environmental authorisations, EIAs or environmental compliance may apply.
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Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
Act 103 of 1977
Relevant where building standards, renovations, maintenance or construction compliance may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
Data conflicts
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191 Prince Alfred St, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, South Africa
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