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Issuing Organization
Kwazulu Natal - Public Works (Head Office)Location
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
28 Sept 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
28 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-167386
The KZN department of education, midlands region, invites bids for the provision of a water and sanitation programme at bhande high school in the uthukela district. The contract runs for six calendar months and requires a CIDB grading of 4gb or higher. Bidders must attend a compulsory pre-tender meeting on 8 september 2026 and submit bids by 28 september 2026, with the 80/20 preference point system applying.
CIDB grading: 4GB or higher.
Compulsory pre-tender meeting: 8 September 2026 at 10:00 am, on site at Bhande High School, Mhlumayo Area (GPS -28.68710, 30.11690). No late arrivals admitted.
Bid document: must be downloaded from the e-Tender Portal (free) or collected from KZN Department of Public Works, Midlands Region, 40 Shepstone Road, Ladysmith, at a non-refundable cost of R330 (no EFT accepted). Proof of payment required for collection.
Bids must be submitted on the original bid document issued by the department; re-typing or re-drafting is not allowed. Posted, faxed, or emailed bids are not accepted. Late submissions are not accepted.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Bid document must be obtained before the pre-tender briefing meeting.
80/20 preference point system: Price 80 points; Specific goals 20 points (Ownership by Black People 15 points – original sworn affidavit signed and dated by Commissioner of Oaths; Promotion of enterprises located within uThukela District 5 points – proof of municipal account or signed and valid lease agreement).
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Date & Time
Monday, 28 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
BHANDE HIGH SCHOOL
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Bidders who attend the pre-tender briefing meeting without a bid document will not be allowed to attend the briefing meeting. 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. (See the attached bid document & a copy of the advert)
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40 Shepstone Road - Hyde Park - Ladysmith - 3370
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Bhande High School - Tender Document Returnable Section 1.pdf
The KZN Department of Public Works is procuring a contractor for the upgrade and addition of water and sanitation facilities at Bhande High School in the Midlands Region, under the Department of Education's Water and Sanitation Programme. The contract is for a 6-month period and is governed by the GCC 2010 (2nd Edition).
ZNTL05828W BHANDE HIGH SCHOOL.pdf
The KZN Department of Education, Midlands Region, is procuring a contractor for the Water & Sanitation Programme at Bhande High School in the uThukela District. The contract is for a six-month period and requires a CIDB grading of 4GB or higher.
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Important Dates
Source: Bhande High School - Tender Document Returnable Section 1.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 28 September 2026 at 12:00. Compulsory clarification meeting: Tuesday, 08 September 2026 at 10:00 am, on site at Bhande School, Mhlumayo Area, GPS (-28.68710, 30.11690). Tender validity period: 84 calendar days. Advertisement date: 28 August 2026.
Contact Information
Source: Bhande High School - Tender Document Returnable Section 1.pdf (TENDER)Project Manager (DOPW): Bongumusa Zulu, Tel 036-638 8056, Fax 036-638 8099, Email [email protected]. Principal Agent/Engineer: Ramgoolam (Pty) Ltd, P.O. Box 364, Dannhauser, 3080, Tel 034-621 6600, Fax 034-621 2194, Email [email protected]. Employer: Head: Public Works, KZN Department of Public Works, Private Bag X 9041, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, Tel 033-8971300. Regional Manager: KZN DPW Midlands Region, 40 Shepstone Road, Ladysmith, 3370, Tel 036-638 8255.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Bhande High School - Tender Document Returnable Section 1.pdf (TENDER)Returnable documents include: T2.2 Authority to Sign Tender, T2.3 Authority for Consortia/JV, T2.4 Special Resolution of JV, T2.5 JV Involvement Declaration, T2.6 Schedule of Proposed Sub-Contractors, T2.7 Capacity of Tenderer, T2.8 Financial Standing Declaration, T2.9 Preference Points Claim Form, T2.10 Site Inspection Certificate (proof of compulsory briefing attendance), T2.11 Bidder's Disclosure (SBD 4), T2.12 Record of Addenda, T2.13 Particulars of Electrical Contractor, T2.14 Schedule of Imported Materials, T2.15a Annual Financial Statements, T2.16 Equipment Schedules, T2.17 Contractor's Safety, Health and Environmental Declaration, T2.18 Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, T2.19 Tax Compliance Status PIN, T2.20 Proof of Good Standing with Compensation Commissioner, T2.21 Form of Offer and Acceptance, T2.22 Final Bill of Quantities, T2.23 Certified Proof of Paid Municipal Rates and Taxes, T2.24 Certified Proof of UIF Registration, T2.25 National Industrial Participation Programme, T2.26 Proof of CSD Registration, T2.27 Proof of CIDB Registration, T2.28 Proof of Deposit, T2.29 and T2.30 Contract Forms, T2.31 and T2.32 OHSE Plan documents, T2.33 Baseline Risk Assessment, T2.34 Tender Evaluation Criteria, T2.35 Invitation to Tender (SBD 1), T2.36 Proof of Bridging Finance (2.5% of project value), T2.37 Letter of Credit Reference, T2.38 Detailed Schedule of Resources, T2.39 Schedule of Years of Experience, T2.40 Schedule of Projects, T2.41 Letter of Intent for Guarantee. All returnables must be submitted in full; failure leads to disqualification. The priced Bill of Quantities must be submitted on a flash drive at closing. Tender documents must be collected from KZN DPW Midlands Region, 40 Shepstone Road, Ladysmith, after payment of R330 non-refundable deposit. Bids must be delivered to the tender box at the same address by closing time. Late bids will not be accepted.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Bhande High School - Tender Document Returnable Section 1.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation follows three phases: Phase 1 Administrative Compliance (e.g., proof of Compensation Commissioner good standing, UIF registration, CSD registration, active CIDB 4GB or higher, all returnables complete, attendance at compulsory briefing, SBD 4, signed Form of Offer, authority to sign). Phase 2 Special Conditions/Mandatory Criteria: proof of 2.5% available capital (bank letter/statement not older than 3 months), fully priced Bills of Quantities on flash drive, credit references with combined minimum R500,000 (at least two letters, not older than 3 months), detailed resource schedule with organogram, key personnel experience schedules, project experience (3 letters of award and completion certificates for projects within CIDB 4GB or one grade lower in past 7 years), and letter of intent for 5% construction guarantee. Phase 3 Price and Specific Goals: Price 80 points, Specific Goals 20 points (80/20 system). Specific goals include ownership by Black People (documentary proof: sworn affidavit) and promotion of enterprises in Uthukela District Municipality (proof: municipal account or lease agreement). Bidders must meet all mandatory criteria before price evaluation.
Technical Specifications
Source: Bhande High School - Tender Document Returnable Section 1.pdf (TENDER)Works comprise water and sanitation programme upgrades and additions at Bhande High School, Midlands Region. Contract period: 6 calendar months. Project code: 070689. Scope includes Bills of Quantities, Preliminaries, and specifications for HIV/AIDS awareness and HIV/STI compliance. Drawings and site information are provided. No alternative bids accepted. Contract will be GCC 2010 2nd Edition.
Financial Requirements
Source: Bhande High School - Tender Document Returnable Section 1.pdf (TENDER)Non-refundable tender deposit: R330 payable to KZN PROV GOV-WORKS, ABSA, Account 4121941044, Reference 14074045. Proof of deposit must be attached. Bidders must provide proof of 2.5% available capital (original or certified bank letter/statement not older than 3 months). Credit references: at least two letters with combined minimum credit limit of R500,000, not older than 3 months. Letter of intent for construction guarantee to value of 5% of project value, from registered financial institution, not older than one month. Form of Guarantee (C1.3) is included. Priced Bills of Quantities must be submitted on flash drive.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Bhande High School - Tender Document Returnable Section 1.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory registrations: Central Supplier Database (CSD) with master registration number; CIDB contractor grading 4GB or higher (active); Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN; Compensation Commissioner good standing; UIF registration; municipal rates and taxes paid (not in arrears more than 3 months). Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire must show no conflicts of interest. Bidders must not be listed on Register of Tender Defaulters. B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required for specific goal points. Site inspection certificate from compulsory briefing meeting required. All returnables must be complete and signed in ink. Failure to submit any mandatory document leads to immediate disqualification.
Description
Source: ZNTL05828W BHANDE HIGH SCHOOL.pdf (TENDER)Provision of water and sanitation programme at Bhande High School, uThukela District, KwaZulu-Natal.
Important Dates
Source: ZNTL05828W BHANDE HIGH SCHOOL.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 28 September 2026 at 11:00. Compulsory pre-tender meeting: 8 September 2026 at 10:00 am, on site at Bhande High School, Mhlumayo Area, GPS (-28.68710, 30.11690). No late arrivals admitted to the briefing.
Contact Information
Source: ZNTL05828W BHANDE HIGH SCHOOL.pdf (TENDER)Document enquiries: Ms. S. Zulu, Tel 036 638 8097. Technical enquiries: Mr. B. Zulu, Tel 036 638 8056. Documents available from: KZN Department of Public Works: Midlands Region, 40 Shepstone Road, Ladysmith.
Submission Guidelines
Source: ZNTL05828W BHANDE HIGH SCHOOL.pdf (TENDER)Bids must be submitted on the original bid document issued by the department; re-typing or re-drafting is not allowed. The document can be downloaded free from the e-Tender Portal or purchased for R330 (non-refundable, no EFT) from the KZN Department of Public Works: Midlands Region, 40 Shepstone Road, Ladysmith. Proof of payment is required for collection. Bidders who download must submit the complete original bid document with all supporting documents at closing. Posted, faxed, or emailed bids are not accepted. Late submissions are not accepted. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). The bid document must be obtained before the pre-tender briefing meeting.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ZNTL05828W BHANDE HIGH SCHOOL.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation follows a phased sequence: functionality/mandatory criteria first, then preference points. The 80/20 preference point system applies: Price 80 points, Specific goals 20 points. Specific goals: Ownership by Black People 15 points (documentary proof: original sworn affidavit signed and dated by Commissioner of Oaths); Promotion of enterprises located within uThukela District 5 points (documentary proof: proof of municipal account depicting physical address OR signed and valid lease agreement). The department reserves the right not to award the lowest bidder and may conduct a detailed risk assessment prior to award.
Technical Specifications
Source: ZNTL05828W BHANDE HIGH SCHOOL.pdf (TENDER)Provision of water and sanitation programme at Bhande High School, located in uThukela District. Contract period: six (06) calendar months. CIDB grading required: 4GB or higher. Site visits: bidders must make their own arrangements to visit the site at their own cost to familiarise with logistics, condition, and access.
Financial Requirements
Source: ZNTL05828W BHANDE HIGH SCHOOL.pdf (TENDER)No specific financial requirements stated beyond the non-refundable document fee of R330 (no EFT accepted). Payment for document collection must be made to: KZN PROV GOV-WORKS, ABSA BANK, Account Number 41-2194-1044, Business Cheque Account, Branch Code 632005, Ref 14074045.
Compliance Requirements
Source: ZNTL05828W BHANDE HIGH SCHOOL.pdf (TENDER)Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration is mandatory. CIDB grading 4GB or higher is required. For specific goal points: original sworn affidavit (Commissioner of Oaths) for Black ownership; proof of municipal account or signed lease agreement for uThukela District location. Bidders must submit the complete original bid document with all supporting documents.
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