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Summary
The trans-caledon tunnel authority is seeking a qualified construction health and safety agent (chsa) to manage health and safety services for the umkhomazi water project (smithfield dam) over a 96βmonth period. The contract is open to professional service providers with the required registrations and experience, and includes mandatory submission of all annexures and attendance at a briefing session.
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technical scope
13 sourced criteria
financial capacity
4 sourced criteria
pricing
3 sourced criteria
compliance returnables
11 sourced criteria
evaluation
8 sourced criteria
experience
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personnel
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delivery contract
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equity registrations
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What the buyer was looking for
1Mandatory requirement
Attendance at the compulsory briefing session is required.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements Β· requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records PROJECT FIFTY TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3999424 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
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Contact Information
Source: CHS Dam 1 RFB Vervion 1 271025 MM (001) 27102025-No Track changes.pdf
Source: CHS Dam 1 RFB Vervion 1 271025 MM (001) 27102025-No Track changes.pdf
Submit all returnable annexures listed (AβK, L, N) β mandatory annexures (e.g., Annexure A β SACPCMP registration, Annexure F β Price Schedule) must be included or the bid will be disqualified.
Attendance at the compulsory briefing session is required; nonβattendance results in automatic disqualification.
All returnables, whether marked mandatory or nonβmandatory, must be submitted for evaluation.
Failure to provide a mandatory document leads to disqualification; missing a nonβmandatory document results in zero points for the linked functionality criteria.
Bids must be signed and submitted by the closing date and time indicated on the front page.
Submissions may be required to complete any incomplete annexures within 5 working days of a request, otherwise the bidder may be disqualified.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: CHS Dam 1 RFB Vervion 1 271025 MM (001) 27102025-No Track changes.pdf
Functional scoring β total of 100 points across company experience, personnel experience and specific project experience. Minimum threshold 67.5 points; bidders below this are disqualified.
Specific goals β up to 20 points (16 for black ownership level, 4 for local skillsβdevelopment candidate residence).
Price evaluation β up to 80 points using the formula Ps = 80 Γ (1 β (Pt β Pmin) / Pmin) for bids β€ R50β―million, plus an 80/20 preference weighting (price 80%, specific goals 20%).
Disqualification criteria include fraudulent information, blacklisting, security vetting failures, director employed by organ of state without clearance, and unresolved tax nonβcompliance.
Technical Specifications
Source: CHS Dam 1 RFB Vervion 1 271025 MM (001) 27102025-No Track changes.pdf
Scope: Appoint a Construction Health and Safety Agent (CHSA) for the Umkhomazi Water Project (Smithfield Dam) for 96 months.
Deliverables include:
Project baseline risk assessments
Siteβspecific construction H&S specifications
Design risk reports and hazard identification
Approved construction work permit applications (Dept of Labour)
Review and approval of Principal Contractor H&S management plans and related documents
Monthly H&S audit reports (to be provided to Principal Contractor within 7 days)
Incident investigation reports
Final project closeβout report
Additional requirement: develop a black H&S candidate/Officer/Manager from KwaZuluβNatal for professional registration with SACPCMP; cost borne by bidder.
The CHSA must also attend design/technical meetings and provide adβhoc assistance as required.
Financial Requirements
Source: CHS Dam 1 RFB Vervion 1 271025 MM (001) 27102025-No Track changes.pdf
Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, firm, inclusive of VAT and all disbursements.
Price schedule is mandatory (Annexure F).
Pricing will be evaluated using the PPPFAβbased formula for bids β€ R50β―million and weighted 80β―% of the total score.
No explicit requirement for performance bonds or guarantees is stated in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: CHS Dam 1 RFB Vervion 1 271025 MM (001) 27102025-No Track changes.pdf
Proof of registration with the Central Supplier Database (CSD) (Annexure J).
SACPCMP registration certificate for the proposed CHSA (Annexure A).
SANASβverified BβBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (Annexure D); joint ventures must submit a consolidated BβBBEE certificate.
Tax compliance β bidders must have tax affairs in order at award; unresolved SARS issues may lead to disqualification.
Company registration with CIPC (implied via Annexure J).
Professional registrations as required for CHSA (SACPCMP).
Local content β proof of residence for the skillsβdevelopment candidate within specified municipalities (Annexure K).
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
2Inferred operational need
Deliverables include risk assessments, H&S specifications, permit applications, audit reports, incident investigations and a final closeβout report, plus development of a black H&S candidate from KwaZuluβNatal.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements Β· requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records PROJECT FIFTY TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3999424 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
3Inferred operational need
Scope: Appoint a Construction Health and Safety Agent (CHSA) for the Umkhomazi Water Project (Smithfield Dam) for 96 months.
Threshold: 96 months
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records PROJECT FIFTY TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3999424 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
18Mandatory requirement
Mandatory submission of all annexures (AβK, L, N), including SACPCMP registration, price schedule and CSD proof; nonβcompliance leads to disqualification.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements Β· requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records PROJECT FIFTY TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3999424 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
19Scored criterion
Pricing must be firm, inclusive of VAT, quoted in ZAR and evaluated using the PPPFAβbased formula with an 80% weight.
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements Β· requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records PROJECT FIFTY TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3999424 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
20Mandatory requirement
Submit all returnable annexures listed (AβK, L, N) β mandatory annexures (e.g., Annexure A β SACPCMP registration, Annexure F β Price Schedule) must be included or the bid will be disqualified.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records PROJECT FIFTY TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3999424 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
25Inferred operational need
Additional requirement: develop a black H&S candidate/Officer/Manager from KwaZuluβNatal for professional registration with SACPCMP; cost borne by bidder.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records PROJECT FIFTY TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3999424 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
32Inferred operational need
Minimum functional score of 67.5 points (experience criteria) and compliance with specific goals (black ownership and local skillsβdevelopment) to be eligible.
Threshold: Minimum functional score of 67
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements Β· requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records PROJECT FIFTY TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3999424 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
33Mandatory requirement
All returnables, whether marked mandatory or nonβmandatory, must be submitted for evaluation.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records PROJECT FIFTY TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3999424 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
34Mandatory requirement
Failure to provide a mandatory document leads to disqualification; missing a nonβmandatory document results in zero points for the linked functionality criteria.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records PROJECT FIFTY TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3999424 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
35Scored criterion
Functional scoring β total of 100 points across company experience, personnel experience and specific project experience. Minimum threshold 67.5 points; bidders below this are disqualified.
Threshold: Minimum threshold 67
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records PROJECT FIFTY TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3999424 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
37Scored criterion
Price evaluation β up to 80 points using the formula Ps = 80 Γ (1 β (Pt β Pmin) / Pmin) for bids β€ R50β―million, plus an 80/20 preference weighting (price 80%, specific goals 20%).
Threshold: 80 points
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records PROJECT FIFTY TRADING ENTERPRISE as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3999424 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
39Scored criterion
Disqualification criteria include fraudulent information, blacklisting, security vetting failures, director employed by organ of state without clearance, and unresolved tax nonβcompliance.
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.