What the tender required and what the award supports
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Summary
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.
Document read. The full tender notice and its supporting documents are read end-to-end. Key sections, requirements, dates, and contact details are identified and pulled into a working summary you can act on.
Compliance review. The working summary is checked against South African procurement standards β PFMA, PPPFA, B-BBEE, CIDB, local content, and preferential procurement β so nothing critical is missed before you start your bid response.
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Important Dates
Source: ZNTL05809 W ML SULTAN SCHOOL.pdf (TENDER)
Award analysis coverage
0 of 1 source documents fully reviewed. Unstated details are identified only after complete source review.
technical scope
5 sourced criteria
financial capacity
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pricing
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compliance returnables
1 sourced criteria
evaluation
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experience
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personnel
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equipment capacity
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delivery contract
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equity registrations
4 sourced criteria
What the buyer was looking for
1Inferred operational need
Completion contract for the Water and Sanitation Programme (Phase 2) - Upgrade and Additions at M.L Sultan Colenso Primary School, Midlands Region, uThukela District.
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.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for PIE PLUMBERS.
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Bid-ready summary
Closing date: 15 July 2026 at 11:00. Compulsory pre-tender briefing: 25 June 2026 at 10:00, on-site at coordinates -28Β°45'18.50"S 29Β°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.pdf
The 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.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
2Inferred operational need
Document enquiries: Ms. S. Zulu (Tel: 036 638 8097). Technical enquiries: Ms. S. Dlezi (Tel: 036 638 8056).
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.
The linked award records PIE PLUMBERS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 2617794 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.
5Inferred operational need
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.
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.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for PIE PLUMBERS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
6Mandatory requirement
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
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: Eligibility criteria Β· eligibility
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for PIE PLUMBERS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
7Mandatory requirement
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.
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.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for PIE PLUMBERS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
9Scored criterion
The 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.
Threshold: 20 points
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for PIE PLUMBERS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
10Mandatory requirement
- CIDB Grading of 3GB or higher is mandatory. - Must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD). - Submit original, unaltered bid documents (downloaded or purchased) with all supporting documents by 15 July 2026, 11:00. - Attend compulsory pre-tender briefing on 25 June 2026 at 10:00 (on-site, no late arrivals). - Hard copy bid documents cost R330.00 (non-refundable, no EFT; proof of payment required). - Evaluation uses 80/20 points system (80 for price, 20 for B-BBEE goals). - Site visit at own cost is required to assess logistics and access.
Threshold: 20 points
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
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for PIE PLUMBERS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
11Inferred operational need
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.
Threshold: 5 points
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.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for PIE PLUMBERS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
12Mandatory requirementConflicting classification
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).
Threshold: 20 points
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.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for PIE PLUMBERS.
Qualified inference
Conflicting evidence
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Relevant records disagree; review the cited sources and dates.
13Mandatory requirement
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).
Threshold: 15 points
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.