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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Thomas Maseko - Barkly East - Barkly East - 9786
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
14 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165713
Joe gqabi district municipality invites bids for the upgrade of the nqanqarhu water treatment and distribution system, specifically the water treatment works. The contract runs for 36 months and requires a CIDB grading of 8ce or higher, with a compulsory briefing session and a minimum functionality score of 65 out of 100 under the 90/10 preference point system.
Closing date and time: 14 September 2026 at 12:00 noon, deposited in the Tender Box outside the Main Building, Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Corner of Cole & Graham Streets, Ekhephini (Barkly East), with an electronic copy on a USB flash drive.
Compulsory briefing session: 24 August 2026 at 11:00 at Nqanqarhu Town Hall; attendance is mandatory.
CIDB grading of 8CE or higher is required.
Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration is a prerequisite; register online at https://secure.csd.gov.za.
Functionality evaluation: minimum 65 points out of 100; bids failing to achieve this will be non-responsive.
Evaluation under the 90/10 preference point system per the PPPFA and Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022.
Bids must remain valid for 120 days after the closing date; persons in the service of the state are not eligible for award.
Non-refundable fee of R1,500.00 for hard copy bid documents, payable to ABSA account 2380000019, with proof of purchase attached to the original tender document.
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Date & Time
Monday, 14 September 2026 - 12:00
Venue
NQANQARHU TOWN HALL
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Thomas Maseko - Barkly East - Barkly East - 9786
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Source: ADVERT FOR TWO TENDERS TO BE ADVERTISED 14 AUGUST 2026.pdf14 Aug
2026
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14 Sept
2026
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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.
ADVERT FOR TWO TENDERS TO BE ADVERTISED 14 AUGUST 2026.pdf
Joe Gqabi District Municipality is procuring construction services for the Nqanqarhu Water Treatment and Distribution Upgrade, specifically the water treatment works, under a 36-month contract with a 90/10 preference point system.
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The tender is for the Nqanqarhu Water Treatment and Distribution Upgrade, specifically the Water Treatment Works. The contract duration is 36 months. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 24 August 2026 at 11:00 at Nqanqarhu Town Hall. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 8CE or higher. The 90/10 preference point system applies, with a minimum of 65 functionality points out of 100.
Important Dates
Source: ADVERT FOR TWO TENDERS TO BE ADVERTISED 14 AUGUST 2026.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 14 September 2026 at 12:00 noon. Compulsory briefing session: 24 August 2026 at 11:00, venue Nqanqarhu Town Hall. Bid documents available from 14 August 2026.
Contact Information
Source: ADVERT FOR TWO TENDERS TO BE ADVERTISED 14 AUGUST 2026.pdf (TENDER)Technical enquiries: Mr L Wana, 045 979 3061. Evaluation criteria enquiries: Mr Thomas Maseko (Manager: Supply Chain Management), email [email protected], tel 045 979 3160, office hours 08:00-16:00 Mon-Fri. Submission address: Tender Box, Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Corner of Cole & Graham Streets, Ekhephini (Barkly East).
Submission Guidelines
Source: ADVERT FOR TWO TENDERS TO BE ADVERTISED 14 AUGUST 2026.pdf (TENDER)Sealed envelope marked with the bid number and description, plus an electronic copy on a USB flash drive marked with the tender number, deposited in the Tender Box outside the Main Building, Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Corner of Cole & Graham Streets, Ekhephini (Barkly East), before 12:00 noon on the closing date. Tenders are opened publicly. Bids must remain valid for 120 days after closing. No municipal official will deposit documents; bidders or couriers must do so. Returnable forms include the standard SBD/MBD forms (e.g., SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 8, SBD 9) and proof of purchase of bid documents if hard copies were bought. Non-compliance with tender conditions renders the bid non-responsive.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ADVERT FOR TWO TENDERS TO BE ADVERTISED 14 AUGUST 2026.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation under the 90/10 preference point system per the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, and the municipality's SCM Policy. Bidders must achieve a minimum of 65 points out of 100 in functionality evaluation. Maximum 100 points. Bids must pass a completeness check and comply with all tender conditions; failure renders the bid non-responsive. Persons in the service of the state are not eligible for award.
Technical Specifications
Source: ADVERT FOR TWO TENDERS TO BE ADVERTISED 14 AUGUST 2026.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Upgrade of the Nqanqarhu Water Treatment and Distribution system, specifically the Water Treatment Works. Contract duration: 36 months. CIDB grading required: 8CE or higher. Functionality criteria apply; minimum 65 points out of 100.
Financial Requirements
Source: ADVERT FOR TWO TENDERS TO BE ADVERTISED 14 AUGUST 2026.pdf (TENDER)Non-refundable fee for hard copy bid documents: R1,500.00 per document, payable in cash, EFT, or direct bank deposit to ABSA account 2380000019. Payment must be made at the Cashier's Office, ground floor, Cnr of Graham and Cole Streets, Ekhephini (Barkly East), between 08:00 and 15:00, before collecting documents. Proof of purchase must be attached to the original tender document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: ADVERT FOR TWO TENDERS TO BE ADVERTISED 14 AUGUST 2026.pdf (TENDER)Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration is a prerequisite; register online at https://secure.csd.gov.za. CIDB grading of 8CE or higher. Bidders must complete all mandatory SBD/MBD forms as required. Persons in the service of the state are not eligible for award.
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