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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
15 MACLEAR ROAD - ELLIOT - ELLIOT - 5460
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
20 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166346
Sakhisizwe local municipality invites bids from professional geotechnical engineers to compile a geotechnical study for a proposed township development on erf 1 (portion) and erf 50, elliot. Bids must be submitted in the bid box by 12:00 on the closing date. The tender is subject to the 80/20 preference point system. A bidder must be a registered professional geotechnical engineer (ecsa) and must submit with its bid the required forms including the declaration of interest, tax compliance, and b-bbee affidavit/certificate, among others. Bidders are reminded that the municipality reserves rights to its normal supply chain requirements.
Bidders must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Geotechnical Engineer (Pr. Eng) and submit proof of registration.
Bidders must submit a full CSD report not older than 3 months and a valid tax compliance status (TCS PIN or CSD number).
Bidders must submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to qualify for preference points.
Bidders must submit a municipal rates clearance certificate not older than 3 months (or lease agreement if the property is leased) for the business's head or regional office.
Bidders must complete and sign all MBD 1–9 forms; failure to do so will lead to disqualification.
The project must be completed within 30 days from the project initiation date; failure to deliver as specified may result in 10% of the invoice amount being withheld.
Bids must be submitted by hand to 15 Maclear Road, Elliot, 5460 by 12:00 on 26 August 2026; no faxed, couriered, or emailed bids will be accepted.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 26 August 2026 - 12:00
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15 MACLEAR ROAD - ELLIOT - ELLIOT - 5460
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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.
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TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER GEOTECHNICAL.pdf
Sakhisizwe Local Municipality is appointing a geotechnical engineer to compile a geotechnical study for proposed township establishments on Erf 1, Elliot, and Erf 50, Cala. The study must assess soil composition and profile to support housing development, with a 30-day project timeframe.
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Appointment of a Geotechnical Engineer to conduct a geotechnical study for proposed township establishment on Erf 1, Elliot and Erf 50, Cala within Sakhisizwe Local Municipality.
Deliverable: A geotechnical assessment report assessing soil composition and profile for safe housing development.
Project timeframe: 30 days.
Important Dates
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER GEOTECHNICAL.pdf (TENDER)Closing: 26 August 2026 at 12:00.
No site inspection or briefing session.
Tender validity: 90 days after closing.
Contact Information
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER GEOTECHNICAL.pdf (TENDER)Technical enquiries: Ms Q. Mateta – 047 877 5200 / [email protected]
SCM enquiries: Ms Y. Tofile – 045 931 1011 / [email protected]
Submission address: 15 Maclear Road, Elliot, 5460 (Reception).
Submission Guidelines
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER GEOTECHNICAL.pdf (TENDER)Submit by hand to 15 Maclear Road, Elliot, 5460 (Reception) by 12:00 on 26 August 2026.
Envelope must be sealed and endorsed with the bid number and description.
No faxed, couriered, or emailed bids accepted.
Bids must be on official forms (MBD 1-9), completed in black ink, not re-typed.
Any alteration must be initialled; unsigned or omitted forms disqualify.
Late bids are rejected regardless of reason.
Returnable Documents
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER GEOTECHNICAL.pdf (TENDER)Tenders/Proposals must be submitted by hand at 15 Maclear Road, Elliot, 5460 (Reception) by 12:00 local time on 26 AUGUST 2026. Bids will be opened in public immediately after the stated closing time. Tenders should be sealed, endorsed on the envelope with: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER (GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER) TO COMPILE A GEOTECHNICAL STUDY FOR PROPOSED TOWNSHIP ESTABLISHMENT ERF 1, OF PORTION OF ELLIOT AND OF PORTION ERF 50, CALA: SLM/SCM/11/2026/2027. No faxed, couriered, emailed tenders will be accepted.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER GEOTECHNICAL.pdf (TENDER)A lowest-price/quality point system applies. Bidders are evaluated on price (maximum 80 points) and specific goals (maximum 20 points). Specific goals include: locality (10 points) and B-BBEE status level (10 points, allocated as per the 2022 PPPFA Regulations). The lowest acceptable bid receives 80 points and other bids are scored pro-rata.
Technical Specifications
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER GEOTECHNICAL.pdf (TENDER)Deliverable: Geotechnical assessment report for proposed township establishment on Erf 1 (Elliot, 16,465 m²) and Erf 50 (Cala, 16,045 m²), both agricultural zone land.
Scope: Assess soil composition, rock, and groundwater conditions; determine foundation design and safe installation of municipal services.
Timeframe: 30 days from project initiation.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER GEOTECHNICAL.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must provide details of at least one similar project completed, including description, contract value, employer name, and contactable references.
Key personnel: Geotechnical Engineer must be a registered Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) with ECSA; proof of registration required.
Quality Management
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER GEOTECHNICAL.pdf (TENDER)Inspection may be carried out during production or after delivery.
Cost of inspection for non-compliant work is borne by the supplier.
No specific quality standards or certifications are stated beyond the GCC.
Pricing Schedule
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER GEOTECHNICAL.pdf (TENDER)Pricing table lists two sites: Erf 50, Cala (16,045 m²) and Erf 1, Elliot (16,465 m²), both agricultural zone.
Bidders must fill in Study Price per Site, Sub-Total, 15% VAT, and Grand Total.
Rates are fixed for the contract period.
Financial Requirements
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER GEOTECHNICAL.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must include 15% VAT in all rates.
Pricing table provided for two sites with blank columns for Study Price per Site, Sub-Total, VAT, and Grand Total.
No bid bond or performance guarantee amount specified; GCC requires performance security within 30 days of award (amount not stated).
Penalty: 10% of invoice amount may be withheld for failure to deliver as specified.
Compliance Requirements
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER GEOTECHNICAL.pdf (TENDER)CSD registration – submit latest full CSD report (not older than 3 months).
Tax compliance – provide TCS PIN or CSD number, or printed TCS certificate.
B-BBEE – submit B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs).
Professional registration – Geotechnical Engineer must be registered with ECSA as Pr. Eng; submit proof.
Municipal rates clearance certificate (not older than 3 months) if property owned; lease agreement if rented.
Complete and sign all MBD 1–9 forms.
Bidder must not be in service of the state or on the Register of Tender Defaulters.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER GEOTECHNICAL.pdf (TENDER)Specific Goals (20 points):
Points are claimed via MBD 6.1.
Contractual Terms
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER GEOTECHNICAL.pdf (TENDER)Contract period: 1 month from award.
Rates are fixed; no contract adjustment allowed.
Penalty: 10% of invoice amount for failure to deliver as specified.
Performance security required per GCC (amount not specified in this tender).
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) apply; special conditions override if conflict.
Special Conditions
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER GEOTECHNICAL.pdf (TENDER)Municipality is not obliged to accept the lowest or any bid; reserves right to accept whole or part.
Bidders must not be in service of the state, nor listed on Register of Tender Defaulters.
Bidder must not have abused the municipality's Supply Chain Management System or failed on previous contracts.
Municipality may extend the tender period by notice in press and on website www.slm.gov.za.
Requirements
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER GEOTECHNICAL.pdf (TENDER)Submit with bid: Municipal rates clearance certificate (not older than 3 months) or lease agreement if rented.
Latest full CSD report (not older than 3 months).
Proof of ECSA registration as Professional Geotechnical Engineer (Pr. Eng).
Fully completed and signed MBD 1–9 forms.
Section
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER GEOTECHNICAL.pdf (TENDER)80/20 system: Price 80 points, Specific Goals 20 points.
Price points: 80 points awarded to the lowest acceptable bid.
Specific goals: Youth Owned (4), Black Owned (6), Locality (10).
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