Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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.
Issuing Organization
Eastern Cape - Roads and Public WorksLocation
Eastern Cape
Closing Date
22 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
55 ALBANY ROAD - CENTRAL - GQEBERHA - 6001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
21 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166477
The department of social development, through the eastern cape department of public works & infrastructure, requires a contractor for the maintenance and installation of fire protection equipment in the nelson mandela bay metro and sarah baartman districts for a two-year period. The most critical requirement is that bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 2sf PE/3SF or higher in the specialist works class (sf).
CIDB grading: bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 2SF PE/3SF or higher in the specialist works (SF) class; joint ventures permitted provided the lead partner is graded 3SF or higher and the combined grading meets the requirement.
CSD registration: bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) and submit a CSD report confirming tax compliance.
Tax compliance: a Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number must be provided; tax matters are verified through CSD and non-compliant bidders are given 7 working days to rectify or be disqualified.
Mandatory returnable documents: Form of Offer and Acceptance, SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, and proof of authority to sign must be fully completed and signed; missing or unsigned documents may render the bid non-responsive.
Pricing: all trades in the Bill of Quantities must be priced; prices are fixed for the contract duration; the amount on the Form of Offer and Acceptance takes precedence over all other totals; no tender security is required, but a performance bond from an approved insurer will be required on award.
Past experience: at least three written contactable references for similar projects, a company profile, and a list of resources must be submitted; these are not elimination factors but are considered during evaluation.
Vetting: bidders will be subjected to screening and/or vetting by the department prior to award.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Department of Public works & Infrastructure Old Ford House Building in Gqeberha
Refer to the bid document
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
55 ALBANY ROAD - CENTRAL - GQEBERHA - 6001
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21 Aug
2026
Tender Published
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22 Sept
2026
Closing Date
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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.
SCMU5-26-27-0006SB.pdf
Maintenance and installation of fire protection equipment services for the Department of Social Development across the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro and Sarah Baartman districts, for a two-year contract period. The procuring entity is the Eastern Cape Department of Public Works & Infrastructure.
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Median Estimate
R 2 134 321
Range
Based on 16 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Important Dates
Source: SCMU5-26-27-0006SB.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 22 September 2026 at 11:00.
Non-compulsory briefing: 28 August 2026 at 11:00 at Old Ford House Building, 55 Albany Road, Gqeberha.
Tender validity period: 90 days from closing.
Clarification requests must be submitted at least 5 working days before the closing date.
Contact Information
Source: SCMU5-26-27-0006SB.pdf (TENDER)SCM enquiries: Ms. N. Ntsila, 082 855 1778, [email protected]
Technical enquiries: Mr. M. L. Zitshu, 082 770 6442, [email protected]
Submission address: Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, 55 Albany Road, Central, Gqeberha 6000.
Fraud/complaints hotline: 0800 701 701.
Submission Guidelines
Source: SCMU5-26-27-0006SB.pdf (TENDER)Submit bids in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the tender reference number and title. Deposit in the bid box at the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, 55 Albany Road, Central, Gqeberha 6000, before the closing time. No telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, email, or late bids accepted. The bidder must use only the official tender documents provided. Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed, and submitted):
Disqualification risks: missing or unsigned forms, late submission, incomplete pricing, failure to meet CIDB grading, or submission of more than one offer.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SCMU5-26-27-0006SB.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation is in two phases:
Phase One – Compliance and responsiveness: bid must meet all mandatory requirements, including CIDB registration (2SF PE/3SF or higher, active status at award), CSD registration, tax compliance, completed SBD 4, Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, and Form of Offer and Acceptance. Late, incomplete, unsigned, or electronically submitted bids are rejected. Only one offer per bidder; alternative offers not allowed.
Phase Two – Price and preference (80/20 system):
Total 100 points. The 90/10 system applies only if the contract value exceeds R50 million. The financial offer is scored using the formula Ps = 80(1 - (P - Pm)/Pm) for tenders up to R50 million. The bidder must be compliant with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Regulations 2022.
Technical Specifications
Source: SCMU5-26-27-0006SB.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Maintenance and installation of fire protection equipment services in Nelson Mandela Bay Metro and Sarah Baartman districts for a period of two years. The Department of Social Development is the end-user. The contract will be based on the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). A detailed Scope of Works, Specification, and Bill of Quantities are provided in the tender document. Trades listed in the Bill of Quantities must all be priced except provisional sums and allowances, which must also be added to the total. Where a brand name is specified, an equivalent or better item is required. The successful bidder must have a valid SANS 1475 permit (requested on award).
Financial Requirements
Source: SCMU5-26-27-0006SB.pdf (TENDER)Pricing format: rates and prices in Rands, fixed for the contract duration. VAT must be shown separately. The Bill of Quantities must be fully priced. No tender security is required (N/A). A performance bond/guarantee/surety will be required from the successful bidder, provided by an approved insurer as per DPWI policy. The Form of Offer and Acceptance amount governs all other totals. The bidder must offer a market-related price; the department may negotiate if the offer is not market-related. The successful bidder will be required to sign a formal contract (SBD 7). No specific turnover or financial capacity thresholds are stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SCMU5-26-27-0006SB.pdf (TENDER)CIDB: contractor grading designation of 2SF PE/3SF or higher in the specialist works class (SF). Must be registered and have active status at award. Joint ventures are allowed; the lead partner must have a 3SF or higher grading.
CSD: must be registered on the Central Supplier Database; proof of registration (CSD report) must be submitted.
Tax compliance: must provide a TCS PIN or CSD number; tax matters verified via CSD. Non-compliant bidders are given 7 working days to rectify; failure leads to disqualification.
B-BBEE: SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) must be completed to claim points for specific goals.
Declaration of Interest: SBD 4 must be completed and signed; incomplete or poor completion leads to non-responsiveness.
Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire: must be completed and signed; separate for joint venture partners.
POPIA: Protection of Personal Information Consent form must be signed.
Compensation Fund: a letter of good standing from the Compensation Fund or licensed insurer is required.
Screening/vetting: bidders intending to render services to the department will be subjected to screening and/or vetting prior to award.
Local content: not explicitly required, but the employer requires maximising sourcing of building material from Eastern Cape suppliers.
Other: must not be listed on the Register of Tender Defaulters; must not be a person in the service of the state; must have no conflicts of interest.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
Act 107 of 1998
Relevant where environmental authorisations, EIAs or environmental compliance may apply.
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Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve construction, building work, infrastructure, or site-based delivery.
Act 103 of 1977
Relevant where building standards, renovations, maintenance or construction compliance may apply.
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Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
21 Aug 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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