Appointment of a panel of geotechnical engineers – nhbrc 02/2026 (national, 5-Year term)

Closing date: 14 September 2026, 11:00. Non-compulsory briefing session: 27 August 2026, 12:00, at NHBRC Head Office, 27 Leeuwkop Road, Sunninghill, Johannesburg. Virtual attendance is possible by emailing [email protected] at least two days before the briefing; an MS Teams invite will be sent a day before. Bid documents available from 20 August 2026 on the NHBRC website and eTender portal. Clarification requests must be submitted at least five working days before closing. Bids valid for 90 days from closing date.

Administrative enquiries: Supply Chain Management, Mr Bernard Kekana and Mr Pheaha Motsoko, [email protected], 011 317 0114/0320. Technical enquiries: Kabelo Modise, [email protected]. Responses to enquiries are provided weekdays 8:30–16:30.

Bids must be submitted online in PDF format through the National Treasury e-Tender Publication portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/). The submission must include all returnable SCM documentation and relevant supporting documents. Proposals must clearly show the company's details and be identifiable by company logo or name. Non-compliance with online submission will invalidate the bid. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed) or online. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids submitted by facsimile or e-mail will be rejected. Bidders must indicate which province(s) they are bidding for and tick the relevant tender number (NHBRC 02/2026_KZN, _LP, _MP, _NC, _NW, _WC, _EC, _FS, _GP). Returnable forms include: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 7.1 (Contract Form), CSD report or MAAA number, latest CIPC documents, valid SARS PIN, signed teaming agreement (if applicable), certified ID documents of directors, and the completed Form J (Schedule of Bidder's Experience in Geotechnical Engineering).

Evaluation is in two stages. Stage 1: Compliance check of mandatory requirements. Failure to submit any mandatory document leads to disqualification. Mandatory requirements include: registration with NHBRC as competent person (online verification will be conducted), and SBD 4 fully completed and signed. Stage 2: Functional evaluation, scored out of 100 points. The minimum threshold is 70 points; bidders scoring below 70 are disqualified. Criteria and weights: 1) Valid ECSA/SACNASP certificates and CVs of key personnel (PrEng/PrTechEng/Pr.Sci.Nat) with more than five years as a professional registered person – 50 points. 2) Reference letters for geotechnical engineering projects related to residential construction, dated from 2018 to date, from clients, with specific details – 40 points. 3) Bidder experience in geotechnical engineering projects – 10 points. Scoring scale: 5=Excellent, 4=Very good, 3=Good, 2=Average, 1=Poor, 0=Non-compliance. Bidders who pass Stage 2 are enlisted on a panel on a rotational basis. Preference points: maximum 20 points may be awarded for preference points (specific goals) as per the PPPFA, and the CSD report will be used to verify ownership and calculate points.

Appointment of a panel of geotechnical engineers for a five-year period, national scope. Bidders must indicate the province(s) they are bidding for. The tenderer must inspect the site and its surroundings and satisfy themselves as to the form and nature of the site, quantities and nature of work, materials, access, accommodation, and all risks and contingencies. The tenderer must be represented at the site inspection by a suitably qualified and experienced person. Attendance of the site inspection is compulsory; failure to attend will disqualify the tender. The contract will be managed using the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and an SLA. The contract is for a five-year period.

The tenderer must inspect the site and its surroundings and satisfy itself as to the form and nature of the site, quantities and nature of work, materials, access, accommodation, and all risks and contingencies. The tenderer must be represented at the site inspection by a suitably qualified and experienced person. Attendance is compulsory; failure to attend will disqualify the tender.

Pricing must be submitted using the NHBRC rates schedule (C2.1). The contract is not subject to price adjustments; all rates and prices remain fixed, final, and binding for the full duration. The minimum amount of professional indemnity (PI) insurance cover required is not less than the amount stipulated in Table 13, Part 14 of the Home Building Manual 2015. The successful bidder will be required to sign a written contract form (SBD 7.1) or agreement of form of offer and acceptance.

Mandatory: Registration with the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) as competent person – failure to submit the registration confirmation letter leads to disqualification. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a CSD report or MAAA number. Tax compliance: bidders must provide a valid SARS-issued PIN or CSD number for tax verification; failure may lead to disqualification. Bidders must not be listed on the Register of Bid Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers. Bidders must not have abused the NHBRC's Supply Chain Management System or failed to perform on a previous contract. Bidders must not be persons in the service of the state, or have directors/managers/shareholders who are. Bidders must complete SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) and disclose all CSD-registered companies linked to directors. Bidders must complete SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) regardless of whether points are claimed. Bidders must submit latest CIPC documents. Bidders must submit certified identification documents of company directors. Bidders must submit a signed teaming agreement if applicable. Bidders must complete the Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, SBD 1, 4, 6.1, 7.1. Bidders must not be in the service of the state as defined in the tender.

The conditions of tender are the Standard Conditions of Tender (Annex C) as published by the CIDB in August 2020, contained in the CIDB Standard for Uniformity in Engineering and Construction Works Contracts (August 2019).

All bids are valid for a period of 90 days from the closing date.

Evaluation is in two stages: Stage 1 compliance check of mandatory requirements; Stage 2 functional evaluation. Bidders must submit all required documents for both stages. Preference points: maximum 20 points for specific goals, verified via CSD report.