Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Issuing Organization
The Richards Bay Industrial Development ZoneLocation
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
29 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
RBIDZ OFFICE COMPEX (Old Bayside), 4 Harbour Arterial, - Alton - Richards Bay - 3900
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
21 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166558
Richards bay industrial development zone (rbidz) is inviting tenders for the maintenance of civil engineering and related infrastructure in phase 1a, kwazulu-natal. Bidders must be CIDB grade 5ce or higher, hold b-bbee level 1 and be an eme, attend a compulsory site briefing, and submit by 12:00 on 29 september 2026. This is an 80/20 preference points tender with a r500 non-refundable document fee.
CIDB grading: Bidders must be registered with the CIDB as Grade 5CE or higher contractors.
B-BBEE level: Only EMEs or QSEs with B-BBEE Level 1 are eligible.
Tender documents: Available from 31 August 2026 to 10 September 2026 on payment of a non-refundable fee of R500.00, paid into RBIDZ bank account (Absa, Branch Code 632005, Account No. 407221901), with proof emailed to [email protected].
Compulsory briefing and site inspection: 10 September 2026 at 11:00 at RBIDZ Phase 1A, GPS 28°46'43.58"S, 32°3'56.48"E. Bidders must bring original tender documents for signature; late arrivals or those without documents will not be admitted.
Submission: Sealed tenders endorsed with the contract number must be deposited in the official tender box at RBIDZ Complex, 4 Harbour Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay by 12:00 on 29 September 2026.
Method of submission: Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, electronic, e-mailed or late tenders will not be accepted.
Enquiries: All tender queries go to [email protected].
Date & Time
Tuesday, 29 September 2026 - 12:00
Venue
RBIDZ Phase 1A Zone, GPS 28°46'43.58"S, 32°3'56.48"E
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
RBIDZ OFFICE COMPEX (Old Bayside), 4 Harbour Arterial, - Alton - Richards Bay - 3900
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Description
Source: Tender Notice -1A Civil Engineering Maintenance.pdf21 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
29 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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.
Tender Notice -1A Civil Engineering Maintenance.pdf
The Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for the maintenance of civil engineering and related infrastructure in Phase 1A. The contract is open to contractors registered with the CIDB in grade 5CE or higher, and the tender process includes a compulsory briefing and site inspection.
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Tender No. 1A/ZDO/038/26: Maintenance of civil engineering and related infrastructure in Phase 1A, implemented by Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone SOC Ltd (RBIDZ).
Important Dates
Source: Tender Notice -1A Civil Engineering Maintenance.pdf (TENDER)Tender documents available from 31 August 2026 to 10 September 2026. Compulsory briefing meeting and site inspection: 10 September 2026 at 11:00, at RBIDZ Phase 1A Zone, GPS 28°46'43.58"S, 32°3'56.48"E. Attendance is compulsory; the employer will not be available for inspection on any other occasion. Closing date and time: 29 September 2026 at 12:00, when tenders are opened in public.
Briefing Session
Source: Tender Notice -1A Civil Engineering Maintenance.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory briefing meeting and site inspection: 10 September 2026 at 11:00, at RBIDZ Phase 1A Zone, GPS 28°46'43.58"S, 32°3'56.48"E. Attendance is compulsory; the employer will not be available on any other occasion. Bidders must bring their original tender documents for signature; those without original documents or arriving after 11:00 will not be admitted. PPE is required for site entry.
Contact Information
Source: Tender Notice -1A Civil Engineering Maintenance.pdf (TENDER)All queries relating to the tender and documents must be emailed to [email protected]. For fraud/corruption reports, the Tips-Offs Anonymous Hotline: toll-free 0800 007 082, free fax 0867 261 681, email [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: Tender Notice -1A Civil Engineering Maintenance.pdf (TENDER)Tenders must be sealed and endorsed with the contract number, then deposited personally in the official tender box at the RBIDZ Complex, 4 Harbour Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay, before 12:00 on 29 September 2026. Tenders are opened in public at that time. Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, electronic, e-mailed and late tenders will not be accepted. Tender documents are obtained by emailing proof of payment of the R500.00 non-refundable tender charge to [email protected]; documents are issued from 31 August 2026 to 10 September 2026, and no documents are sold after 10:30 on the day of the compulsory briefing. Bidders must bring their original tender documents to the compulsory briefing for signature; those without original documents or arriving after 11:00 will not be admitted. PPE is required for site entry.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Tender Notice -1A Civil Engineering Maintenance.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation is in two stages: first functionality, then price and preference on the 80/20 system under the PPPFA. Bidders must score a minimum of 60% on functionality to be considered further; failure to reach this threshold renders the tender non-responsive and disqualified. Only EMEs or QSEs with B-BBEE Level 1 are eligible to tender. Bidders must make provision for involving emerging contractors through a competitive process from the RBIDZ list of pre-qualified emerging contractors.
Technical Specifications
Source: Tender Notice -1A Civil Engineering Maintenance.pdf (TENDER)The contract covers maintenance of civil engineering and related infrastructure in Phase 1A, implemented by the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone SOC Ltd (RBIDZ). Tender documents are available from 31 August 2026 to 10 September 2026, emailed upon indication of interest and proof of payment of the R500.00 non-refundable tender charge. Payment must be made into RBIDZ's Absa account, Branch Code 632005, Account No. 4072219190; proof of payment emailed to [email protected].
Quality Management
Source: Tender Notice -1A Civil Engineering Maintenance.pdfA compulsory briefing meeting and site inspection will be held on 10 September 2026 at 11:00 at RBIDZ Phase 1A Zone, GPS 28°46'43.58"S, 32°3'56.48"E. Bidders must bring their original tender documents for signature; those without original documents or arriving after 11:00 will not be admitted. PPE is required for site entry.
Financial Requirements
Source: Tender Notice -1A Civil Engineering Maintenance.pdf (TENDER)A non-refundable tender charge of R500.00 must be paid into RBIDZ's Absa account (Branch Code 632005, Account No. 4072219190). Proof of payment must be emailed to [email protected]. No other financial requirements are stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Tender Notice -1A Civil Engineering Maintenance.pdf (TENDER)CIDB registration: bidders must be registered with the CIDB as Grade 5CE or higher contractors. B-BBEE: only EMEs or QSEs with B-BBEE Level 1 are eligible. Emerging contractor involvement: bidders must make provision for involving emerging contractors through a competitive process from the RBIDZ list of pre-qualified emerging contractors. Tender charge: a non-refundable R500.00 cash payment is required to obtain tender documents.
Special Conditions
Source: Tender Notice -1A Civil Engineering Maintenance.pdf (TENDER)RBIDZ is not bound to accept the lowest price, highest scoring, or any tender, and reserves the right to accept or reject any tender in whole or part. RBIDZ may appoint the tenderer that best meets the company's requirements on reasonable grounds.
Requirements
Source: Tender Notice -1A Civil Engineering Maintenance.pdf (TENDER)Only tenderers registered with the CIDB as Grade 5CE or higher contractors are eligible. Only EMEs or QSEs with B-BBEE Level 1 are eligible. Bidders must make provision for involving emerging contractors through a competitive process from the RBIDZ list of pre-qualified emerging contractors.
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Address
RBIDZ OFFICE COMPLEX, 4 Harbour Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay, 3900, South Africa
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RBIDZ OFFICE COMPLEX, 4 Harbour Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay, 3900, South Africa
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