Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
166 K E Masinga Road (Formerly Old Fort Road) - Durban - KZN - 4001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
31 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-167524
Ethekwini metropolitan municipality invites bids for a three-year framework contract for integrated public realm delivery, landscaping infrastructure services and ancillary works on an as-and-when-required basis. The scope covers site establishment, earthworks, extensive plant supply and installation, irrigation systems, hardscaping (paving, kerbs, walls, stormwater), street furniture, fencing, play and sport equipment, outdoor fitness equipment, and ongoing maintenance. Pricing is submitted as a schedule of rates in the provided excel workbook; all rates exclude 15% VAT.
Closing date and time: 2 October 2026 at 11:00 (tender metadata).
Submission method: not stated in the provided extract; bidders must verify from the full tender pack.
Mandatory briefing or site visit: not stated in the provided extract.
Returnable forms: standard National Treasury forms (SBD 1, 3.1/3.2/3.3, 4, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1/7.2, 8, 9) and Authority to Sign/Board Resolution are typically required; the extract does not list tender-specific returnables.
Eligibility thresholds: CSD registration, valid SARS tax clearance/tax PIN, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for preference points, CIDB grading (construction works implied by scope — grade not stated), professional registration for key personnel (e.g. Landscape Architect, Engineer) where specified in the scope.
Pricing format: schedule of rates (schedule of quantities) in the supplied Excel workbook; rates in Rands excluding VAT; workbook calculates subtotals and total excl. 15% VAT.
Bond/guarantee/insurance: not stated in the provided extract.
Evaluation method: not stated in the provided extract (price vs functionality split, 80/20 or 90/10, minimum qualifying scores).
Financial capacity/turnover requirements: not stated in the provided extract.
Named contacts: SCM and technical contacts not provided in the extract.
Special conditions: compliance with SANS standards (e.g. SANS 51176:2010 for play/fitness equipment, SANS 51177:2010 for rubberising, SANS 1808-16 for water fountains, SANS 920 for precast concrete), SALI accepted industry practices, Environmental Management Plan implementation, community liaison and local labour obligations, protection of existing services, reinstatement of defective work and replacement of failed planting at contractor's cost.
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Date & Time
Friday, 02 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Moses Mabhida Stadium parking space, 44 Isaiah Ntshangase Road, Durban.
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
-A compulsory clarification meeting will be held at 11:00, on 2026-09-07, at the moses mabhida stadium parking space, 44 isaiah ntshangase road, durban. -All questions pertaining to the tender can be sent via email to: [email protected] Or [email protected] . All questions and answers will be consolidated and posted on etenders/municipal website by 2026-09-25. -ben bhukwana (t) 031-311 7957 or willie mothowamodimo (t) 031-311 7424 -2sh or higher
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166 K E Masinga Road (Formerly Old Fort Road) - Durban - KZN - 4001
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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)
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36685-2E Tender Document.pdf
eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality invites tenders for a three-year, multi-contractor, rates-based framework contract covering integrated public realm delivery, landscape construction, horticultural services, irrigation works, public realm infrastructure and ancillary works across the municipal area on an as-and-when-required basis.
20260625 36685-2E Framework contract for integrated public realm delivery - Schedule of Rates.xls
Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality invites bids for a three-year framework contract for integrated public realm delivery, landscaping infrastructure services and ancillary works on an as-and-when-required basis. The scope covers soft landscaping (trees, shrubs, groundcovers, turf, irrigation), hard landscaping (paving, kerbing, decking, fencing, street furniture, play equipment, sports courts), maintenance (mowing, pruning, weed and pest control, irrigation upkeep, litter removal, repairs), and related plant hire and labour.
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R 2 500 000
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Important Dates
Source: 36685-2E Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory clarification meeting: 07 September 2026 at 11h00, Moses Mabhida Stadium (44 Isaiah Ntshangase Road, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001), Basement Parking Space. Attendance is mandatory.
Clarification meeting Q&A upload: 25 September 2026 on the eThekwini website.
Closing date and time: 02 October 2026 at 11h00 (both hard copy and electronic submission).
Last date for clarification requests: 5 working days before closing (25 September 2026).
Contact Information
Source: 36685-2E Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Technical / Employer's Agent Representative: Mandla Bhukwana, Tel: 031 311 7957, Email: [email protected]
JDE System general queries: Lindo Dlamini, Tel: 031 322 7153 / 031 322 7133, Email: [email protected]
JDE System technical queries: Kgopotso Maja, Tel: 031 322 3808, Email: [email protected]
Submission address (hard copy): Tender Box, foyer of Municipal Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban
Electronic submission: eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module) via https://rfq.durban.gov.za/
Submission Guidelines
Source: 36685-2E Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: Hard copy must be delivered to the Tender Box in the foyer of the Municipal Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban. An electronic submission via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module) is also required. The hard copy is the ruling version; a tender is only valid if both submissions are made.
Closing: 02 October 2026 at 11h00. Late submissions will be rejected.
Returnable documents (must be completed, signed and submitted):
Disqualification risks: Missing or unsigned returnable documents; submission after closing time; submission by any method other than those stated; municipal rates in arrears without a formalised payment agreement at closing.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 36685-2E Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation system: 80/20 Price Preference Point System per the eThekwini SCM Policy Section 52.
Stages:
CIDB eligibility: Grade 2 SH or higher.
Tender validity: 12 months after the original validity period stated in the Tender Data.
Technical Specifications
Source: 36685-2E Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Multi-contractor, rates-based framework contract for integrated public realm delivery, landscape construction, horticultural services, irrigation works, public realm infrastructure and ancillary works across the eThekwini Municipal Area for a period of 3 years on an as-and-when-required basis. The contract forms part of the Municipality's integrated public realm planning, design, implementation and maintenance programme.
Key work categories: Public Realm Delivery, Landscape Construction, Horticultural Services, Irrigation Works, Public Realm Infrastructure, Ancillary Works.
Contract form: JBCC Principal Building Agreement (PBA) and Minor Works Agreement (MWA).
Detailed specifications, bill of quantities, and drawings are contained in Parts C2 (Pricing Data) and C3 (Scope of Work) of the procurement document.
Financial Requirements
Source: 36685-2E Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Pricing: Rates-based (schedule of rates). Rates and prices must be fixed for the contract duration and not subject to adjustment except as provided in the Contract Data. VAT shown separately. All duties, taxes and levies (except VAT) applicable 14 days before closing must be included in rates.
Financial capacity: Audited financial statements required if tender value exceeds R10 million (incl. VAT).
Securities/bonds/guarantees/insurance: To be submitted for employer's acceptance before contract formation as stated in the Contract Data (specific percentages not detailed in extracted text).
Payment terms: Not specified in extracted text.
Tender validity: 12 months after original validity period.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 36685-2E Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory registrations and certifications (must be valid at tender closing and before award):
Joint ventures: Each partner must submit separate Tax Compliance Status PINs; a formalised JV agreement (or agreement to formalise) must be submitted.
Returnable forms (compressed):
Standard National Treasury forms (SBD/MBD) not explicitly listed but typically required: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 8 (Past SCM Practices), SBD 9 (Independent Bid Determination), Authority to Sign/Board Resolution.
Description
Source: 20260625 36685-2E Framework contract for integrated public realm delivery - Schedule of Rates.xlsThree-year framework contract for integrated public realm delivery, landscaping infrastructure services and ancillary works on an as-and-when-required basis for eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. The schedule of rates covers site establishment, earthworks, plant supply and installation, irrigation, hardscaping, street furniture, fencing, play and sport equipment, outdoor fitness equipment, maintenance activities, labour and plant hire, and provisional sums.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 20260625 36685-2E Framework contract for integrated public realm delivery - Schedule of Rates.xls (unknown)No explicit eligibility criteria (CIDB grading, B-BBEE level, local content, turnover, professional registrations) appear in the extracted text. Standard National Treasury forms (SBD 1, 3.1/3.2/3.3, 4, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1/7.2, 8, 9, Authority to Sign) are expected but not detailed in the provided content. CSD registration and valid tax clearance (SARS pin) are standard prerequisites for municipal tenders.
Technical Specifications
Source: 20260625 36685-2E Framework contract for integrated public realm delivery - Schedule of Rates.xls (unknown)Schedule of rates for a three-year framework contract covering integrated public realm delivery, landscaping infrastructure services and ancillary works on an as-and-when-required basis. Items include:
Financial Requirements
Source: 20260625 36685-2E Framework contract for integrated public realm delivery - Schedule of Rates.xls (unknown)Pricing is submitted as a schedule of rates (schedule of quantities) in the provided Excel workbook. Rates are entered per item in Rands excluding VAT. The workbook calculates SUB-TOTAL and TOTAL (excl. 15% VAT). No bond, guarantee, insurance or financial capacity thresholds are stated in this extract.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 20260625 36685-2E Framework contract for integrated public realm delivery - Schedule of Rates.xls (unknown)No specific requirements found
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166 K E Masinga Road (Formerly Old Fort Road) - Durban - KZN - 4001
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High source confidence
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Last checked
01 Sept 2026
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