Eradication of pit latrines at three schools – construction tender in kwazulu-natal

Compulsory clarification meeting (online via Microsoft Teams, link as per bid document): 06 October 2026 at 11:00

Closing date and time: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 12:00

Bid documents, Bills of Quantities and Drawings available from: Monday, 28 September 2026 on the IDT website (www.idt.org.za/business-opportunites/current tenders)

A compulsory clarification meeting will take place online via Microsoft Teams (link as per bid document) on 06 October 2026 at 11:00. Attendance is mandatory and a screenshot of the MS Teams meeting must be submitted with the bid.

Enquiries:

• Contact: Nondumiso Khumalo

• Telephone: 031 369 7400

• Email: [email protected]

• Contact: Thobelani Mkhize

• Telephone: 031 369 7400

• Email: [email protected]

Submission method: Tenders must be submitted on the official tender documentation issued by the IDT. Sealing, addressing, delivery, opening and assessment requirements are set out in the Tender Data.

Returnable documents (all must be completed in black ink, signed where required, and submitted):

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page.
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to the procuring institution.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE preference points under the PPPFA 80/20 system.
• Form of Offer: completed in full.
• Bill of Quantities: completed in full, with each line item priced.
• Proof of Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration.
• Copy of valid tax clearance with Tax Compliance Pin certificate (TCC).
• Proof of active CIDB registration – Grade 6GB or higher.
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA certificate from DOL/RMA/FEM).
• Copy of Joint Venture Agreement signed by both parties, including apportionment of JV share (where applicable).
• Valid and active Public Liability Insurance Cover of R5 million or above.
• Screenshot of the MS Teams meeting for the compulsory site briefing.

Disqualification risks:

• Failure to submit any of the above documents or requirements.
• Failure to complete and sign any designated spaces in the bid document.
• Use of correction fluid is prohibited; any corrections must be initialled by the person authorised to sign.
• If any director is listed on the Register of Defaulters or is in the employment of the State.
• Late tenders will not be accepted.

Evaluation is in two stages.

Stage 1 – Functionality (minimum qualifying threshold: 70% / 70 points):

• Proof of experience in building projects (building works): 35 points
• Signed and stamped client reference: 10 points
• Qualified professional staff in the building engineering field (CVs and qualifications): 15 points
• Proof of plant ownership and/or plant lease/hire arrangements: 10 points
• Financial viability: 30 points
• Total: 100 points

Only bidders who score at least 70% (70 points) proceed to Stage 2.

Stage 2 – 80/20 Preferential Point System (Treasury Regulations 2022):

• Price: 80 points
• Specific goals: 20 points

Specific goal points (bidders must evidence belonging to the targeted group):

• 100% Women: 6 points
• 100% Youth: 6 points
• 100% People with Disabilities: 4 points
• 100% Black People: 4 points

Additional: The IDT Quantity Surveyor may conduct a risk assessment on bidders who pass the functionality threshold. Bidders deemed too risky will be eliminated and not considered for 80/20 pricing evaluation.

Scope: Implementation of the eradication of pit latrines at three schools in UThukela District, KwaZulu-Natal:

• Amahlubi Secondary School
• Zuzimfundo Primary School
• Bambazi High School

Work includes building works as per the Bills of Quantities and drawings. Bidders must price each line item of the BOQ.

Functionality evaluation includes:

• Proof of experience in building projects (building works): 35 points
• Signed and stamped client reference: 10 points
• Qualified professional staff in the building engineering field (CVs and qualifications): 15 points
• Proof of plant ownership and/or plant lease/hire arrangements: 10 points
• Financial viability: 30 points

Minimum qualifying threshold: 70% (70 points).

Bidders must price each line item of the Bills of Quantities (BOQ). The BOQ and drawings are available from 28 September 2026 on the IDT website. Tenders must be submitted on the official tender documentation only. Late tenders will not be accepted.

Pricing: Bidders must price each line item of the Bills of Quantities (BOQ).

Insurance: Valid and active Public Liability Insurance Cover of R5 million or above is mandatory.

Financial viability is part of functionality evaluation (30 points).

Mandatory eligibility:

• CIDB contractor grading: 6GB or higher (active registration).
• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration – proof required; for JV parties, consolidated CSD copy required.
• Valid tax clearance with Tax Compliance Pin certificate (TCC).
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA certificate from DOL/RMA/FEM).
• Public Liability Insurance Cover of R5 million or above.

Returnable forms:

• SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1 – complete in full.
• Form of Offer – complete in full.
• Bill of Quantities – complete in full.
• Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable) – signed by both parties, including apportionment of JV share.

Disqualification:

• Directors listed on the Register of Defaulters.
• Directors in the employment of the State.

Joint Venture Agreement: If bidding as a JV, a signed agreement between both parties is required, including the apportionment of the JV share (percentage).

Public Liability Insurance: Valid and active cover of R5 million or above is required.

Mandatory requirements:

• CIDB contractor grading of 6GB or higher (active registration).
• Proof of Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration (consolidated CSD for JV parties).
• Valid tax clearance with Tax Compliance Pin certificate (TCC).
• Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA certificate from DOL/RMA/FEM).
• Completion of SBD 1, 4, 6.1 in full.
• Completion of Form of Offer and Bill of Quantities in full.
• Signed Joint Venture Agreement (where applicable, including apportionment of JV share).
• Valid and active Public Liability Insurance Cover (R5 million or above).
• Attendance of the compulsory site briefing meeting and screenshot of MS Teams meeting.
• All parts of the tender document must be completed in black ink and signed where required. Use of correction fluid is prohibited; corrections must be initialled.

Disqualification: Failure to submit any required document, failure to complete and sign designated spaces, directors listed on the Register of Defaulters, or directors in the employment of the State.

Enquiries:

• Nondumiso Khumalo, Tel: 031 369 7400, Email: [email protected]
• Thobelani Mkhize, Tel: 031 369 7400, Email: [email protected]