CONSTRUCTION OF THATHEZAKHE SPECIAL SCHOOL IN LUVISI, NQUTHU, UMZINYATHI DISTRICT, KWAZULU-NATALClosed

Overview

Procurement of construction services for the Thathezakhe Special School project in Luvisi, Nquthu, uMzinyathi, KwaZulu-Natal. Bidders should be CIDB 9GB capable contractors (8GB PE not eligible), with local KwaZulu-Natal operations and the ability to deliver a 30-month school infrastructure project.

Requirements

• Active CIDB grading of 9GB (8GB PE not eligible) and ability to register within 21 working days if not already registered.
• VAT vendor; prices quoted VAT inclusive; VAT registration proof if required; SARS/CSD tax compliance verification.
• Evidence of local establishment in KwaZulu-Natal (Proof of office within the area; e.g., title deed, lease, municipal bill within 3 months).
• Attendance at the Compulsory Briefing (11 September 2026, 11:00 at Thathezakhe Special School); one person per entity at briefing.
• Completion and submission of mandatory documents: SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1, SBD7.2, POPI consent, Authority to sign, JV/consortium documents if applicable.
• Letter of intent to enter into a Joint Venture or signed JV agreement (if applicable); separate SBD4 for each JV party.
• Construction Health and Safety: appoint a SACPCMP-registered CHSO/CHSM with 10+ years’ experience; implement Health & Safety and Environmental management per CDC’s Health & Safety Specification (CDC-SBU-SPC-032-25).
• Tender validity: 16 weeks; bid price must align with CIDB and BBBEE requirements (SANAS B-BBEE verification as applicable).
• 90/10 preference with BBBEE; provide SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate; JV certificates must be consolidated with individual certificates.
• Sub-contracting commitments to QSEs/ EMEs in targeted area (uMzinyathi/District) using Form K.
• Required insurer letter of intent for Performance Bond.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 05 October 2026 at 12:00; late submissions are not accepted.
• Submission method: sealed bid in CDC KwaZulu-Natal office tender box (18 Cranbrook Crescent, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban); no email or fax submissions.
• Documents to submit (as applicable): Form of Offer and Acceptance; SBD1; SBD4; SBD6.1; SBD7.2; POPI consent; authority certificates; CIDB registration proof; tax clearance evidence; CSD registration number; BBBEE certificates; Bills of Quantities (priced); construction work programme; CVs of key personnel; CHSO/CHSM details; and any JV documentation.
• Briefing: Compulsory briefing on 11 Sept 2026; venue coordinates provided in the tender data; minutes to attendees.
• Where to obtain documents: free download from CDC website and National Treasury e-Tender portal from 28 August 2026 (T1.1). Documents can be collected at the CDC Umhlanga office; bid fee of R1,500 non-refundable payable to CDC – DoE; proof of payment required (No cash at collection).
• Attachments reference: Health & Safety specifications are in CDC-SBU-SPC-032-25; drawings set attached on USB (distribution to attendees) and via link after briefing (C3.2).