Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure a qualified contractor to supply and install safety guardrails at Hood Point Lighthouse for a single, non-recurring project. The initiative aims to improve site safety and structural compliance while adhering to public procurement regulations and developmental procurement targets.

Scope of Work

The contract encompasses the complete provision of services for supplying and installing guardrails at the specified lighthouse location. The requirement is quantified as one (1) unit. The successful bidder will be responsible for all materials, labour, equipment, logistics, and execution necessary to complete the installation according to the project specifications. The engagement is structured as a once-off period with no automatic renewal or extension clauses.

Technical Requirements

• Contractors must hold a minimum Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) grading of SL1 or higher.
• Mandatory submission of tax compliance certificates, CSD/MAAA registration proof, and valid Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) documentation.
• All bids must be submitted electronically via the designated tender portal. Each upload is capped at 30 MB, with multiple uploads permitted. Submissions must be completed at least one day prior to the closing deadline to accommodate potential technical constraints.
• A mandatory site inspection and briefing session is scheduled for 29 October 2026 at 10:00.
• Bid validity must extend for 60 business days from the closing date, with provisions for extension if evaluation processes exceed this window.
• Bidders must complete all statutory returnable documents, including anti-collusion declarations, breach of law confirmations, and personal information processing consent under national data protection legislation.
• Evaluation is weighted at 80% for price and 20% for B-BBEE compliance and specific developmental goals.

Skills Requirements

The tender does not mandate detailed trade certifications beyond the mandatory CIDB SL1 contractor grading, which inherently verifies foundational competence in small-scale construction and installation works. Bidders must demonstrate administrative proficiency in preparing compliant electronic submissions, interpreting procurement compliance frameworks, and executing physical installation tasks safely. Given the coastal and potentially heritage-sensitive location, practical experience in marine environments or remote site logistics is highly advantageous, though not explicitly stated as a formal requirement.

Notes on Unusual or Complicated Terms

• CIDB SL1 Grading: A South African industry classification denoting contractors qualified for small-value projects (typically up to R1 million). It confirms baseline financial and operational capacity rather than specialised engineering expertise.
• B-BBEE Specific Goals System: A preferential procurement mechanism awarding additional points based on enterprise ownership demographics and empowerment levels, standard in South African public sector tenders to promote economic transformation.
• DPIP/FPPO Disclosure: Requires bidders to declare any commercial ties to Domestic Prominent Influential Persons or Foreign Prominent Public Officials to mitigate conflict-of-interest risks and align with anti-corruption governance protocols.
• POPIA Compliance Clause: Mandates explicit consent for the handling, storage, and processing of corporate and representative personal data in accordance with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act, ensuring lawful data management throughout the procurement lifecycle.