Objectives

To procure a qualified contractor to execute essential building maintenance works, specifically repairing roof leaks and replacing damaged ceiling infrastructure at a designated magistrate office facility, ensuring uninterrupted judicial operations and compliance with public sector construction standards.

Scope of Work

The contract encompasses all activities required to restore the integrity of the building envelope and interior finishes at the Regional Office, PRD 2 Building, 5th floor, Mthatha. Key deliverables include:

• Diagnosis and comprehensive repair of roof leakage sources
• Demolition and safe removal of compromised ceiling materials
• Supply, fabrication, and installation of new ceiling systems
• Site preparation, moisture control, and structural reinforcement where necessary
• Waste disposal, site clearance, and final quality inspection

All labour, materials, equipment, plant, and statutory compliance are included within the scope.

Technical Requirements

• Compliance Threshold: Bidders must achieve a minimum BBBEE Level 1 status to qualify for subsequent price and preference evaluation.
• Evaluation Framework: The tender utilises an 80/20 point scoring system, allocating 80 points to price competitiveness and 20 points to socio-economic preference factors.
• Submission Deadline: 20 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.
• Documentation Fee: Non-refundable deposit of R0.00 per set.
• Quality & Safety: Execution must comply with South African National Standards (SANS), Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations, and municipal building codes.

Skills Requirements

While not explicitly itemised in the advertisement, successful delivery necessitates:

• Certified trade qualifications in roofing, carpentry, and ceiling installation
• Proven project management capability for public-sector maintenance contracts
• Expertise in moisture remediation, structural assessment, and weatherproofing techniques
• Competent site supervision, quality assurance, and health & safety coordination
• Adequate financial capacity and professional indemnity/public liability insurance

Explanation of Key Terms

• 80/20 Point Scoring System: A standard South African preferential procurement methodology. Eighty percent of the evaluation score is derived from bid price competitiveness, while twenty percent is allocated to transformation and empowerment criteria. This ensures value for money while advancing national economic inclusion goals.
• BBBEE Level 1: The highest compliance tier under the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment framework. It indicates significant ownership by historically disadvantaged individuals and robust enterprise development commitments, granting maximum preference points in public tenders.
• Terminology Alignment: The document clarifies that references to “Bid” or “Bidder” carry identical legal meaning to “Tender” or “Tenderer,” reflecting updated government procurement nomenclature.