Tender Summary: CQ 4356/10 – Construct Concrete Road in Ward 23

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to deliver essential local infrastructure development by constructing a new concrete road within Ward 23, under the jurisdiction of the Kwadukuza Local Municipality. The project aims to improve regional connectivity, support community mobility, and stimulate local economic activity through targeted municipal investment.

Scope of Work

• Complete construction of a concrete road in Ward 23, including all associated earthworks, drainage, surfacing, and finishing works.
• Execution of all civil engineering activities necessary to meet municipal quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Adherence to all specifications, drawings, and conditions detailed in the official tender documentation.

Technical Requirements

• CIDB Contractor Grading: Tenderers must hold a minimum Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) grading of 1CE or higher.
• Documentation Compliance: Submissions must strictly utilize the official tender forms and templates issued by the municipality. Altered or unofficial formats will result in disqualification.
• Submission Protocols: Tenders must be correctly sealed, addressed, and physically delivered by the closing deadline. Emailed, postmarked late, or incomplete submissions will not be considered.
• Tender Deposit: A non-refundable administrative fee of R34.00 (cash only) is required upon document collection.

Skills and Experience Requirements

While the notice does not list specific personnel qualifications, the mandatory CIDB grading of 1CE or higher indicates that the contractor must demonstrate verified technical capacity in civil construction. This implies the need for competent project management, qualified site supervisors, experienced engineers, and skilled tradespeople capable of executing concrete road works safely, on time, and to specification. Contractors must also show financial stability and operational readiness to manage municipal infrastructure projects.

Preference and Transformation Criteria

The evaluation framework allocates preference points to align with national transformation and local economic development goals:

• Black Ownership Preference: 51 points awarded to enterprises that are at least 51% Black-owned, classified as either an Exempt Micro Enterprise (EME) or Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE).
• Municipal Presence Preference: 10 points awarded to businesses registered and operating within the Kwadukuza Municipal boundary.

Clarification of Key Terms

• CIDB Grading (1CE): A standardized classification system used by South Africa’s Construction Industry Development Board to assess contractor capability. Grade 1CE represents an entry-level competency rating specifically for civil engineering works, indicating suitability for small-to-medium scale infrastructure projects.
• EME (Exempt Micro Enterprise): A business with an annual turnover below a prescribed threshold that automatically qualifies as fully compliant for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) purposes without requiring a formal scorecard assessment.
• QSE (Qualifying Small Enterprise): A business meeting specific turnover criteria that is evaluated against a simplified B-BBEE scorecard, allowing for streamlined compliance verification.

Submission Deadline

Tenders must be received by 12:00 on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. Strict compliance with all procedural and formatting requirements is mandatory for consideration.