Tender Summary: CQ 4370/10 – Upgrade Stormwater in Ward 23

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to deliver comprehensive upgrades to the stormwater drainage infrastructure within Ward 23 of the Kwadukuza Local Municipality. The project aims to mitigate flooding risks, improve surface water runoff management, and extend the functional lifespan of municipal drainage assets in accordance with local development plans.

Scope

The scope covers civil engineering works necessary to rehabilitate and expand stormwater systems in the designated ward. This includes excavation, pipe laying, culvert installation, drainage channel construction, backfilling, compaction, and site restoration. All works must comply with municipal engineering specifications, environmental protection guidelines, and the detailed drawings and bills of quantities contained in the official tender package. The appointed contractor will manage end-to-end execution, quality assurance, and municipal reporting.

Technical Requirements

• Grading Threshold: Bidders must possess a minimum CIDB contractor grading of 1CE or higher.
• Submission Compliance: Tenders must be completed on the official municipal forms. Late submissions and emailed tenders are strictly prohibited. All sealing, addressing, delivery, opening, and assessment procedures must adhere to the tender data sheet.
• Administrative Fee: A non-refundable tender deposit of R34.00 is required upon document collection.
• Closing Deadline: Tenders must be physically received by 12h00 on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.

Skills Requirements

Although detailed competency matrices are provided in the full tender documentation, the mandatory 1CE grading and municipal context require contractors to demonstrate:

• Proven track record in executing medium-complexity civil engineering projects, specifically stormwater and drainage infrastructure.
• Qualified project managers, site agents, and supervisory engineers familiar with South African National Standards (SANS) and municipal construction protocols.
• Skilled artisans and labour force capable of trenching, pipelaying, concrete works, and traffic management.
• Robust health, safety, and environmental management systems compliant with OHS Act requirements.
• Financial and operational capacity to procure materials, manage plant equipment, and meet programme milestones without disruption.

Explanation of Key Terms

• CIDB 1CE Grading: A Construction Industry Development Board classification that certifies a contractor’s financial turnover, technical capability, and project experience to undertake civil engineering works up to a defined monetary limit and complexity tier. Grade 1CE is appropriate for moderate-scale drainage and earthworks projects.
• EME/QSE Black Owned: Refers to Emerging Market Enterprises (EME) or Qualifying Small Enterprises (QSE) with at least 51% black ownership. These categories form part of South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) policy and are used to promote economic transformation in public procurement.
• Preference Points: An evaluation scoring mechanism applied during tender adjudication to reward socio-economic criteria. This tender allocates ten points to qualifying black-owned enterprises and an additional ten points to bidders who reside within the Kwadukuza municipal jurisdiction.