Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure a qualified contractor to execute building renovation works at a designated municipal facility. The project seeks to deliver compliant, cost-efficient, and durable renovation outcomes that align with the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality’s infrastructure maintenance standards and supply chain policies.

Scope

• Project Location: Single lot/building at the Parks Department, St Georges Park, Gqeberha.
• Work Description: Complete building renovation works as defined in the municipal specifications and returnable pricing schedule.
• Mandatory Site Inspection: All prospective bidders must attend a compulsory site meeting to assess existing conditions and clarify project expectations.
• Submission Protocol: All tender responses must be submitted electronically via the municipality’s designated online platform; fax or physical submissions will be rejected.

Technical Requirements

• Full compliance with the municipal specifications and completion of the returnable pricing schedule.
• Tender pricing must remain valid for a minimum of thirty (30) days from the closing date.
• Successful registration on the Nelson Mandela Bay Supplier Database is mandatory before contract award.
• Adherence to the General Conditions of Tender, Conditions of Purchase, and the Preferential Procurement Regulation of 2022.
• Evaluation will only proceed for bidders who satisfy the minimum technical specifications outlined in the tender documentation.

Skills Requirements

The tender notice does not list explicit skill matrices, but successful bidders must demonstrate proven capability in municipal building renovations. This includes relevant trade certifications, documented construction experience, project management proficiency, and the technical ability to interpret and execute municipal engineering specifications. Bidders should be prepared to provide evidence of workforce competency, equipment availability, and past performance on similar public-sector renovation projects.

Explanation of Key Terms

• 80/20 System: A preferential procurement scoring framework used in South African public procurement. Eighty percent of evaluation points are awarded based on price competitiveness, while twenty percent are allocated to strategic social goals such as local supplier participation, enterprise development, and historically disadvantaged ownership.
• Returnable Pricing Schedule: A standardized costing template issued by the municipality. Tenderers must complete this document to itemize costs for each renovation activity, ensuring uniformity, transparency, and accurate financial comparison across all bids.
• Nelson Mandela Bay Supplier Database: The official municipal vendor registry. Registration is a contractual prerequisite that verifies bidder legitimacy, tax compliance, and adherence to supply chain management regulations.