Tender Summary: Construction of Steps at Swellendam Wtw

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is the construction of steps at the Swellendam Water Treatment Works.

Scope of Work

The scope involves the construction of steps. Bidders must assess the site conditions through a mandatory inspection before submitting a quotation.

• Compulsory Site Inspection: Held on Friday, 16 October 2026, at 09h00 at Andrew Whyte Street, Swellendam. Attendance is mandatory.

Technical Requirements

• Contractor Grading: Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading designation of 1CE/1GB or higher.
• Tax Compliance: A valid Tax Compliance Status PIN issued by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is required.
• Submission Method: Quotations must be completed on prescribed documents, placed in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the quotation number and description, and deposited in the Municipal Quotation Box.
• Deadline: Submissions must be received before 11h00 on 23 October 2026.
• Bid Validity: Bids must remain valid for eighty-four (84) days calculated from the bid closing date.
• Evaluation: Adjudication follows the municipality's Preferential Procurement Policy and Supply Chain Management Policy using an 80/20-point system. The municipality reserves the right to accept any quotation in full or in part.

Skills and Capacity Requirements

Specific personnel skills are not detailed; however, the grading requirement implies the following capabilities:

• CIDB Grading Compliance: The bidder must demonstrate the financial and operational capacity associated with a Grade 1 Civil Engineering or General Building designation. This indicates the contractor must possess the skills and resources to execute small-scale civil or building works, including masonry, concrete, and structural components relevant to step construction.

Explanation of Terms

CIDB Contractor Grading Designation

A classification system used in South Africa to rate construction contractors based on financial turnover, work performance, and management capacity. It ensures contractors have the requisite resources to undertake projects of specific values and complexity.

1CE / 1GB

1CE: Grade 1 Civil Engineering. Suitable for smaller civil engineering projects.

1GB: Grade 1 General Building. Suitable for smaller general building projects.

These represent entry-level grades, indicating the project value is relatively low and the scope is straightforward.

80/20-Point System

An evaluation method where scoring is divided into two categories: typically 80% of the points are awarded based on the price of the quotation, and 20% are awarded based on specific procurement goals, such as Black Economic Empowerment status or local development initiatives, in accordance with preferential procurement policies.

WTW

Water Treatment Works. A facility where raw water is processed to make it safe for consumption or industrial use.

Tax Compliance Status PIN

A unique identifier issued by SARS confirming that a taxpayer is up-to-date with their tax obligations. It is a mandatory requirement for participating in public sector procurement.