Water & Sanitation Programme at Cengesi Primary School
Department of Education
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
8 September 2026 at 12:00 · On site (Cengesi Primary School: Mhlumayo Area)
In plain English
The KZN Department of Education is procuring water and sanitation services for Cengesi Primary School. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 4GB or higher and be registered on the Central Suppliers Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
The KZN Department of Education is seeking contractors for a Water and Sanitation Programme at Cengesi Primary School in the uThukela District. This project involves construction upgrades and additions to improve school facilities. The contract period is six months. A compulsory site briefing will be held on 8 September 2026 at the school premises. Interested parties must manage their own site visits to understand the logistics. The tender follows an 80/20 preference point system. All work must comply with health, safety, and environmental standards, including HIV/AIDS awareness and EPWP employment requirements. The closing date for submissions is 28 September 2026 at 11:00.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 4 General Building (4GB)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- UIF registration — Registration with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
Full requirements
- Minimum CIDB grading of 4GB
- Registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Proof of registration with Compensation Commissioner and UIF
- Municipal rates and taxes not in arrears over 3 months
- Attendance of compulsory site briefing meeting
- Proof of available capital equal to 2.5% of project value
- Two credit reference letters with minimum R500,000 limit
- Letter of intent for 5% construction guarantee
- Proof of Black ownership and uThukela District residency
- Documented project experience with award and completion certificates
Contact & how to apply
Name: S. ZULU
Email: Samkelo.Zulu@kznworks.gov.za
Phone: 036-638-8097
How to apply: Submit the original hardcopy bid document and a flash drive containing the scanned PDF and Excel Bill of Quantities in a sealed envelope to the Midlands Region Office, 40 Shepstone Road, Ladysmith, 3370.
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