Construction of Dithakong High School & Hostel - Phase 2B
Eastern Cape Department of Education
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
8 October 2026 at 11:00 · JTG School, Dithakong Village, Northern Cape Province
In plain English
The Northern Cape Department of Education is seeking qualified contractors for the completion of construction of Dithakong School and Hostel Phase 2B. Bidders must have a minimum CIDB grading of 8GB or higher.
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The Northern Cape Department of Education invites tenders for the completion of the JTG School and Hostel, Phase 2B, located in Dithakong Village, Kuruman. The project involves extensive building and external works, including the construction of a cafeteria, multi-purpose hall, soccer fields, and combi-courts. The contract period is 18 months, with site possession scheduled for 30 November 2026 and practical completion by 30 May 2028. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 8 October 2026. The project requires a 30% subcontracting quota for local entities and specific labour targets for youth, women, and persons with disabilities. The tender follows the JBCC Principal Building Agreement framework.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- CIDB grading (Grade 8 General Building (8GB)) — 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold CIDB grading of 8GB or higher
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide valid Tax Clearance Certificate and company registration
- Must hold valid COIDA or FEM certificate of good standing
- Key personnel must hold relevant professional registrations
- Must have a business address in the Northern Cape
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nicolle Loff / Puseletso Tshazibane
Email: ncdoe.nicole@gmail.com
Phone: 053-839-6767
How to apply: Interested bidders must email tmafatshe@mtcc.co.za to request a secure link for electronic submission. Proposals must be submitted via this link by 11:00 on 11 November 2026. All documents must be completed in black ink and initialed on every page.
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