Construction Services for ECPO Refurbishment
Legal Aid South Africa
This tender closed on 6 August 2026
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Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 22 July 2026 at 10:00 · Legal Aid South Africa’s Eastern Cape, Provincial & Local Office in Gqeberha, 1 Uitenhage Road. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
Construction services for refurbishment and alterations of the Eastern Cape Provincial Office in Gqeberha are being bought. Bidders must have a valid CIDB grading of 5GB or higher and comply with other administrative requirements.
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Legal Aid South Africa invites proposals for the refurbishment and alteration of the Eastern Cape Provincial Office and the Gqeberha Local Office. The project involves general building alterations, structural and interior upgrades, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical installations, as well as specialized IT and security system enhancements. The work includes site preparation, masonry, carpentry, flooring, and accessibility modifications. The project is expected to be completed within three months of the appointment. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 22 July 2026 at 1 Uitenhage Road, Gqeberha. The closing date for submissions is 06 August 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bidders must be highly skilled and experienced in construction, with the ability to manage professional teams including contracts managers, site agents, and OHS officers.
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 5 General Building (5GB)) — 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
- Valid CIDB grading of 5GB or higher
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Public liability insurance cover of at least R5,000,000
- Attendance at the compulsory site briefing
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Professional body registrations for key personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: NomalangaNxumalo
Email: NomalangaN@legal-aid.co.za
Phone: 011-877-2000
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in both hard copy and soft copy (USB). The documents must be sealed in an envelope marked with the tender number, closing date, and company name, and deposited into the tender box at Legal Aid House, 29 De Beer Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
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