Repairs and replacements at Sonkosi Primary School.
Eastern Cape Department of Education
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
17 November 2026 at 14:00 · Sonkosi PS
In plain English
The tender is for repairs to existing school facilities and/or replacement of damaged structures at Sonkosi Primary School affected by disaster. Eligible bidders must be registered with the CIDB with a grading of 3 GB.
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The Mvula Trust, acting for the Eastern Cape Department of Education, invites bids for repairs and replacements at Sonkosi Primary School. The project involves renovating six classroom blocks, including roofing, ceilings, flooring, and painting, as well as installing rainwater tanks on concrete stands. Work must be completed within eight weeks of the start date. A compulsory site briefing is scheduled for 17 November 2026 at the school. The project requires a contractor with a CIDB grading of 3 GB. Key deliverables include a site-specific safety file and the completion of all building repairs. The tender is subject to a 12-week validity period and includes penalties for late completion.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 General Building (3GB)) — 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 3 GB grading and CSD registration
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Valid COIDA or FEM Certificate of Good Standing
- Proof of R500,000 credit facility
- Contract Manager, SACPCMP OHS Officer, and Foreman with relevant qualifications
- Evidence of three projects valued at R1.5M+ within the last three years
- Commitment to 25% mandatory local subcontracting
Contact & how to apply
Name: Anele Nqambi
Email: anele@themvulatrust.org.za
Phone: 043-726-2255
How to apply: Submit physical bids in sealed envelopes to the tender box at 69 Devereux Avenue, Vincent, East London, by 12:00 PM on 4 December 2026. No email or fax submissions are accepted.
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