Design and Build Contractor for Naval Base Refurbishment
DBSA
In plain English
The Development Bank of Southern Africa is seeking a design and build contractor for the refurbishment and upgrading of the Hugo Bierman Building at the Simonstown Naval Base. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 7 GB or higher and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) invites tenders for the design and build refurbishment of the Hugo Bierman Building at the Simonstown Naval Base, Western Cape. The project involves comprehensive interior and exterior upgrades, including roof waterproofing, structural repairs, lift maintenance, kitchen design, and the refurbishment of floors one through eight. Key deliverables include the installation of fire-rated systems, security upgrades, and plumbing/electrical improvements. The project duration is 10 months, excluding the December 2026/January 2027 holiday period. All personnel must be South African citizens and undergo security screening. The contract follows the NEC3 ECC Option A format. Bidders must provide a 10% performance guarantee and adhere to strict health and safety regulations. The project requires a CIDB grading of 7GB or higher. The tender process includes mandatory site briefings and specific requirements for professional personnel and enterprise development.
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 7 General Building (7GB)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB contractor grading of 7GB or higher
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Audited financial statements for the last two years
- Professional Indemnity (R10M) and Public Liability (R5M) insurance
- Letter of intent for 10% Performance Guarantee
- SACPCMP registration for Construction Manager and Health & Safety Officer
- Proof of South African citizenship for all project personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lihle Nyide
Email: NyideLSCM@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3814
How to apply: Bidders must request a unique submission link by emailing NyideLSCM@dbsa.org before 16:30 on 25 August 2026. Submissions must be uploaded as a single compressed or zipped folder via the provided Microsoft OneDrive link before 23:55 on 28 August 2026.
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