Design and Build Contractor for Housing Units.
Independent Development Trust
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
4 August 2026 at 10:00 · Hawequa Correctional Center, [33°37'51"S, 19°00'28"E] and Obiqua Correctional Centre, [33°16'28"S, 19°08'45"E]
In plain English
The Independent Development Trust is procuring a design and build contractor for the demolition of existing units and construction of new prefabricated housing units at Hawequa and Obiqua Correctional Centres. Eligible bidders must be registered on the CSD and have a valid CIDB grading of 3 GB or higher.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Independent Development Trust (IDT) invites bids for a turnkey design and build contract at the Hawequa and Obiqua Correctional Centres in the Allandale Management Area. The project involves the demolition of existing units and the construction of new prefabricated housing units. Key deliverables include the completion of project stages 3, 4.1, 5, and 6, which cover architectural design, structural engineering, and construction. The work requires the use of alternative building technologies, including reinforced concrete foundations and EPS sandwich panel walls. Bidders must attend compulsory site briefings at both locations on 04 August 2026. The project must be completed by a team including a registered architect, structural engineer, and health and safety manager. The tender closes on 17 August 2026 at 12:00 PM. All submissions must be delivered to the IDT Western Cape Regional Office in Cape Town.
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 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 grading of 3 GB or higher
- Valid NHBRC registration certificate
- Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA or Letter of Good Standing
- Project team must hold SACAP, ECSA, or SACPCMP professional registration
- Valid letter of intent for Professional Indemnity insurance (minimum R500,000)
- Letter of intent for a 10% performance guarantee
- CIPC registration documents
- Attendance at both compulsory site briefing meetings
- Tax Compliance status with unique PIN
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms. Smangaliso Magwaza
Email: DCS06WCTENDERS@IDT.ORG.ZA
Phone: 021-405-4000
How to apply: Submit one original signed hard copy in a sealed envelope to the IDT Western Cape Regional Office, 14th Floor, Customs House, Heerengracht Street, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001. Include a PDF soft copy on a flash drive. Emailed or telephonic submissions are not accepted.
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