Professional Services for Lurhwayizo SSS Project, Eastern Cape.
DBSA
In plain English
Professional services are being procured to plan, design, monitor, and complete a project at Lurhwayizo SSS in the Eastern Cape. Eligible bidders are professional service providers with relevant experience.
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) invites bids for the appointment of a Professional Service Provider (PSP) for the Lurhwayizo Senior Secondary School project in the Amathole District, Eastern Cape. The project involves multi-disciplinary technical services across FIDPM stages 1 to 7, including planning, design, monitoring, and completion. Key deliverables include the construction of a 5-classroom block, administration facilities, science labs, a library, a dining centre, and security infrastructure. The scope also covers water and electricity reticulation upgrades, sanitation improvements, and the installation of high-security fencing. The project is designed for a school population of 641 learners. The contract duration is estimated at 24 months, with the first 6 months dedicated to design and procurement, and 18 months for construction and close-out. All work must comply with National Building Regulations and school infrastructure standards. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 22 September 2026, and the tender closes on 08 October 2026.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- 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 SARS Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Professional registration with SACPCMP, SACAP, ECSA, SACQSP, or SAGC
- Professional Indemnity Insurance of at least R10,000,000
- Valid COID Act registration with the Compensation Fund
- CIPC company registration and latest share certificates
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
Contact & how to apply
Name: Noma Rakoma
Email: nomascm@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3263
How to apply: Bidders must request a Microsoft OneDrive submission link via email from Noma Rakoma at nomascm@dbsa.org at least 3 days before the closing date. Submissions must be uploaded as a compressed/zipped folder following the structure prescribed in the tender document.
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