Construction of Pedestrian Bridge and Parking Upgrade at GPW.
DBSA
In plain English
The tender is for the construction of an overhead pedestrian link bridge and parking upgrade. No specific eligibility or registration requirements are stated.
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) invites tenders for the construction of an overhead pedestrian bridge and the upgrade of the parking area at the Government Printing Works (GPW) administrative headquarters in Pretoria. The project involves civil engineering works, including earthworks, paving, stormwater infrastructure, solar lighting, and the installation of a pedestrian link bridge. The contract follows the NEC3 Option B format. Key deliverables include site establishment, structural steelwork, architectural cladding, and the provision of training for bridge operations. The project duration is approximately 5 months, with a mandatory 24-month maintenance training period. Bidders must attend compulsory online and physical briefing sessions. The closing date for submissions is 4 September 2026.
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 6 Civil Engineering (6CE)) — 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.
- UIF registration — Registration with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB contractor grading of 6 CE or higher
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin
- Valid COIDA and UIF registration certificates
- Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, and Works Insurance (minimum R10 million each)
- Key personnel must hold SACPCMP, ECSA, or SACAP professional registration
- Audited financial statements for the past two years
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Katlego Leshokgoto
Email: KatlegoSCM@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3438
How to apply: Bidders must request a secure OneDrive submission link by emailing Katlego Leshokgoto at KatlegoSCM@dbsa.org by 3 September 2026. Submissions must be uploaded as a compressed folder containing all required volumes and supporting documents in the specified order.
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