Maintenance and Construction of Toilets at Maqoma Primary School
Eastern Cape Department of Education
In plain English
The tender is for the maintenance of flush toilets and/or construction of new toilet facilities at Maqoma Primary School in the Eastern Cape. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB grading of 3 GB or higher.
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The Mvula Trust, acting for the Eastern Cape Department of Education, invites tenders for the maintenance of existing flush toilets and the construction of new ablution facilities at Maqoma Primary School. The project involves building alterations, plumbing, drainage, carpentry, glazing, and painting. The contractor must provide site offices, storage, and manage local SMME participation. Key deliverables include as-built drawings, daily site records, and weekly labor reports. The contract duration is 24 weeks. The work must be completed according to the JBCC Series Edition 4.1 standards. Contractors are required to visit the site to understand conditions. The project includes specific provisional sums for electrical connections, water pumps, and community liaison support. All work must be performed in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The tender uses an 80/20 preference point system for evaluation.
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 registration of 3 GB or higher
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Valid COIDA Certificate of Good Standing
- Must employ a full-time OHS Officer
- Must hold Contract Works, SASRIA, and Public Liability insurance
- Must possess Certificate of Compliance for safety glass
- Must subcontract minimum 25% to local SMMEs
Contact & how to apply
Name: Anele Nqambi
Email: anele@themvulatrust.org.za
Phone: 043-726-2255
How to apply: Submit sealed envelopes clearly marked with the Bid Number to the tender box located at 69 Devereux Avenue, Vincent, East London. Electronic submissions via email or facsimile are not accepted.
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