The Mvula Trust, acting on behalf of the Eastern Cape Department of Education, has issued a Request for Bid for the appointment of Quantity Surveying Professional Service Providers. This critical tender aims to establish a panel of qualified professionals to lead multi-disciplinary teams for the construction and rehabilitation of school infrastructure across the Eastern Cape Province.
Tender Overview and Scope
This opportunity forms part of the Rural Infrastructure Programme (RIP) Phase 2, targeting underserved communities through improved educational facilities. Successful bidders will be responsible for cost management, contract administration, and technical oversight of school building projects at various locations throughout the province.
Key Professional Requirements
- Valid CSD registration report (not older than 30 days) – if not registered on day of evaluation and award, tenderer will be disqualified
- Valid Professional Indemnity Insurance – if not valid, tenderer will be disqualified. PI Cover must be maximum of 2 x the Professional Fee, excluding disbursements and VAT, and must be updated annually
- Valid Certificate of Good Standing with Workman’s Compensation Commissioner (COIDA/FEM) – registration will be verified online
- Company registration documents for all consultants
- Technical qualifications – CVs, qualifications, and professional registration certificates
- Completed Projects – appointment letters for projects indicated
- Current Projects – full declaration of all current projects (failure to declare all will result in disqualification)
Submission Requirements
- Submit one original hard copy of the tender offer
- Return all returnable documents after completing them in their entirety, in hard copies written legibly in non-erasable ink
- Tender offers submitted by facsimile or e-mail will be rejected
- All responses must be deposited in the tender box at The Mvula Trust office at 69 Devereux Avenue, Vincent, East London
- Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, e-mail, and late responses will not be accepted
- The Mvula Trust reserves the right to withdraw any invitation to tender and/or to re-advertise or to reject any tender or to accept a part of it. The Mvula Trust does not bind itself to accepting the lowest tender
- Closing Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 12:00
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Contact and Enquiry Information
Contact Anele Nqambi at anele@themvulatrust.org.za or telephone 043-726-2255 for technical or administrative queries.
Download Tender Documentation
Access the complete bid documents here: PSP RIP Phase 2 Final REV Doc (28 April 2026).pdf
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