The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) invites qualified multi-disciplinary professional practices to bid for the appointment of architectural services, principal agent, and construction health and safety agent for the Mamelodi Magistrate Court project. This open tender (H26/015 AI) supports the construction of a three-storey court complex in Mamelodi, Gauteng.
Tender Overview and Scope
The appointed service provider will deliver professional architectural services, act as principal agent, and provide construction health and safety agent services for the construction stage (Stage 5) of the project. The scope includes a three-storey court complex of approximately 9,000m² with 16 courtrooms, basement parking, civil and stormwater works, electrical reticulation, mechanical installations, ICT systems, and landscaping.
Mandatory Requirements
Bidders must submit the following documents to avoid disqualification:
- Completed and signed Form of Offer and Acceptance (C1.1)
- Proof of registration with the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Professional registration certificates for Professional Architect (SACAP) and Professional Health and Safety Agent (SACPCMP)
- Completed PA-11 Bidder’s Disclosure, PA-15 resolutions, and PA-16 Preference Points Claim Form
- DPW-09 (PSB) form detailing current and completed projects
- DPW-16.1 (PSB) Tender Clarification Meeting Certificate
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of professional indemnity insurance of not less than R1.5 million
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
Technical Evaluation
Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 65 points out of 100. Scoring criteria include company project experience as appointed professional architect (5 points), health and safety agent experience (5 points), consultants to provide the technical workforce (5 points), health and safety workforce experience (5 points), and licensed software (5 points). Weightings are applied to each criterion to arrive at the total functionality score.
Pricing and Preference Points
The 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system applies based on the estimated Rand value. Specific goals include 51% black ownership (10 points), locality (2 points), 51% black women ownership (4 points), 51% black people with disability ownership (2 points), and 51% black youth ownership (2 points). Fees are payable on a value basis according to the 2023 NDPWI Scope of Architectural Services and Tariff of Fees.
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Submission Details and Deadline
Bids close on Friday, 23 October 2026, at 11:00. Submissions must be delivered to the Department of Public Works, Head Office, CGO Building, 256 Madiba Street, Pretoria. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 13 October 2026 at 11:00 at the Incomplete Mamelodi Magistrate Court, Erste Fabriek, Tsamaya Road, Mamelodi. No late or electronic submissions will be accepted.
Contact Information
For enquiries, contact Billy Lebetha at billy.lebetha@dpw.gov.za or 012-406-1753.
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