The Sarah Baartman District Municipality (SBDM) in the Eastern Cape has issued an open tender (Bid No. 24/2026) to establish a panel of contractors for the ad-hoc repairs and maintenance of municipal building facilities. This strategic three-year contract aims to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality upkeep of municipal infrastructure across the district, supporting optimal service delivery and operational efficiency.
Scope of Work
The appointed contractors will be responsible for a wide range of building trades on an as-and-when-required basis across the SBDM area, which includes Blue Crane Route, Makana, Ndlambe, Sundays River Valley, Dr Beyers Naude, Kouga, and Koukamma Local Municipalities. Key deliverables include:
- Execution of specialized repairs including carpentry, plumbing, bricklaying, plastering, painting, and electrical work.
- Adherence to site-specific health and safety plans, risk assessments, and method statements prior to commencing any work.
- Leaving all completed works in a clean, safe, and fully functional condition, complete with necessary operation manuals and compliance certificates.
- Maintaining a maximum overhead or preliminary general cost limit of 15 percent per assigned work order, alongside a 5 percent contingency sum managed by the Project Manager.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a comprehensive and fully compliant documentation package. Essential submissions include:
- A valid National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report with an active MAAA status.
- A current SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN printout.
- Certified company registration (CK) documents and certified identity copies of all directors or owners.
- A valid Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) certificate or sworn affidavit.
- Proof of a valid lease agreement or municipal account in the bidder’s name to claim specific goal points for locality.
- A minimum Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) grading of 3GB or higher.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will undergo a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation process. Bidders must first achieve a minimum functionality threshold of 75 out of 100 points to advance. The functionality assessment is weighted as follows:
- Experience of the company in construction, renovations, repairs, and maintenance of buildings: 40 points.
- Qualifications and expertise of key personnel (supported by detailed CVs and certified qualifications): 45 points.
- Proposed methodology and technical approach to the scope of work: 15 points.
Qualifying bids will then be adjudicated using the 80/20 preference point system, allocating 80 points for price competitiveness and 20 points for specific goals, with heavy weighting awarded to enterprises located within the SBDM area of jurisdiction.
Submission Guidelines
There will be no briefing session for this procurement. Completed bid documents must be placed in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with “Bid No. 24/2026: Panel of Contractors for Ad-Hoc Repairs and Maintenance of Municipal Building Facilities for a Period of Three (3) Years”.
The sealed envelope must be deposited in the official bid box situated on the 4th Floor, 32 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha, 6000. The strict closing time is 12:00 noon on Friday, 11 December 2026. Late, telephonic, faxed, or electronic bids will not be accepted under any circumstances. For technical enquiries, contact Ms. Sinovuyo Nondlazi at 041-508-7335 or snondlazi@sbdm.co.za.
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Document Downloads
Prospective bidders can access the complete tender documentation free of charge via the official National Treasury eTender portal:
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