Professional Services for Nobantu Primary School Infrastructure

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), acting as Implementing Agent for the Eastern Cape Department of Education under a Memorandum of Agreement dating back to 2015, is inviting proposals from qualified firms to provide professional services for Nobantu Primary School in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape. The appointment covers Stages 2 to 7 of the Framework for Infrastructure Delivery and Procurement Management (FIDPM): concept development, design development, technical documentation and procurement, construction and contract administration, handover, and close-out. The contract has an indicative duration of 28 months and is one of a wider programme of infrastructure projects for the Department.

The scope includes reviewing and finalising existing designs and cost estimates, preparing a detailed Baseline Risk Assessment and site-specific Health and Safety Specification, and producing detailed architectural and engineering drawings, bills of quantities and tender documentation in line with SANS 10400. Works at the school include roof replacement, refurbishment of administration and classroom blocks, conversion of existing buildings to Grade R and computer laboratory use, construction of new ablution blocks for learners, staff, disabled users and Grade R/RR, modular kitchen and dining hall, prefabricated classrooms, Eskom electrical upgrades, water harvesting, stormwater management, carports and play areas. The PSP must also provide construction monitoring, a full-time clerk of works, progress and financial reporting, valuations, and close-out reports. Social facilitation and SMME work-package identification form part of the requirements, and CSDG skills development targets apply.

Mandatory pre-qualifiers include attendance of the compulsory online briefing on 5 November 2026, a CSD registration, valid SARS tax compliance PIN, a valid B-BBEE certificate or affidavit, and proof of R5 million professional indemnity insurance. Key resources must hold valid professional registration with the relevant bodies (SACPCMP, SACAP, ECSA, SACQSP, CHSA, and AIA accreditation through SANAS), with CVs demonstrating the required post-registration experience. Evaluation is based on 80% price and 20% B-BBEE preference, with responsiveness and risk checks applied. Bids close 13 November 2026 at 23:55 and remain valid for 90 days. Submissions must be made via the DBSA-provided OneDrive link, and bidders should request the link via email at least three days before closing.