Asbestos Roof Sheet Replacement and Disposal

Cape Agulhas Municipality invites tenders for the replacement of asbestos roof sheeting at the Struisbaai Substation in the Overberg region of the Western Cape. The works involve the removal of the existing asbestos roof sheets over an estimated area of 95 m², including safe handling, preparation and lawful disposal, and the supply and installation of new green Zincalume roof sheeting. The scope also includes the supply and installation of all required cladding, fixings, flashings and associated components. The contract is a re-measurement contract priced against a Bill of Quantities, with quantities given as estimates only.

The scope of works is itemised as: preliminaries, general site establishment, supervision and contract management; appointment of an approved Asbestos Inspection Authority (AIA); removal of existing asbestos roofing; supply and installation of the replacement roof sheeting; provision of asbestos-waste skips on site and transport and lawful disposal of all asbestos waste at the Vissershok Landfill Site in Tableview, Cape Town; and preparation and submission of a compliant Occupational Health and Safety File. All work must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Construction Regulations, the Asbestos Abatement Regulations, and applicable SANS and electrical codes given the substation setting. The defect liability period is 12 months and the latent defect period is 10 years. A penalty of R500 per calendar day applies for late completion. The construction period is to be stated by the tenderer after the official order is issued.

Key requirements are strict. Bidders must be registered with the CIDB at grade 1GB or higher, and must hold current registration as a Registered Asbestos Contractor with the Chief Inspector of the Department of Employment and Labour; certified proof of both must accompany the bid or it will be non-responsive. A compulsory site meeting takes place at the Struisbaai Municipal Office on 29 October 2026 at 10:00, and bidders who do not attend are disqualified. Functionality requires at least three successfully completed projects of a similar nature in the last five years, with a minimum score of 60% to proceed. Evaluation uses an 80/20 price and preference model, with up to 10 points for B-BBEE status and up to 10 points for locality within the Cape Agulhas Municipal area. Bidders must also provide a valid tax compliance PIN, CSD registration, a compliant B-BBEE certificate or affidavit, proof of municipal account payments, and a Letter of Good Standing from COIDA. Tenders close on 13 November 2026 at 12:00 at the municipal offices in Bredasdorp and remain valid for 90 days.