3 May 2017

Featured Project: WindNam Wind Farm, Namibia

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Description: Construction of the proposed 500 MW WindNam plant to be developed within the Sperrgebiet National Park, on a piece of land of approximately 8 700ha in size, in Namibia. Estimated value: USD $943.9 million.

Status: Procedural

Industry: Infrastructure

Region: Namibia

Sector: Private

Value: R 100 million+

Timing: 2017 onwards.

Notes: The proposed development remains in early planning stage.

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About Melanie Miles

One girl who would rather wear boots than high heels...

2 May 2017

Featured Tender: Burbreeze Reservoir: Construction of 3.3 km of DN 300 Continuously Welded Steel Rising Mains, 5Ml Reinforced Concrete Reservoir, Pumpstation Auxilliary Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Plant

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Contract Number: WS-6991 – Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality

Description: Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality invites tenders for Burbreeze Reservoir: Construction of 3.3 km of DN 300 Continuously Welded Steel Rising Mains, 5Ml Reinforced Concrete Reservoir, Pumpstation Auxilliary Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Plant.

Industry Sector: Water

Industry: Infrastructure + Electrical and Instrument + Plant & Machinery + Mechanical

Region: KwaZulu-Natal

Site Inspection: A compulsory clarification meeting with representatives of the Employer will take place at In Room 301, 3rd Floor, Ethekwini Water & Sanitation Building, 3 Prior Road, Durban on 09 May 2017 starting at 10:00.

Closing Date: 02 June 2017 at 11:00

Restrictions: It is estimated that tenderers should have a cidb contractor grading of 8CE. Preferences are offered to tenderers who are registered with CIDB Only tenderers who are Grading 8 CE /higher are eligible to submit tenders. Telephonic, Telegraphic, Telex, Facsimile, Emailed and Late Tenders will not be accepted. Tenders may only be submitted on the tender documentation that is issued. Requirements for sealing, addressing, delivering, opening and assessment of Tenders are stated in the Tender Data

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About Claire Donaldson

I started working at Leads 2 Business in February 2005, and have served as Head of Department of Daily Tenders from 2007 until the present. I oversee both the Daily Tenders South Africa and Africa Departments.

28 Apr 2017

Industry Event: 2017 Vision in Energy LPG Event + Machine Tools Africa 2017

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1. Event:

2017 Vision in Energy LPG Event

 

Date:

09 May 2017 – 11 May 2017

 

Event location:

Montecasino, Johannesburg

 

Event description:

The 2017 Vision in Energy LPG Event, South Africa, represents a premium opportunity for international and local companies to showcase their offering to the sub-Saharan Africa LPG industry.

 

Contact:

Phone: +27(0)10 003 0295

E-mail: info@visioninenergy.co.za

 

Event Website:

2017 Vision in Energy LPG Event

 

 

2. Event:

Machine Tools Africa 2017

 

Date:

09 May 2017 – 11 May 2017

 

Time:

09:00 – 17:00

 

Event location:

JHB Expo Centre, Johannesburg

 

Event description:

Looking for the latest machine tool products, solutions and suppliers to gear up your business for 2017 and beyond? Then look no further than Machine Tools Africa 2017. It’s a revolution. A showcase of all that rotates, turns, cuts, forms, bends, shapes and more. It’s the place where you’ll find the most innovative products, technologies, solutions and services that this industry has to offer in machinery, tools, spares and technical support.

 

Contact:

John Sterley

Sales Executive

Specialised Exhibitions (Pty) Ltd

Tel: +27(0)11 835 1565

E-mail: JohnS@Specialised.com

 

Event Website:

Machine Tools Africa 2017

 

About Eldary Carpenter

I have been with Leads 2 Business for 5 years and absolutely love working for such a dynamic company. I started off as a Content Researcher in the Tenders Department before being promoted to Customer Relations.

26 Apr 2017

Featured Project: KwaDukuza Private Hospital

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Description: Construction of the single storey KwaDukuza Private Hospital, which will be situated in Stanger in KwaZulu-Natal, on 60 000m² land. The hospital will be located along the R102 (heading towards Melville), close to the KwaDukuza Police Station and North Coast Primary School. Estimated project value: R97 million (Incl. VAT).

Status: Underway

Industry: Building

Region: KwaZulu-Natal

Sector: Private

Value: R61 Million – R100 Million

Timing: November 2015 to May 2017 (18 months) Extended to July 2017

Notes: Construction is ongoing with completion extended to July 2017.

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About Sasha Anderson

Millennial Mom + wife living the hash-tag life. Remember: If You Fail - Fail Forward

25 Apr 2017

Featured Tender: Construction of smaller buildings and civil engineering structures and infrastructural works

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Contract Number: BIDR3/1 – BIDR

Description: Invitation to Tender: Construction of smaller buildings and civil engineering structures and infrastructural works for the new BAIC project to be constructed zone 1 of the COEGA IDZ. New Basic Vehicle Manufacturing Plant To Be Constructed at COEGA Industrial Development Zone For Basic Automobile SA Proprietary Limited. Works include : Test Track; 1ML reinforces contrite reservoir, 2 No 250kl and 1 No 100kl steel tanks for water storage, 2 No storm water detention ponds; roads and hardstands; paving for parking areas; bus bay; signage and road signage, water reticulation and main water connection, firewater reticulation, sewer reticulation, water reticulation and main water connection, firewater reticulation, sewer reticulation, Oil separator, water harvesting tanks, sewer tunnel, storm water pipe and channel system, traffic controls, cable ducts, landscaping.

Industry Sector: Renovations + Institutional

Industry: Infrastructure

Region: Eastern Cape

Site Inspection: A compulsory briefing session on 26 April 2017 at 10:00. Raddison Blu Hotel, Marine, Port Elizabeth. Representatives from the BIDR will meet prospective Bidders in meeting room at first floor of the Raddison Blu Hotel, Marine Drive, Port Elizabeth.

Closing Date: 05 May 2017 at 12:00

Restrictions: Conditions: Tenders shall be registered with the construction industry development and should have a CIDB contractor grading of 9CE or higher. However 8 CE PE can also submit. respondents who comply who comply with the BIDR procurement policy and Procedure. Preferential procurement policy framework Act (PPPFA) principals shall apply, whereby submission will be evaluated according to the provision of the act and the public finance management act (PFMA) section 36 and 49. Bidders must submit a valid BBBEE verification Certificate from SANAS accredited verification Agency or from a registered auditor approved by independant Regulatory board. The following scores will be applied: Price 90; B-BBEE Status 10. Failure to provide any of the mandatory information required in this Bid will result in the submissions being deemed null and void and shall be considered non-responsive. Respondents must include a valid and original SARS Tax Compliance Certificate in their submissions in order to be considered. Telegraphic, telexed, facsimiled or e-mailed submissions will not be accepted. No telephonic or any other form of communication with any other BIDR member of staff, other than the named individual below, relating to this request for Bid will be permitted. Only one original completed bid document shall be placed in a sealed envelope clearly marked: BIDR – Tender No 3/1; Construction of Smaller Buildings and Civil Engineering Structures and Infrastructural Works For The New Basic Project To Be Constructed Zone 1 Of The Coega IDZ. No late proposals will be considered. Greyvensteins telephone number is +27 41 501 5500

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About Nonkazi Zondi

I started at Leads 2 Business in September 2016 as a Content Researcher in the Daily Tenders South Africa Department.

24 Apr 2017

Did you Know #DYK – 15 Ways to be more successful in Tendering

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15 Ways to be More Successful at Tendering

  1. Register on the applicable Supplier Database. Currently, that means being registered on the CSD (Centralised Supplier Database) https://secure.csd.gov.za/. If you are not registered, you can not tender. Period. Plus you also have to be registered on individual Municipality Supplier Databases. Keep on top of these registrations, and save yourself the last minute hassle. Being registered on these Supplier Databases, also puts you in the position to be approached directly to quote.
  2. Maintain your CIDB, NHBRC and Professional Membership Registrations If these apply, do not let them lapse in any way.
  3. Be in the Know. Leads 2 Business has got you covered in this department since we publish tender notices and project information for the building and construction industry, as well as related industries.
  4. Be quick off the mark The quicker you make a decision on a tender notice, the quicker you can move on or start working on it.
  5. Note the Dates on a Tender Notice. Set reminders for site meeting dates, for document collection cut-off dates (if applicable) and the closing date. Don’t leave anything to the last moment.
  6. Attend the Site Meeting. If compulsory, this is not negotiable. If just strongly recommended, attending the meeting allows you to ask questions and get information that might not be in the tender documents, and therefore gives you an edge when filling out your tender document.
  7. Pay attention to tender criteria and requirements If you do not comply with the specific requirements, you are wasting your time.
  8. Read the entire Tender Document. If there are any discrepancies or you have any questions, talk to the applicable contact people to gain clarity.
  9. Complete the entire Tender Document and attach supporting documents These are BEE certificates, Tax clearance certificates etc. Make sure all the supporting documents are the latest copies and everything is signed and initialled accordingly. Don’t use a pencil or forget to carry your total.
  10. Closing Date. Do not be late with your submission. This is non-negotiable. Be 100% sure of where you have to submit your tender document.
  11. Price Competitively. Do not focus on just “getting the contract”. Focus on “getting the work done”. If you undercut your prices, your company will suffer. And it is glaringly obvious when looking at all the submitted prices, and the lowest price is as depressingly unrealistic as the highest price.
  12. Follow up on the receipt of your Tender Documents Attend the opening of the tenders or follow up with the applicable contact people.
  13. Keep a copy of your submitted tender document. Not only can this be good for comparison purposes for later tenders, but if you win the contract; you need to know what you quoted.
  14. Stay informed about the Adjudication and Evaluation process Don’t submit and forget about your tender. Please don’t move your company premises, and forget about the tender. Follow up and keep informed of the process.
  15. Follow through Tendering is neither an easy nor cheap process, so maintain your presence and relationships and follow through with the contracts to the best of your company’s ability. Let your work speak for itself.

http://www.news24.com/Archives/City-Press/10-tips-to-get-a-government-tender-20150429

About Claire Donaldson

I started working at Leads 2 Business in February 2005, and have served as Head of Department of Daily Tenders from 2007 until the present. I oversee both the Daily Tenders South Africa and Africa Departments.

21 Apr 2017

Industry Event: African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo + Food & Hospitality Africa + FIDIC-GAMA Conference

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1. Event:

African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo (Leads to Business will in attendance)

 

Date:

23 May 2017 (09:00 to 18:00) and 24 May 2017 (09:00 to 16:00)

 

Event location:

Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa

 

Event description:

Visit Africa’s biggest gathering of construction professionals under one roof – African Construction and Totally Concrete Expos caters for the entire African construction, cement and concrete industries. The audience includes architects, engineers, contractors, quantity surveyors, government representatives as well as suppliers of products and services to the industry

 

Contact:

Phone: +27(0)21 700 4300

E-mail: justin.marthinus@totallyconcrete.co.za

 

Event Website:

African Construction and Totally Concrete Expo

 

 

2. Event:

Food & Hospitality Africa

 

Date:

07 May 2017 – 09 May 2017

 

Event location:

Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa

 

Event description:

Food and Beverage

 

Contact:

Nick Sarnadas

Tel: +27(0)11 835 1565

E-mail: From here

 

Event Website:

Food & Hospitality Africa

 

 

3. Event:

FIDIC-GAMA Annual Conference

 

Date:

07 May 2017 – 10 May 2017

 

Event location:

Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)

 

Event description:

FIDIC-GAMA 2017 is one of the biggest networking Event for African Consulting Engineers.
It provides a forum for consulting engineers, government officials from all three spheres of government, SOE, funding agencies, contractors, investors and other stakeholders in the infrastructure and built-environment from the public and private sectors

 

Entrance:

Please see registration fees here

 

Contact:

Tel: +27(0)11 463 2022 or +27(0)79 491 7020

E-mail: marketing@fidic-gama2017.org.za

 

Event Website:

FIDIC-GAMA Annual Conference

 

About Eldary Carpenter

I have been with Leads 2 Business for 5 years and absolutely love working for such a dynamic company. I started off as a Content Researcher in the Tenders Department before being promoted to Customer Relations.

20 Apr 2017

L2B Blog: Why Specify?

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Why Specify?

What does it mean to specify? According to Dictionary.com the definition of “specify” is:

“verb (used with object), specified, specifying”

  1. to mention or name specifically or definitely, state in detail: He did not specify the amount needed
  2. to give a specific character to
  3. to set forth as specification
  4. to name or state as a condition: He specified that he be given my power of attorney
  5. to make a specific mention or statement

In the instance where specify is mentioned in the building and construction industry, we can take it to mean: “state in detail” and that is what is done. Whether you are building a house or a hospital, there are specifications that are required with regards to methods of construction or even material standards. For more on these specifications, take a look at the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act of 2008 (Act No 5 of 2008) (https://www.thedti.gov.za/business_regulation/acts/national_regulator_act.pdf and other helpful websites are http://sans10400.co.za/ and https://www.sabs.co.za/)

Regarding other items to specify in the construction of a building, those could be chosen according to the owner’s choice. For instance, the type of bathroom you are envisioning would depend on the accessories you choose. You can specify the tiles – type, colour, manufacturer, etc:

 

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The type of window – wooden, steel, aluminium, etc:

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The shower door – sliding door or not, etc:

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The specific type of bath, toilet, wash basin, etc. Everything depends on what you wish the end result to be and to that end, you can specify to your heart’s content.

 

References:

https://www.thedti.gov.za/business_regulation/acts/national_regulator_act.pdf

http://sans10400.co.za/

https://www.sabs.co.za/

 

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About Cecile Van Deventer

I joined the L2Q Team in 2006, as a L2Q Support Assistant and have been the HOD since 2010. I supervise L2Q Bills, Daily Tender Bills, Control Lists and Directory.

19 Apr 2017

Featured Project: Highway Mall

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Description: The proposed redevelopment of the Mdantsane Highway Mall, located in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape. CIDB 8GB

Status: Tender

Industry: Building

Region: Eastern Cape

Sector: Public

Value: R61 Million – R100 Million

Timing: 2017 onwards

Notes: The Site attendance register has been requested.

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About Carmen Barends

Social Media adventurer exploring new frontiers and learning how to survive. Tongue in cheek and mischief are the order of any good day topped with a sprinkling of laughter.

18 Apr 2017

L2B Blog: Reporting for Dummies (Part 1)

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1. Projects / Tenders: Here you can download reports on the tenders and projects that have been added in the last month, according to your advisory settings. These options are located on your Dashboard under Reporting:

To do so, click on Projects / Tenders and follow the steps:

1. Select which type of report you wish to download.

2. Select the report frequency: once a week, every second week or once a month

3. Choose the information that you would like to be included in the report by selecting the various report fields under Projects or Tenders.

4. Click on Download Projects or Download Tenders. You will notice that the downloaded report contains tabs and each tab has the projects or tenders for each region that you have selected in your advisory settings.

2. Your Timeline: Here you can see the projects or tenders you have monitored, the L2Q Bills you have priced and the Requests for Quotes you have priced within a selected date range not exceeding 2 months. You can view all or choose a specific option to view using Filter By.

3. Monitors: When you click on Monitors it will expand to show all the monitors you have on your profile.

Once you have chosen the monitor that you would like to view, you can choose the date range up to a year. This will display a graph with the number of Leads (Projects and Tenders) that the monitor is monitoring and when they monitored them:

Below the graph is the prospect list that can be viewed and downloaded. It will also show if the monitor has interacted with anyone on the specific lead:

Stay tuned for Part 2 of Reporting for Dummies…

 

About Cecile Van Deventer

I joined the L2Q Team in 2006, as a L2Q Support Assistant and have been the HOD since 2010. I supervise L2Q Bills, Daily Tender Bills, Control Lists and Directory.

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