Construction / CIDB-Led Tender Response Template

CIDB-LED CONSTRUCTION TENDER — RESPONSE
[Your Company Name]

Tender No:    [Tender Number]
Tender Title: [Tender Title]
Closing Date: [Date / Time]

Use this companion alongside the main Construction / CIDB Response Template. This template focuses specifically on CIDB-related compliance, evidence and operational readiness.

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1. CIDB COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
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[ ] CIDB grading equal to or higher than required for this works
[ ] CIDB registration current and not lapsed
[ ] CIDB class of works matches the works being tendered
[ ] PE (Potentially Emerging) status — if leveraging — supported by evidence
[ ] CIDB Best Practice Project Assessment — applicable: YES / NO
[ ] CIDB Standard for Uniformity headings followed in the response
[ ] CIDB Standard Conditions of Tender accepted
[ ] CIDB Code of Conduct acknowledged
[ ] CIDB Register of Projects — prior projects registered (where required)

Attach:
• CIDB Grading Certificate (current)
• Last 12 months of completed projects on CIDB Register of Projects (printout)

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2. PROJECT EXPERIENCE SCHEDULE (CIDB FORMAT)
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[Provide at least 3 projects of similar scale and class.]

Project Name | Client | CIDB Class | Value (R) | Start | End | % Complete | Reference Contact
-------------|--------|------------|-----------|-------|-----|-----------|------------------
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]

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3. SITE ESTABLISHMENT READINESS
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We will mobilise within [X] working days of site handover. Site establishment includes:
• Site office (size m²): [m²]
• Storage and laydown areas: [m²]
• Site signage (CIDB / OHS Reg 5): [Yes]
• Welfare facilities (ablutions, eating area): [Yes]
• Perimeter / hoarding: [Type]
• First aid station: [Yes]
• Site induction process: [Outlined]

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4. LABOUR & SUBCONTRACTOR PLAN
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Labour plan:
• Skilled labour:        [Local / non-local %]
• Semi-skilled labour:   [Local %]
• Unskilled labour:      [Local %]
• Targeted local labour absorption: [#]

Subcontractor plan:
• % of works subcontracted:                [%]
• % to designated / targeted enterprises:  [%]
• Subcontractor selection process:          [Brief]
• Subcontractor management & onboarding:    [Brief]

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5. HSE FILE READINESS
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[ ] Letter of Good Standing (COIDA) attached
[ ] OHS Policy signed by CEO / Director
[ ] Site-Specific OHS Plan template ready
[ ] Risk assessments per activity
[ ] Method statements per activity
[ ] Fall Protection Plan
[ ] Construction Work Permit (where applicable)
[ ] Notification of Construction Work submitted
[ ] Appointed CHSO (SACPCMP) details
[ ] Toolbox talk register
[ ] Incident & near-miss register
[ ] Hazardous chemical substance register
[ ] PPE issue register
[ ] Plant inspection registers

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6. PROGRAMME & RESOURCING
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High-level resource loading:
• Site Agent (FTE):    [#]
• Foremen (FTE):       [#]
• Skilled tradesmen:    [# avg / # peak]
• General labour:       [# avg / # peak]
• Plant operators:      [# avg / # peak]

Programme assumptions:
• Working days per week:   [5 / 6]
• Working hours per day:   [Hours]
• Public holidays:          [Excluded / included]
• Inclement weather days:   [Allowance]
• Long-lead items:          [List]
• External dependencies:    [Service approvals, statutory inspections]

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DECLARATION
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We confirm that we hold the required CIDB grading and class of works, and that the resources, programme, and HSE arrangements presented above will be in place at site handover.

Authorised Signatory: _____________________________
Name:                _____________________________
Designation:         _____________________________
Date:                _____________________________

— BidBetter Template. Use alongside the main Construction / CIDB Response Template.