Construction (relay) of 11.1 Km lower thukela gravity pipeline for umgeni water

• Tender queries and document requests: Mr. Sphamandla Mthembu, Tel: 033 341 1325, Email: [email protected], Address: 310 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
• Appeals: Supply Chain Management Office, Email: [email protected].
• Tip-Offs Anonymous Hotline: Toll-Free Number: 0800 864 463, Toll-Free Fax: 0800 864 463, SMS: 30916, Online: https://www.thehotline.co.za/report, Email: [email protected], Postal: PO Box 10512, Centurion, 0046.
• Standard Conditions of Tender and other documents: https://www.umngeni-uthukela.co.za/supplier-documentation/.

• Submit tender documents in person to the Tender Box at uMngeni-uThukela Water, 310 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg by 12h00 on 02 July 2026. The box is accessible 24/7, but only submissions placed before the deadline will be considered.
• Submit one original paper copy plus one copy on a USB.
• Ensure the outer package is clearly labeled with: Tender Number (2026/066), Tender Title, Closing Date, Closing Time, Tenderer’s Name, and Tenderer’s Address.
• Multi-volume tenders must be bound separately as per the issued volumes.
• Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting on 02 June 2026 at 10:00 at Lower Thukela Water Works (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rc2PqJabZfbwDvQj9) is mandatory. Bring tender documents for signing; no documents will be issued at the meeting.
• Tender validity period: 120 calendar days from the closing date.
• Disqualification risks: Failure to attend the clarification meeting, incomplete or unsigned documents, missing proof of attendance certificate, or failure to submit required returnable documents (T2.2.1–T2.2.30).

• Eligibility: Must have an active CIDB grading of 9CE, achieve at least 35% Contract Participation Goals (25% from uMngeni-uThukela Water’s area of operation, 10% local), and submit all required compliance documents (Tax Compliance Status, COID Act proof, CSD Report, Company Registration Certificate).
• Functionality: Minimum score of 70 points required. Evaluation criteria and weightings:
• Tenderer’s Experience: 40%
• Experience of Key Personnel: 30%
• Quality Assurance and Environmental Management: 10%
• Method Statement: 10%
• Preliminary Programme: 10%

Failure to score in any criterion results in disqualification.

• Price and Preference: 90/10 Preference Point System applies (90 points for price, 10 points for preference). Preference points awarded for:
• HDI entity (51% Black-owned): 5 points (Sworn Affidavit/Valid B-BBEE Certificate required).
• HDI entity (51% women-owned): 5 points (Sworn Affidavit/Valid B-BBEE Certificate required).
• Disqualification: Failure to submit proof for preference claims or non-compliance with mandatory criteria.

• Scope: Construction (relay) of 11.1 km of Lower Thukela’s Gravity Pipeline over an 18-month period.
• Deliverables: Pipeline relay as per project specifications, drawings, and annexures (including UUW Pipeline and Valve Specifications, Health and Safety Project Specification, Quality Assurance Procedure).
• Standards: Compliance with uMngeni-uThukela Water’s Standard Specifications, Particular Specifications, Amendments to Standard Specifications, and Project Specifications (Volume 2, Part C3).
• Site Information: Available in Volume 2, Part C4.1 (Green).
• Contract Participation Goals (CPG): Minimum 35% of contract value (excluding VAT, CPA, and contingencies) must be sub-contracted to targeted enterprises (25% from uMngeni-uThukela Water’s area of operation, 10% local participation). CPG Partners must perform work directly and cannot sub-contract further without written approval from uMngeni-uThukela Water.

• Pricing format: Bill of Quantities (C2.2) and Pricing Schedule (C2.2) as per Volume 2, Part C2. Follow Pricing Instructions (C2.1).
• Bonds/Guarantees: Submit a letter of intent from an approved financial institution (registered with the Financial Services Board) for a Performance Guarantee – Demand Guarantee (format provided in Part T2.2).
• Payment terms: Monthly payment certificates issued by the 25th of each month (or nearest previous working day). CPG Partner must sign off on measurements and rates for their allocated work.
• Tender offer validity: 120 calendar days from the closing date.
• Financial standing: Submit Tenderer’s Financial Standing (T2.2.24) and a cash flow projection for the main contractor and CPG Partners within 2 weeks of contract award.
• Additional: Submit proof of purchase of tender document (T2.2.20).

• CIDB Grading: Active CIDB grading of 9CE is mandatory.
• B-BBEE: Preference points for HDI entities (51% Black-owned or 51% women-owned). Valid B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit required to claim points.
• Tax Compliance: Tax Compliance Status (TCS) letter with PIN from SARS or CSD number. Each party in a consortium/joint venture must submit separate TCS/CSD.
• COID Act: Proof of good standing in terms of the COID Act (Letter of Good Standing).
• Company Registration: Valid Company Registration Certificate.
• CSD Registration: Central Supplier Database (CSD) Report required.
• Contract Participation Goals (CPG): Minimum 35% (25% from uMngeni-uThukela Water’s area of operation, 10% local participation). CPG Partners must be sourced from uMngeni-uThukela Water’s SCM Enterprise Development Database or approved alternatives.
• Bidders Disclosure Form (T2.2.2): Must be completed and submitted.
• Restrictions: No bids accepted from state employees, companies with directors who are state employees, or close corporations with members in the service of the state. Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified.
• Additional Certificates: VAT Registration Certificate (T2.2.18), Suppliers Health and Safety Declaration (T2.2.25), Pro forma OHS Notification (T2.2.26), and other returnable documents (T2.2.1–T2.2.30).