Professional service provider (psp) needed for upper umkhomazi water project phase 1: feasibility review, design, and contract management

Tender queries: Mr Sphamandla Mthembu, Tel: 033 341 1325, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: uMngeni-uThukela Water, 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.

Submit tender as original + 1 electronic copy on USB stick. Deposit in tender box at uMngeni-uThukela Water, 310 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg by 12h00 on 11 June 2026. Outer package must display: Tender Number, Tender Title, Closing Date, Closing Time, Tenderer’s Name, Tenderer’s Address. Compulsory clarification meeting on 19 May 2026 at 10:00 at uMngeni-uThukela Water Head Office (then proceed to site) — attendance and document signing required for addenda and tender receipt. No two-envelope system. Tender validity period: 120 calendar days from closing date. Documents issued electronically 11-15 May 2026 via [email protected]. No alternative tender offers allowed. Disqualification risks: failure to attend clarification meeting, incomplete/missing returnable documents, or non-compliance with submission format.

Evaluation method: Two-stage process. Stage 1: Eligibility check. Stage 2: Functionality (minimum 70 points required to proceed) + Price & Preference (90/10 system). Functionality criteria and weightings: Tenderer’s Experience (25%), Experience of Key Personnel (45%), Quality and Environmental Management System (15%), Design Method Statement (10%), Preliminary Programme (5%). Failure to score in any criterion = non-responsive bid. Preference points: HDI (51% Black-owned) = 5 points per category (max 10 points). Evidence: Sworn Affidavit or Valid B-BBEE Certificate. Price accounts for 90 points, Preference for 10 points. Final score = average of committee members' scores.

Scope: Review detailed feasibility studies, undertake detailed design, contract administration, and close-out stages for Upper uMkhomazi Water Project Phase 1 — 156 ML reinforced concrete reservoir and ancillary works. Contract duration: 60 months. Team requirement: Professional engineers and technologists must be registered with ECSA (Geotechnical Engineer may be Pr Eng or Pr Sci Nat - Geotechnical Engineer/Engineering Geologist). Site inspections required. Annexures include: Insurance Summary, Detailed Feasibility Studies (Knight Piesold), Specifications, and Design Guides.

Submit letter of intent from an approved Financial Services Provider (FSP) registered with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) to provide insurances as per Part T2.2. Pricing format: Follow instructions in C2.1 and C2.2 (Pricing Schedule). Payment terms and contract data per uMngeni-uThukela Water Standard Contract for Services (SCM0027). Tender offer validity: 120 calendar days from closing date.

Eligibility: Complete Bidders Disclosure Form (T2.2.2). Contract Participation Goals (CPG): Minimum 35% (25% from uMngeni-uThukela Water area of operations + 10% local participation) of contract value paid to targeted enterprises. B-BBEE: Submit proof for HDI status (51% Black-owned) for preference points. Certificates required: Tax Compliance Status (TCS) letter with PIN from SARS, Central Supplier Database (CSD) Report, Proof of good standing (COID Act), Company Registration Certificate, Professional body registration certificates (ECSA for engineers/technologists). No bids from state employees or entities with state-employed directors/members. All sub-consultants must comply with same requirements.