Construction and commissioning of sludge lagoons and disinfection facilities for lepelle northern water

Closing date: 11 June 2026 at 11:00. Compulsory briefing session: 27 May 2026 at 11:00 at Phalaborwa Water Treatment Plant, Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality (coordinates: 24°03'57.6"S, 31°08'28.2"E). Site inspection: Immediately after briefing on 27 May 2026. Last day for queries: 05 June 2026. Bid validity period: 90 days from closing date.

Procurement enquiries: Mmamokgadi Ramanna, email: [email protected], phone: 015 295 1800. Technical enquiries: Mr. S Ratshibvumo, email: [email protected], phone: 015 295 1800 (08:00–16:00). Submission address: Lepelle Northern Water Tender Box, 01 Landros Mare Street, Polokwane, 0700. Ethics hotline: Free Call 0800 113 555, Email: [email protected], Website: www.behonest.co.za.

Submit hard copy tender documents in black ink, sealed and labeled with tender number (LNW 17/25/26) and description. Place in the tender box at Lepelle Northern Water, 01 Landros Mare Street, Polokwane, by 11:00 on 11 June 2026. Late submissions will be disqualified. All documents must be completed without tampering (no correction fluid or sticky papers). Cancellations must be fully signed. Submit original + 1 copy on USB drive. Mandatory: Compulsory attendance certificate (Schedule A), authority certificate (Schedule B), addenda record (Schedule C), plant/equipment details (Schedule D), relevant work experience (Schedule E), tenderer key (Schedule F), director/shareholder details (Schedule G), company details (Schedule H), OHS management checklist (Schedule I), estimated monthly expenditure (Schedule J), SBD 1, SBD 2, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, C1.1, C1.2, C1.3, C1.4, C2.1 (all priced BOQ items). Professional presentation required (color-coded, neatly bound with dividers).

Two-stage evaluation: Functionality first, then financial. Only tenders scoring above the minimum functionality threshold proceed to financial evaluation. Functionality criteria include: CIDB grading (7 CE or higher), proof of two completed relevant projects (value ≥ R9M each), JV agreement (if applicable), OHS compliance, and technical capacity. Financial evaluation: Lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted. Preference points for B-BBEE and specific goals apply. Arithmetic errors, omissions, or discrepancies may lead to disqualification. Risk assessment and verification of all submitted information will be conducted. Falsified or fraudulent documentation results in disqualification and potential blacklisting.

Scope: Construction, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of sludge lagoons and disinfection facilities, including associated equipment and ancillaries. Mandatory experience: Construction or refurbishment of sludge lagoons or similar systems (e.g., dry beds for wastewater, water recycling systems, supernatant return works, concrete water retaining structures). Standards: SANS 1200, GCC 2015, Construction Regulations 2014, Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993. Contract form: GCC 2015. Requirements: Dedicated enterprise development coordinator (if CIDB B.U.I.L.D standards apply), adherence to OHS Act, local labor employment (prioritize local unskilled and skilled labor), skills transfer, and HIV/AIDS requirements. Site: Phalaborwa Water Treatment Plant, Mopani District, Limpopo.

Pricing: Complete Bill of Quantities (BOQ) in full; non-numerical entries (N/A, Nil, dash) or omissions render bid non-compliant. BOQ must be balanced and confirmed by bidder. Arithmetic errors or discrepancies may lead to disqualification. Pricing format: All items in Schedule of Quantities must be priced. Digital BOQ copy in MS-Excel available upon request. Validity period: 90 days from closing date (subject to extension). Payment terms and bonds: Not explicitly stated; refer to GCC 2015 and tender data for specifics.

CIDB grading: 7 CE or higher (6 CE PE not accepted). For JVs: Combined grading must be 7 CE or higher; lead partner must be at least one grade below advertised. Proof of two completed relevant projects (value ≥ R9M each) with appointment letter, completion certificate, or reference letter. CSD registration: Mandatory for all bidders (JV partners must all submit CSD reports). Tax: Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN. COIDA: Letter of Good Standing relevant to construction works. Company registration: Certified copies of CIPC documents (if name changes occurred). ID copies: Certified copies of identity documents of partners/directors/key personnel (not copies of certified copies). Municipal rates: Current account (≤ 3 months old, not in arrears). B-BBEE: Points claimed for status level. SBD forms: SBD 1, SBD 2, SBD 4, SBD 6.1 must be completed and signed. OHS: Contractors OHS management system checklist (Schedule I). JV requirements: Signed JV agreement with percentage split (100% total) and lead partner indicated. All documents must be verified online where applicable.

Project Management: Muteo Consulting, 39 Grobler Street, Polokwane, 0699. Tel: (015) 291 4065. Fax: (015) 291 4043. Website: www.muteo.co.za. Technical Contact: H. Makwarela Pr-Eng. (Checked/Approved).

Submit all required returnable documents as specified in the tender. Incomplete submissions risk disqualification.

Scope: Construction, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of sludge lagoons, disinfection facilities, pump station, and pipeline, including associated equipment and ancillaries. Design: Channel long sections with trapezoidal and rectangular concrete channels. Key Details: Invert levels (e.g., 316.680–319.500), ground levels (e.g., 317.263–321.000), depths (0.700–1.959m), and grades (e.g., 1 in 100, 1 in 26.28). Lagoon specifications: Top Water Levels (TWL) for Lagoon 1 (316.700), Lagoon 2 (316.700), Lagoon 3 (316.350), Clearwater Lagoon (315.400). Datum: 313.0. Materials: Concrete channels as per design. Note: Do not scale drawings; verify dimensions with the project team if in doubt.

B-BBEE Minimum Contributor Level: 3. No other specific compliance requirements stated in the document.

Submit a completed CV template (Annexure A) for each key personnel involved in the project. Required details per CV: Full name, surname, ID number, employment history (summary), tertiary qualifications (highest order), professional affiliations (most relevant, including category, organization, registration number, and date), and relevant projects completed recently (project name, client, start/end dates, role, and type: construction/refurbishment of sludge lagoons or similar systems such as dry beds for wastewater, water recycling systems, supernatant return works, or concrete water-retaining structures). Each CV must be certified with a signature and date.

Scope: Construction, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of sludge lagoons and disinfection facilities, including associated equipment and ancillaries. Key deliverables: sludge lagoons, disinfection facilities, and all related components. Required experience: Projects involving sludge lagoons or similar systems, such as dry beds for wastewater systems, water recycling systems, supernatant return works, or concrete water-retaining structures.

Project Manager: H. Makwarela (Pr-Eng.) – Tel: (015) 291 4065. Additional contact: Tel: 000 873 2500. No email or physical submission address provided. Company: Muteo Consulting, 39 Grobler Street, Polokwane, 0699. Fax: (015) 291 4043. Website: www.muteo.co.za.

No specific submission method, deadline, required forms, or disqualification risks are detailed in the document. Only a generic placeholder is mentioned.

Scope: Construction, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of sludge lagoons and disinfection facilities, including associated equipment and ancillaries.

Deliverables:

• Concrete structures: 100 mm and 200 mm thick with 617 mesh reinforcement.
• Mentis grating on top of channels.
• Pump stations and pipelines.
• Overflow structures (e.g., 1050Ø overflow).
• Three lagoons (Lagoon 1, Lagoon 2, Lagoon 3) as per cross-section drawings (Sections A-A, B-B, C-C, D-D).
• Access ramps and clearwater lagoons.

Standards:

• All dimensions in millimetres unless otherwise specified.
• Drawings approved by Pr-Eng. H. Makwarela and checked by Pr-Eng. H. Makwarela and K. Nkwada.
• Project managed by Muteo Consulting.

Closing time: 11:00.

Client: Muteo Consulting, 39 Grobler Street, Polokwane, 0699. Phone: (015) 291 4065. Fax: (015) 291 4043. Website: www.muteo.co.za.

Submit all required returnable documents as specified in the tender. Incomplete submissions will be disqualified.

Scope: Construction, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of sludge lagoons, disinfection facilities, and associated equipment. Key deliverables: Earth berm for main sludge canal (1:20 gradient), gates arrangements at take-off channel, lagoon structures (No.1, No.2, No.3, Clearwater Lagoon), and ancillary works. Materials: Selected in-situ semi-pervious material (85% Proctor density, 90% Mod AASHTO), gravel capping (95% Proctor density, SABS 1200 DE Clause 3.2.4), topsoil (SABS 1200 C and D), 150mm geopipe for subsurface drainage. Compaction and site preparation as directed. Design: Approved by H. Makwarela Pr-Eng., checked by N. Chuma Pr-Tech.

• Closing date: 2026-06-11 at 11:00 (from tender record).
• No other dates (e.g., briefings, site visits, or clarification deadlines) are specified in the document.

• Project Manager: N. Chuma (Pr-Tech) – Tel: (015) 291 4065, Fax: (015) 291 4043.
• Consulting Engineer: H. Makwarela (Pr-Eng.) – referenced in drawing notes.
• Client: Muteo Consulting – 39 Grobler Street, Polokwane, 0699 – Tel: (015) 291 4065, Fax: (015) 291 4043, Website: www.muteo.co.za.

• Submit completed bid form, statutory declarations, tax clearance certificate, B-BBEE verification, and technical drawings (e.g., detailed gate and chute design plans).
• All returnable documents must be signed where required and submitted by the closing date (2026-06-11 11:00).
• Confirm the exact list of returnables with Lepelle Northern Water or the consulting engineer before submission.

• Scope: Construction, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of sludge lagoons and disinfection facilities, including all associated equipment and ancillaries.
• Gate and chute specifications:

• Dimensions: 3000 mm width, 80 × 45 mm channel, 100 × 50 mm channel wheel, 750 mm gate width.
• Materials: 2-layer threaded spindle, 13 mm spindle with square thread for concrete-cast frames, 5 mm plywood for frame alignment, 75 × 75 × 5 mm angle, heavy-duty galvanized steel (16 TWL).
• Seals: Neoprene with 45° edge angle, mesh No.193, sealing type 200.
• Additional features: Handstop (5 mm thick, 3RC12), drainage holes, walkway (700 mm deep channel section, 200 mm thickening below gate).

• All dimensions in millimetres unless otherwise stated.
• Supplier must submit detailed gate and chute design plans for approval.
• Drawings must be signed by the consulting engineer (H. Makwarela Pr-Eng.).

• Typical requirements for construction tenders (confirm in full tender document):

• Valid tax clearance certificate (SARS).
• Current CSD registration.
• B-BBEE status verification.
• CIDB registration for the relevant grade.
• Valid CIPC registration.
• Professional engineer registrations for design sign-off (e.g., Pr-Eng. for structural/technical drawings).

Phone: (015) 291 4065

Fax: (015) 291 4043

Postal address: P.O. BOX 6196, Polokwane, 0750

Website: www.muteo.co.za

No named contact person or email address is provided.

Scope: Construction, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of sludge lagoons and disinfection facilities, including associated equipment and ancillaries.

Concrete requirements:

• New work: 25/19 concrete with 25 mm cover.
• Mass concrete: 15/19 mix.
• 75 mm blinding layer (15/19) under structures where indicated.
• All sharp edges at wall/floor corners: 20 × 20 mm chamfer.
• Floor surfaces exposed to water: steel-float finish.
• Top of walls: wood-float finish.

Structural steel requirements:

• Fabrication and erection: comply with SABS 1200H.
• Welds: conform to SABS 0167-1984 and SABS 044 specifications.
• Material: Grade 300W steel.
• All structural steel, fasteners, handrails, ladders, manhole covers, and frames: galvanized.
• Verify all dimensions on site before shop drawings commence.
• Submit shop drawings to the engineer for approval before fabrication.
• Store and handle steel on site to prevent damage or stress; keep clean.

Earth walls:

• Construct according to LP WV provisions of SABS 1200 DE.
• Use materials from lagoon basins or adjacent areas; stockpile sandy deposits for topsoil.

General:

• All dimensions must be verified on site.
• Report discrepancies to the engineer immediately.
• Follow drawing references (e.g., DRG MC/LNW-XX/12-04) for specific details.