Refurbishment and commissioning of slaker no.6 At vereeniging pumping station

• Issue Date: 04 February 2026.
• Non‑compulsory briefing: 11 February 2026 at 10:00 AM (Vereeniging pumping station).
• Clarification deadline: as stated in the Bid Notice (refer to Clause C.2.8).
• Closing Date & Time: 20 February 2026, 16:00 (closing time).
• Any extension of the closing date will be notified no later than three (3) calendar days before the original closing date.

Buyer Sourcing Manager – Rand Water

• Simangele Maseko – Telephone: 011 682 7251 – Email: [email protected]
• Mpolokeng Mtimkulu – Telephone: 011 682 7251 – Email: [email protected]

• Submit ONE (1) signed copy of the bid via the Rand Water Online Bids portal (https://bids.randwater.co.za/) – email submissions are not accepted.
• Deadline: 20 February 2026, 16:00 (closing time as per Bid Notice).
• Required returnable documents (see Table T2.1):

• Completed Form of Offer and Acceptance.
• Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire (SBD 4) with VAT, CIDB, CSD numbers, tax PIN, etc.
• Proof of tax compliance (valid SARS Tax PIN).
• Letter of Good Standing from the Department of Labour or an accredited institution.
• Resolution letters authorising signatories for the main contractor and any subcontractors.
• B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (EME/QSE) – IRBA certificates are not accepted.
• Safety & Health policy, project‑specific SHE plan and comprehensive SHERQ plan.
• ISO 9001 / quality management system proof.
• Detailed project programme (Gantt chart, level‑2 schedule, resource‑loaded schedule, cash‑flow).
• Tools & equipment inventory, staff list, site clearance certificate, job‑creation report (monthly).
• Certificates of CIDB contractor registration (minimum grading 3ME) and any subcontractor CIDB grades.
• Records of previous experience, human‑resource capacity schedule, equipment resource capacity schedule.

• All documents must be signed, dated and submitted in the format prescribed – no re‑typing of official forms.
• Disqualification risks:

• Late submission or submission on any platform other than the online system.
• Bidders or directors employed by the State, or close corporations with state employees.
• Failure to provide any item marked “Required for Bid Evaluation”.
• Non‑registration with CIDB or grading below 3ME.
• Incomplete or unsigned forms.
• Failure to meet the 12‑week bid validity period.

• Pre‑qualification (Test for Responsiveness) – must provide:

1. Letter of Good Standing (Dept of Labour or accredited body).
2. CIDB registration with grading ≥ 3ME (or equivalent per C.2.1).
3. Fully completed and signed Form of Offer.
4. Tax compliance proof (SARS PIN) and B‑BBEE documentation.

• Functionality Evaluation (T1.3.2):

• Four weighted criteria – Previous related experience, Human‑resource capacity, Equipment resource capacity, Work breakdown / schedule.
• Each criterion scored on a 4‑point scale (0 % – 100 %).
• Minimum overall functionality score of 70 % required to proceed.

• Price Evaluation (T1.3.3):

• Financial tolerance range applied; bids outside the range may be rejected.
• Preference point system (80/20) – price points (Ps) combined with B‑BBEE points (PP).
• Total adjudication points = Ps + PP; highest total points normally wins, but Rand Water is not bound to accept the lowest price.

• B‑BBEE Points (Table in document): maximum 20 points based on contributor level.
• Overall award: highest total points (functionality + price + B‑BBEE) unless objective criteria under section 2(1)(f) of the PFMA justify another award.

Scope of Work (Section C3.2):

• Uninstall, refurbish, install, align and commission Slaker No.6 and all associated accessories at the Vereeniging Pumping Station.

Deliverables:

• Detailed project programme (Gantt chart, level‑2 schedule, resource‑loaded schedule, monthly cash‑flows).
• Bill of Quantities / Pricing Schedule (BoQ).
• Equipment and tool inventory, including any imported items (FOB values).
• Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) plan and comprehensive SHERQ plan.

Standards & References:

• CIDB Standard for Uniformity in Engineering and Construction Works Contracts (August 2019).
• ISO 9001 quality management system.
• Rand Water’s internal safety and health policies.

Capacity Requirements:

• Minimum CIDB contractor grading 3ME (or higher) for the main contractor; subcontractors must meet appropriate CIDB grades.
• Human‑resource capacity schedule and organogram must demonstrate sufficient staff for the contract.
• Equipment resource capacity schedule must list owned/leased plant and equipment required for the works.

Service Levels:

• Dates for delivery and completion are set out in Section C3.1 (to be detailed in the project programme).
• Weather‑related extensions calculated using the formula provided (V = (Nw‑Nn)+((Rw‑Rn)/X)).

Pricing Format:

• Submit a printed, signed Pricing Schedule / BoQ (Section C2.2).
• Provide FOB values for any imported equipment/materials (Section T2.2.7) – quoted in currency of origin; Rand Water will convert using the SARB closing rate one week before the closing date.
• Indicate whether price fluctuations for wages or material costs apply and, if so, supply the adjustment formula (Section T2.2.6).
• Validity: bid must remain valid for a maximum of 12 weeks from the closing date (Section Bid Validity).
• No explicit requirement for performance bonds or guarantees is stated in the extracted text.
• Payment terms are not detailed; bidders should refer to the contract data (Section C1.2) once awarded.

• CIDB registration with contractor grading ≥ 3ME (or equivalent per Regulation 25).
• Valid SARS Tax PIN and proof of tax compliance (Section R 1.2).
• CSD number (Enterprise Questionnaire, Section T2.2.1).
• B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs (Section R 1.7); IRBA certificates not accepted.
• ISO 9001 certification or documented in‑house quality management system.
• Safety & Health policy, project‑specific SHE plan and comprehensive SHERQ plan.
• Submission of all returnable documents listed in Table T2.1 (e.g., enterprise questionnaire, tax compliance, B‑BBEE, safety plans, equipment inventory, staff list, site clearance, job‑creation report).
• No participation if the bidder or any controlling person appears on the Register of Tender Defaulters or has been convicted of fraud/corruption in the past five years.
• Joint ventures must ensure all partners are CIDB‑registered and meet the required grading.