The department of water and sanitation (dws) invites bids for the hire of an 80-ton mobile crane with a spreader beam and operator to lift and place precast beams over a canal at the lsgws canal realignment project in the eastern cape. This tender is for suppliers capable of providing the crane, operator, and necessary compliance documentation. Bids must be submitted by 23 july 2026 at 11:00.
Key Requirements
Submit a valid crane operator competency certificate (copy not older than 3 months) as a mandatory requirement.
Complete and sign all required SBD forms (SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1) and submit them with the bid.
Be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a CSD report, along with SARS tax compliance (PIN or certificate) and active CIPC registration.
Provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (if claiming preference points) and a letter of Good Standing with the Compensation Commissioner.
Submit the bid in a sealed envelope endorsed with the bid reference and title, to the DWS tender box in Gqeberha before the closing time.
Comply with all technical specifications in Section 3.2.14 and sign the declaration under Section 3.
Bids will be evaluated on an 80/20 preference point system, with points for price and specific goals (women, disability, youth ownership, location, B-BBEE level).
Hire of 80 ton mobile crane with spreader beam and operator to lift precast beams over canal and place into position at lsgws canal realignment project in the eastern cape province for dws construction south.
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Description
Source: WTE-0543 CS -LSGWS - Hire of 80 ton Mobile Crane.pdf
Important Dates
09 Jul
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
23 Jul
2026
DEADLINE
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Procurement Rules & Compliance ContextThis tender may be governed by South African public procurement rules covering fairness, transparency, preferential procurement, anti-corruption, administrative justice and access to information.
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Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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WTE-0543 CS -LSGWS - Hire of 80 ton Mobile Crane.pdf
The Department of Water and Sanitation invites bids for the hire of an 80-ton mobile crane with spreader beam and operator to lift and place precast beams for a canal realignment project in the Eastern Cape. The tender follows a multi-phase evaluation process including mandatory, administrative, technical, and preferential scoring phases.
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The tender is for the hire of an 80-ton mobile crane with spreader beam and operator to lift precast beams over a canal and place them into position at the LSGWS Canal Realignment Project in the Eastern Cape Province for DWS Construction South.
Bid documents are available on the e-tender portal.
Bids must be submitted by 11:00 on 23 July 2026 to the specified tender box.
Important Dates
Source: WTE-0543 CS -LSGWS - Hire of 80 ton Mobile Crane.pdf (TENDER)
Closing date: 23 July 2026.
Closing time: 11:00.
Contact Information
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Submission address: Department of Water and Sanitation, Tender Box, Lion Roars Office Park, 50 Heugh Road (Corner 3rd Avenue & Heugh Road), Walmer, Gqeberha.
Submission Guidelines
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Submit the original bid, covering letter and supporting documents in a sealed envelope endorsed with the bid reference WTE-0543 CS and full tender title, clearly showing the bidder's name.
Deposit the envelope in the bid box at the Department of Water and Sanitation, Lion Roars Office Park, 50 Heugh Road (Corner 3rd Avenue & Heugh Road), Walmer, Gqeberha, before 11:00 on 23 July 2026.
Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (SBD forms) and must not be re-typed, separated, or have pages detached.
Complete all spaces in the bid forms and annexures in full. Section 4 and the Pricing Schedule must be fully completed and priced; failure to do so invalidates the bid.
The bid must be signed by an authorised person. For companies, submit a certified copy of the Board Resolution authorising the signatory.
For joint ventures, submit the original or notarially certified joint venture agreement and a certificate from each participant authorising the signatory.
Mandatory document: a copy not older than 3 months of a valid crane operator competency certificate. Failure to submit it disqualifies the bid.
Late bids will not be accepted.
Returnable Documents
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Compulsory documents to be completed and submitted:
SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) – completed and signed.
SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) – completed and signed.
SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) – completed and signed.
SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule) – fully completed and priced.
Crane operator competency certificate (copy not older than 3 months).
CSD report.
SARS Tax Clearance Certificate or PIN.
CIPC certificate.
B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate (original or certified copy).
Letter of appointment/authority (e.g., Board Resolution).
Letter of Good Standing with Compensation Commissioner.
For joint ventures: original or notarially certified JV agreement and authorisation certificates.
For foreign suppliers: completed questionnaire.
All documents must be submitted with the bid; failure to submit any mandatory document may disqualify the bid.
Evaluation Criteria
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Evaluation is conducted in four phases:
Phase 1 – Mandatory Requirements: submit a crane operator competency certificate (copy not older than 3 months) and a completed, signed SBD 4 form. Failure disqualifies the bid.
Phase 2 – Administrative Compliance: must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), be tax compliant with SARS, have active CIPC registration, submit a valid B-BBEE certificate (or forfeit preference points), provide proof of authority to sign, submit a valid letter of Good Standing with the Compensation Commissioner, and complete SBD1, SBD3.1, and SBD6.1.
Phase 3 – Technical Evaluation: bidders must indicate compliance with technical specifications in Section 3.2.14 and sign the declaration under Section 3. Failure to comply with all technical specifications renders the bid non-responsive.
Phase 4 – Preference Points: 80/20 system – maximum 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals (women ownership 5, disability ownership 5, youth ownership 5, location of enterprise 2, B-BBEE level 1 or 2 QSE/EME 3). Points are claimed based on pro-rata ownership percentages.
The department does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid.
Technical Specifications
Source: WTE-0543 CS -LSGWS - Hire of 80 ton Mobile Crane.pdf (TENDER)
Scope: Hire of an 80-ton mobile crane with spreader beam and operator.
Purpose: Lift precast beams over a canal and place them into position.
Location: LSGWS Canal Realignment Project, Eastern Cape Province, for DWS Construction South.
The crane operator must hold a valid competency certificate (copy not older than 3 months).
The supplied goods/services must conform to the standards mentioned in the bidding documents and specifications.
Quality Management
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The goods and services supplied must conform to the standards mentioned in the bidding documents and specifications.
Compliance Requirements
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Mandatory administrative compliance documents:
CSD registration report (National Treasury Central Supplier Database).
SARS Tax Compliance: submit a Tax Clearance Certificate or PIN.
Active CIPC registration certificate.
Original or certified copy of a valid B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate (failure to submit forfeits preference points).
Letter of appointment/authority for the signatory (e.g., Board Resolution).
Valid letter of Good Standing with the Compensation Commissioner for Occupational Injuries and Diseases.
Complete and submit SBD1, SBD3.1, and SBD6.1 forms.
Complete and sign SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest).
Complete SBD 6.1 to claim specific goals (women, disability, youth ownership, location, B-BBEE).
Foreign suppliers must complete the questionnaire; if not liable for RSA tax, a CSD number may suffice.
Bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies with directors in state service, will not be considered.
The contract is governed by the National Treasury General Conditions of Contract (NT GCC); Special Conditions of Contract prevail in case of conflict.
All payments will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer.
Health & Safety
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A valid letter of Good Standing with the Compensation Commissioner for Occupational Injuries and Diseases is required as part of administrative compliance.
Contractual Terms
Source: WTE-0543 CS -LSGWS - Hire of 80 ton Mobile Crane.pdf
Contract governed by the National Treasury General Conditions of Contract (NT GCC).
Special Conditions of Contract may supplement the GCC and prevail in case of conflict.
Standard clauses cover definitions, application, standards, delivery, payment, warranties, penalties, termination, force majeure, dispute settlement, and applicable law.
All payments will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer.
The department is not liable for bid preparation expenses.
Requirements
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Bids must be delivered by the stipulated time to the correct address; late bids will not be accepted.
Bids must be submitted on official forms provided (not re-typed).
The bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 and Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017, the GCC, and any Special Conditions.
Successful bidder must fill in and sign a written contract form (SBD7).
Bidders must ensure tax compliance and submit a SARS PIN or CSD number.
Each party in a consortium/JV/subcontractor must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
No bids from persons in the service of the state or companies with directors in state service.
Failure to comply with any of the above may render the bid invalid.
Section
Source: WTE-0543 CS -LSGWS - Hire of 80 ton Mobile Crane.pdf
Evaluation is conducted in four phases: mandatory requirements, administrative compliance, technical evaluation, and preference points.
Mandatory: crane operator competency certificate (copy not older than 3 months) and completed SBD 4.
Administrative: CSD registration, SARS tax compliance, CIPC registration, B-BBEE certificate, proof of authority, Compensation Commissioner Good Standing, and SBD1/SBD3.1/SBD6.1.
Technical: must comply with specifications in Section 3.2.14 and sign declaration.
Preference: 80/20 system – 80 points price, 20 points specific goals (women, disability, youth, location, B-BBEE level 1/2 QSE/EME).
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
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