Mthatha Dam Construction East Offices - Ncise Village - Mthatha - 5100
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158125
Summary
This tender invites bids for the supply and delivery of locally manufactured hdpe pipes and fittings to the mthatha dam mcc building project in the eastern cape. IT is issued by the department of water and sanitation and requires strict compliance with local content, technical specifications, and b-bbee regulations.
Key Requirements
Submit bids by 11:00 on 18 June 2026 in a sealed envelope to the Mthatha Dam Office Building bid box. Late bids will be rejected.
Mandatory attendance at the compulsory briefing session on 11 June 2026 at 10:00 at Mthatha Dam Construction East Office Building.
All HDPE pipes and fittings must meet 100% local content requirements as per dtic regulations, with compliance confirmed by a manufacturer’s letter.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), tax-compliant (SARS TCS PIN or CSD verification), and actively registered with CIPC.
Submit a valid B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to qualify for preference points.
Technical specifications for all items (e.g., SANS/ISO/SABS standards, dimensions, material grades) must be strictly adhered to.
Pricing must be firm, all-inclusive (VAT, delivery, etc.), and valid for 120 days from the closing date.
Supply and delivery of local content hdpe pipes and fittings to mthatha dam mcc building project at mthatha dam in the eastern cape province.
Briefing SessionCompulsory
Date & Time
Thursday, 18 June 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Construction East Site Offices,Mthatha Dam,Eastern Cape Province
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Requirements & Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria
To be deposited the bid box at the entrance of mthatha dam office building department of water and sanitation mthatha dam 5100 or courier to the department of water and sanitation mthatha dam construction east offices mthatha 5100
Mthatha Dam Construction East Offices - Ncise Village - Mthatha - 5100
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Important Dates
Source: WTE1001CE.pdf (TENDER)
Closing date and time: 18 June 2026 at 11:00.
Compulsory briefing session: 11 June 2026 at 10:00 at Mthatha Dam, Construction East Office Building, Construction East Site Offices. GPS: S 31° 33' 03" E 28° 44' 35.
Bid validity period: 120 days from the closing date.
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2026
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2026
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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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The tender is for the supply and delivery of locally manufactured HDPE pipes and fittings (100% local content) for the Mthatha Dam MCC Building Project in the Eastern Cape Province. The bid closes on 18 June 2026 at 11:00 UTC, with a compulsory briefing on 11 June 2026. Evaluation follows the 80/20 Preferential Procurement Policy (80 points for price, 20 for B-BBEE and specific goals).
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Contact Information
Source: WTE1001CE.pdf (TENDER)
For administrative/bidding procedure enquiries: Contact Ms Senzy Gumede at 047 879 0933 or email [email protected].
For technical or site information enquiries: Contact Mr S Ngema at 060 980 5892 or email [email protected].
Submission address: The bid box at the entrance of Mthatha Dam Office Building, Department of Water and Sanitation, Mthatha Dam, 5100.
Submission Guidelines
Source: WTE1001CE.pdf (TENDER)
Submit your bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender reference number (WTE1001CE) and your company name.
Deposit the sealed bid into the bid box at the entrance of the Mthatha Dam Office Building, Department of Water and Sanitation, Mthatha Dam, 5100.
The deadline is 11:00 on 18 June 2026. Late bids will not be accepted.
You must use the official bid forms provided; do not retype them.
The bid must be fully completed, signed, and include all supporting documents.
For joint ventures, submit the original or notarised joint venture agreement and certificates of authority from each party.
Bids submitted by telegram, telex, or facsimile will not be considered.
Failure to attend the compulsory briefing on 11 June 2026 will disqualify your bid.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: WTE1001CE.pdf (TENDER)
Evaluation is conducted in four phases:
Mandatory Requirements: Attendance at compulsory briefing (11 June 2026) and submission of completed SBD1, SBD 3.1, and SBD 4.
Administrative Compliance: Registration and compliance on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), tax compliance (SARS TCS PIN or CSD verification), active CIPC registration, submission of B-BBEE certificate/sworn affidavit, 100% local content for HDPE products, and completion of Annexures C, D, E, and LC Declaration.
Technical Evaluation: Compliance with the detailed technical specifications for each listed item.
Preference Points: Uses the 80/20 system (80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals).
Specific goals and points: Women ownership (5), Disability ownership (5), Youth ownership (5), Eastern Cape location (2), B-BBEE status level 1-2 (QSE/EME).
Points for ownership goals are calculated pro-rata based on the percentage of shareholders meeting the criterion.
Supporting documents required: Full CSD report for ownership and location goals; valid B-BBEE certificate/sworn affidavit (consolidated for JVs).
The contract may be awarded to a bidder meeting local content requirements even if not the highest scorer.
Technical Specifications
Source: WTE1001CE.pdf (TENDER)
Scope: Supply and delivery of locally produced HDPE pipes and fittings to the Mthatha Dam MCC Building Project.
Deliverables and standards:
Local content PN10 HDPE pipe, 125mm x 6000mm: Must conform to SANS 4427, ISO standard, SABS mark; suitable for potable water; density 0.93-0.97 g/m³; pressure rating 10 bar; material grade PE80-PE100.
Local content slotted HDPE subsurface drainpipe with sockets, 110mm x 6000mm: Conform to SANS 791, ISO standard, SABS mark; corrugated; threaded male-female connection; perforated.
Local content HDPE 22.5°, 315mm dia Plain Female Bend: Conform to SANS ISO 4427, SABS mark; suitable for potable water; density 0.93-0.97 g/m³; pressure rating 10 bar; material grade PE80-PE100.
Multi Range Coupling, 125mm: WRAS approved; suitable for potable water; connects to HDPE, PVC, etc.; working pressure PN10; temperature range -10° to 70°; corrosion-resistant; stainless steel bolts.
Pipe Jointing Lubricant Bucket (5L): WRAPS and BS6920 approved; suitable for potable water; brown soft amber gel; pH not exceeding 10%; density 1.0 at 20°C.
Delivery site: Mthatha Dam Office Building, Eastern Cape. Coordinates: S 31° 33' 03" E 28° 44' 35.
Technical support: Supplier must respond on-site within 24 hours of a problem report and provide a solution or replacement products within 48 hours at their expense.
Delivery period: Must commence within 14 days of receiving an official DWS order.
Delivery schedule: Deliveries accepted Monday-Thursday, 06:30 to 15:15. Not accepted Fridays 14:00 to Mondays 06:30, on public holidays, or the last Thursday and Friday of the month.
Quality Management
Source: WTE1001CE.pdf
Goods supplied must conform to the standards mentioned in the bidding documents and specifications.
The supplier must permit the purchaser to inspect records related to performance and have them audited if required.
Pre-bidding testing is at the bidder's expense.
The department may inspect the supplier's premises during production or execution.
If inspections/tests show supplies comply, the cost is borne by the purchaser; if non-compliant, cost is borne by the supplier.
Non-compliant supplies may be rejected.
Pricing Schedule
Source: WTE1001CE.pdf
Complete the SBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule in full with firm, all-inclusive prices in Rand.
List items: Local content PN10 HDPE pipe (80 each), Local content slotted HDPE subsurface drainpipe (40 each), Local content HDPE 22.5° Plain Female Bend (6 each), Multi Range Coupling (10 each), Pipe Jointing Lubricant 5L Bucket (10 each), Transport Cost (lump sum).
Include subtotal (excl. VAT), 15% VAT, and total (incl. VAT).
Specify delivery basis as Mthatha Dam, Eastern Cape, and delivery period within 14 days of order.
State the manufacturer's name and where the product is sourced from.
Failure to complete the schedule will render the bid non-responsive.
Financial Requirements
Source: WTE1001CE.pdf (TENDER)
Submit firm, all-inclusive prices in South African Rand using the provided SBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule.
Prices must include VAT, delivery, and all other costs.
The bid must remain valid for 120 days from the closing date.
Payment terms: Payment per ton delivered, made monthly within 30 days of receipt and approval of a valid tax invoice via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
No cash, cheque, or upfront payments. No payment for standing time.
The department reserves the right to check loaded quantities.
The contract may be for estimated quantities only; orders placed as needed.
Compliance Requirements
Source: WTE1001CE.pdf (TENDER)
Mandatory registrations and certificates:
Registration and compliance on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Tax Compliance: Submit a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or a printed TCS certificate. If registered on CSD but no TCS, provide CSD number.
Companies must be actively registered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
B-BBEE: Submit an original or certified copy of a B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or a sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs).
Local Content: A minimum threshold of 100% local production and content for HDPE pipes is required as per the dtic. Submit a letter from the local manufacturer confirming this. An exemption letter from the dtic is required for any imported items.
Foreign Suppliers: If not a resident of RSA and has no branch, permanent establishment, source of income, or tax liability in RSA, then a TCS PIN is not required.
State Employees: No bids accepted from persons in the service of the state, companies with state-employed directors, or close corporations with state-employed members.
Joint Ventures/Consortia: Each party must submit separate TCS certificates/PINs/CSD numbers and a consolidated B-BBEE certificate.
Health & Safety
Source: WTE1001CE.pdf
Bidders are required to adhere to the department's Safety and Environmental policies.
Specific safety requirements for vehicles: The department can instruct the successful bidder to repair or replace unsuitable vehicles. Overloading is prohibited under the Road Traffic Act.
Contractual Terms
Source: WTE1001CE.pdf
The General Conditions of Contract (GCC) – National Treasury July 2010 – apply and form part of the contract.
Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) will prevail if there is a conflict with the GCC.
Key contractual clauses include definitions, application, standards, use of contract documents, patent rights, performance security, inspections and tests, packing, delivery, insurance, transportation, incidental services, spare parts, warranty, payment, prices, contract amendments, assignment, subcontracts, delays, penalties, termination for default, dumping and countervailing duties, force majeure, termination for insolvency, dispute settlement, limitation of liability, governing language (English), applicable law (South Africa), notices, taxes and duties, and prohibition of restrictive practices.
Performance Security: The successful bidder must provide a performance security within 30 days of award. It can be a bank guarantee, irrevocable letter of credit, or cashier's/certified cheque in the contract currency.
The department is not liable for bid preparation expenses.
The successful bidder must sign a written contract (SBD7).
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.
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