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As the largest bulk-water utility in South Africa, Rand Water procures massive infrastructure projects for pipelines, reservoirs, treatment works, and chemical supplies. These civil and mechanical engineering tenders require strict CIDB grading, water-safety compliance, and technical precision. Tenders SA transforms this page into your water-sector command centre. Our AI Tender Matching surfaces Rand Water RFQs tailored to your engineering or chemical supply capabilities. Document analysis decodes technical specs, site-briefing requirements, and evaluation matrices. Procurement intelligence helps assess project scale against your capacity. Compliance gap analysis and readiness scoring highlight missing safety or water-quality certifications, while application assistance organizes your detailed technical response for a winning Rand Water bid.
Rand water requires the refurbishment, installation, alignment and commissioning of pump set 1 (eta 150-50) at trichardt pump station. The work is an engineering and construction contract, and bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 1me or higher. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory functionality evaluation, which requires a minimum score of 70 out of 100 to proceed to price and preference evaluation.
Closing: 11 november 2026 at 16:00, submitted online only via rand water online bids application at https://bids.randwater.co.za/; Email submissions are not considered. CIDB: contractor grading designation 1me or higher (or capability to register before evaluation); joint ventures must meet combined grading requirements. Pre-qualification: letter of good standing (coida) from the department of labour or accredited institution, and fully completed and signed form of offer and acceptance. Functionality: minimum 70 out of 100 points; criteria include previous related experience (weight 25), human resource capacity (weight 25), equipment resource capacity (weight 25), and work breakdown/schedule/project programme (weight 25). Pricing: submit a completed pricing schedule / bill of quantities (boq) in ZAR inclusive of all taxes; alternative bids must not exceed the main bid price. B-bbee: claim preference points via sbd 6.1; A valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (for emes/qses) is required; bidders without IT score zero for b-bbee but are not disqualified. Returnables: complete and sign all required forms including sbd 4, sbd 6.1, Compulsory enterprise questionnaire, resolution letter, and detailed project programme (gantt chart, level 2 schedule, resource-loaded, with monthly cash flows).
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Rand water requires the supply, installation and commissioning of backup power supply systems for online water quality instruments and guard houses at four sites: barnardsvlei, hartebeesthoek, brakfontein and isando reservoirs. Each site needs an 8kw hybrid inverter, a 10.24kWh Volta lithium battery, mono solar panels (20 panels at three sites, 10 at isando), an ac board with automatic changeover switch and surge protection, a flexy 205 ewon, plus installation, commissioning and schematic drawings. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 3ep or higher, achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100, and submit online by 24 november 2026 at 16:00.
Submission method: online only via the rand water online bids application at https://bids.randwater.co.za/. Email submissions are not accepted. Submission requirements: - one copy of the bid document and all returnables. - Bids must be submitted on official forms provided, not retyped. - All forms must be fully completed and signed. - Late submissions will not be considered. Returnable documents: - form of offer and acceptance (c1.1.1), Fully signed. - Contract agreement (c1.1.2). - Compulsory enterprise questionnaire (t2.2.1), Complete and sign. - Sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure): discloses any state employment or relationships with the procuring institution. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee points under the 80/20 system. - CIDB registration certificate or copy of registration application. - Letter of good standing (coida) from the department of labour or accredited institution. - Resolution letter authorising the signatory. - B-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (emes/qses). - Record of addenda to bid document (t2.2.2). - Alternative bid schedule (t2.2.3), Mark nil if none. - Qualifications to bid schedule (t2.2.4), Mark nil if none. - Record of previous experience, quality of workmanship and safety (t2.2.5) - Up to three references. - Human resource capacity schedule (t2.2.6): Company organogram, team member list, current contracts. - Equipment resource capacity (t2.2.7). - Detailed project programme: gantt chart, level 2 schedule, resource loaded, monthly cash flows. - Pricing schedule / bill of quantities (boq). Disqualification risks: - submissions from persons in the service of the state, companies with directors in the service of the state, or close corporations with members in the service of the state. - Late submissions. - Incomplete or unsigned returnable documents.
Rand water requires the repair and refurbishment of portable sump pumps for ops and a blower motor for the hot house at ems. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 1ep or higher, attend a compulsory briefing, and submit online by 20 november 2026 at 16:00. The evaluation uses an 80/20 preference point system with a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100.
Compulsory briefing: 30 october 2026 at 10:00 at rand water zwartkopjes pumping station, kromvlei road. Attendance is mandatory. Closing: 20 november 2026 at 16:00. Submit online only via rand water online bids application or https://bids.randwater.co.za/. Email submissions are rejected. CIDB grading: 1ep or higher (or capable of being registered before evaluation). Joint ventures must have every member cidb-registered and the lead partner at 1ep or one level below. Pre-qualification documents: letter of good standing (coida), fully signed form of offer and acceptance, and CIDB certificate or application copy. Functionality minimum: 70 out of 100 points. Criteria: previous related experience (25), human resource capacity (25), equipment resource capacity (25), and work breakdown/schedule/project programme (25). B-bbee: submit a certificate or sworn affidavit (emes/qses) to claim points. Bidders without proof score zero for b-bbee but are not disqualified. Returnables: complete and sign the compulsory enterprise questionnaire, sbd 4, sbd 6.1, Resolution letter, and all schedules (t2.2.2 To t2.2.7). Omission or unsigned forms lead to disqualification.
Rand water requires the removal and replacement of dn 900 delivery gate valves at pumpsets 9 and 20, including auxiliary dn 150 bypass valves, at palmiet pumping station in alberton, gauteng. The scope covers removing and installing one 9-tonne dn900 valve, fabricating two stubs from free-issued materials, providing a 50-ton mobile crane for 44 hours, supplying corrosion and sealant materials, and performing ndt on all welding with a data book submission. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 3me or higher and achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100 to be considered further.
Returnable schedules to be completed and signed: - record of previous work experience: details of at least three completed projects similar to the scope, with contract value (excl. VAT), award date, and contactable reference details for each. - Human resources capacity: company organogram clearly indicating the human resources dedicated to this contract. - Equipment resource capacity: list of major relevant equipment owned, leased, hired, or planned, with quantity and capacity/size. - Project programme: tick once-off or short/medium term, state expected delivery date, and provide a task schedule with task number, duration, start and finish dates, resources, and comments. Each schedule must be signed by or on behalf of the supplier, with date.
Rand water requires minor servicing, repair and field modification of 6.6 Kv allen bradley powerflex 7000 variable speed drives (catalogue 7000-d105djnd_rpdtd_forge, 6600 v, 105 amp) at its zuikerbosch site in gauteng, over an estimated one-month project period, with only one supplier to be appointed. The work covers power-off inspections, insulation and power stack testing, power-on standby and run checks, firmware and psa updates, panelview upgrades, and delivery of maintenance reports, software settings, oem manuals, updated schematics and a safety file. Bidders must be certified or accredited by the oem (allen bradley) to work on these drives, and must score at least 70 out of 100 on functionality before price and b-bbee preference are considered. The most consequential consideration is that every line of the four-item pricing schedule must be priced, since any unpriced item disqualifies the bid outright.
Submission method: email to [email protected] Closing time: 11 november 2026 at 23:30 late bids not accepted bids must be on official forms provided (not re-typed) compulsory returnable documents: - sbd 4 (declaration of interest) – completed and signed - company resolution letter (proof of authority) - letter of good standing (coida) returnable documents for scoring (failure to provide scores zero for that criterion, not disqualification): - b-bbee status level verification certificate (sanas approved) / sworn affidavit (eme/qse) / DTIC b-bbee certificate - functionality evaluation supporting documents (reference letters, organogram, equipment list, project programme) failure to price all items in pricing schedule results in disqualification clarifications/addenda issued NO later than 1 calendar day before closing date
Rand water requires the replacement of asbestos-containing materials with non-asbestos alternatives at 55 sites across gauteng, including reservoirs, pumping stations, break pressure tanks, boreholes and related water infrastructure. The work spans a wide geographic area from sasolburg to trichardt, with each site identified by farm or erf description and GPS coordinates. Bidders must be prepared to mobilise across multiple locations and manage asbestos removal and disposal in compliance with relevant regulations. The most consequential consideration is the scale and dispersion of the sites, which will test logistical capacity and safety compliance.
Submission method: online only via rand water online bids application or https://bids.randwater.co.za/. Bids submitted by email will not be considered. Late submissions will not be accepted. Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - form of offer and acceptance (letter of bid) – fully completed and signed. - Sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure) – declares any employment by an organ of state, relationships with procuring institution staff, and all csd-registered companies linked to directors. Failure to disclose all active companies leads to disqualification. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim) – claims b-bbee points under the 80/20 system. - Compulsory enterprise questionnaire – provides enterprise particulars and authorises verification of tax clearance. - CIDB registration certificate or application form. - Letter of good standing (coida) from the department of labour or accredited institution. - Resolution letter authorising the signatory. - B-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (emes/qses). - Record of addenda to bid documents (t2.2.2). - Alternative bid schedule (t2.2.3) – Mark nil if none. - Qualifications to bid schedule (t2.2.4) – Mark nil if none. - Record of previous experience, quality of workmanship and safety (t2.2.5) – Details of similar completed works with contactable references. - Human resource capacity schedule (t2.2.6) – Company organogram, team member list, current contracts. - Equipment resource capacity schedule (t2.2.7) – Plant and equipment available for the contract. - Detailed project programme – gantt chart, level 2 schedule, resource-loaded, monthly cash flows. Disqualification risks: - any returnable document omitted or unsigned. - Bidder or any director/member in the service of the state. - Submission after closing time or via email. - False declaration in sbd 4.
Rand water requires the manufacture, supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of carriage water ancillaries at eikenhof pumping station in johannesburg south. The contract is for a single supplier, with a proposed completion period of six weeks. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 3me or higher and achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100 to be considered further.
Closing: 13 november 2026 at 16:00, submitted online only via https://bids.randwater.co.za/; Email submissions are not accepted. Non-compulsory briefing: 5 november 2026 at 10:30 at eikenhof farm, off r82 highway, johannesburg south (GPS 26°18'32.47"S, 27°58'27.71"E). Pre-qualification: CIDB grading 3me or higher (or proof of application), letter of good standing (coida), and fully signed form of offer and acceptance. Functionality: minimum 70/100; scored on previous experience (25), human resources (25), equipment (25), and work programme (25) with a 6-week duration. B-bbee: 80/20 preference system; points from level 1 (20) to level 8 (2); non-submission of certificate or affidavit scores 0 but does not disqualify. Returnables: complete and sign compulsory enterprise questionnaire, sbd 4, sbd 6.1, Resolution letter, boq, and detailed project programme (gantt, level 2, resource-loaded, monthly cash flows). Disqualification: failure to disclose all csd-registered active companies linked to directors, or any connection to persons in the service of the state.
Rand water requires the refurbishment of ferric chloride and coagulant dosing equipment at the rietvlei water purification plant in tshwane. The work includes all associated mechanical, electrical and control aspects as detailed in the bid documentation, with a mandatory project programme submission. Bidders must hold a CIDB grade 1me or higher and achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100 to be considered further.
Closing: 13 november 2026 at 16:00, submitted online only via https://bids.randwater.co.za/ (Email submissions rejected). Non-compulsory briefing: 03 november 2026 at 11:30 at city of tshwane rietvlei water treatment plant, GPS 25°52'38.1"S, 28°15'50.2"E. CIDB grading: grade 1me or higher (or proof of application; must be registered before evaluation). Pre-qualification: letter of good standing (coida) and fully completed and signed form of offer and acceptance. Functionality: minimum 70/100 across four weighted criteria (experience 25, HR capacity 25, equipment capacity 25, project programme 25). B-bbee: certificate or sworn affidavit (emes/qses) required to claim points; non-submission scores zero but does not disqualify. Bid validity: at least 90 days from closing date; one copy of bid and returnables required.
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