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Construction of the vulindlela rural bulk water supply scheme phase 2, covering bulk water works from the howick west pump station through to reservoir 2 for umngeni-uthukela water. Bidders must hold an active CIDB grading of 9ce or higher, attend the compulsory clarification meeting at the howick pipe yard on 06 october 2026 at 10:00, and commit at least 35% contract participation goals. Tenders close at 12:00 on 05 november 2026 in the tender box at 310 burger street, pietermaritzburg. Functionality is scored out of 100 with a 70-point minimum before price and preference are weighed on the 90/10 system.
Submission method - sealed paper tender deposited in the tender box outside the main entrance, umngeni-uthukela water, 310 burger street, pietermaritzburg. - Tender box accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; only tenders placed in the box before the closing date and time are considered. - Submit one original plus one electronic copy on a USB stick. - Multi-volume tenders must be returned bound separately in the same volumes as issued. - Outer package must state: tender number, tender title, closing date, closing time, tenderer's name and tenderer's address. - Two-envelope procedure: not applicable. - Alternative tender offers: not considered. - Tender offer validity: 120 calendar days from the closing date; bidders who decline or do not respond to a request to extend may be excluded from further evaluation. Returnable documents and schedules (all to be completed and submitted) - t2.2.1 Authority for signatory: board resolution, partner, member, co-operative, joint venture or consortium authorisation for the person signing. - T2.2.2 Bidders disclosure: declares employment by an organ of state and relationships with the procuring institution; false disclosure disqualifies. - T2.2.3 Tax compliance status letter or csd report. - T2.2.4 Proof of attendance at the compulsory clarification/site meeting. - T2.2.5 Contract participation goals. - T2.2.6 Popia consent. - T2.2.7 Tenderer's experience. - T2.2.8 Key personnel assigned to the work. - T2.2.9 Experience of key personnel. - T2.2.10 Proposed organisation and staffing. - T2.2.11 Tenderer's schedule of plant and equipment. - T2.2.12 Quality assurance and environmental management. - T2.2.13 Method statement. - T2.2.14 Preliminary programme. - T2.2.15 Registration certificate / agreement / ID document. - T2.2.16 Amendments, qualifications and alternatives. - T2.2.17 Record of addenda to tender documents. - T2.2.18 VAT registration certificate. - T2.2.19 Schedule of proposed sub-contractors. - T2.2.20 Proof of purchase of tender document. - T2.2.21 Goods and services sourced internationally. - T2.2.22 Sbd 6.1 Preference points claim under the PPPFA regulations 2022. - T2.2.23 Letter of good standing under the coid act. - T2.2.24 Tenderer's financial standing. - T2.2.25 Contractor's health and safety declaration. - T2.2.26 Pro forma OHS notification. - T2.2.27 Letter of intent for public liability. - T2.2.28 Letter of intent for performance guarantee. - T2.2.29 Registration certificates. - T2.2.30 Central supplier database (csd) report. - T2.2.31 Technical data sheet returnable data. - T2.2.32 Declaration by tenderer of receipt of annexures issued. Disqualification risks - tender received after the closing time. - Failure to attend the compulsory clarification meeting or to sign the attendance list in the name of the tendering entity. - Failure to complete, sign and date the authority to sign resolution. - Failure to score a single point in any functionality criterion. - Listing on the register for tender defaulters or the list of restricted suppliers. - Failure to disclose all csd-registered active companies linked to directors.
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Umngeni-uthukela water requires a service provider to carry out dredging of wastewater and potable water unit processes at its water and wastewater works across all its regions in kwazulu-natal. The contract runs for five years, with a mandatory 35% contract participation goal (25% from uuw's area of operation and 10% local participation). Bidders must pass a functionality stage scoring at least 70 out of 100 points before price and preference points are considered.
Submission method: hand delivery in the tender box only; emailed and faxed submissions are not accepted. Submission address: umngeni-uthukela water head office, 310 burger street, pietermaritzburg, 3201. Closing time: 3 december 2026 at 12:00. Late bids are rejected. Number of copies: original plus one electronic copy on a USB stick. Format: proposal must be in english, structured with numbered pages and a contents list. Returnable forms and documents: - sbd 1 (notice and invitation to tender): completed supplier and bidder details. - Sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure): declaration of any employment by an organ of state or relationship with the procuring institution. - Popi act declaration: consent to collection and processing of personal information during the tendering and evaluation process. - Contract participation goals (cpg) declaration: commitment to achieve the prescribed cpg percentage. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claim for b-bbee points under the preferential procurement regulations 2022. - Sbd 9 / certificate of independent bid determination forms must certify NO collusive practices and independent pricing. - Authority to sign or board resolution authorising the signatory to bind the entity. - Declaration regarding contract participation goals. - Declaration tenderer's health and safety. - Official briefing session/site inspection certificate. Disqualification risks: - missing, unsigned or incomplete returnable forms. - Corrections to the bid not initialled in black ink. - False or misleading information, or contact with uuw officials outside the bid process. - Failure to keep the bid and pricing confidential. - Any change in bidder composition or control without written consent. - Submission after the closing time, for any reason. - Attempt to influence the outcome by offering gifts or gratuities.
Umngeni-uthukela water requires a service provider for a 60-month contract to manage offsite records storage and related services, including collection, retrieval, delivery, destruction, scanning of records, and supply of archiving boxes. The contract is valued above r5 million (excluding VAT) and is subject to an 80/20 preference point system. Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 points and commit to a 35% contract participation goal, with at least 25% from umngeni-uthukela water area enterprises and 10% local participation.
Submission method: physical tender box only. NO emailed or faxed bids accepted. Submission address: umngeni-uthukela water head office, 310 burger street, pietermaritzburg, 3201. Closing: 3 december 2026 at 12h00. Late submissions are rejected regardless of reason. Format: original plus one electronic copy on a USB stick. Structure proposals clearly with numbered pages and a contents list. Proposals must be in english. NO bid documents issued at the briefing; collect and pay for documents before the briefing (collection from 30 october 2026 to 13 november 2026). Returnable documents (complete, sign, and submit): - sbd 1: invitation to bid with company and contact details. - Sbd 4: bidder's disclosure – disclose any state employment or connections to the procuring institution. - Sbd 6.1: Preference points claim form for b-bbee and specific goals. - Authority to sign / board resolution: authorises the named signatory to bind the bidder. - Popi declaration: consent to the collection and processing of personal information for evaluation. - Letter from the provincial/national archives confirming the storage facility has been inspected/audited. - Csd registration number and tax compliance status (tcs) pin. - B-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (eme/qse) to claim preference points. - Cpg declaration: commitment to 35% contract participation goals. - Health and safety declaration. - Record of addenda to tender documents. - Official briefing session/site inspection certificate. - Pricing schedule (sbd 3.1) And bill of quantities as provided. Corrections: initial any alterations in black ink; NO erasures or omissions. Disqualification risks: missing or unsigned returnable forms, late or faxed/emailed submissions, incomplete submissions, incorrect or misleading information, contact with uuw officials outside the named contacts.
Umngeni-uthukela water requires the upgrade of 325 m of the dn700 steel pipeline running from the weir to tronox-hillendale in the madlankala area of richards bay, covering the civil and pipeline construction work, plant, key personnel and quality and environmental management for the project. Bidders must hold an active CIDB 5ce grading or higher and commit at least 35% contract participation goals, split between enterprises in umngeni-uthukela water's area of operations and local participation, with a named cpg partner even where the bidder is the main contractor. Evaluation runs through eligibility, then functionality with a minimum qualifying score of 70 out of 100, then price and preference on the 80/20 system, and a zero score in any single functionality criterion disqualifies the bid. The compulsory clarification meeting on 27 october 2026 at 11:00 in richards bay and the 12:00 closing on 12 november 2026 are the two fixed points an sme must plan around.
Submission method: sealed paper tender deposited in the tender box outside the main entrance, umngeni-uthukela water, 310 burger street, pietermaritzburg. Copies: one original plus one electronic copy on USB stick. Tender box access: available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; only tenders placed in the box before the closing date and time are considered. Packaging: tenders issued in more than one volume must be returned in the same manner and bound separately per volume; the outer package must state tender number, tender title, closing date, closing time, tenderer's name and tenderer's address. Two-envelope system: not applicable. Alternative offers: not permitted. Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - t2.2.1 Authority for signatory: board resolution or equivalent authorising the signatory to bind the entity. - T2.2.2 Bidders disclosure: discloses state employment and related-enterprise interests; false disclosure disqualifies. - T2.2.3 Tax compliance status letter or csd report. - T2.2.4 Proof of attendance at the compulsory clarification/site meeting. - T2.2.5 Contract participation goals (cpg). - T2.2.6 Popia consent. - T2.2.7 Tenderer's experience. - T2.2.8 Key personnel assigned to the work. - T2.2.9 Experience of key personnel. - T2.2.10 Proposed organisation and staffing. - T2.2.11 Tenderer's schedule of plant and equipment. - T2.2.12 Quality assurance and environmental management. - T2.2.13 Method statement. - T2.2.14 Preliminary programme. - T2.2.15 Registration certificate / agreement / ID document. - T2.2.16 Amendments, qualifications and alternatives. - T2.2.17 Record of addenda to tender documents. - T2.2.18 VAT registration certificate. - T2.2.19 Schedule of proposed sub-contractors. - T2.2.20 Proof of purchase of tender document. - T2.2.21 Goods and services sourced internationally. - T2.2.22 Sbd 6.1 Preference points claim under PPPFA regulations 2022. - T2.2.23 Letter of good standing under the coid act. - T2.2.24 Tenderer's financial standing. - T2.2.25 Contractors health and safety declaration. - T2.2.26 Pro forma OHS notification. - T2.2.27 Letter of intent for public liability. - T2.2.28 Letter of intent for performance guarantee. - T2.2.29 Registration certificates. - T2.2.30 Central supplier database (csd) report. Disqualification risks: - tender not placed in the tender box before the closing date and time. - Failure to attend the compulsory clarification meeting or to sign the attendance list in the tendering entity's name. - Failure to score a single point in any functionality criterion. - Failure to disclose all csd-registered active companies linked to directors. - Submission of an alternative tender offer. - Tender offer validity: 120 calendar days from the closing date.
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