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As the custodian of South Africa's water resources, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) issues tenders for bulk water infrastructure, dam construction, sanitation services, and water resource management. Tenders SA's AI Matching & Recommendations surfaces water‑sector RFQs aligned with your civil engineering, waterworks, or environmental expertise, while compliance gap analysis validates your water‑use licenses, environmental permits, and CIDB grading. Use historical award data to benchmark dam and pipeline projects, competitor tracking to understand the water infrastructure landscape, and exportable reports to build comprehensive submissions for this critical national department.
The department of water and sanitation is establishing a panel of framework contractors to carry out civil maintenance and related works across its northern operations for four years, covering pipelines, pump stations, dams, canals, culverts, bridges, gravel and paved roads, general buildings, drainages, earthworks, tree and grass cutting, fencing, water treatment works, shooting range facilities and water abstraction structures. Work is released through individual work packages, each governed by a cidb-endorsed contract form (gcc, fidic, nec or jbcc) selected by the department according to the nature and risk of the package. Only bidders registered with CIDB grade 7ce or higher may bid, and NO financial offer is submitted at this stage: bids are assessed on mandatory requirements, quality and administrative compliance only, with pricing requested later at RFQ stage under method 3 of SANS 10845 and the PPPFA. the single most consequential requirement is the compulsory briefing session on 23 november 2026 at roodeplaat, as non-attendance renders a bid non-responsive.
Submission method - physical delivery only. Hand-deliver to the bid box; postal delivery to the private bag address is also permitted. - Tender box: at the entrance of zwamadaka building, 157 francis baard street, pretoria, 0001. - Postal address: director-general, water and sanitation, private bag x313, pretoria, 0001. - Closing time: 11:00 on 14 january 2027. - Tenders are opened immediately after the closing time. - Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile and e-mailed bids will not be accepted. Late bids will not be considered. Copies and packaging - submit the original plus one (1) paper copy. - Also submit a complete pdf soft copy on a USB flash drive, included with the original package. - Submit the tender as one bound document; do not take IT apart or alter IT. - complete all forms in black ink. Erasures and masking fluid are prohibited. - Initial every page of the entire tender document. Failure to do so renders the bid non-responsive. - Mark the tender reference number dws08 1026 wte and the tender title on each package. - Only the issued tender documentation may be used; NO alternative offers will be accepted. Returnable documents - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any state employment or relationship with the procuring institution. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims preference points under the PPPFA. - annexure a: certificate of attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting, signed by the bidder and a dws official. - Annexure b: record of addenda received. - Annexure c: proposed amendments and qualifications. - Annexure d: compulsory declaration (separate declaration per jv partner). - Annexure e: preferencing schedule. - Annexure f: b-bbee status verification certificate or sworn affidavit. - Annexure g: cipc / cipro registration certificate. - Annexure h: annual financial statements declaration. - Annexure i: authority of signatory (e.g. Company resolution). - Annexure j: CIDB contractor registration. - Annexure k: tax compliance status pin page. - Annexure l: csd registration report. - Annexure m: letter of good standing with the compensation commissioner. - Annexure n: quality achievement schedules. - Annexure o: schedule of proposed sub-contractors. - Annexure p: schedule of plant and equipment available. - Annexure q: form of offer and acceptance. - Annexure r: contract data. - Annexure s: pro forma performance guarantee. - Annexure t: occupational health and safety act agreement. - Annexure u: contactable client reference. - Annexure v: schedule of proposed personnel. Disqualification risks - any returnable document or schedule omitted. - Any page not initialled. - Bid not signed by a person with proven authority to bind the bidder. - Bid received after the closing time. - Failure to attend the compulsory briefing session.
The department of water and sanitation requires the supply and delivery of hand tools to the clanwilliam dam site on the old n7 route in the western cape, for its construction south unit. Bids close at 11:00 on 12 november 2026 and must be hand-delivered in a sealed, endorsed envelope to the bid box at the training centre entrance on site. Evaluation moves through mandatory, administrative and technical phases before an 80/20 preference split of 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals. The most consequential risks are an unsigned or incomplete sbd 4, an unpriced sbd 3.1, And specific-goal claims submitted without the required proof, each of which disqualifies the bid or forfeits points.
Submission method - sealed envelope, hand-delivered to the SCM office or deposited in the bid box. - Envelope endorsement: "original bid for bid: WTE-0590 cs supply and delivery of hand tools for clanwilliam dam in the western cape for dws construction south", with the bidder's name clearly shown. - Submit the original bid together with a cover letter and supporting documents. - Bid box: entrance of training centre, department of water and sanitation, construction south, clanwilliam dam site, old n7 route (32°11'47.99"S, 18°52'34.96"E). - Closing time: 11:00 on 12 november 2026. Late bids are not accepted. - Bid documents may not be separated or have pages detached; every space in the bid forms and annexures must be completed in full. - Section 4 of the bid document and the pricing schedule must be fully completed and priced; failure renders the bid invalid. Returnable documents - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): signed offer cover page with all blanks completed. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule): fully completed and priced. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): complete and signed, with all interests declared. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims specific-goal points. - Csd registration report. - SARS tax clearance letter and tax compliance pin. - Cipc/cipro registration certificate. - B-bbee status level verification certificate, or a qualifying sworn affidavit for an eme or qse. - Letter of appointment or board resolution authorising the signatory; joint ventures must add the joint venture constitution document and a certificate authorising the signatory. Disqualification risks - bids received after the closing time. - Any mandatory or administrative document missing, incomplete or unsigned. - Failure to disclose all csd-registered active companies linked to directors. - Failure to complete and price the pricing schedule. - Bidders in the service of the state, or with directors or members in the service of the state.
The pongola umzimkulu catchment management agency (pucma) is seeking a professional service provider to support water availability assessment within the matigulu river system in kwazulu-natal. The tender is an open request for bid, with a closing date of 23 november 2026. NO briefing session is scheduled.
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The department of water and sanitation requires the supply and delivery of curing compound in 200-litre containers for the rehabilitation of clanwilliam dam in the western cape. The contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preference point system, with price worth 80 points and specific goals worth 20 points. Bidders must pass mandatory, administrative, and technical evaluation phases, including submission of a technical datasheet proving compliance with specification section 3.2.14. The most consequential consideration is that failure to submit any required document or meet any technical specification will render the bid non-responsive and disqualified.
Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in the bid box - address: the bid box, entrance of training centre, department of water and sanitation, construction south, clanwilliam dam site, old n7 route, co-ordinates: 32°11'47.99''S And 18°52'34.96''E - The envelope must be endorsed with "original bid for bid: WTE-0597 cs: supply and delivery of curing compound for the rehabilitation of clanwilliam dam in the western cape for dws construction south." And the bidder's name. - The original bid plus covering letter and supporting documents must be sealed in the envelope. - Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided and must not be re-typed. - All spaces in bid forms and annexures must be completed in full; section 4 and the pricing schedule must be fully priced — failure renders the bid invalid. - The bid documents must not be separated or have pages detached. - Bids must be signed: for a company, by a person authorised by a board resolution (certified copy to be submitted); for a joint venture, include the notarially certified jv agreement and authorisation certificates from each party. - Late bids will not be accepted. Returnable forms and documents: - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): completed and signed, including bidder details and declarations. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): complete and signed, declaring any interest in state employment or related enterprises; non-disclosure leads to disqualification. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule): completed and priced. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): completed and signed. - Csd report proving registration on the central supplier database. - SARS tax clearance letter and pin. - Cipc / cipro certificate. - Original or certified copy of b-bbee status level verification certificate (or sworn affidavit for eme/qse). - Letter of appointment or board resolution authorising the signatory. - Technical datasheet for the 200-litre curing compound, indicating compliance with the specification in technical information section 3.2.14.
The pongola umzimkulu catchment management agency (pucma) is seeking a professional service provider to conduct an agricultural pollution assessment in the upper umngeni catchment, located in kwazulu-natal. The appointed provider will be responsible for assessing agricultural pollution in the area. Interested parties should be professional service providers with relevant expertise in environmental or agricultural assessments.
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The department of water and sanitation requires on‑ and off‑site medical surveillance assessments for the raising of clanwilliam dam in the western cape. Bidders must provide qualified occupational health medical and nurse practitioners, meet strict compliance and documentation requirements, and submit all mandatory forms by 19 november 2026 at 11:00 to the designated bid box. The most critical consideration is satisfying the phase 1 mandatory qualifications and insurance requirements, as any omission will disqualify the bid.
Submission method: sealed hard-copy bid deposited in the bid box or received by the supply chain management office. Bid box: entrance of training centre, department of water and sanitation, construction south, clanwilliam dam site, old n7 route, co-ordinates 32°11’47.99’’S And 18°52’34.96’’E. Envelope endorsement: original bid for bid: WTE-0609 cs: provisioning of on and off-site medical surveillance assessments for dws construction south for the raising of clanwilliam dam in the western cape, with the bidder name clearly shown. Closing: 19 november 2026 at 11:00. Late bids are not accepted. Packaging: original bid, covering letter and supporting documents sealed in one envelope. Forms: official forms only, not re-typed; sbd 1 signed; section 4 and the pricing schedule fully completed and priced out; failure invalidates the bid. Bid documents must not be separated or pages detached. Signature: authorised person; company board resolution certified by the chairman; joint venture constitution document and authorisation certificate. Returnable forms: - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): completed and signed offer cover page. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule): completed and priced. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): disclosure of state employment or connections. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claim for specific goals. - Sbd 7 (contract form): signed by the successful bidder. Disqualification: late receipt, unsigned or omitted returnable forms, incomplete pricing, missing mandatory documents.
The department of water and sanitation seeks a four-year term contractor for mechanical and related major plant and machinery installation, maintenance, repair, refurbishment and upgrade across its northern operations (limpopo, gauteng, mpumalanga, north west). The contract will be awarded to one bidder per operational area office (tzaneen, hartbeespoort, groblersdal), and bidders must hold CIDB grading 7me or higher, with demonstrated electrical experience or a subcontractor with CIDB ep grading. Attendance at at least one of three compulsory briefing sessions is required before bidding.
Bids must be deposited in the bid box at the entrance of the zwamadaka building, 157 francis baard street, pretoria, or posted to the bid office / tender office, water trading account, department of water and sanitation, private bag x313, pretoria, 0001. Bids close 15 october 2026 at 11:00. Bidders must bring a copy of the bid document to the briefing session and have the certificate of attendance completed by authorised personnel. Returnable forms include the standard sbd forms (invitation to bid, pricing schedule, declarations of interest, preference points, local production, contract form, past SCM practices, independent bid determination) and proof of CIDB grading, as applicable. Bids must be signed and complete; omissions or unsigned forms risk disqualification.
The department requires the supply and delivery of sealant for the midmar access road project near howick in kwazulu-natal. Bidders must not be listed on the register for tender defaulters or the list of restricted suppliers and must complete the sbd 4 disclosure to confirm employment, relationships, and interests. The quotation must be submitted by 13 november 2026 at 09:00.
Closing date and time: 13 november 2026 at 09:00.\nDisqualification From tender defaulters: bidders listed on the register for tender defaulters or the list of restricted suppliers are automatically disqualified.\nSBD 4 disclosure – employment and relationships: bidders must disclose any employment by an organ of state and any connections with procuring institution staff.\nDisclosure Of related csd companies: all csd‑registered active companies linked to directors must be disclosed; failure to do so leads to disqualification.\nFalse Declaration: any false or incomplete information in the sbd 4 declaration results in bid disqualification.
The department of water and sanitation requires the hire and maintenance of flushing chemical toilets for six months for the lower berg river project in the western cape, for dws construction south. Bids must be deposited in the bid box at the entrance of 4-6 alkmaar street, dal josaphat, paarl, or delivered to the supply chain management office, by 19 november 2026 at 11:00; late bids will not be accepted. Evaluation is in four phases under the 80/20 preference points system, with mandatory administrative compliance including csd registration, SARS tax clearance, cipc registration, a b-bbee certificate and proof of authority to sign.
Submission - method: deposit in the bid box at the entrance of 4-6 alkmaar street, dal josaphat, paarl, or deliver to the supply chain management office; postal address: director-general: water and sanitation, private bag x3042, paarl 7620. - Closing: 19 november 2026 at 11:00; late bids will not be accepted. - Packaging: seal the original bid, covering letter and supporting documents in an envelope endorsed "original bid for bid: WTE-0608 cs: hire and maintenance of flushing chemical toilets for a period of 6 months for lower berg river project in the western cape for dws construction south." With the bidder's name clearly shown. - Format: submit on the official forms provided; do not re-type; do not separate or detach pages. - Sbd 1 must be signed with all blanks completed; section 4 and the pricing schedule must be fully completed and priced out, or the bid is invalid. - Authority to sign: individual or authorised person; companies require a board resolution certified by the chairman; joint ventures require the constitution document and an authorising certificate. Returnable forms - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): completed and signed as the offer cover page. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule): priced schedule completed and submitted. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): disclose state employment and connections; mandatory. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claim specific-goal points under the 80/20 system. - Sbd 7 (contract form): to be signed by the successful bidder. Disqualification risks - late delivery, regardless of reason. - Unsigned or omitted returnable forms. - Incomplete pricing (sbd 3.1 Or section 4) or detached pages. - Missing mandatory documents listed under administrative compliance.
The department of water and sanitation requires the supply and delivery of five light-duty slashers (1.2m Cutting width, 25 kw gearbox, 4 blades) for its eastern operations region in kwazulu-natal. Bidders must submit a fully completed sbd 3.1 Pricing schedule and bill of quantities, and the slashers must comply with the detailed technical specification. The contract is evaluated under the 80/20 preference points system, with 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals, and the bid must be deposited in the tender box by 11:00 on 20 november 2026.
Returnable documents: - the general conditions of contract form part of all bid documents and may not be amended. If any special conditions of contract conflict with the gcc, the special conditions apply. - An original tax clearance certificate issued by SARS must be submitted before award; NO contract will be concluded with a bidder whose tax matters are not in order. - A signed declaration of interest and certificate of independent bid determination are required as part of the bid (forms are sbd 4 and sbd 9).
The department of water and sanitation requires the supply and delivery of welding gas to its construction south operations at clanwilliam dam on the old n7 route in the western cape. Bidders price the requirement on a fully completed sbd 3.1 Schedule, with delivery to the dam site at coordinates 32°11'47.99"S And 18°52'34.96"E. Bids close at 11:00 on 12 november 2026 and must be hand-delivered in a sealed, endorsed envelope to the bid box at the entrance of the training centre; NO email or fax channel is offered. Evaluation passes through four gates — mandatory sbd 4, administrative compliance (csd, SARS tax pin, cipc, b-bbee), technical specification compliance, then 80/20 preference points — so a single missing or unsigned returnable document ends the bid before price is considered.
Submission method - sealed envelope, delivered by hand to the bid box or the SCM office. NO email or fax channel is offered. - Envelope must be endorsed with the bid number WTE-0605 cs, the title (supply and delivery of welding gas for clanwilliam dam) and the bidder's name. - Original bid plus covering letter and all supporting documents in one sealed envelope. - Late bids are not accepted. - Bid documents may not be split, rebound or have pages removed. Delivery address - the bid box: entrance of training centre - department of water and sanitation, construction south - clanwilliam dam site: old n7 route - coordinates: 32°11'47.99"S And 18°52'34.96"E Returnable documents - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): signed offer cover page with all blanks completed; an unsigned or missing sbd 1 invalidates the bid. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule): fully completed and priced; failure to price invalidates the bid. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses state employment and any relationship with officials of the department; non-disclosure of linked csd-registered companies leads to disqualification. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims the specific-goal points and must be backed by the proof listed in the compliance section. - Csd registration report. - SARS tax compliance status pin or printed tcs certificate. - Cipc / cipro registration certificate. - B-bbee verification certificate or qualifying sworn affidavit. - Letter of appointment or board resolution authorising the signatory; for a company, a resolution certified by the chairperson. - Annexure 1 (percentage ownership affidavit) for women, disability and youth ownership claims. - Annexure 2 (location of enterprise affidavit) with proof of ownership of premises or a valid lease. - Joint ventures: the jv agreement (original or notarially certified copy) plus a signed authorisation from each member. Disqualification risks - bid received after 11:00 on 12 november 2026. - Any mandatory or administrative document omitted or unsigned. - Pricing schedule not completed. - Bidder, director, member or shareholder in the service of the state. - Bidder listed on the register for tender defaulters or the list of restricted suppliers. - Failure to declare all csd-registered companies linked to the directors.
The department of water and sanitation requires a four-year term contract for the installation, maintenance, repair, refurbishment and upgrade of mechanical and related major plant and machinery across its eastern operations in kwazulu-natal. Only bidders holding a CIDB grading of 8me or higher are eligible to bid. The contract runs for four years, with bids closing on 30 october 2026 at 09:00.
CIDB grading: bidders must hold a valid CIDB grading of 8me or higher to be eligible. Contract term: the contract is for four years, covering mechanical and related major plant and machinery installation, maintenance, repair, refurbishment and upgrade. Geographic scope: work will be performed across eastern operations in kwazulu-natal. Closing deadline: bids must be submitted by 30 october 2026 at 09:00. Eligibility: only respondents with CIDB grading 8me or higher may bid; any bidder without this grading will be disqualified.
Supply and delivery of non-shrink grout for the rehabilitation of clanwilliam dam in the western cape, procured by the department of water and sanitation through an open tender. The bid is evaluated in four phases — mandatory documents, administrative compliance, technical specification compliance, and preference points under an 80/20 system where specific goals (women, disability, youth, western cape location, and b-bbee level 1–2) carry 20 points. Sealed hard-copy bids must reach the bid box at the training centre entrance, clanwilliam dam site, old n7 route, by 19 november 2026 at 11:00. The single most consequential bidder consideration is that omission of any mandatory form — sbd 4, sbd 6.1, B-bbee certificate, or technical datasheets for sika 212 or equivalent — results in automatic disqualification.
Submission method: sealed hard-copy bid deposited in the bid box only. Submission address: the bid box, entrance of training centre, department of water and sanitation, construction south, clanwilliam dam site: old n7 route, co-ordinates 32°11'47.99"S And 18°52'34.96"E. Envelope endorsement: original bid for bid: WTE-0604 cs: supply and delivery of non-shrink grout for the rehabilitation of clanwilliam dam in the western cape for dws construction south, with the bidder name clearly shown. Contents: original bid, covering letter and supporting documents. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be on official forms and must not be re-typed. Bid documents must not be separated and NO pages may be detached. Section 4 and the pricing schedule must be fully completed and priced; failure renders the bid invalid. Sbd 1 must be completed and signed; failure renders the bid invalid. Returnable forms: - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): completed and signed offer cover page. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule): completed and priced. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): declares state employment and connections; false disclosure disqualifies. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims specific goal points under the 80/20 system. - Sbd 7 (contract form): successful bidder must sign the written contract. Proof of authority: board resolution certified by the chairman, or letter of appointment, must accompany the bid. Disqualification risks: unsigned or omitted returnable forms, late receipt, incomplete pricing, missing mandatory documents.
The department of water and sanitation invites tenders for a four-year term contract for mechanical and related major plant and machinery installation, maintenance, repair, refurbishment and upgrade for central operations covering free state, gauteng, kwazulu-natal, mpumalanga, and northern cape. Only bidders with a CIDB contractor grading of 8me or higher are eligible, and the contract is evaluated under the 90/10 preference point system.
Bids must be deposited in the bid box at the entrance of the zwamadaka building, 157 francis baard street, pretoria, or posted to the bid office / tender office, water trading account, department of water and sanitation, private bag x313, pretoria, 0001. Bids must be received by 11:00am on 01 october 2026. Bidders must attend at least one compulsory briefing session. Returnable forms include sbd 1 (invitation to bid), sbd 4 (declaration of interest), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), sbd 8 (declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices), sbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination), and authority to sign/board resolution. All forms must be completed, signed, and submitted with the bid.
The pongola mzimkulu catchment management agency (pucma) is seeking a professional service provider to support a water availability assessment within the mfolozi-hluhluwe river systems in kwazulu-natal. The tender is an open request for bid, with NO briefing session scheduled. Interested providers should submit their bids before the closing date of 23 november 2026.
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The department of water and sanitation requires the supply and delivery of non-woven needle pinched geotextile for the rehabilitation of clanwilliam dam in the western cape. Bidders must submit a complete bid by 19 november 2026 at 11:00, including mandatory forms, technical datasheets, and proof of compliance with local content and b-bbee requirements. The contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preference points system, with 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals.
Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in the bid box. - Address: the bid box, entrance of training centre, department of water and sanitation, construction south, clanwilliam dam site, old n7 route, coordinates 32°11'47.99''S And 18°52'34.96''E. - Closing time: 11:00 on 19 november 2026. - Envelope must be endorsed: "original bid for bid: WTE-0601 cs: supply and delivery of non-woven needle pinched geotextile for the rehabilitation of clanwilliam dam in the western cape for dws construction south." And show the bidder's name. - The original bid, covering letter, and supporting documents must be sealed together. - All spaces in bid forms and annexures must be completed in full; the pricing schedule must be fully priced. - Bid documents must not be separated or pages detached. - Bids must be submitted on official forms, not re-typed. - Late bids will not be accepted. Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed, and submitted): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): signed as the offer cover page. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule): fully completed and priced. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any employment by the state or connection to the procuring institution; false declaration disqualifies. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims specific goal points; incomplete submission forfeits those points. - Annexure c (local content): confirms local production and content compliance. - Annexure 1 (percentage ownership affidavit) and annexure 2 (location of enterprise affidavit) if claiming those specific goals. - Csd report, SARS tax clearance letter and pin, cipc certificate, b-bbee certificate or affidavit, and proof of signing authority (board resolution or letter of appointment). - Technical datasheets/brochures for the geotextile item, clearly indicating the qualifying specification per technical information section 3.2.14. Disqualification risks: - failure to submit any mandatory document listed in table 1 (e.g., Sbd 4) renders the bid non-responsive. - Incomplete pricing or missing signatures invalidate the bid. - Bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies with directors who are, will not be considered. - Failure to disclose all csd-registered companies linked to directors leads to disqualification.
Supply and delivery of general building material with local content requirements for the klipfontein dam project near vryheid in kwazulu-natal, issued by the department of water and sanitation as a request for quotation. Suppliers must deliver building materials to the dam site, with local production and content declarations forming part of the bid. The most consequential consideration for bidders is that quotations close at 09:00 on 9 november 2026, and any bid submitted after that time will not be accepted.
Closing: quotations close on 9 november 2026 at 09:00; late submissions will not be considered. Local content: the material supplied must meet the local production and content requirements, and the local content declaration must be completed and submitted with the quotation. Scope: supply and delivery of general building material to the klipfontein dam project site, with vryheid as the closest town in kwazulu-natal. Pricing: a priced schedule covering all items in the specification must be submitted; incomplete pricing may render the quotation non-responsive. Compliance: the bidder must be registered on the central supplier database and must submit a valid tax compliance status with the quotation. Returnable documents: the completed invitation to bid, pricing schedule, declaration of interest, preference points claim and local content declaration must all be signed and returned. Enquiries: direct any clarification requests to the department's supply chain management unit before the closing date.
The department of water and sanitation is establishing a four-year framework panel of contractors for civil maintenance and related works on strategic water infrastructure assets, including pipelines, pump stations, dams, canals, bridges, roads, drainage, earthworks, fencing, and water abstraction structures. Only bidders with a CIDB grading of 9ce are eligible. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory attendance at the compulsory briefing on 24 november 2026; failure to attend renders the bid non-responsive. Bidders must also demonstrate at least one completed grade 9ce contract worth r90 million or more in the past five years and a minimum annual turnover of r200 million.
Submission method: physical delivery only. Telephonic, telegraphic, telex, facsimile, e-mail and late tenders will not be accepted. - Deposit the original and one copy, plus a pdf soft copy on a USB flash drive, in the bid box at the entrance of the zwamadaka building, 157 francis baard street, pretoria, 0001. - The complete tender document must be submitted as one bound volume, including the fully priced and extended provisional bills of quantities. Do not take the document apart or alter IT. - complete all forms in black ink and initial every page of the entire tender document. Failure to initial every page renders the bid non-responsive. - Mark the package with the tender reference number and title on the outside. Returnable documents (complete and sign each; missing forms render the bid non-responsive): - sbd 1: invitation to bid — bidder details and the offer cover page. - Sbd 4: declaration of interest — discloses any state employment or connections with the procuring institution. - Sbd 6.1: Preference points claim — claims b-bbee preference points under the PPPFA. - annexure a: certificate of attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting, signed by the tenderer and a dws official. - Annexure b: record of addenda to the tender documents. - Annexure c: proposed amendments and qualifications. - Annexure d: compulsory declaration — enterprise, SARS, CIDB, csd and principal details. - Annexure e: preferencing schedule. - Annexure f: b-bbee status verification certificate or sworn affidavit. - Annexure g: cipc/cipro certificate. - Annexure h: annual financial statements declaration. - Annexure i: authority of signatory — e.g. A board resolution certifying the signatory's authority. - Annexure j: CIDB registration certificate. - Annexure k: SARS tax compliance status pin. - Annexure l: csd report, not older than 7 days before closing. - Annexure m: letter of good standing with the compensation commissioner. - Annexure n: quality achievement schedules. - Annexure o: schedule of proposed subcontractors. - Annexure p: schedule of plant and equipment available for the contract. - Annexure q: form of offer and acceptance (part c1.1). - Annexure r: contract data (part c1.2). - Annexure s: pro-forma performance guarantee (part c1.3). - Annexure t: health and safety act agreement (part c1.4). - Annexure u: contactable client reference. - Annexure v: schedule of proposed personnel. Closing time: 11:00 on 14 january 2027. Tenders are opened immediately after closing.
The department of water and sanitation requires the supply, delivery, installation and connection of local content plumbing, fresh water and sanitary ware at the ntshingwayo dam project near newcastle in kwazulu-natal. The scope covers 84 line items including toilet sets, geysers, basins, baths, showers, pvc and copper pipework, and disabled-access fittings, all to SANS standards. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 1gb or higher, attend a compulsory site briefing, and comply with a 100% local content requirement for plastic pipes and fittings. The contract is evaluated under the 80/20 preference points system, with price weighted at 80 points and specific goals at 20 points.
Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): signed as the offer cover page. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any state employment or connection to the procuring institution. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims preference points under the PPPFA. - sbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination): certifies NO collusion or price disclosure. Submission method and address are not stated in the document. Bid must be received by the closing time. A bid may be disqualified if required forms are omitted or signed incorrectly.
The department of water and sanitation requires the supply and delivery of locally produced corporate uniform items for its construction east region, including shirts, golf t-shirts, reflective jackets, brim hats, cargo pants, and safety boots, all embroidered with the dws logo. Bidders must attend a compulsory site briefing on 6 november 2026 at 10:00 and submit bids by 11:00 on 10 november 2026. The most consequential requirement is the 100% local production and content threshold for all clothing items, which is a disqualifying criterion and must be supported by a manufacturer's letter and relevant declarations.
Submission method: deposit in the bid box at the entrance of the mthatha dam office building, department of water and sanitation, mthatha dam, mthatha, 5100. Closing time: 11:00 on the closing date. Returnable documents (must be completed, signed and submitted): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): signed cover page with bidder and contact details. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule): fully completed and priced, otherwise the bid is invalid. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any state employment or connections to the department. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): for b-bbee preference points; failure to submit forfeits claimed points. - Annexure c (local content declaration), annexure d and e: local content declarations. - Lc declaration document (ppr 2022): local content declaration. - Annexure 1 (percentage ownership affidavit) and annexure 2 (location of enterprise affidavit), each stamped by a commissioner of oaths; failure to submit forfeits locality points. - Original or certified copy of b-bbee status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit. - Company resolution authorising the signatory (if signing for a company). Envelope must be endorsed: "original bid: wte1057ce - supply and delivery of local content corporate uniform for dws: construction east management" and clearly show the bidder's name. Late bids are not accepted. Bids must be on the official forms (not retyped). Bid documents must not be separated or pages detached. NO bids by telegram, telex or facsimile will be considered.
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