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Procurement activity across Water and Sanitation. The award rate is the share of concluded tenders (awarded plus closed) that resulted in a published contract award.
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.
This tender requires bidders to calculate and declare the local content of their offered goods, services, or works using the prescribed sats 1286:2011 methodology, completing annexure c (local content declaration – summary schedule) and supporting declarations d and e. The most consequential consideration is that the average local content percentage must meet the specified minimum threshold, and all values must be verifiable against supporting evidence, with the tender exchange rate and imported content subject to verification.
Returnable documents: annex c (local content declaration), annex d (imported content declaration), and annex e (local content summary) must be completed and submitted. The tender offer must be signed by an authorised representative. Submission method and address are not stated in the provided document.
The department of water and sanitation requires the servicing of 18 mobile toilets along a 65 km pipeline route from the dws office in steinkopf to the orange river abstraction facility, and the extraction of sludge from an 8000-litre septic tank at the steinkopf office, for the namakwa bulk water supply project in the northern cape. Bidders must be csd-registered, tax-compliant, and cipc-registered, and must submit a complete set of mandatory forms including sbd 1, sbd 3.1, Sbd 4 and sbd 6.1. The most consequential requirement is that bids are evaluated under the 80/20 preference system, with up to 20 points available for specific goals including women, disability, youth ownership, northern cape location, and b-bbee level 1-2 qse/eme status.
Bids must be delivered to the bid box at the entrance of the training centre, department of water and sanitation, construction south, clanwilliam dam site, old n7 route (coordinates 32°11'47.99''S, 18°52'34.96''E) By 11:00 on 8 october 2026. Late bids will not be considered. - The original bid, covering letter and supporting documents must be sealed in an envelope endorsed with the bid number and title, and the bidder's name clearly shown. - Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed) and all spaces must be completed in full. The pricing schedule must be fully completed and priced; failure to do so invalidates the bid. - The bid documents must not be separated or pages detached. - Returnable forms: sbd 1 (invitation to bid), sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule), sbd 4 (declaration of interest), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim). Also required: csd report, SARS tax clearance letter and pin, cipc certificate, b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit, and proof of authority to sign (e.g. Board resolution). - Bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies with directors who are state employees, will not be considered.
The department of water and sanitation, through the pongola-umzimkulu catchment management agency (pucma), requires the supply and delivery of forty-six (46) laptops. The tender is an open request for bid (RFB) with a closing date of 1 october 2026 at 11:00. Bidders must deliver the laptops to the specified location in kwazulu-natal and comply with all tender conditions, including pricing and preference point requirements.
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The department of water and sanitation requires a service provider to conduct dust, noise, and water quality monitoring at clanwilliam dam in the western cape for dws construction south. The contract covers environmental monitoring services, with technical specifications detailed in section ps 9. Bidders must meet strict administrative and technical compliance, including holding a valid approved inspection authority (aia) certificate and assigning a lead occupational hygiene technologist registered with saioh. The most consequential consideration is that failure to submit any mandatory document, including the sbd 4, csd report, tax clearance, b-bbee certificate, and the occupational hygiene certificates, will render the bid non-responsive and disqualified.
Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in the bid box or delivered to the supply chain management office. - Envelope must be endorsed: original bid for bid: WTE-0589 cs: rendering service for dust, noise and water quality monitoring at clanwilliam dam in the western cape for dws construction south. - Bidder's name must be clearly shown on the envelope. - Bids must be submitted on official forms provided, not re-typed. - The original bid, covering letter, and supporting documents must be sealed together. - Bid documents must not be separated or pages detached. - All spaces in bid forms and annexures must be completed in full. - Section 4 and the pricing schedule must be fully completed and priced; failure invalidates the bid. - Bids must be signed by an authorised person; proof of authority (e.g., Board resolution) must be submitted. - Joint ventures must submit the original or notarially certified copy of the joint venture agreement and authorisation certificates from each participant. - Late bids will not be accepted for consideration. 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 connections; false declaration disqualifies. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule): fully priced. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims specific goals points. - Csd report: proof of central supplier database registration. - SARS tax clearance letter and pin. - Cipc/cipro certificate: proof of active company registration. - B-bbee status level verification certificate (original or certified copy). - Letter of good standing with the compensation commissioner. - Letter of appointment of authorised signatory with proof of authority. - Certificate of lead occupational hygiene technologist registered with saioh or similar. - Company approved inspection authority (aia) certificate from the department of labour in occupational hygiene. Disqualification risks: - omission or non-signature of any mandatory returnable form. - Failure to complete and price the pricing schedule. - Late submission. - Bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies with directors who are state employees.
The department of water and sanitation invites bids for the supply and delivery of 22 line items of professional-grade outdoor power equipment and accessories — including brush cutters, chainsaws, pole saws, portable diesel pumps, dewatering pumps, generators, chain reels and a range of spare parts and safety gear — for use by the operations eastern unit in kwazulu-natal. The contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preference points system; the single most consequential requirement is full technical compliance with the detailed specifications for every item, as non-compliance renders the bid non-responsive.
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The department of water and sanitation seeks to appoint a professional service provider to develop, review and update a real-time decision support system for the lower orange river system in the central planning area. The contract runs for 36 months. Bidders must submit proposals by email before the closing time, and a non-compulsory briefing session is available online. The most consequential consideration is the strict submission deadline and email-based submission method, as NO other eligibility criteria are specified.
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The department of water and sanitation requires the supply and delivery of cooling pumps and fans (fog cannons) for the clanwilliam dam in the western cape province. Bidders must submit their bids by 8 october 2026 at 11:00 to the specified bid box. The evaluation follows a four-phase process: mandatory requirements, administrative compliance, technical evaluation, and preference points (80/20 system). The most consequential consideration is that failure to submit any mandatory document or comply with all technical specifications will render the bid non-responsive and disqualified.
Closing date and time: 8 october 2026 at 11:00; bids must be deposited in the bid box at the entrance of training centre, department of water and sanitation, construction south, clanwilliam dam site, old n7 route (coordinates 32°11'47.99"S, 18°52'34.96"E). Mandatory documents (phase 1): sbd 4 (declaration of interest) must be complete, signed, and all interests declared; failure to submit will disqualify the bid. Administrative compliance (phase 2): must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) and submit csd report; tax compliant with SARS (attach tax clearance letter and pin); active cipc registration (attach certificate); original or certified b-bbee status level verification certificate; letter of appointment/board resolution authorising the signatory; complete and sign sbd 1, sbd 3.1, And sbd 6.1. Technical evaluation (phase 3): bidders must provide technical datasheets/brochures for all items that clearly indicate the item and the qualifying specification as set out in technical information section 3.2.14; Failure to comply with all technical specifications renders the bid non-responsive. Preference points (phase 4): 80/20 system (80 points price, 20 points specific goals). Specific goals: women ownership (5 points), disability ownership (5 points), youth ownership (5 points), location of enterprise in western cape (2 points), b-bbee level 1 or 2 qse/eme (3 points). Claims require supporting affidavits (annexure 1 and 2) and b-bbee certificates; missing proof means points not allocated. Bids must be submitted on official forms (not re-typed), sealed in an envelope endorsed with the bid number and bidder's name; late bids will not be accepted. The successful bidder must sign a written contract form (sbd 7) and payments will be made by electronic fund transfer.
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 department of water and sanitation requires an accredited laboratory to perform water quality analysis on routine surface, ground, estuarine and ad hoc samples for national monitoring programmes managed by the directorate of resource quality information services. The contract runs for 36 months and all bids must be submitted electronically via the national treasury e-tender portal.
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This tender invites bids for the rendering of security guarding services for the department of water and sanitation in the north west province. The contract covers the protection of state property and officials, including theft and vandalism prevention. Bidders must price a monthly rate per security officer that includes all costs (salaries, uniforms, transport, accommodation, insurance). The estimated quantities in the pricing schedule are subject to change. The contract period is twelve (12) months, with the total bid price including 15% VAT. the 80/20 preference point system applies. Bidders must comply with the sectoral determination for the private security sector and psira requirements. A minimum threshold of 70% is required for functionality (phase two), and short-listed bidders will undergo an unannounced site inspection (phase three). Security personnel must be at least 18 years old, able to communicate in english and one other official language, and hold saps or ssa record clearances. Supervisors must be able to lead, control, and supervise, and must have relevant certificates. The contractor must provide all specified security aids and maintain admission control registers. The state reserves the right to verify psira registrations and record clearances. The contractor must have insurance and will be liable for damage caused to departmental property. Queries must be submitted before the closing date, and bidders must be registered suppliers with the department.
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The department of water and sanitation seeks to appoint a professional service provider to undertake a pre-feasibility study for the middle letaba water development project (mlwdp), phase 2 and 3, module 1, over a period of 15 months. Bidders must submit their proposals online through the e-tender e-submission portal by 13 october 2026 at 11:00, and attendance of the non-compulsory briefing session is recommended.
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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 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 southern operations in the eastern cape and western cape. Only bidders holding a CIDB contractor grading of 8me or higher are eligible, and they must demonstrate experience in associated electrical work or subcontract a CIDB ep-graded contractor. A 90/10 preference points system applies with specific goals for women, youth, disability, local enterprise and b-bbee qse/eme status.
Submit bids to zwamadaka building, 157 francis baard street, pretoria (entrance bid box) or post to bid office / tender office, water trading account, department of water and sanitation, private bag x313, pretoria, 0001. Bids must be self-downloaded from www.dws.gov.za/Tenders/tendersCurrent.aspx (NO charge). Closing time is 15 october 2026 at 11:00 AM utc. Late submissions are disqualifying.
The tender seeks a four-year contract for the installation, maintenance, repair, refurbishment and upgrade of major plant and machinery for eastern operations in kwazulu-natal, to be awarded to a supplier. The most consequential requirement is that bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 8me or higher.
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This tender invites suppliers to submit quotations for the supply and delivery of personal safety equipment (pse) for the eastern operations at the midmar dam area office in kwazulu-natal. The tender is a request for quotation (RFQ) under the supplies: clothing/textiles/footwear category. Interested suppliers should be capable of providing pse and must submit their quotations before the closing date of 28 september 2026.
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This tender invites bids for the supply and delivery of stationery for dws construction south in the western cape. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not re-typed, and must be delivered to the bid box at the department of water and sanitation, 4-6 alkmaar street, daljosaphat, paarl, 7646, by 11:00 on 23 september 2026. The 80/20 preference point system applies, with points awarded for specific goals as stated in the tender. Bidders must comply with tax requirements, including submitting a SARS pin or csd number, and must complete all required declarations and forms. The contract will be governed by the national treasury general conditions of contract (july 2010).
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This tender is for the supply and delivery of wall mounting instrumentation vibrating wire equipment to the department of water and sanitation at the clanwilliam site on the n7 route (coordinates 32°11'5"s and 18°52'1"e). Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not re-typed, and must be fully completed and priced. The 80/20 preference point system applies. Bidders must comply with tax obligations, submit a SARS pin or csd number, and complete the required declarations. The contract is governed by the national treasury general conditions of contract (july 2010 edition).
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The department of water and sanitation requires the supply and delivery of g5 gravel material for the midmar access roads project near midmar dam (howick) in kwazulu-natal. Bidders must submit a quotation by 28 september 2026 at 11:00. The tender is a request for quotation under the construction category.
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The department of water and sanitation: eastern operations is seeking to appoint an approved inspection authority to conduct asbestos inspections. The tender is a request for quotation (RFQ) and is open to service providers in the building and construction industry. The closing date for submissions is 29 september 2026, and NO briefing session is scheduled.
Returnable documents: c2.2 Bill of quantities c2.2
The department of water and sanitation invites bids for the supply and delivery of fencing materials for the lsgws canal failure repair in the eastern cape, for dws construction south. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, fully completed, with the pricing schedule priced, and must not be re-typed or have pages detached. Bidders must comply with the technical information in section 3.2.14, Which is evaluated in phase 1 and 2. The contract is governed by the national treasury general conditions of contract (july 2010). Preference points will be allocated under either the 80/20 or 90/10 system, depending on the tender value, with specific goals as stated in the tender. Bidders must submit proof for any preference points claimed, and failure to do so means NO points will be allocated. Bidders must also complete the declaration on employment by an organ of state and disclose any relationships with other enterprises. The department is not liable for bidder's expenses. Queries must be directed to the department's contact person only.
Submit bids in the bid box at the department of water and sanitation, walmer, gqeberha, by 11:00 on 23 september 2026. Bids must be on official forms (not re-typed), fully completed, and the pricing schedule priced. Do not separate or detach pages. Late bids will not be accepted. Bidders must notify the department of any missing or unclear pages. The bid documents shall not be separated in any way nor must any pages be detached from the original documents.
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