Four-year mechanical plant & machinery term contract – southern operations (eastern & western cape) – CIDB 8me+

Closing date: 2026-10-15T11:00:00.000Z. Compulsory briefing sessions: 23 September 2026 at 10:00 AM (Kouga Dam, Eastern Cape) and 01 October 2026 at 10:00 AM (Berg River Dam, Western Cape). Bids become available starting 04 September 2026. Submission deadline is 2026-10-15T11:00:00.000Z.

Compulsory briefing sessions required. First session: 23 September 2026, 10:00 AM at Kouga Dam (near Patensie, Eastern Cape). Second session: 01 October 2026, 10:00 AM at Berg River Dam (near Franschhoek, Western Cape). Attendance at least one session is mandatory.

Technical contact: Mr Thulani Ngati, Cell no: 071 870 7403, Email: [email protected]. Bid document completion: Bid Office, Tel: 012 336 8241 /8151/8673, Email: [email protected]. Physical address: Zwamadaka Building, 157 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, 0001. Hours: 08:00-16:00.

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.

All standard returnable forms must be completed, signed, and submitted with the quotation: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 3.1/3.2/3.3 (Pricing Schedule), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content), SBD 7.1/7.2 (Contract Form), SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), and Authority to Sign/Board Resolution.

Price scoring uses a 90/80 point scale for the lowest acceptable bid, with a maximum of 10 preference points for specific goals. Goal weightings: who are women (2 points), who has a disability (2 points), who is a youth (2 points), location enterprise (Eastern Cape/Western Cape) (1 point), B-BBEE status level contributors from QSE or EME (3 points). Total possible score is 95 points (90 base + 10 optional). The 90/10 preference points system is governed by Regulation 4: Preferential Procurement Regulation, 2022.

Four-year term contract for mechanical and other related major plant and machinery installation, maintenance, repair, refurbishment and upgrade covering Eastern Cape and Western Cape (Southern Operations). Eligible tenderers must hold CIDB contractor grading 8ME or higher. Tenderers must demonstrate experience in associated electrical work or subcontract a CIDB EP contractor. Special condition: if bidding for both Eastern and Western Cape areas, the same resources cannot be used.

Tenderers must have CIDB contractor grading 8ME or higher and demonstrable experience in associated electrical work or must subcontract a CIDB EP contractor. B-BBEE level 1-2 (QSE/EME) contributions count toward preference points.

CIDB contractor grading 8ME or higher (mandatory). B-BBEE status level 1-2 (QSE or EME) contributes 3 preference points. 90/10 preference points system applies. CSD registration and valid tax compliance PIN (SARS TCS) required. Professional body registrations as applicable. Local content requirements satisfied through CIDB qualification.

For technical information please contact: Mr Thulani Ngati Cell no.: 071 870 7403 Email: [email protected]. For completion of bid documents please contact: Bid Office, Tel: 012 336 8241 /8151/8673. Email: [email protected] Hours: 08:00-16:00.