Upgrade of water pipeline from forever resort to three rondavels at blyde river canyon nature reserve

The project involves site establishment, health and safety compliance, community liaison, environmental management, survey control, and contractual requirements for the water pipeline upgrade.

While explicit pre-qualification criteria are not detailed in the extract, bidders must demonstrate capability in civil engineering, pipeline construction, and mechanical/plumbing works. Compliance with the OHS Act and Construction Regulations is mandatory. The bidder should have experience in environmental management and rehabilitation, and likely must provide proof of insurances and guarantees as referenced in item A6.

The scope includes the upgrade of a water pipeline from Forever Resort to Three Rondavels. Key deliverables and requirements:

• Site establishment: offices, storage, ablutions, fencing.
• Health and Safety compliance with the OHS Act and Construction Regulations.
• Appointment of a Community Liaison Officer (CLO) for 4 months.
• Environmental management and rehabilitation.
• Setting out of works and survey control.
• Supply and installation of 4000m of 50mm NB galvanised steel pipes with couplings.
• Associated valves, meters, bends, and ground anchors.
• Construction of a 6m high structural steel tank stand and placement of an existing steel tank.
• Supply and installation of two 10,000 litre vertical ribbed LLDPE water storage tanks.
• Supply and installation of a heavy-duty farm gate.
• Supply and delivery of a high-precision electronic digital theodolite kit with calibration certificate.
• Provisional sum for a 5.5 kW 3-phase centrifugal pump set and control system.
• Pressure testing, disinfection, and commissioning of the pipeline.
• Works must comply with SANS 1200 standards for earthworks, pipework, and testing.

Quality requirements include:

• A provisional sum for supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a pump set as per project specification PS5.5.
• Pressure testing, disinfection, and commissioning of the pipeline.
• Testing standards under SANS1200 LB.
• Inclusion of a 10% contingency in the financial summary.

The pricing schedule is detailed in the Bill of Quantities with items including:

• Site establishment, health and safety, community liaison, environmental management, and contractual requirements as lump sums.
• Clearance, earthworks, and pipe supply measured by area, volume, and length.
• Specific quantities for valves, meters, bends, anchors, and thrust blocks.
• Provisional sums for a pump set and a theodolite kit.
• Profit and attendance percentages on provisional sums.
• Summary with subtotals, 10% contingency, and VAT at 15%.

Pricing must be submitted in the provided Bill of Quantities format. Key financial items:

• Site establishment, health and safety, environmental management, and contractual requirements are lump sum items.
• Earthworks include excavation, removal of unsuitable material, and reinstatement.
• Pipe supply and laying is measured per meter.
• Valves, meters, bends, and anchors are itemised.
• Provisional sum of R100,000 for a pump set and control system.
• Provisional sum of R30,000 for a theodolite kit.
• Profit and attendance percentages apply to provisional sums.
• Summary includes subtotals, a 10% contingency, and VAT at 15%.

The document references:

• Contractual requirements, insurances, and guarantees as a lump sum item.
• Health and Safety compliance with the OHS Act and Construction Regulations.
• Environmental management and rehabilitation.

Health and safety provisions are included in the scope:

• Construction of a structural steel tank stand with safety provisions such as ladders.
• Safety features for above-ground pipework.

Contractual requirements include insurances and guarantees as a lump sum item.

Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency. Typical drawings for tank stand. Pump house foundation detail. Project number P262002.

Closing time is 1:12 PM. No other dates specified.

Primary contact email: [email protected]. Phone: 000 700 7272. Department: unclear. Regional office contacts: Gauteng Pretoria (012) 349-0099, Free State Bloemfontein (051) 447-2137, Welkom (057) 353-2499, Northern Cape Upington (054) 337-6600, Springbok (027) 712-3614, KwaZulu Natal Durban (031) 266-8382, Empangeni (035) 792-1780, Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth (041) 373-4343, Cradock (048) 881-3344, Western Cape Cape Town (021) 418-3935. Website: www.bvigroup.co.za.

Returnable documents must be submitted. No further details provided in the document.

While not explicitly stated in the provided drawings, typical eligibility for MTPA infrastructure tenders includes: CIDB grading 6CE or higher; proven experience in water pipeline and reservoir/tank construction; registered professional engineer/technologist; valid BBBEE certificate; tax clearance; COIDA compliance; financial capacity for project value; Mpumalanga provincial preference may apply.

Scope: Upgrade of water pipeline from Forever Resort to Three Rondavels. Technical details include: 350mm thick RC slab, 80x8mm flat bar capping strip with epoxy coating, 200mm void underneath slab, tar coating applied after installation, 220mm thick brick wall, 30MPa non-shrink grout (ABE or similar approved), 450 x 850mm deep RC beam, fibre cement sheets to create 200mm void underneath beam, manhole, access ladder, pressure release valve, Ø50 uPVC weep holes, 800mm deep RC pile cap, concrete apron, 1:12 and 1:50 slopes, concrete thrust block, bearing area 350x350mm, rebar extending into pile cap and RC beam. Project number: P262002.

Construction methodology includes: pressure release valve, Ø50 uPVC weep holes, 800mm deep RC pile cap, ramp, concrete apron with 1:12 and 1:50 slopes, fibre cement sheets to create 200mm void, 110mm uPVC pipe, concrete thrust block with 350x350mm bearing area, rebar extending into pile cap, 350mm thick RC slab, 80x8mm flat bar capping strip with epoxy, 200mm void underneath slab, tar coating, 220mm thick brick wall, manhole, fibre cement sheets to create 200mm void underneath beam, access ladder, rebar extending into RC beam, 30MPa non-shrink grout (ABE or similar approved), 450 x 850mm deep RC beam.

No specific compliance requirements stated. Document references project number P262002 and registration number 1998/000185/07 for consulting engineers.

Technical details include: fibre cement sheets to create 200mm void underneath pile cap, Ø50 uPVC weep holes, 1:50 slope, 110mm uPVC pipe, 30MPa non-shrink grout, 450 x 850mm deep RC beam, manhole, 200mm void underneath beam. No explicit health and safety requirements stated.

Regional office contacts: Gauteng Pretoria (012) 349-0099 [email protected], Free State Bloemfontein (051) 447-2137 [email protected], Welkom (057) 353-2499 [email protected], Northern Cape Upington (054) 337-6600 [email protected], Springbok (027) 712-3614 [email protected], KwaZulu Natal Durban (031) 266-8382 [email protected], Empangeni (035) 792-1780 [email protected], Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth (041) 373-4343 [email protected], Cradock (048) 881-3344 [email protected], Western Cape Cape Town (021) 418-3935 [email protected]. Website: www.bvigroup.co.za.

• Submit signed employment contracts and supporting documentation to the Employer/Implementing Agent before any EPWP Beneficiary starts work.
• Submit a complete monthly EPWP report by the 5th working day of each month using the DPWI prescribed format (iEPWP/MIS), including:

• Updated EPWP Beneficiary database.
• Certified copies of valid SA ID or alternative lawful ID for all beneficiaries.
• Signed employment contracts for all active beneficiaries.
• Daily attendance registers signed by each worker and supervisor for each working day.
• Certified monthly attendance registers summarising daily attendance per beneficiary.
• Certified payroll and payment schedules showing gross wages, deductions, and net payments per beneficiary.
• Proof of wage payments (e.g., bank statements, payslips).
• Demographic information per beneficiary: gender, age (youth/non-youth), disability status, residence (local/non-local).
• Narrative summary of EPWP activities, person-days worked, and deviations from the approved EPWP Implementation Plan.

While not explicitly detailed in this excerpt, eligible contractors must be registered entities capable of executing water pipeline upgrades, compliant with South African labour legislation (Employment Equity Act, BCEA), able to implement labour-intensive methods, and willing to meet EPWP demographic targets and reporting obligations. Proof of previous EPWP compliance may be advantageous.

• Maximise use of local labour and labour-intensive construction methods where practical and technically feasible, per DPWI EPWP guidelines.
• Priority recruitment and employment must be given to unemployed persons residing within the designated Project Area.

• All records must be available for inspection and audit by the Employer, the Implementing Agent, the DPWI, the Auditor-General, or other authorised oversight bodies upon request.

• Payment certificates or portions thereof may be withheld until compliance is achieved.
• Work may be instructed to cease until a breach is remedied.
• Costs of procuring compliance from a third party may be recovered from the Contractor.
• Contract termination may occur as per termination provisions.

• Comply with all applicable Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) requirements and DPWI guidelines.
• All EPWP activities must follow the EPWP Integrated Management System (iEPWP/MIS) reporting framework and any approved project-specific EPWP Implementation Plan.
• EPWP Beneficiaries must be employed under written contracts complying with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, relevant EPWP sectoral determination, and Ministerial determinations.
• Monthly EPWP reports must be submitted by the 5th working day of each month using the prescribed DPWI format.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and auditable EPWP records for the project duration and for at least five years after the Final Completion Certificate.
• Non-compliance with EPWP requirements constitutes a breach of contract, with remedies including payment withholding, work stoppage, cost recovery, or termination.
• In recruitment, preference must be given to Women, Youth (18–35 years), Persons with Disabilities, and Local Community Members per DPWI EPWP targets.
• Do not discriminate on grounds prohibited by the Employment Equity Act and the Constitution.

• In recruitment of EPWP Beneficiaries, preference must be given to: Women; Youth (18–35 years); Persons with Disabilities; and Local Community Members, per DPWI EPWP targets.
• Maintain accurate records demonstrating compliance with approved demographic targets throughout the project.
• Do not discriminate on grounds prohibited by the Employment Equity Act and the Constitution.

• EPWP Beneficiaries must be employed under written contracts complying with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, relevant EPWP sectoral determination, and Ministerial determinations.
• Late, incomplete, or incorrectly formatted reports are non-compliant and may be returned for correction; persistent non-compliance constitutes a breach of contract.
• Failure to comply with EPWP requirements is a breach of contract.
• Remedies for breach may include: withholding payment certificates; instructing work cessation; procuring compliance from a third party at the Contractor's cost; or contract termination.
• Non-compliance must be remedied within ten (10) working days of a written notice, unless a shorter period is warranted.

• EPWP Beneficiary: A person employed through the EPWP under a fixed-term contract on this project.
• Project Area: Geographic area designated in project scope documents for preferential recruitment of local community members.
• Youth: Persons aged 18 to 35 years inclusive.
• Persons with Disabilities: As defined in the Employment Equity Act.
• Local Community Members: Unemployed persons ordinarily resident within the Project Area, evidenced by proof of residence.
• Employer/Implementing Agent: Entity responsible for contract administration and EPWP oversight.
• Maximise local labour and labour-intensive methods where practical and technically feasible per DPWI guidelines.
• Demonstrate to the Employer/Implementing Agent that sufficient eligible local labour is unavailable before sourcing outside the Project Area.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and auditable EPWP records for the project duration and for at least five years after the Final Completion Certificate, or as prescribed by the Public Finance Management Act.
• The Employer/Implementing Agent may conduct site visits and verify attendance registers, employment contracts, and payment records at any time.

General description: Upgrade of water pipeline from Forever Resort to Three Rondavels. This drawing shows thrust block details for the pipeline upgrade. Issued for tender by Morula Consulting Engineers for Mpumalanga Tourism & Parks Agency, June 2026.

Consulting Engineer: Morula Consulting Engineers. Client: Mpumalanga Tourism & Parks Agency. Engineer: Sibusiso Mabunda (signed on behalf of consulting engineer, June 2026).

Returnable documents are required – the specific list is not detailed in this drawing extract.

Not explicitly stated in the provided document excerpt. Typically requires CIDB grading appropriate for civil engineering works, valid tax clearance, B-BBEE certification, and relevant experience in water pipeline construction.

Scope: Upgrade of water pipeline from Forever Resort to Three Rondavels. This drawing provides thrust block details for the pipeline. Drawing title: UPGRADE OF PIPELINE THREE RONDAVELS THRUST BLOCK DETAILS. Issued for tender. Revision: --. Project: Upgrade of Pipeline Three Rondavels. Designed by Morula Consulting Engineers. Approved by Sibusiso Mabunda on behalf of consulting engineer, June 2026.

No specific compliance requirements stated in this drawing document. Standard requirements (CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE certificate, CIDB grading, etc.) likely apply per the main tender advertisement.

• Project location: Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, within Thaba Chweu and Bushbuckridge Local Municipality, Mpumalanga.
• Purpose: Upgrade of a water pipeline from Forever Resort to Three Rondavels to ensure reliable water supply, protect visitor experience, and maintain operational efficiency.
• Key objectives:

• Install approximately 2,500m of galvanized steel water main pipeline and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure strict environmental management by reinstating disturbed areas to natural condition.
• Create job opportunities.

• Works include pipeline installation, tank construction, pump integration, and compliance with EPWP specifications.

• Closing date and time: 17 August 2026 at 11:00 AM.
• There will be a compulsory briefing session; date and time will be as per the advert.
• Bid validity period: 90 days from the advert closing date.
• Contract commencement: Within one calendar month of bid acceptance.
• Time for achieving Practical Completion: Four (04) months.
• Defects Liability Period: 365 days after final completion.
• Final completion certificate: To be obtained within 365 calendar days after completion.

• For technical queries: Contact Sibusiso Mabunda at [email protected] or 013 065 0888.
• For SCM/bidding procedure queries: Contact Evans Ngwenya at [email protected] or 013 065 0886.
• Submission address: Supply Chain Management Unit, Procurement Office (MTPA Finance Block E), Hall’s Gateway, Mataffin, Mbombela, 1200.
• Employer contact: Mr Themba Betuel at [email protected] or 013 065 0888.

• Submit your bid to the Supply Chain Management Unit, Procurement Office (MTPA Finance Block E), Hall’s Gateway, Mataffin, Mbombela, 1200.
• Closing date: 17 August 2026 at 11:00 AM. Late bids will not be accepted.
• Submit bids on the official forms provided (do not retype) or as prescribed in the bid document.
• Bids must be deposited in the bid box at the specified address. No other submission method is accepted.
• A non-refundable tender levy of R300.00 is required.
• Bids are valid for 90 days from the advert closing date.
• Failure to comply with submission requirements may render the bid invalid.

Only bidders with CIDB Grade 3ME/CE (2ME/CE PE) or above may apply. Must be registered on Central Supplier Database. No bids from persons in service of the state, companies with directors in state service, or close corporations with members in state service. Must submit Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number. Foreign suppliers must complete questionnaire. Joint ventures require legal agreement with lead partner having grading not lower than one level below required designation. All documents must be certified copies/originals as specified.

• Project: Upgrade of a water pipeline from Forever Resort to Three Rondavels at Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve.
• Scope includes installation of approximately 2,500m of 50mm NB galvanized steel water main pipeline and associated infrastructure.
• Key works:

• Clearing and grubbing of a 1m wide servitude.
• Excavation of 250 m³ in all materials, including hard rock.
• Laying and coupling 2,500m of 50mm galvanized steel pipe.
• Casting Class 15/19 concrete thrust blocks at directional changes.
• Installation of air release valves, scour valves, gate valves, non-return valves, and a water meter.
• Construction of a 6m structural steel tank stand and placement of an existing steel tank.
• Installation of two 10,000L LLDPE tanks on concrete plinths.
• Mechanical and electrical integration of a 5.5 kW pump set (400V 3-Phase) with control panel, soft starter, and dry run protection.
• SANS 1200 LB pressure testing and disinfection before practical completion.
• Submission of a comprehensive safety file focusing on mechanical lifting and isolation procedures.

• Deliverables must comply with specifications and standards, ensure coordination with subcontractors, and be completed within project timelines.

• Key personnel requirements:

• Contracts/Project Manager: Minimum BSc/B-Tech in Civil/Mechanical Engineering with experience points awarded.
• Site Agent: Minimum National Diploma in Civil/Mechanical Engineering with experience points.
• Foreman: Minimum N4 in Civil/Mechanical Engineering with experience points.
• Construction Health and Safety Officer: National Diploma in Safety Management/Environmental Health with experience points.

• Proof of experience via CVs and certified qualifications required.
• Schedule of plant and equipment: Provide proof of ownership or letter of intent to lease specified equipment (tipper truck, water dowser, TLB, delivery vehicle, concrete mixer).
• Proof of residence within Thaba Chweu and Bushbuckridge Local Municipality awards higher points.
• Liability indemnity cover: Proof required; higher cover awards more points.

• Provide certified copies of qualifications (certified within 3 months) for key personnel.
• Submit appointment letters and completion certificates with contactable references from previous projects.
• All qualifications must be SAQA compliant.

• Submit a fixed price tender in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT. No contract price adjustments allowed.
• Provide a detailed pricing schedule indicating each activity’s unit price and duration.
• Performance Guarantee: 10% of the Contract Sum required as security.
• Retention: 10% deducted on each interim certificate; 5% returned at completion.
• Overhead and profit allowance must not exceed 10%.
• Advance payment for materials not yet built into works: Up to 80%.
• Insurance requirements include Special Risks Insurance (SASRIA) and coverage for professional fees (20% of Contract Sum).
• The employer reserves the right to negotiate price with the preferred bidder.

• CIDB registration: Only bidders with a CIDB grade of 3ME/CE (2ME/CE PE) or above are eligible.
• Tax compliance: Submit your SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number. Foreign suppliers may have specific requirements.
• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration is mandatory.
• B-BBEE: Preference points allocated for specific goals (historically disadvantaged, gender, disability, youth).
• Provide certified copies of identity documents, company registration documents, VAT certificate, and Letter of Good Standing from the Department of Labour.
• Submit fully completed SBD forms (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1), BOQ, and GCC Contract Data.
• No bids accepted from persons in the service of the state or companies with directors in the service of the state.
• Joint ventures must submit a legal agreement, and each partner must be separately registered with appropriate CIDB grading.

• Submit a Health and Safety Plan before commencing works.
• The contractor must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations, assuming sole liability.
• Employer may monitor compliance and inspect sites, records, or safety plans.
• Report any investigations, complaints, or criminal charges related to OHS Act immediately.
• Programme of work must include Health & Safety Compliance Audits.
• Comprehensive safety file required focusing on mechanical lifting and isolation procedures.

• Ensure strict environmental management by systematically reinstating disturbed areas (2,500 m²) to natural condition.
• Submit an Environmental Management Plan as part of bid documentation.
• Programme of work must include Environmental Compliance Audits.

• General Conditions of Contract: SAICE General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works (Third Edition, 2015) apply.
• Key contract data:

• Defects Liability Period: 365 days after final completion.
• Time for Practical Completion: Four months.
• Pricing Strategy: Re-measurement contract.
• Employer: Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA).
• Employer’s Agent: MTPA.
• Latent defect period: 10 years.
• Delay penalty: 0.05% of contract value per day for missing Due Completion Date.
• Variations require written permission from the Employer if impacting duration, cost, or legal implications.
• Contractor bears costs for special access rights and additional facilities outside the site.
• Programme of work must be submitted within 14 days of commencement and updated monthly.
• Insurance requirements include SASRIA and indemnity against OHS Act non-compliance.

• Contract type: General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works (Third Edition, 2015).
• Contract period: For the construction works of the bulk water supply; commencement within one calendar month of bid acceptance.
• This section takes precedence over the GCC if there is contradiction.

• The 80/20 preference point system applies.
• Functionality assessment includes:

• Relevant previous experience (combined values): Points awarded based on total project value of similar completed contracts.
• Company experience in similar bulk water supply projects: Points based on number of projects completed.
• Proof of experience required: Reference letters, appointment letters, completion certificates.

• Bidders scoring less than 70 functionality points will not be considered further.