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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Ngagane Wateter Treatment Plant - Newcastle - NEWCASTLE - 2940
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
04 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-168861
Uthukela water (pty) ltd is procuring repairs and maintenance services for chlorine dosing systems at its ngagane and biggersberg water treatment plants for a period of 36 months. Bidders must attend a compulsory clarification meeting on 14 september 2026 and submit sealed bids by 12:00 pm on 05 october 2026. The most consequential requirement is that bidders must be registered on the national treasury central supplier database (csd) to be eligible.
Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) – registration at www.csd.gov.za.
Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting on 14 September 2026 is mandatory – at Ngagane Water Treatment Plant at 10:00 and Biggersberg Water Treatment Plant at 12:30; bidders must bring a copy of the tender document and wear safety gear.
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope endorsed with the bid number (OPS2027-BID-002) and the bidder's name and address on the back, deposited in the official tender box at uThukela Water (Pty) Ltd, 79 Harding Street, Reception, Newcastle, by no later than 12:00 PM on 05 October 2026.
Bids must remain valid for 120 days; uThukela Water may request an extension.
Bids will be evaluated under the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022 using the 80/20-point system, with preference points awarded for specific goals claimed.
The contract is for a period of 36 months covering repairs and maintenance of chlorine dosing systems at Ngagane and Biggersberg water treatment plants.
Bid documents must be downloaded from the uThukela Water website (www.uthukelawater.co.za/procurment/competitivebids) from 04 September 2026.
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Date & Time
Monday, 05 October 2026 - 12:00
Venue
NGAGANE WATER PURIFICATION PLANT - NEWCASTLE
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Ngagane Wateter Treatment Plant - Newcastle - NEWCASTLE - 2940
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Description
Source: TENDER NOTICE FINAL .pdf04 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
05 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
TENDER NOTICE FINAL .pdf
uThukela Water (Pty) Ltd invites bids for the service and repair of chlorine dosing systems at its water treatment plants, under a 36-month contract. The tender is subject to the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022, using the 80/20 preference point system.
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The tender covers repairs and maintenance of chlorine dosing systems for a period of 36 months, subject to uThukela Water's Supply Chain Management Policy.
Important Dates
Source: TENDER NOTICE FINAL .pdf (TENDER)Compulsory clarification meeting: 14 September 2026 at Ngagane Water Treatment Plant at 10:00 and Biggersberg Water Treatment Plant at 12:30. Attendance is compulsory; bidders must bring a copy of the tender document and wear safety gear. Closing date: 05 October 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Briefing Session
Source: TENDER NOTICE FINAL .pdf (TENDER)A compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 14 September 2026 at Ngagane Water Treatment Plant at 10:00 and Biggersberg Water Treatment Plant at 12:30. Bidders must bring a copy of the tender document and wear safety gear to gain access.
Contact Information
Source: TENDER NOTICE FINAL .pdf (TENDER)Technical enquiries: Ngagane – [email protected]; Biggersberg – [email protected]. Procurement enquiries: [email protected]. General: [email protected], Tel: (034) 328 5000.
Submission Guidelines
Source: TENDER NOTICE FINAL .pdf (TENDER)Bid documents must be downloaded from the uThukela Water website (www.uthukelawater.co.za/procurment/competitivebids) from 04 September 2026. Completed bids must be sealed in an envelope endorsed with the bid number and the bidder's name and address on the back, and deposited in the official tender box at uThukela Water (Pty) Ltd, 79 Harding Street, Reception, Newcastle, by no later than 12:00 PM on 05 October 2026. Bids will be opened in public. Late bids, or bids sent by fax or email, will not be considered. Bidders must bring a copy of the tender document and wear safety gear to attend the compulsory clarification meeting.
Returnable Documents
Source: TENDER NOTICE FINAL .pdf (TENDER)Completed bid documents must be sealed in an envelope endorsed with the bid number and the bidder's name and address, and deposited in the official tender box at uThukela Water (Pty) Ltd, 79 Harding Street, Reception, Newcastle, by 12:00 PM on 05 October 2026. Late, faxed, or emailed bids will not be considered.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TENDER NOTICE FINAL .pdf (TENDER)Bids will be adjudicated under the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022, using the 80/20-point system. Preference points will be awarded for specific goals claimed by service providers.
Technical Specifications
Source: TENDER NOTICE FINAL .pdf (TENDER)The scope is repairs and maintenance of chlorine dosing systems for a period of 36 months, covering services at Ngagane and Biggersberg water treatment plants.
Compliance Requirements
Source: TENDER NOTICE FINAL .pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD). Registration can be done at www.csd.gov.za. Bids must remain valid for 120 days; uThukela Water may request an extension.
Special Conditions
Source: TENDER NOTICE FINAL .pdf (TENDER)Bids must remain valid for 120 days; uThukela Water may request an extension. The entity reserves the right to accept all, some, or none of the tenders, and is not obliged to accept the lowest tender.
Requirements
Source: TENDER NOTICE FINAL .pdf (TENDER)Only suppliers registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) are eligible to bid. Registration is available at www.csd.gov.za.
Section
Source: TENDER NOTICE FINAL .pdfAdjudication follows the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022, using the 80/20-point system. Preference points are awarded for specific goals claimed.
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Address
79 Harding St, Newcastle CBD, Newcastle, 2940, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
22 Sept 2026
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Enhanced
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Contact
+27 34 328 5000[email protected]www.uthukelawater.co.za79 Harding St, Newcastle CBD, Newcastle, 2940, South Africa
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