Water backup storage tanks, booster pump & changeover system – sanc tender in gauteng

Closing date and time: 11 November 2026 at 12:00 South African time.

Compulsory site briefing: 5 November 2026 at 10:00.

Venue: Cecilia Makiwane Building, 602 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 0083.

Attendance is compulsory; the attendance certificate must be submitted with the bid.

Enquiry cut-off: 09 November 2026 at 11:30.

SCM enquiries

• Contact: Supply Chain Management
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 012 426 9541

Technical enquiries

• Contact: Mr. Nkadimeng
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 012 426 9573

Submission address

SANC Reception

Cecilia Makiwane Building

602 Pretorius Street

Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083

Service/delivery address

Cecilia Makiwane Building

602 Pretorius Street

Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083

Submission method: deposit the quotation inside the tender box at SANC Reception, Cecilia Makiwane Building, 602 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, before or on the closing date and time.

Closing time: 11 November 2026 at 12:00 South African time.

Quotations must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed).

The quotation must be valid for at least 60 days from the closing date.

All communication must be by email; enquiries cut-off is 11:30 on 09 November 2026.

Returnable forms — each must be completed, signed and included:

• Invitation to Bid (SBD 1): sign as the offer cover page.
• Pricing Schedule (SBD 3.2): complete the detailed price schedule for the 36-month contract period.
• Bidders' Disclosure (SBD 4): declares any state employment or connected relationships; false disclosure disqualifies.
• Preference Points Claim Form (SBD 6.1): claims points for specific goals; non-submission means 0 points on specific goals.
• Declaration that CSD information is correct and up to date: sign and date.
• Proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) must be submitted with the signature.

Disqualification risks:

• Late quotations are not accepted for consideration.
• Bidders not registered on CSD at closing time are disqualified.
• Missing or unsigned returnable forms may invalidate the bid.

Evaluation in terms of the 80/20 preference point system under the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022.

Two-stage evaluation:

Step 1 — Mandatory and compliance (pass/fail; non-compliance with a "YES" item disqualifies):

• Completed and signed Invitation to Bid.
• Proof of CSD registration (CSD report or CSD supplier number).
• Completed and signed Bidders' Disclosure (SBD 4).
• Preference Points Claim Form (non-submission leads to 0 points on specific goals).
• Minimum of 3 reference letters from government institutions, municipalities, public entities or corporates, for water backup system or similar services, not older than 3 years, on client letterhead, stating nature of service, value, duration, date and contact person details. If the work was subcontracted, the reference must be accompanied by a signed SLA between the main contractor and the subcontractor.
• Valid letter of good standing from the Department of Labour under COIDA (Act 130 of 1993); a 'letter to tender' will not be accepted.
• Compulsory site briefing attendance certificate.
• Detailed written price quotation.

Step 2 — Price and specific goals (maximum 100 points):

• Price: maximum 80 points, calculated using the 80/20 formula (lowest acceptable price scores 80).
• Specific goals: maximum 20 points, awarded as follows:
• Black Ownership: 8 points (100% ownership = 8; 51-99% = 5; below 51% = 0).
• Black Women Ownership: 4 points (100% = 4; 30-99% = 2; below 30% = 0).
• Black Youth Ownership: 4 points (100% = 4; 30-99% = 2; below 30% = 0).
• Disability Ownership: 4 points (20% or more = 4; less than 20% = 2; 0% = 0).

Contract awarded to the tenderer scoring the highest total points.

The South African Nursing Council requires the supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of a water backup storage and booster pump system at its premises.

Scope includes (but is not limited to):

• Water storage tanks: supply and install six (6) x 5,000-litre tanks with combined capacity of 30,000 litres, installed at ground level in the designated parking area adjacent to the existing borehole pump installation, interconnected as a single system, including all pipework, fittings, valves, supports and connections.
• Security enclosure: construct 1.8-metre-high Clear View fencing with lockable access gate around tanks and pumping equipment.
• Dual booster pump system: supply and install a dual-duty pressure booster centrifugal pump system feeding the building reticulation and the existing 12,000-litre rooftop backup tank, in duty/standby configuration, including isolation valves, non-return valves, pressure gauges, pressure control system, electrical control panel with motor protection, and automatic operation controls.
• Borehole integration: connect the existing borehole supply to the new storage system as the primary source, while retaining a manual override connection for municipal water.
• Municipal water changeover: supply and install a manual or automatic changeover arrangement to switch between borehole and municipal water in case of borehole failure, low yield, pump breakdown, or maintenance, with appropriate valves, controls and signage.
• Pipework and electrical works: supply and install all required pipework, fittings, valves, supports, cables, conduits and connections, complying with applicable standards; properly earthed and protected against overload, dry running and power fluctuations.
• Testing and commissioning: pressure test all pipework, verify operation of storage and pumping system, test changeover system, demonstrate automatic and manual operation, and provide a commissioning report.
• Deliverables: as-built drawings, equipment datasheets, operation and maintenance manuals, electrical schematic diagrams, warranty documentation, and commissioning/test certificates.
• Warranty: minimum 12-month warranty on all equipment and workmanship from date of practical completion and commissioning.
• Site work: remove all debris, surplus materials, packaging, excavated material and waste from the premises; dispose of waste at an approved municipal landfill or designated facility, and provide a Waste Disposal Certificate or proof of disposal. The project is not complete until all waste is removed and disposal documentation accepted by SANC.

Pricing must be completed on SBD 3.2 (Pricing Schedule — Non-firm Prices) for the full 36-month contract period, clearly separating Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 costs with estimated annual increases, considering the R/$ exchange rate, unit rates and applicable taxes.

Pricing line items include six 5,000-litre water tanks, dual pump setup on steel skid with VSD and controller for two vertical 1.1kW booster pumps, 1.8m high Clear View fence, pump buddy ball valve, float switch, strainer filter, pipe fittings and valves, borehole pump controller, power cable, pump cover roof (steel sheet 2m x 1m x 1.5m), non-return valves, water quality/level monitor, consumables, and labour and travelling.

Prices are VAT exclusive per line, with VAT at 15% added to reach a grand total.

The offer must be valid for 60 days from closing date.

The bidder must confirm whether the offer complies with the specification, state brand/model and country of origin, and give a firm delivery period after receipt of a purchase order.

Pricing format: complete the SBD 3.2 Pricing Schedule (non-firm prices), with a complete and transparent price for the full 36-month contract period.

Pricing must clearly distinguish Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 costs, including estimated annual increases, taking into account the R/$ exchange rate, unit rates and applicable taxes.

The SANC will review pricing annually in consultation with the bidder before approving subsequent year's supply.

Price schedule line items (prices VAT exclusive, total VAT included):

• 6 x 5,000-litre water tanks
• Dual pump setup on steel skid with steel box for VSD and controller for 2 x vertical 1.1kW booster pumps
• Clear View fence to enclose tanks and pumps, 1.8m high
• Pump buddy ball valve fill-up
• Float switch for borehole
• Strainer filter before pump
• Pipe fittings, taps, ball valves, clips, bends, galvanised pipe unions, reducers and couplings
• Controller for borehole pump
• Power cable to control box
• Pump cover roof (steel roof sheet, 2m x 1m x 1.5m)
• Non-return valves
• Monitor water quality and level
• Consumables
• Labour and travelling

Offer must be valid for 60 days from closing date.

Bidder must state a firm delivery period after receipt of a purchase order.

CSD registration: bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) at closing time; failure results in disqualification. Attach a CSD report or provide the CSD number.

Tax compliance: submit a SARS TCS PIN or a printed TCS certificate; where no PIN, provide a CSD number. Consortia, joint ventures or subcontractors must each submit their own TCS PIN/CSD number. A non-compliant tax status may be remedied within 7 days of notification; failure to provide proof of tax compliance within 7 days leads to rejection.

B-BBEE: submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or a sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) to qualify for preference points. Proof of specific goals ownership (CIPC documents, valid B-BBEE certificate, ID copy, medical report for disability ownership) must be attached; failure results in 0 points on specific goals.

State employment: no quotations will be considered from persons in the service of the state, companies with directors who are state employees, or close corporations with members who are state employees.

Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers: such bidders are automatically disqualified.

COIDA: a valid letter of good standing from the Department of Labour (Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993) is required; a 'letter to tender' will not be accepted.

Bidders must comply with the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) and provide a valid letter of good standing from the Department of Labour; a 'letter to tender' will not be accepted. The project must be executed safely, with equipment properly earthed and protected against overload, dry running and power fluctuations.

Remove all construction debris, surplus materials, packaging, excavated material, rubble and waste from the SANC premises.

Dispose of waste at an approved municipal landfill site or designated disposal facility in accordance with environmental and waste management regulations.

Obtain a Waste Disposal Certificate, landfill receipt or proof of disposal and submit it with the final invoice and completion documentation. The project is not complete until waste removal and disposal documentation are accepted by SANC.

The contract is subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any applicable special conditions.

The quotation must be valid for at least 60 days from the closing date.

A minimum 12-month warranty on all equipment and workmanship from the date of practical completion and commissioning is required.

No specific termination or penalty clauses were stated in the document.

The evaluation follows two phases: Step 1 mandatory and compliance requirements (pass/fail), and Step 2 price and specific goals (80/20 system). Price is scored out of 80 using the 80/20 formula; specific goals are scored out of 20 as detailed below. The contract is awarded to the highest total scorer.