Sekgosese ground water scheme – phase 4 (CIDB 5 ce) – mopani district municipality

The advertisement covers three projects: Thapane Regional Water Scheme (Bid No MDM 2026/27 - 08), Sefofotse to Ditshosine Bulk Water Supply/Ramahlatsi Bulk and Reticulation (Bid No MDM 2026/27 - 09), and Sekgosese Ground Water Scheme – Phase 4 (Bid No MDM 2026/27 - 10). This analysis focuses on the Sekgosese project.

Closing date and time: 09 November 2026 at 12:00

Compulsory briefing session: 19 October 2026 at 14:00

Venue: Senwamokgope Command Reservoir, 23°25'17"S 30°09'32.64"E

Advertisement date: 08 October 2026

Bid documents available from 08 October 2026 during office hours (08h00–16h30).

Compulsory briefing session: 19 October 2026 at 14:00 at Senwamokgope Command Reservoir, 23°25'17"S 30°09'32.64"E.

Technical enquiries:

• Contact: Mandiwana MW (PMU)
• Telephone: 015 811 6300 / 083 259 4812

Bid document enquiries:

• Contact: Masonta S (SCM)
• Contact: Mandiwana MW (PMU)
• Telephone: 015 811 6300

Bid document collection address:

Mopani District Municipality

Government Buildings, Main Road

Giyani

Submission address:

Tender Box (Entrance)

Mopani District Municipality

Submission method: sealed envelope, clearly marked with the project name and bid number, deposited in the Tender Box at the entrance of Mopani District Municipality.

• No late, telephonic, faxed or emailed bids will be accepted.
• Documents must be submitted in original format (not dismantled), completed in full, and every page initialled.
• All certified copies must be originally certified and not older than 3 months; copies of certified copies are non-compliant.
• Returnable forms: all MBD forms must be completed and signed.
• Non-refundable document fee: R2,500.00 per bid, paid to Mopani District Municipality FNB account no 62854372093 (company name as reference). Proof of payment required on collection; no cash accepted.
• Closing date and time: 09 November 2026 at 12:00.

Evaluation stages:

1. Eligibility check (all mandatory documents must be submitted).
2. Functionality test (100 points total):

• Reputation/Experience in the industry: 40 points – list of similar completed projects (water infrastructure, reinforced concrete water retaining structures, sewage/sanitation infrastructure networks, pumpstations). Points only awarded when a duly signed completion certificate is attached.
• Human Resources – Contract Manager: 20 points – CV in prescribed format; qualification in Engineering, Project Management, or Built Environment; registration with SACPCMP; certified ID and qualification certificates attached.
• Human Resource – Site Agent: 10 points – CV in prescribed format; qualification in Engineering, Project Management, or Built Environment; certified ID and qualification certificates attached.
• Human Resource – Safety Officer: 10 points – CV in prescribed format; qualification in Health and Safety; SACPCMP registration; certified ID and qualification certificates attached.
• Key Plant and Equipment: 20 points – proof of ownership of all machinery and equipment; if leased, a commitment letter from the provider addressed to the municipality, plus proof of ownership of the plant to be leased.
• Minimum qualifying score: 80 out of 100. Bidders scoring below 80 are non-responsive and disqualified.
• Bidders scoring 80 and above are evaluated on preference points under the Preferential Procurement Regulation 2022.

Scope: Sekgosese Ground Water Scheme – Phase 4 (water infrastructure project).

• Minimum CIDB contractor grading: 5 CE.
• The project involves water infrastructure works; specific quantities and deliverables are detailed in the bid documents.
• Site location: Senwamokgope Command Reservoir, 23°25'17"S 30°09'32.64"E.

Experience and qualifications are evaluated under functionality:

• Reputation/Experience: 40 points – list of similar completed projects (water infrastructure, reinforced concrete water retaining structures, sewage/sanitation infrastructure networks, pumpstations). Points only awarded when a duly signed completion certificate is attached.
• Contract Manager: 20 points – qualification in Engineering, Project Management, or Built Environment; registration with SACPCMP; CV in prescribed format; certified ID and qualification certificates attached.
• Site Agent: 10 points – qualification in Engineering, Project Management, or Built Environment; CV in prescribed format; certified ID and qualification certificates attached.
• Safety Officer: 10 points – qualification in Health and Safety; SACPCMP registration; CV in prescribed format; certified ID and qualification certificates attached.

Pricing details are not specified in the advertisement. The bid documents contain the pricing schedule. A non-refundable document fee of R2,500.00 applies.

Non-refundable document fee: R2,500.00 per bid, payable to Mopani District Municipality FNB account no 62854372093 (company name as reference). Proof of payment required on collection; no cash accepted.

• Audited annual financial statements for the last three (03) years from the advert date/year strictly required; deviation leads to disqualification.
• A certificate from an accredited accountant confirming no material irregularities and that the bidding entity is solvent.

Mandatory eligibility documents:

• Proof of CIDB contractor grading level for the contract tendered for (minimum 5 CE for this project).
• Certified copy of Workmen's Compensation Certificate.
• Proof of company registration for VAT.
• Certified copy of entity registration with CIPC.
• Valid Tax Clearance Certificate (PIN) issued by SARS.
• Authority to signatory.
• Certified identity documents for entity owner(s).
• Signed form of offer.
• Statement of municipal rates and taxes (not in arrears for more than 90 days) for both company and director(s), or an original letter from the traditional authority where the director/business resides/operates in a rural area where municipal rates and taxes are not levied. The statement/letter must not be older than 3 months from the bid advert date. Statements from body corporate and proof of residence issued by municipalities are non-compliant.
• If the business/director operates from a leased property, attach a valid fully signed lease agreement.
• If the business/director does not own or rent property and resides with family/friends or operates from such premises, attach an affidavit confirming the property and the owner's municipal rates and taxes statement.
• CSD report.
• All certified copies must not be older than 3 months and only originally certified documents accepted.
• Completion of all MBD forms.

Safety Officer role is a functionality criterion: 10 points. The Safety Officer must have a qualification in Health and Safety and registration with SACPCMP. CV must be in the prescribed format; certified ID and qualification certificates must be attached. Non-attachment results in zero points for this criterion.

Non-refundable document fee: R2,500.00 per bid. The municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid and reserves the right to accept the whole or part of a bid.

Minimum CIDB contractor grading for this project: 5 CE.

Functionality evaluation criteria (100 points total):

• Reputation/Experience: 40 points – similar completed projects with signed completion certificates.
• Contract Manager: 20 points – qualification and SACPCMP registration; CV in prescribed format.
• Site Agent: 10 points – qualification; CV in prescribed format.
• Safety Officer: 10 points – qualification and SACPCMP registration; CV in prescribed format.
• Key Plant and Equipment: 20 points – proof of ownership or lease commitment letter with proof of ownership.

Minimum qualifying score: 80/100. Bidders scoring below 80 are disqualified. Bidders scoring 80 and above proceed to preference point evaluation under the Preferential Procurement Regulation 2022.