Supply and delivery of 100% local content plumbing and sanitary fittings for mzimvubu water project (eastern cape)

Supply and delivery of 100% locally produced or manufactured plumbing and sanitary fittings for the Mzimvubu Water Project, specifically for the access road near Maclear in the Eastern Cape Province. The scope includes a wide range of items such as sanitaryware, pipes, fittings, valves, and accessories to support water and sewage infrastructure.

• Closing Date and Time: 24 July 2026 at 11:00.
• Compulsory Briefing Session: 21 July 2026 at 10:00am. Venue: Ntabelanga Dam Access Road, Maclear, Eastern Cape (Coordinates: 31°9’38.88”S 28°33’0.76”E). Attendance is mandatory; failure to attend disqualifies the bid.

• SCM Enquiries: Ms. S. Gumede. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 081 017 5365.
• Technical Enquiries: Mr. N. Mbambo. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 060 475 8171 or 060 980 5376.
• Submission Address: Bid box at the entrance of Mthatha Dam Office Building, Department of Water and Sanitation, Mthatha Dam, 5100.

Submit completed bid documents as follows:

• Seal the original bid, cover letter, and supporting documents in an envelope endorsed with: "Original Bid: WTE1025CE: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LOCAL CONTENT PLUMBING AND SANITARY FITTINGS TO THE MZIMVUBU WATER PROJECT - ACCESS ROAD NEAR MACLEAR IN THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE" and your company name.
• Deposit the sealed envelope in the bid box at the entrance of the Mthatha Dam Office Building, Department of Water and Sanitation, Mthatha Dam, 5100, by 11:00 on 24 July 2026.
• Use only the official forms provided; do not re-type or alter them.
• Late bids, telegraphic bids, or bids submitted via fax/email will not be accepted.
• Bids must be signed on the Invitation to Bid form (SBD 1) with all blanks filled in. For companies, include a certified copy of the Board Resolution authorizing the signatory. For joint ventures, include the original or notarially certified joint venture agreement and authorization certificates.
• Do not separate or detach any pages from the bid documents.
• Failure to comply with submission requirements may render the bid invalid.

Scope: Supply and delivery of 100% locally produced or manufactured plumbing and sanitary fittings for the Mzimvubu Water Project (Access Road near Maclear, Eastern Cape).

Key Deliverables and Specifications:

• Sanitaryware:
• White hand basin (585x435mm) with cast iron mounting brackets, two tap openings, and drain outlet compatible with supplied P-trap.
• White porcelain water closet suite with heavy-duty double flap plastic seat, 9-litre cistern, internal flush system, and side lever. Must be impermeable, non-corrosive, smooth, and cleanable, with a horizontal outlet spigot connected to a soil pipe via an adaptor (gradient ≥1:40).
• Kitchen bowl sink (Series 400, 900x535mm, stainless steel) with all necessary accessories.
• Pipes and Fittings:
• uPVC sewer drainpipes (40mm and 110mm) in 4m or 6m lengths, suitable for commercial, residential, and industrial use (underground/above ground).
• uPVC adaptors, reducers, bends, access bends, junctions, pan connectors, and access reducing junctions (40mm and 110mm).
• Copper pipes (15mm and 22mm x 6m lengths) for domestic water supply, supplied in longest possible lengths for on-site cutting.
• HDPE pressure pipes (25mm and 32mm x 100m, Class 12 PE100, PN12.5).
• HDPE compression couplings, elbows, tees (equal, reducing, female BSP), and reducing couplings (various sizes).
• P-traps (40mm, rubber type, adjustable).
• Chromium-plated pillar taps (15mm) and bib taps (15mm) with male threaded ends.
• Brass stopcocks (15mm, 22mm), full-way gate valves (20mm), and star pillar cocks (15mm).
• Compression couplers (15mm CXC), elbows, and tee pieces (15mm).
• Drain rod set (heavy-duty, 1m x 8mm) for unblocking sewers.
• Square D-shape PVC gutter (SGH515) and brackets.
• Orm Pipe Polycop (15mm x 50m per roll, 1-way pipe joint).
• Wire balloon grating for 40mm uPVC soil pipe.
• Standard septic tank (2500L).
• Polyethylene drip tray (GSTP-1650, 1350x600mm) with drainage outlet.
• Valves: PB1.10 RB vacuum breaker, 20mm PA3.132 press reducing valve (400kPa, SABS approved), lever ball valves (25mm, 32mm, FXF PN25).
• uPVC economy ball valve (50mm, FXF threaded BSP).
• Premium PTFE tape (50m x 19mm x 0.100mm) and plumber’s hemp (200g).
• 110mm GI two-way vent valve and wire balloon grating.

Standards: Materials must be high-quality, suitable for specified applications, and comply with SABS where applicable (e.g., press reducing valve). All sanitary fixtures must be non-corrosive, smooth, and cleanable.

Complete the official pricing schedule (Section 3) and price quotation data (Section 2) in the bid document. All pricing must be firm, inclusive of all costs, and submitted on the provided forms without alterations. Ensure all spaces are filled and the document is signed where required.

• Pricing Format: Complete Section 3 (Price Quotation Data) and the Pricing Schedule in the bid document. All spaces must be filled, and prices must be firm.
• Payment Terms: Payments will be made via Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).
• Bid Price: Must be firm and inclusive of all costs (labor, materials, machinery, etc.) for execution and completion of the contract.
• No Additional Costs: The Department will not cover any bidder expenses incurred in preparing or submitting bids.

• Central Supplier Database (CSD): Must be registered and compliant with National Treasury’s CSD.
• Tax Compliance: Must submit a Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN (obtainable via SARS e-filing at www.sars.gov.za) or a printed TCS certificate. For consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors, each party must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number. If no TCS is available but the bidder is on CSD, provide the CSD number.
• CIPC Registration: Must be actively registered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
• B-BBEE: Submit a certified B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to qualify for preference points. The Construction Sector Code applies if >50% of annual revenue is from construction-related activities.
• Local Content: 100% local production/content for plumbing materials (dtic requirement). Submit a manufacturer’s letter confirming local production and content. Exemptions require a dtic exemption letter.
• Foreign Suppliers: If not a South African resident or without a branch/permanent establishment in SA, tax compliance (TCS PIN) is not required. Proof of foreign status must be enclosed if applicable.
• State Employees: Bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies/close corporations with directors/members in the service of the state, will not be considered.
• Documentation: Submit SBD1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Annexure C, D, E, LC Declaration Document, and proof of claimed preference points (e.g., Percentage Ownership Affidavit, Location of Enterprise Affidavit).

Sanitary fixtures must be made of impermeable, non-corrosive materials with smooth and readily cleanable surfaces. All items must be constructed and fitted to discharge through a trap into a soil or waste pipe, ensuring environmental and hygiene standards are met.