Detailed feasibility study for ixopo wastewater works upgrade – professional services tender

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• Submit original hard‑copy tender to the Tender Box at uMngeni‑uThukela Water, 310 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg (publicly accessible 24 hrs/day).
• Include all returnable schedules listed in Part T2 (e.g., Authority for Signatory, Bidders Disclosure, Tax Compliance Letter, CSD report, CPG declaration, Experience, Method Statement, Preliminary Programme, etc.).
• Identification details on the outer package must show Tender Number, Title, Closing Date/Time, Tenderer’s name and address.
• No two‑envelope system – a single envelope containing all documents is required.
• Tender must be received no later than 12:00 on 12 March 2026; late submissions are non‑responsive.
• A non‑compulsory clarification meeting via Microsoft Teams on 17 February 2026 at 11:00; attendance is required for those who purchased the tender documents and must bring documents for signing.
• Tender validity is 120 calendar days from the closing date.
• Failure to score any point on the weighted returnable schedules (Experience 20 %, Key Personnel 50 %, Method Statement 25 %, Preliminary Programme 5 %) results in disqualification.

• First stage – eligibility check (see Clause F.2.1).
• Second stage – Method 2 (Functionality, Price & Preference).
• Minimum functionality score: 70 points; bids below are rejected.
• Preference point system: 80 % of points for price, 20 % for preference (PPPFA).
• Weighted returnable schedule scores: Experience 20 %, Key Personnel 50 %, Method Statement 25 %, Preliminary Programme 5 %; a zero in any category leads to non‑responsiveness.
• Final score = average of committee members’ functionality scores plus weighted price and preference points.

• Conduct a Detailed Feasibility Study (DFS) for the upgrade of the Ixopo Wastewater Works to meet future demand.
• Deliverables include a Method Statement, Preliminary Programme, experience and key personnel documentation as per returnable schedules T2.2.10 and T2.2.11.
• Scope of work is detailed in Volume 2, Part C3 of the tender documents.
• Compliance with uMngeni‑uThukela Water Standard Contract for Services (SCM0027) and any special conditions listed in Clause F.3.8 (minimum functionality).

• Tender validity: 120 calendar days from closing date.
• Submit a Letter of Intent from an approved Financial Services Provider (per Part T2.2).
• Provide Tax Compliance Status letter (SARS PIN) and/or CSD number.
• Submit B‑B‑BEE certificate or affidavit confirming EME status.
• Provide proof of good standing under the COID Act, Company Registration Certificate, and professional body registrations.
• No bond or guarantee is explicitly required, but all required returnable documents must be submitted before the closing time.

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) report.
• Tax Compliance Status letter (SARS PIN).
• Valid B‑B‑BEE certificate/affidavit.
• Proof of good standing under the COID Act.
• Company registration certificate.
• Registration certificates of relevant professional bodies.
• Letter of Intent for professional indemnity insurance (approved financial services provider).
• Meet Contract Participation Goals (minimum 35 % CPG with specified Black‑owned sub‑targets).