Ultrasonic Smart Prepaid Water Metering System Proposal.
Bergrivier Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
22 September 2026 at 11:00 · Bergrivier Municipal Library in Piketberg, 13 Kerk Street in Piketberg, 7320
In plain English
Bergrivier Municipality is procuring an ultrasonic smart prepaid water metering system. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database and have a valid Tax Compliance Status Pin.
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Bergrivier Municipality invites proposals for a Proof of Concept project involving the supply, installation, and maintenance of ultrasonic smart prepaid water meters. The work will take place in Piketberg. Key deliverables include conducting site surveys, installing meters, providing a web-based management dashboard, and training municipal staff. The project requires the use of meters that are NRCS and SANS compliant with advanced features like tamper and leak detection. The pilot phase involves approximately 7 meters per supplier, with a focus on testing performance under local conditions. The municipality requires ongoing technical support and reporting throughout the pilot period. The contract includes a two-envelope evaluation process, with a compulsory clarification meeting scheduled for 22 September 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin
- Product certifications: NRCS, SANS 1529-1/9, STS-6, and ICASA
- Manufacturer ISO 9001 certification
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Municipal account not in arrears exceeding 3 months
- Valid Compensation Commissioner Letter of Good Standing
- Local support facility within 150km of Piketberg
- Minimum 3 reference letters for municipal or utility work
Contact & how to apply
Name: Errol Witbooi
Email: witbooie@bergmun.org.za
Phone: 022-913-6000
How to apply: Submit sealed, two-envelope tenders to the Municipal Offices at 13 Kerk Street, Piketberg, by 12:00 on 12 October 2026. Faxed, emailed, or mailed submissions are not accepted.
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