Refurbishment and Commissioning of Trichardt Pump Station.
Rand Water
In plain English
Rand Water is procuring services to refurbish, install, align, and commission pump set 1 for Trichardt pump station pump ETA 150-50. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 1ME or higher.
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Rand Water is inviting bids for the refurbishment, installation, alignment, and commissioning of pump set 1 at the Trichardt pump station. The project involves working on a KSB ETA 150-50 pump, including the replacement of mechanical parts, balancing of rotating elements, and performance testing according to SANS standards. The work must be completed and handed over by 15 February 2027. Bidders are required to provide a project programme, human resource organogram, and evidence of equipment capacity. The tender uses an 80/20 preference point system, and all pricing must be in South African Rand. A non-compulsory site visit can be arranged by contacting the buyer one day in advance. The validity period for all submitted bids is 90 days from the closing date of 30 November 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CIDB grading (Grade 1 Mechanical Engineering (1ME)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB contractor grading of 1ME or higher
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- Proof of effective quality management system (ISO 9001 or equivalent)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Salome Mametja
Email: smametja@randwater.co.za
Phone: 011-682-7132
How to apply: Submissions must be made via the Rand Water Online Bids portal at https://bids.randwater.co.za/. Submissions via email will not be accepted. Bidders must submit one copy of the bid document and all required returnables using the official forms provided.
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