Quarterly Water Quality Monitoring at Ntabelanga Dam.
Department of Water and Sanitation
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
21 July 2026 at 10:00 · Ntabelanga dam, Access Road close to Maclear in Eastern Cape Province
In plain English
Quarterly surface water quality monitoring services for Ntabelanga Dam in Eastern Cape are being procured. Bidders must be registered with SACNASP, have laboratory accreditation from WISA, and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Water and Sanitation invites bids for quarterly surface water quality monitoring at the Ntabelanga Dam Project in the Eastern Cape. The project requires the successful bidder to perform water sampling at four designated points, conduct laboratory analysis for chemical and microbiological parameters, and interpret results against South African standards. Key deliverables include submitting samples to an accredited laboratory within 12 hours and providing detailed quarterly reports within seven days of sampling. The contract will span 24 months, starting in October 2026. Bidders must attend a compulsory site briefing at the Ntabelanga Dam on 21 July 2026. All work must comply with strict water quality monitoring protocols and reporting timelines.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Mandatory attendance at the compulsory site briefing
- Professional registration with SACNASP or ECSA
- Specialist certification from the Water Institute of South Africa (WISA)
- Valid SANAS ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation
- Active registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance status
- Valid CIPC company registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of signatory authority or Joint Venture agreement
Contact & how to apply
Name: Senzy Gumede
Email: Gumedes2@dws.gov.za
Phone: 047-879-0932
How to apply: Submit the original bid in a sealed envelope marked with the tender name and number to the bid box at the Department of Water and Sanitation, Mthatha Dam Office Building, Construction East, Mthatha, 5100, or via post to Private Bag X5296, Mthatha, 5099.
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