Construction of Solar-Powered Boreholes and Water Systems.
DBSA
In plain English
The Development Bank of Southern Africa is procuring the construction of solar powered boreholes with a water treatment system in specified district municipalities. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and submit a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) invites tenders for the construction of solar-powered boreholes and water treatment systems. The project covers uThukela, iLembe, Ugu, and Joe Gqabi District Municipalities. Key deliverables include hydrogeological surveys, drilling production boreholes, installing solar-powered pumps, constructing water storage tanks, and setting up security fencing and purification facilities. The project involves 11 boreholes in total across the specified regions. The implementation period is estimated at three months per site. Bidders must provide qualified personnel, including engineers and groundwater specialists, to ensure the successful delivery of potable water infrastructure in these areas.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Civil Engineering (3CE)) — 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB contractor grading of 3CE or higher
- Proof of two completed public sector borehole projects
- Valid Quality Management System (QMS) certification
- Valid COIDA certificate
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- CIPC registration or share certificates
- Key personnel must hold ECSA or SACNASP professional registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lihle Ndlangamandla
Email: lihleSCM@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3437
How to apply: Request a OneDrive submission link by emailing lihlescm@dbsa.org at least three working days before the closing date. Upload your bid electronically to the provided link before 22 June 2026 at 23:55.
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