Bi-annual Biomonitoring and Water Quality Testing for Ntabelanga Dam.
Department of Water and Sanitation
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
21 October 2026 at 10:00 · Ntabelanga dam, Access Road close to Maclear in Eastern Cape Province
In plain English
The Department of Water and Sanitation is procuring bi-annual biomonitoring and surface water quality monitoring services for the Tsitsa River related to the Ntabelanga Dam construction over two years. Bidders must be registered with SACNASP and have a relevant degree, and must attend a compulsory site briefing.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Water and Sanitation invites bids for bi-annual biomonitoring and water quality testing for the Ntabelanga Dam project in the Eastern Cape. The work involves aquatic invertebrate evaluation, habitat assessment, and physio-chemical testing upstream and downstream of the Tsitsa River. The contract duration is two years. Key deliverables include bi-annual reports with GIS mapping and data analysis. The project requires professional field work and attendance at project meetings. Services must commence within 14 days of the official order, with reports due within 7 days of sampling. Bidders must attend a compulsory site briefing at the Ntabelanga dam access road near Maclear.
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
- Must be registered with SACNASP
- Must hold SASS5 accredited practitioner certification
- Must hold a Natural Science Degree or B.Tech (NQF7)
- Must provide three contactable references for similar projects
- Must be registered on the National Treasury CSD
- Must have valid Tax Compliance status
- Must have active CIPC company registration
- Must provide B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Senzy Gumede
Email: Gumedese@dws.gov.za
Phone: 047-879-0932
How to apply: Submit the original sealed bid document, clearly marked with tender number WTE1066CE, into the bid box located at the entrance of the Mthatha Dam Office Building, Department of Water and Sanitation, Mthatha 5099.
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