Framework Contractors for Civil Maintenance in Southern Operations.
Department of Water and Sanitation
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
19 November 2026 at 10:00 · Dept Water and Sanitation, 2 Hargreaves Avenue, Qonce
In plain English
The Department of Water and Sanitation is procuring framework contractors for civil maintenance and related works for Southern Operations over four years. Only bidders with a CIDB grading of 9CE or higher are eligible to bid.
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The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking framework contractors to perform civil maintenance and related works for its Southern Operations. This project will take place over a four-year period. The work involves general civil maintenance tasks required to support the department's infrastructure. Interested parties must attend a compulsory briefing session to be eligible for consideration. The final deadline for all submissions is 14 January 2027.
What you need to qualify
- CIDB grading (Grade 9 Civil Engineering (9CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
Full requirements
- Must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 9CE or higher
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session is mandatory
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM-WTE
Email: bidenquirieswte@dws.gov.za
Phone: 012-336-8151
How to apply: Bids must be submitted by post or hand-delivered to the bid box at the entrance of the Zwamadaka Building, 157 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, 0002.
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