Refurbishment and Upgrade of Margate Wastewater Infrastructure.
Ugu District Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
17 September 2026 at 10:00 · Existing Margate Water Treatment Works Site, access via Woodstock Street, approximately 1.5km North-West of Margate Town CBD
In plain English
The tender is for the refurbishment and upgrade of storm-damaged infrastructure, wastewater treatment works, and effluent main in Margate. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 9CE or higher and subcontract with a mechanical contractor with a grading of 8ME or higher.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Ugu District Municipality invites tenders for the Phase 2 refurbishment and upgrade of storm-damaged sewer infrastructure and the Margate Wastewater Treatment Works. The project includes dredging tanks, upgrading aeration and chlorine dosing systems, installing new sewer pipelines, and improving site security. Work will take place in the Margate area over a maximum period of 24 months. Bidders must attend a compulsory clarification meeting on 17 September 2026. The project requires high-level civil and mechanical engineering expertise to ensure effluent compliance and restore service to unserved households.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- 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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 8 Mechanical Engineering (8ME)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Clearance PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid VAT registration
- Proof of current municipal services payment
- Valid CIDB grading of 9CE and 8ME
- Attendance at compulsory clarification meeting
- Proof of solvency
- Joint Venture agreement if applicable
- Certified ID copies for sole proprietors
Contact & how to apply
Name: THAMI MBONA
Email: THAMI.MBONA@UGU.GOV.ZA
Phone: 039-688-5700
How to apply: Submit sealed envelopes marked with the tender number and title into the official tender box at Ugu District Municipality, 96 Marine Drive, Phase 2 Building, Oslo Beach, Port Shepstone, by 12:00 on 16 October 2026. Electronic or emailed submissions are not accepted.
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