Drilling Contractor for Groundwater Monitoring Boreholes
Zotwana Ziyanda
In plain English
The Petroleum Agency SA is procuring services for drilling contractors to install groundwater monitoring boreholes up to 1,000 meters deep. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and be eligible under South African procurement regulations.
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Petroleum Agency SA (PASA) is inviting tenders for the appointment of a drilling contractor to install groundwater monitoring boreholes. The project involves drilling two deep boreholes, including a core borehole, up to a depth of 1,000 meters. The work will take place in the Eastern, Northern, and Western Cape Provinces, specifically near Cradock, Graaff-Reinet, and Middelburg. Key deliverables include site mobilization, drilling, casing installation, borehole development, disinfection, site rehabilitation, and the collection of geological samples. The contractor must maintain detailed site logs and provide photographic evidence of all work stages. The tender reference number is PASA-T-2027-01, and the closing date for submissions is 02 September 2026 at 12:00. Bidders must demonstrate the capability to manage contracts exceeding R10,000,000.00 and possess experience in hard-rock and unconsolidated aquifer drilling.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or SARS PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Letter of Good Standing
- SANS 10299: 2003 certification and Borehole Water Association registration
- Valid core drilling competency license
- Proof of project experience valued at R5 million or more
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zotwana Ziyanda
Email: tender@petroleumagencysa.com
Phone: 021-938-3513
How to apply: Submit applications via email to tender@petroleumagencysa.com or deliver physical documents to Petroleum Agency SA, First Floor Herons Place, Heron Close, Century City, 7441. Bidders using SCNET must copy the tender email address.
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