Completion of Nqadu, Soyini, and Ngungululu Reservoirs.
OR Tambo District Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
21 August 2026 at 10:00 · O. R. Tambo District Municipal Offices: Myezo
In plain English
The project involves the completion of water reservoirs in Nqadu, Soyini, and Ngungululu. Bidders must be registered with CIDB at a grading of 7CE or higher.
Always check the official documentDescription
The O.R. Tambo District Municipality invites tenders for the completion of bulk water supply infrastructure. The project involves finishing the construction of three reservoirs: the 3.5 ML Nqadu, 2 ML Soyini, and 2 ML Ngungululu reservoirs. Key deliverables include constructing reinforced concrete roof slabs, inlet and outlet chambers, and completing earthworks and pipeline connections. The work will take place within the King Sabata Dalindyebo area. The successful bidder must subcontract at least 30% of the contract value to local small businesses. The project requires a CIDB grading of 7CE or higher.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 7 Civil Engineering (7CE)) — 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.
- UIF registration — Registration with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
Full requirements
- CIDB grading of 7CE or higher
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Clearance PIN
- Valid COID and UIF Letters of Good Standing
- Experience constructing three 1ML reinforced concrete reservoirs within the last 10 years
- Must employ a qualified Construction Manager and Concrete Foreman
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr. N. Noto
Email: nkosiyabon@ortambodm.gov.za
Phone: 047 501 6400
How to apply: Bids must be placed in a sealed envelope marked with the project number and name. These must be deposited into the tender box at the Ground Floor, O.R. Tambo District Municipality Building, Nelson Mandela Drive, Myezo Park, Mthatha, by 12:00 on 18 September 2026.
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