Supply and delivery of portal culverts for Mzimvubu Project.
Department of Water and Sanitation
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
28 September 2026 at 10:00 · Ntabelanga Dam – Access Road close to Maclear in Eastern Cape Province
In plain English
The tender is for the supply and delivery of local content rectangular portal culverts for the Mzimvubu Water Project. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with B-BBEE requirements.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Water and Sanitation invites bids for the supply and delivery of precast rectangular portal culverts and concrete bases for the Mzimvubu Water Project. The project is located near Maclear in the Eastern Cape Province. The scope includes 120 units of 900mm x 450mm culverts, 32 units of 1800mm x 1500mm culverts, and 50 concrete bases. All materials must be delivered within 14 days of an official order. A compulsory site briefing is scheduled for 28 September 2026 at the Ntabelanga Dam site. Bids must be submitted by 11:00 on 02 October 2026. All products must comply with SANS standards, and cement must be 100% locally produced.
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.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must have valid tax compliance status
- Must have active CIPC company registration
- Must attend the compulsory site briefing session
- Must provide valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Must provide proof of authority for signatories and Joint Venture agreements
Contact & how to apply
Name: Senzy Gumede
Email: Gumedese@dws.gov.za
Phone: 047-879-0932
How to apply: Submit the original bid document in a sealed envelope marked with bid number WTE1049CE and the project description. Deposit the envelope into the bid box at the entrance of the Department of Water and Sanitation, Mthatha Dam Office Building, Mthatha, 5100.
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