Regional Bulk Water Supply Scheme for Ermelo Cluster.
Ms. TP Pitso
This tender closed on 30 September 2026
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In plain English
The tender is for the construction of a regional bulk water supply scheme for Ermelo Cluster 1 in Msukaligwa Local Municipality. Eligibility requirements are not explicitly stated in the text.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Gert Sibande District Municipality invites tenders for the Regional Bulk Water Supply Scheme for the Ermelo Cluster 1, Work Package 2. The project involves the construction and refurbishment of bulk water infrastructure in the Msukaligwa Local Municipality. Key deliverables include the construction of 4.1km of steel rising main, 2.2km of uPVC gravity main, and the installation of a 4.2ML steel reservoir. Additionally, the contractor will refurbish the Southern Water Treatment Works, including pump stations and telemetry systems. The project requires extensive earthworks, pipe jacking across the N11, and the installation of various valve chambers. The contract duration is 12 months, followed by a 12-month defects liability period. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 08 September 2026. The project is evaluated on a 90/10-point system, and the work must be completed by 30 September 2026.
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 Civil Engineering (8CE)) — 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB registration of 8CE or higher
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner
- Proof of municipal account not in arrears for over 30 days
- Audited financial statements for the past three years
- B-BBEE status verification certificate or sworn affidavit
- ISO 9001:2015 certification
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
- Formal Joint Venture Agreement if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms. TP Pitso
Email: records@gsibande.gov.za
Phone: 017-801-7163
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number and deposited into the tender box at the Gert Sibande District Municipality, Corner of Joubert and Oosthuise Street, Ermelo, by 12:00 on 30 September 2026. Electronic or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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