Turnkey contractor for pre-thickener and digester rehabilitation.
Thobile Ngcobo
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
9 September 2026 at 11:00 · Darvill WWW, New England Road Extension, Pietermaritzburg
In plain English
The tender is for the appointment of a turnkey contractor for the design and construction of a pre-thickener and rehabilitation of digester 5&6 staircase. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 6CE or higher and meet specific B-BBEE participation goals.
Always check the official documentDescription
uMngeni-uThukela Water invites bids for a turnkey project involving the design and construction of a pre-thickener and the rehabilitation of the digester 5&6 staircase. The work will take place at the Darvill Wastewater Works in Pietermaritzburg. This project requires specialized expertise in civil, mechanical, and chemical engineering, specifically within live wastewater environments. The contractor must manage high-risk tasks, including working at heights and handling gas emissions. The contract duration is 18 months. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience in water-retaining structures and structural steel installation. A compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 09 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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 6 Civil Engineering (6CE)) — 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 grading of 6CE or higher
- Project engineers and technologists must hold ECSA registration
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status pin required
- Proof of good standing with the COID Act required
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thobile Ngcobo
Email: Thobile.Ngcobo@uuw.co.za
Phone: 033-341-1369
How to apply: Tender documents must be collected in person from 310 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, between 31 August and 08 September 2026. Completed bids must be physically deposited into the tender box at the same address by 12:00 on 01 October 2026.
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