Mdantsane Prison Boiler Maintenance and Repairs.
Department of Public Works
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Maintenance and repairs of boilers at Mdantsane Prison for 36 months. Bidders need a CIDB grading of 5 ME or higher.
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The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites tenders for the maintenance and repair of boilers at Mdantsane Prison. The project covers a 36-month period and includes servicing steam-generating installations, coal and ash handling systems, chimneys, pumps, and electrical control panels. The scope also requires statutory inspections, hydraulic testing, and the supply of necessary spares. Work will take place at the Mdantsane Prison facility. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience in similar boiler maintenance projects completed within the last five years. The contract includes a 12-month defects liability period following the completion of the work.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 5 Mechanical Engineering (5ME)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- CIDB grading of 5 ME or higher
- Valid bank rating letter (Code A-D)
- Personnel must hold relevant Trade Test, Boiler Operator, and Wireman’s licenses
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid tax compliance status
- Valid company registration documents
Contact & how to apply
Name: N Nkangana
Email: nwabisa.nkangana@dpw.gov.za
Phone: 041-408-2055
How to apply: Tenders must be physically deposited into the bid box at the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, Eben Donges Building, Corner Robert & Hancock Street, Gqeberha, 6001, before the closing date and time of 24 November 2026 at 11:00.
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