Nqanqarhu Water Treatment and Distribution Upgrade.
Thomas Maseko
In plain English
The Joe Gqabi District Municipality is procuring construction services for bulk sewer lines, pump stations, and water treatment upgrades. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and have a CIDB grading of 7 CE PE or higher for the sewer project and 8 CE or higher for the water treatment project.
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The Joe Gqabi District Municipality invites bids for two major infrastructure projects. The first project involves constructing bulk sewer lines and pumpstations at the Mokhesi Wastewater Treatment Works near Sterkspruit, spanning 24 months. The second project covers the upgrade of the Nqanqarhu Water Treatment Works and distribution system, spanning 36 months. Both projects aim to improve local water and sanitation infrastructure. Interested parties must attend compulsory briefing sessions on 21 August 2026. All submissions must be received by 14 September 2026 at 12:00.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 7 Civil Engineering (7CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- CIDB grading of 7 CE or higher for JGDM2026/27-001
- CIDB grading of 8 CE or higher for JGDM2026/27-002
- Minimum functionality score of 73 points for JGDM2026/27-001
- Minimum functionality score of 65 points for JGDM2026/27-002
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thomas Maseko
Email: masekot@jgdm.gov.za
Phone: 045-979-3160
How to apply: Submit sealed, clearly marked hard copies into the tender box at the Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Corner of Cole and Graham Streets, Ekhephini (Barkly East). Include a USB flash drive with an electronic copy of the submission.
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