Construction of Bulk Water Pipeline in Swellendam
K Juries
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 2 October 2026 at 09:00 · Swellendam Town Hall, 49 Voortrek Street, Swellendam. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The tender is for the construction of a bulk water pipeline from raw water dams to Hermitage pumpstation in Swellendam. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 3CE or higher and meet other eligibility criteria.
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The Swellendam Municipality invites bids for the construction of a bulk water pipeline connecting raw water dams to the Hermitage pumpstation in Swellendam. This project involves civil engineering works to improve water infrastructure. The work is scheduled to take place in the Swellendam area. Interested parties must attend a compulsory site inspection on 2 October 2026 at the Swellendam Town Hall. The deadline for all bid submissions is 16 October 2026 at 11h00. The project will be evaluated based on the 80/20 preference point system.
What you need to qualify
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Civil Engineering (3CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
Full requirements
- CIDB contractor grading of 3CE or higher
- Minimum functionality score of 70%
- Proof of satisfactory bank rating (C or higher)
- Attendance of compulsory site clarification meeting
- Valid tax clearance certificate and tax compliance status PIN
Contact & how to apply
Name: K Juries
Email: scm@swellendam.gov.za
Phone: 028-514-8500
How to apply: Obtain documents from the Supply Chain Management Unit at 11 Lind Street, Swellendam, after paying a R759.20 fee. Submit sealed, clearly marked envelopes into the Municipal Tender Box at the same address before the deadline. Email or fax submissions are not accepted.
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