Provision of welders and equipment for eThekwini Water.
eThekwini Municipality
In plain English
The tender is for the provision of artisan stovepipe welders/boilermakers, a 400-amp welding machine, and welding equipment for eThekwini Water Services over 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
The eThekwini Municipality is seeking a service provider to supply artisan stovepipe welders, boilermakers, and specialized welding equipment for a 36-month contract. The work will be based at the eThekwini Engineering Fabrication Workshop in Springfield, with potential field assignments. Key deliverables include providing 15 skilled welders, 15 assistants, a supervisor, and 15 diesel-driven 400-amp welding machines mounted on roadworthy trailers. Personnel must be qualified to perform metal cutting and welding on steel water mains according to API 1104 standards. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary tools, safety equipment, and ongoing maintenance of the machinery. The project requires a local presence within the eThekwini municipal area.
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.
- 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
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proof of municipal fee payment
- Valid COID registration and compliance
- Personnel must hold valid trade tests and industry certifications
- Contract staff must possess valid medical fitness certificates
- All trailers must have valid roadworthy and licensing documentation
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tulani Silwane
Email: Tulani.Silwane@Durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-311-8994
How to apply: Submit via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module) and deposit a hard copy in the Tender Box at the ground floor foyer, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban. The hard copy is the official version.
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