Borehole Assessment, Drilling, and Equipping.
Ngoako Waleng
In plain English
The tender is for borehole assessment, drilling, and equipping at the Glen Bull Test Centre. Eligible bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and have a CIDB contractor grading of 1 CE and ME or higher.
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The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) invites tenders for the assessment, drilling, and equipping of a borehole at the ARC-AP Bull Testing Centre in Bloemfontein. The project includes hydrogeological surveys, borehole drilling, yield testing, and the installation of submersible and booster pumps. The contractor must also handle electrical installations, civil trenching, and water quality testing to ensure the system is fully operational. Key deliverables include a hydrogeological report, drilling logs, yield test results, an electrical certificate of compliance, and a water quality analysis report. All work must meet specific South African national standards for water quality and testing. The project aims to provide a reliable water supply system at the facility.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 1 Civil Engineering (1CE)) — 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 1 CE and ME or higher
- Lead hydrogeologist or geologist must be registered with SACNASP
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Provide two reference letters and completion certificates for similar borehole projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ngoako Waleng
Email: WalengN@arc.agric.za
Phone: 012-672-9111
How to apply: Submit your proposal via email to WalengN@arc.agric.za. Ensure the quote is on an official company letterhead, signed, and includes all required technical documentation, references, and certificates before the closing date of 30 June 2026.
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