Repairs of Sewer Drains at CSIR Durban Campus
CSIR
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
23 September 2026 at 10:00 · Online via Microsoft Teams
In plain English
Repairs of sewer drains at CSIR, Durban campus. Bidders must be CIDB registered with a grading of 1 SO or higher.
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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) invites tenders for the repair and survey of sewer drains at its Durban campus. The project involves cleaning, CCTV surveying, and relining 113 meters of sewer pipe using trenchless technology. The scope includes excavating and replacing damaged pipe sections, locating concealed manholes, and robotic cutting to clear branch junctions. The work must be completed within four weeks of the site handover. Key deliverables include a project close-out report, CCTV survey data, and a five-year guarantee on all workmanship and materials. All work must meet specific hydraulic and structural standards.
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.
- CIDB grading — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- 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
- Valid CIDB grading of 1 SO or higher
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance status
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Accreditation or training certificates for product application
- Two contactable references for similar sewer relining projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: tender@csir.co.za
Phone: 012-841-2911
How to apply: Submit your application via email to tender@csir.co.za. The email subject line must include the RFQ number 6738.1/30/09/2026 and the project description. Ensure the total email size is under 25MB; use multiple emails if necessary. Cloud-based links are not accepted.
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