Construction of Solar-Powered Boreholes and Water Treatment Systems.
DBSA
In plain English
The Development Bank of Southern Africa is procuring the construction of solar powered boreholes with a water treatment system in specified district municipalities. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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This tender, issued by the DBSA, involves the construction of solar-powered boreholes and water treatment systems across the uThukela, iLembe, Ugu, and Joe Gqabi District Municipalities. The project includes drilling, pump testing, installing solar pumping systems, and setting up water storage tanks and security fencing. A total of 11 boreholes will be developed across these regions. The work must ensure water quality meets SANS 205 standards. The project duration is estimated at three months per site. The tender closes on 22 June 2026.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Civil Engineering (3CE)) — 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
- Minimum CIDB grading of 3CE
- Engineers must hold ECSA registration
- Groundwater specialists must hold SACNASP registration
- Health and safety consultants must hold SACPCMP registration
- Proven experience in at least two public sector borehole projects
- Valid COIDA certificate
- Valid Quality Management System (QMS) certification
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Not specified
Email: lihlenscm@dbsa.org
Phone: Not specified
How to apply: Bidders must email lihlescm@dbsa.org to request a OneDrive link for electronic submission. Submissions must be uploaded into two separate folders: one for pre-qualifying criteria and one for the financial proposal. No physical, faxed, or emailed bids will be accepted.
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