Completion of House Finishes at Wagendrift Dam.
Department of Water and Sanitation
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
6 October 2026 at 10:00 · Wagendrift Dam
In plain English
The tender is for the completion of finishes of a three-bedroom house with a double garage at Wagendrift Dam. Bidders should have a CIDB contractor grading of 2CE or 2GB or higher.
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The Department of Water and Sanitation invites bids for the completion of finishes for a three-bedroom house with a double garage at the Wagendrift Dam, near Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal. The project, part of the Bushmans River GWS, includes tasks such as installing built-in cupboards, bathroom fixtures, electrical systems, paving, and general interior repairs. The work is expected to be completed within a four-month period. A compulsory clarification meeting will be held on 06 October 2026 at 10:00 at the Wagendrift Dam. Bids must be submitted by 11:00 on 15 October 2026. The contract follows a fixed-rate pricing structure, and bidders must provide a detailed construction programme and methodology as part of their submission.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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 2 Civil Engineering (2CE)) — 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.
Full requirements
- CIDB contractor grading of 2CE, 2GB or higher
- Must be registered on the National Treasury CSD
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status
- Active CIPC company registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Minimum two verifiable project completion certificates
Contact & how to apply
Name: MELISIZWE ZUMA
Email: ZUMAM@DWS.GOV.ZA
Phone: 033-239-1286
How to apply: Bids must be placed in the tender box at the Department of Water and Sanitation, R103 Prospect Road, Midmar Dam, Howick, 3290. Envelopes must be sealed and clearly marked with the tender number WTE-2632ES and the project description. Emailed or late submissions will not be accepted.
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