Four-Year Contract for Mechanical Plant Services
Department of Water and Sanitation
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 23 September 2026 at 10:00 · Kouga Dam (near Patensie in Eastern Cape). Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The Department of Water and Sanitation is procuring a four-year term contract for mechanical and related plant and machinery services in the Eastern and Western Cape. Only respondents with a CIDB grading of 8ME or higher are eligible to bid.
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The Department of Water and Sanitation invites bids for a four-year term contract focused on the installation, maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and upgrade of mechanical plant and machinery. This project covers Southern Operations, specifically in the Eastern Cape (Kouga Dam area) and Western Cape (Berg River Dam area). The scope includes work on pumps, valves, dam gates, cranes, and associated electrical infrastructure. Bidders must attend at least one of two compulsory briefing sessions held in September and October 2026. The contract will be evaluated using a 90/10 preference point system. Bidders may apply for one or both areas, but must provide separate, dedicated resources for each location if bidding for both. The final deadline for submission is 23 October 2026 at 11:00 am.
What you need to qualify
- CIDB grading (Grade 8 Mechanical Engineering (8ME)) — 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
- Valid CIDB grading of 8ME or higher
- Proof of electrical experience or EP-graded subcontracting agreement
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Compliance with local production and content thresholds
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr Thulani Ngati
Email: NgatiT@dws.gov.za
Phone: 071 870 7403
How to apply: Submit bids to the bid box at the entrance of the Zwamadaka Building, 157 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, or via post to Private Bag X313, Pretoria, 0001. Documents are available at www.dws.gov.za/Tenders/tendersCurrent.aspx or the National Treasury E-tender Portal.
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