Water Conservation and Demand Management Project - Contract 3
OR Tambo District Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
19 August 2026 at 10:00 · O. R. Tambo District Municipality Offices – Myezo Offices – Foyer
In plain English
The tender is for the implementation of water conservation and demand management for the Thornhill WTW water supply system. Bidders must be registered with CIDB with a grading of 5 CE or higher.
Always check the official documentDescription
The O. R. Tambo District Municipality invites tenders for the implementation of Water Conservation and Demand Management in the Southernwood area. The project aims to reduce water loss through the installation of isolation valves, zonal water meters, and pressure-reducing chambers. Key deliverables include replacing approximately 3 km of asbestos cement pipelines with PVC piping, monitoring pressure and flow at seven nodes, and conducting water conservation awareness programs. The work requires the safe handling and disposal of asbestos materials by a licensed contractor. The project is located in the Eastern Cape and must be completed according to the specified technical 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 (Grade 5 Civil Engineering (5CE)) — 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 registration of at least 5 CE
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Clearance PIN
- Valid COID Act registration
- Proof of municipal rates and taxes not in arrears over 3 months
- Proof of capacity for 15% mandatory sub-contracting to designated groups
- Key personnel: Contracts Manager, Construction Manager, and Health and Safety Officer
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr. N. Noto (Technical), Mr. S. Hopa (Supply Chain Management)
Email: nkosiyabon@ortambodm.gov.za, sakhiwoh@ortambodm.org.za
Phone: (047) 501 6400
How to apply: Submit bids in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the project name and number. Deposit the documents into the Open Tender Box located on the Ground Floor, O. R. Tambo District Municipality Building, Nelson Mandela Drive, Myezo Park, Mthatha, by 12:00 on 16 September 2026.
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