Surface Water Quality Monitoring at Ntabelanga Dam.
Department of Water and Sanitation
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
28 September 2026 at 10:00 · Ntabelanga dam, Access Road close to Maclear in Eastern Cape Province
In plain English
The Department of Water and Sanitation is procuring surface water quality monitoring services for the Ntabelanga Dam project in the Eastern Cape for 2 years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with B-BBEE requirements.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Water and Sanitation has issued a tender for the Surface Water Quality Monitoring project at the Ntabelanga Dam in the Eastern Cape. The project requires the successful bidder to perform in-situ water sampling, laboratory analysis, and reporting for four specific sampling points over a period of 24 months. Key deliverables include quarterly reports that interpret water quality results against national standards. Laboratory samples must be submitted for testing within 12 hours of collection. The contract requires adherence to SANS 241 standards. A compulsory site briefing is scheduled for 28 September 2026 at the Ntabelanga dam site. The tender closing date is 02 October 2026 at 11:00. All work must be completed in accordance with the Department's technical specifications and reporting requirements.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Mandatory attendance of the compulsory site briefing
- Professional registration with SACNASP or ECSA
- Proof of valid SANS laboratory accreditation
- Active registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid tax compliance status
- Active CIPC company registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Senzy Gumede
Email: Gumedese@dws.gov.za
Phone: 047-879-0932
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the bid number and description. The envelope must be deposited into the bid box located at the entrance of the Mthatha Dam Office Building, Department of Water and Sanitation, Mthatha 5099.
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