Framework Contract for Civil & Electrical Engineering Services
Mr. N Nkopane:
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
31 July 2026 at 10:00 · 19 Murray Street, Lady Grey, Main Municipal Offices, Dining Hall
In plain English
The tender is for a framework contract for professional civil and electrical engineering services. Bidders must comply with registration on the municipal supplier database and the Central Suppliers' Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Senqu Municipality invites tenders for a framework contract to provide professional civil and electrical engineering services. The work will take place in the Senqu municipal area. The scope includes project stages from inception to close-out, covering site investigations, structural design, roads, stormwater drainage, electrical network design, renewable energy systems, and project management. Key deliverables involve technical assessments, construction monitoring, and quality control. The contract is intended to span three years, with work allocated based on project value thresholds. The municipality requires a team of qualified professionals, including engineers, land surveyors, and environmental practitioners, each with at least five years of relevant experience. Bidders must demonstrate a track record of completing projects valued over R5 million. The closing date for submissions is 18 August 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.
- 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
- Attend compulsory clarification meeting
- Valid Professional Indemnity insurance of at least R5 million per claim
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on CSD and relevant municipal supplier database
- Key personnel must hold valid ECSA, SAGC, or EAPASA professional registration
- Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993
- Valid Bargaining Council registration and Letter of Good Standing
- Audited financial statements for past 3 years for projects exceeding R10 million
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr. N Nkopane:
Email: nkopanen@senqu.gov.za
Phone: 051-003-2700
How to apply: Download documents from www.senqu.gov.za. Attend the compulsory clarification meeting on 31 July 2026. Submit the original completed document and a digital copy (CD/USB) in a sealed, clearly marked envelope into the tender box at 19 Murray Street, Lady Grey, by 12:00 on 18 August 2026.
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