Siting, Drilling, and Equipping of Solar Boreholes in Bushbuckridge
SP Khumalo
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
13 July 2026 at 10:00 · Ehlanzeni District Municipality Offices, DMC, 8 Van Niekerk Street, Sonheuwel Central, Mbombela 1201
In plain English
The tender is for siting, drilling, and equipping two new solar boreholes in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB grading of 3ME or higher and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The Ehlanzeni District Municipality invites tenders for the siting, drilling, and equipping of two new solar-powered boreholes in the Bushbuckridge Local Municipality. The project locations are in Ward 36 (Dumphries) and Ward 38 (Lephung). The scope of work includes groundwater investigation, yield analysis, water quality testing, drilling, and the installation of solar pumps, panels, inverters, and storage tanks. Additionally, the contractor must construct secure manhole chambers, filtration systems, and communal standpipes, followed by the commissioning of the systems and training of municipal staff. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 13 July 2026 at the Ehlanzeni District Municipality offices in Mbombela. The final deadline for all submissions is 20 July 2026 at 12:00. Bidders must ensure their offers remain valid for 90 days from the closing date.
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 3 Mechanical Engineering (3ME)) — 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 3ME or higher
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- Valid COIDA registration from Department of Employment and Labour
Contact & how to apply
Name: SP Khumalo
Email: pkhumalo@ehlanzeni.gov.za
Phone: 013-759-8500
How to apply: Bidders must download the tender documents from the NEPTUNE portal at http://edmservices.ehlanzeni.gov.za or the National Treasury portal. Completed bids must be uploaded in PDF format exclusively via the NEPTUNE platform. Submissions via post, fax, or telegram will not be accepted.
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