Vulindlela Rural Bulk Water Supply Scheme Phase 2 Construction
Sphamandla Mthembu
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 6 October 2026 at 10:00 · Pipe yard in Howick, off the R617/P135 at coordinates 29°32'45.26"S and 30°12'13.26"E. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The tender is for the Vulindlela Rural Bulk Water Supply Scheme, Phase 2, from Howick West Pump Station to Reservoir 2. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 9CE or higher and meet specific B-BBEE participation goals.
Always check the official documentDescription
uMngeni-uThukela Water invites tenders for the construction of the Vulindlela Rural Bulk Water Supply Scheme, Phase 2, located in Howick West. The project involves building a pump station and connecting it to Reservoir 2. Key deliverables include constructing reinforced concrete water-retaining structures, installing welded steel and grooved pipelines, and commissioning the pump station. The work must be completed according to detailed project specifications. A compulsory clarification meeting will be held on 06 October 2026, and the tender closes on 05 November 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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 9 Civil Engineering (9CE)) — 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
- CIDB grading of 9CE or higher
- Valid Tax Compliance Status with PIN
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COID Act)
- Bank rating confirming financial capacity
- Letters of intent for Performance Guarantee and Public Liability insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sphamandla Mthembu
Email: spha.mthembu@uuw.co.za
Phone: 033-341-1325
How to apply: Request documents via email to spha.mthembu@uuw.co.za. Submit one original hard copy and one electronic copy on a USB stick in the tender box at 310 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
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