Supply and delivery of portable drinking water.
Department of Public Works
In plain English
The tender is for the supply and delivery of portable drinking water using water tankers to various clients in Area 5 for eight months. Bidders must meet a minimum level 1 functionality score for further evaluation.
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The Department of Public Works is seeking a panel of service providers to supply and deliver portable drinking water via water tankers. This project covers various locations in Area 5, including Sterkspruit, Aliwal North, and Lady Frere. The appointment will be on a rotational basis for a contract duration of eight months. Bidders must meet a functionality threshold to qualify for further evaluation. The closing date for this tender is 18 August 2026 at 11:00 am.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Achieve a minimum functionality score of 100 points to qualify.
Contact & how to apply
Name: Siphelele Mdolomba / Nomataso Mbundu
Email: Siphelele.mdolomba@dpw.gov.za / nomataso.Mbundu@dpw.gov.za
Phone: 047 502 7037 / 063 643 8550 / 047 502 7107 / 079 517 3957
How to apply: Documents can be obtained from Publicworks.gov.za. Bids must be submitted via email to Mthatha.Quotations@dpw.gov.za or delivered to the Mthatha Regional Office, PRD 2 Building, 5th floor, Corner Sutherland St, Mthatha 5100.
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