Service and manufacture of hydraulic power packs.
Rand Water
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Service and manufacture of hydraulic power packs for Rand Water Zuikerbosch. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 1 ME or higher.
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Rand Water is inviting bids for the service and manufacture of hydraulic power packs at the Zuikerbosch facility in Vereeniging. The project includes servicing five 63L units and one 40L unit, as well as manufacturing one new 63L hydraulic power pack. Key tasks involve stripping, cleaning, replacing components like pumps and valves, and performing pressure testing witnessed by Rand Water personnel. All work must meet specific performance standards, including a maximum operational pressure of 350 bar. The contract is expected to be awarded by December 2026, with all equipment handover completed by 26 February 2027. Bidders must demonstrate technical capacity and meet functionality requirements.
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 1 Mechanical Engineering (1ME)) — 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 contractor grading of 1 ME or higher
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Professional Indemnity insurance of at least R1,000,000
- ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management system certification
Contact & how to apply
Name: Jeanette Bester
Email: jbester@randwater.co.za
Phone: 016-425-8208
How to apply: Submissions must be made via the Rand Water Online Bids Application portal at https://bids.randwater.co.za/. Email submissions will not be accepted.
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