Development of Zone 1 Borehole Water Project.
Supply Chain Management
In plain English
The project involves appointing a CIDB Grade 4CE EPC/Turnkey Contractor for the development of a borehole water project including feasibility, regulatory approvals, drilling, pumping, storage, and irrigation infrastructure. Only contractors registered with CIDB with a minimum grading of 4CE or higher can bid.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Atlantis Special Economic Zone Company (ASEZCo) invites tenders for the development of the Zone 1 Alternative Borehole Water Project in Cape Town. This is an EPC/Turnkey contract requiring a contractor to manage the entire project lifecycle. Key deliverables include conducting feasibility studies, obtaining regulatory and environmental approvals, drilling boreholes, and installing pumping, storage, and irrigation infrastructure. The project also includes the installation of electrical and mechanical components, such as smart metering and SCADA-compatible systems, followed by staff training and 12 months of maintenance support. The contract duration is 24 months. Bidders must note that borehole drilling and abstraction activities cannot be subcontracted. A non-compulsory site briefing is scheduled for 18 November 2026, and the final deadline for all submissions is 1 December 2026 at 16:00.
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 4 Civil Engineering (4CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- CIDB contractor grading of 4 CE or higher
- Lead Professional must hold SACNASP (Pr.Sci.Nat.) registration
- Drilling contractor must be registered with BWA or equivalent
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or SARS PIN
- Minimum R5 million Public Liability, Contractors All Risk, and Professional Indemnity insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Supply Chain Management
Email: tenders@atlantissez.co.za
Phone: 021-495-4405
How to apply: Applications must be submitted exclusively through the National Treasury e-Tender portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za. Bidders must log in using their CSD credentials, locate the tender using the reference number ASEZ 005 2026, and upload all required documentation before the closing date.
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