Supply and delivery of portable drinking water.
Department of Public Works
In plain English
The Department of Public Works is procuring services to supply and deliver portable drinking water using water tankers to various clients in Mthatha and surrounding areas for eight months. Bidders must meet a minimum level 1 functionality score to be considered.
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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 1, including Mthatha, Mqanduli, Ngqeleni, Bityi, Elliotdale, Libode, Tsolo, Coffee Bay, Qumbu, Kwaaiman, and Sulenkama. The contract will run for a period of eight months. Service providers will be appointed on a rotational basis to ensure consistent water delivery to clients in these regions. The tender uses an 80/20 evaluation system, and bidders must meet a minimum functionality score to qualify.
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
- Must achieve a minimum functionality score of level 1
Contact & how to apply
Name: Siphelele Mdolomba / Nomataso Mbundu
Email: Siphelele.mdolomba@dpw.gov.za; nomataso.Mbundu@dpw.gov.za; Mthatha.Quotations@dpw.gov.za
Phone: 047 502 7037 / 063 643 8550 / 047 502 7107 / 079 517 3957
How to apply: Bids can be submitted via email to Mthatha.Quotations@dpw.gov.za or delivered physically to the Mthatha Regional Office, PRD 2 Building, 5th Floor, Corner Sutherland Street, Mthatha, 5100.
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