Provision of Laboratory Services for Water Quality Analysis
Department of Water and Sanitation
In plain English
The Department of Water and Sanitation is procuring laboratory services for water quality analysis in Gauteng for four months. Bidders must be SANAS accredited or participate in a recognized proficiency testing scheme and be located within Gauteng Province.
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The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking an analytical service provider for water quality monitoring in the Gauteng region. The project involves the collection, analysis, and interpretation of drinking and groundwater samples to support regulatory activities. The successful bidder will be responsible for testing various chemical and microbiological parameters, including E. Coli, pH, and heavy metals. The contract duration is four months, with a requirement to process 44 drinking water samples and 5 groundwater samples per month. The laboratory must be based in Gauteng to ensure sample integrity, specifically meeting a six-hour turnaround time for microbiological samples. The work is scheduled to commence immediately upon receipt of a government order. The closing date for submissions is 26 August 2026 at 11:00. This appointment serves as an interim measure to ensure continued monitoring while a long-term procurement process is finalized.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Valid ISO/SANS-17025:2018 accreditation certificate
- Proof of participation in an accredited Proficiency Testing Scheme
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or certificate
- Registration on the Central Supplier Database
- Valid B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: ZELDA PHIRI, BEAUTY MUKWEVHO
Email: PhiriZ@dws.gov.za, MukwevhoB@dws.gov.za
Phone: 012 395 1471, 082 978 5609
How to apply: Bids must be deposited into the tender box located at the Department of Water and Sanitation, Gauteng Provincial Office, 15th floor, Bothongo Plaza East Building, 285 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, 0002, by the closing date and time.
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