Supply & Installation of Equipment for Highbury Waterworks
OR Tambo District Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
1 October 2026 at 10:00 · O. R. Tambo District Municipality offices, Myezo
In plain English
The tender is for the supply and installation of mechanical and electrical equipment for the 50ML/D Highbury Waterworks and associated pumpstations. Bidders must be suitably qualified and experienced contractors registered with CIDB with a grading of 9ME.
Always check the official documentDescription
The O. R. Tambo District Municipality invites tenders for the King Sabata Dalindyebo Presidential Intervention. The project involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of mechanical and electrical equipment for the 50Ml/d Highbury Waterworks and associated pumpstations in the Eastern Cape. Key deliverables include installing raw water pumps, chemical dosing systems, filtration units, and electrical infrastructure such as MCCs, SCADA systems, and generators. The contract includes a 4-month trial operation and an 8-month monitoring period. Bidders must also manage a subcontracting package for local SMMEs. A compulsory site briefing is scheduled for 01 October 2026, and the tender closes on 30 October 2026.
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 9 Mechanical Engineering (9ME)) — 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.
- UIF registration — Registration with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
Full requirements
- Must hold CIDB grading 9ME
- Must have valid SARS Tax Clearance or Tax Pin
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must be registered with the Compensation Commissioner
- Must be registered with the Department of Labour
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr. S. Hopa
Email: sakhiwoh@ortambodm.gov.za
Phone: 047 501 6449
How to apply: Submit a printed hardcopy of the tender document and supporting files into the tender box located on the Ground Floor, O. R. Tambo District Municipality Building, Nelson Mandela Drive, Myezo Park, Mthatha. Electronic or emailed submissions are not accepted.
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