Management of Water and Wastewater Facilities (36 Months)
Mr Sizwe khumalo
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
11 September 2026 at 11:00 · UMKHANYAKUDE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY main office, Harlingen No. 13433, Kingfisher Road, Mkuze, 3965, KwaZulu Natal
In plain English
The tender is for the management, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment facilities and associated bulk distribution infrastructure for 36 months. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 7ME or higher and achieve a minimum Quality Score of 70%.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Umkhanyakude District Municipality invites bids for the management, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment facilities and bulk distribution infrastructure. This contract covers a 36-month period in KwaZulu Natal. The scope includes asset management, water quality monitoring, chemical supply, and staff management to ensure compliance with the Water Services Act. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session to qualify. The project requires high-level technical expertise to improve Blue Drop and Green Drop performance scores.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 7 Mechanical Engineering (7ME)) — 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) with PIN
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- CIDB contractor grading of 7ME or higher
- Valid COID Act letter of good standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate
- Public Liability Insurance with minimum R10 million cover
- ISO 9001:2015 certification
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr Sizwe khumalo
Email: sizwe.abs@gmail.com
Phone: 035-573-8600
How to apply: Submit a sealed envelope marked with the tender number to the tender box at the Umkhanyakude District Municipality office, Harlingen No. 13433, Kingfisher Road, Mkuze. Include a USB containing a scanned copy of the completed tender document.
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