Contractor for borehole drilling and equipping in Mpumalanga.
Ms. B Ramanyimi
In plain English
The tender is for the siting, drilling, and equipping of seven boreholes in the Gert Sibande District Municipality, Mpumalanga. Bidders must be CIDB registered with a grading of 3CE or higher.
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The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development invites tenders for the siting, drilling, and equipping of seven boreholes across four farm locations in the Gert Sibande District Municipality, Mpumalanga. The project includes drilling, cleaning, and testing the boreholes, as well as installing solar, windmill, or diesel-powered pumps. Additionally, the contractor must install elevated water tanks, stands, valves, taps, and necessary pipework. The work must be completed within eight weeks of the contract start date. A compulsory clarification meeting will be held on 13 November 2026 in Ermelo. Bidders must have relevant experience in borehole projects and provide qualified personnel, including a Geohydrologist, a Foreman, and a Safety Officer. The tender remains valid for 90 days after the closing date of 30 November 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 3 Civil Engineering (3CE)) — 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.
Full requirements
- CIDB grading of 3CE or higher
- Valid Tax Compliance status via SARS PIN or CSD
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms. B Ramanyimi
Email: banele.ramanyimi@dlrrd.gov.za
Phone: 013-754-8066
How to apply: Submit the original, completed bid document in a sealed envelope marked with the tender heading and contract number to the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, 17 Van Rensburg Street, Bateleur Building, 6th Floor, Block E, Nelspruit, 1200. Late, emailed, or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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