Ekuvukeni Wastewater Treatment Works Repairs and Refurbishment
Thobile Ngcobo
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
14 October 2026 at 13:00 · Ekuvukeni WWTW, Coordinates: 28°28'38.76"S, 30°10'02.81"E
In plain English
Repairs and refurbishment of Ekuvukeni WWW for four months. Bidders need an active CIDB grading of 6EP or higher and must meet specific B-BBEE participation goals.
Always check the official documentDescription
uMngeni-uThukela Water invites bids for the Ekuvukeni Wastewater Treatment Works (WWW) repairs and refurbishment project. The work involves cleaning inlet systems, repairing mechanical equipment like pumps and aerators, and installing disinfection systems. The contractor must also manage sludge removal, restore electrical power and lighting, and refurbish site buildings and security fencing. The project is expected to be completed within four months. The work will take place at the Ekuvukeni WWTW site. Bidders must attend a compulsory clarification meeting on 14 October 2026. The final deadline for all submissions is 29 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 6 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (6EP)) — 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
- Active CIDB grading of 6EP or higher
- Project Manager must hold ECSA Pr. Eng. or Pr. Tech Eng. registration
- Valid Tax Compliance Status with PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner (COID)
- Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting is mandatory
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thobile Ngcobo
Email: Thobile.Ngcobo@uuw.co.za
Phone: 033-341-1369
How to apply: Request tender documents between 30 September and 14 October 2026. Submit the original bid plus one electronic copy on a USB stick to the tender box at uMngeni-uThukela Water, 310 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, by 12:00 on 29 October 2026.
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