Refurbishment at Olifantskop Water Treatment Plant.
Thobile Ngcobo
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
14 October 2026 at 11:00 · Olifantskop WWTW, Coordinates: 28° 28' 0.98'' S, 30° 3' 29.99'' E
In plain English
Refurbishment and rehabilitation services are being procured for the Olifantskop Water Treatment Plant. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB grading of 6ME or higher and meet specific B-BBEE participation goals.
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uMngeni-uThukela Water invites tenders for the refurbishment and rehabilitation of the Olifantskop Water Treatment Plant. The project includes the refurbishment of pump sets and the dredging of the dam. The work will take place at the Olifantskop Water Treatment Plant. Key deliverables include a detailed Quality Control Plan for all mechanical components and adherence to a construction programme. The project requires specialized mechanical and electrical expertise in water treatment infrastructure. The tender closes on 29th October 2026 at 12h00.
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 Mechanical Engineering (6ME)) — 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
- Active CIDB grading of 6ME or higher
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) pin
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Proof of good standing with the COID Act
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thobile Ngcobo
Email: Thobile.Ngcobo@uuw.co.za
Phone: 033-341-1369
How to apply: Submit one original hard copy and one electronic copy on a USB stick into the tender box located at the main entrance of uMngeni-uThukela Water, 310 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, by the closing date and time.
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