Supply and installation of prepaid water meters.
SIYABONGA SIBEKO
This tender closed on 16 September 2026
Bidding is no longer open. Browse open construction & engineering tenders or see the related tenders below.
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 18 August 2026 at 09:00 · External Boardroom North Service Centre, Supply Chain Management Unit, Stores And Procurement, End of Betastraal, Alton, Richards Bay. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The City of uMhlathuze is procuring the supply and installation of prepaid water meters for 36 months. Bidders must comply with SANS 1529 standards, have a CIDB grade 1CE or higher, and provide references for similar contracts.
Always check the official documentDescription
The City of uMhlathuze invites bids for the supply and installation of prepaid water meters. This project will take place in Richards Bay over a period of thirty-six months. The successful service provider must ensure all installed meters meet SANS 1529-1 and SANS 1529-9 standards. Additionally, the contractor is required to implement a Corporate Social Investment program throughout the contract duration. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 18 August 2026 to discuss project requirements. All work must be completed in accordance with the municipality's technical specifications.
What you need to qualify
- CIDB grading (Grade 1 Civil Engineering (1CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
Full requirements
- Must hold CIDB grading of 1CE or higher
- Must have completed two similar prepaid water meter installation contracts
- Products must comply with SANS 1529-1 and SANS 1529-9 standards
Contact & how to apply
Name: SIYABONGA SIBEKO
Email: Siyabonga.Sibeko@umhlathuze.gov.za
Phone: 035-907-5093
How to apply: Purchase tender documents from the Civic Centre in Richards Bay. Submit sealed bids in the designated bid box at the Stores and Procurement office in Alton, Richards Bay, by 12:00 noon on 16 September 2026.
Related tenders
Supply and Support of Prepayment Water Meters.
Johannesburg Water (SOC) Ltd invites bids for the supply, delivery, and technical support of prepayment water meters with STS functionality over a 36-month period on an 'as and when required' basis. The work will be conducted in Johannesburg, and interested parties must attend specific briefing sessions and submit proposals by October 2026.
Ultrasonic Smart Prepaid Water Metering System Proposal.
Bergrivier Municipality seeks proposals for a Proof of Concept project for ultrasonic smart prepaid water meters in Piketberg. The project includes site surveys, meter installation, a web-based management dashboard, and staff training. Meters must be NRCS and SANS compliant with tamper and leak detection features. The pilot phase involves testing approximately 7 meters per supplier. Ongoing technical support and reporting are required. A two-envelope evaluation process will be used, with a compulsory clarification meeting on 22 September 2026.
Supply and installation of smart bulk water meters.
The Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality seeks bids for the supply, delivery, and installation of smart bulk water meters to enhance water management infrastructure. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 02 October 2026 at Tshiame B (Sediba Hall). Proposals are due by 05 November 2026, evaluated under the 90/10 preferential points system.
Management of Water and Wastewater Facilities (36 Months)
The Umkhanyakude District Municipality invites bids for the management, operation, and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment facilities and bulk distribution infrastructure over 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, and the project requires high-level technical expertise to improve Blue Drop and Green Drop performance scores.
Four-year contract for mechanical services in KwaZulu-Natal.
The Department of Water and Sanitation seeks bids for a four-year contract for mechanical and electrical services in KwaZulu-Natal. The work involves installation, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of major plant and machinery, including pumps, valves, motors, switchgear, and dam control gates. The project covers infrastructure like pipelines, reservoirs, and pump stations, requiring specialized technical supervision and maintenance services across Eastern Operations. A compulsory site briefing is on 18 September 2026 at Spring Grove Dam.
Four-Year Contract for Plant and Machinery Services in KZN
The Department of Water and Sanitation seeks a contractor for a four-year term to handle installation, maintenance, repair, and upgrading of mechanical plant and machinery at Midmar and Klipfontein offices in KwaZulu-Natal. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 8ME or higher and demonstrate capacity to manage these sites effectively without sharing resources between locations if bidding for both.