Supply and installation of prepaid water meters.
SIYABONGA SIBEKO
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
18 August 2026 at 09:00 · External Boardroom North Service Centre, Supply Chain Management Unit, Stores And Procurement, End of Betastraal, Alton, Richards Bay
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.
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