Construction of Shelter for Backup Generator at Rand Water.
Rand Water
In plain English
Construction of a shelter for a new back-up generator at Rand Water Head Office. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 2SL or higher.
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Rand Water is inviting bids for the construction of a shelter for a new 500kVA standby generator at their Head Office in Rietvlei, Johannesburg. The project involves civil, structural, and electrical work. Key deliverables include the construction of a masonry bund wall, a concrete raft foundation, a steel roof structure with Chromadeck IBR sheeting, and paving adjustments. The contractor must also handle electrical installations, including testing and commissioning. The project requires the use of specific materials, such as 'Country Cottage' facebricks and a flexible polyurethane floor coating. All work must be completed and handed over by 30 November 2026. Bidders must provide a detailed project programme and resource-loaded schedule. The project is subject to strict quality, safety, and design standards, including sign-off by a registered architect and the provision of as-built documentation.
What you need to qualify
- CIDB grading — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- CIDB contractor grading of 2SL or higher
- Registered with the Electrical Contracting Board
- ISO 9001 or equivalent quality management system certification
- Professional Indemnity insurance of at least R1,000,000
- Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993
- Project architect must hold SACAP registration
- Must be authorized to issue electrical Certificates of Compliance (CoC)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Khutso Ramafalo
Email: kramafal@randwater.co.za
Phone: 011-682-0213
How to apply: Applications must be submitted via the Rand Water Online Bids portal at https://bids.randwater.co.za/. Submissions sent via email will not be accepted.
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