Professional Contractor for Water Management Project
OTSILE MADISA
In plain English
The Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality is procuring services for a water conservation and demand management project. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB grading of 7EP or higher and comply with tax and B-BBEE requirements.
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The Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality invites bids for the Water Conservation and Demand Management Project. The work involves installing telemetry, SCADA, and automation systems across water and wastewater infrastructure in Koster, Swartruggens, Derby, Mazista, and Ratsagae. Key deliverables include setting up radio communication networks, installing sensors, monitoring pumps, and establishing a Telemetry Operations Centre. The project requires the use of local labour and Labour-Intensive Construction methods. Bidders must have a proven track record in similar municipal or water board projects. The project must be completed according to a fixed-rate pricing structure.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 7 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (7EP)) — 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
- Registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- CIDB grading of 7EP or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Proof of municipal rates and taxes not older than 3 months
- SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Bank rating letter
- Letter of intent for 10% surety guarantee
- Proof of relevant experience via appointment letters and completion certificates
- Key personnel must hold relevant professional qualifications and trade test certificates
Contact & how to apply
Name: OTSILE MADISA
Email: otsile.madisa@gmail.com
Phone: 073-223-2906
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the project name and deposited into the tender box at the Kgetlengrivier Local Municipality, P.O. Box 66, Koster, 0348, by 12:00 on 27 November 2026. Electronic or emailed submissions are not accepted.
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