Supply and delivery of potable water via tankers.
Department of Public Works
In plain English
The Department of Public Works is seeking service providers to supply and deliver portable drinking water using water tankers to various clients in Area 3 for eight months. Bidders must achieve a minimum of level 1 functionality to be considered.
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The Department of Public Works is seeking a panel of service providers to supply and deliver portable drinking water via water tankers. This project will take place in Area 3, covering locations including Flagstaff, Bizana, Lusikisiki, Port St Johns, and Mzamba. The contract will run for a period of eight months. Service providers will be appointed on a rotational basis to ensure consistent water supply to various clients in these regions. The tender uses an 80/20 preference point system and includes a functionality assessment. The closing date for all submissions is 18 August 2026 at 11:00 am.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Must achieve a minimum functionality score of 100 points to qualify.
Contact & how to apply
Name: Siphelele Mdolomba / Nomataso Mbundu
Email: Siphelele.mdolomba@dpw.gov.za / nomataso.Mbundu@dpw.gov.za / Mthatha.Quotations@dpw.gov.za
Phone: 047 502 7037 / 063 643 8550 / 047 502 7107 / 079 517 3957
How to apply: Bids can be submitted by post or hand-delivered to the Mthatha Regional Office, PRD 2 Building, 5th floor, Corner Sutherland St, Mthatha, 5100. Alternatively, submissions may be sent via email to Mthatha.Quotations@dpw.gov.za.
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