Construction of Loskop Bulk Water Supply Scheme
Peter Bouwer
In plain English
The project involves constructing a new 24.5km 22kV electrical line to supply pump stations in Thembisile Hani Local Municipality. Eligibility requirements are not specified in the text.
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The Nkangala District Municipality invites tenders for the construction of the Loskop Regional Bulk Water Supply Scheme, specifically Work Package 6B. This project involves the installation of an Eskom Medium Voltage (MV) bulk electrical connection, including the Chickadee line section to Pump Stations 3 and 4. The work encompasses site preparation, excavation, pole planting, conductor stringing, and the installation of electrical equipment. The project is located within the Thembisile Hani, Steve Tshwete, and Elias Motsoaledi Local Municipalities in Mpumalanga. The contract duration for practical completion is 180 calendar days, with a 365-day defects liability period. The project must adhere to strict Eskom standards and SANS specifications. All construction programmes must be managed using Microsoft Projects, and the contractor is responsible for site security, health and safety compliance, and the provision of specific site facilities for the engineer.
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.
- 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold Eskom accreditation and DT website registration
- CIDB contractor grading of 7EP or higher
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Public liability and works indemnity insurance of at least R10 million
- Audited financial statements for the past three years
- Key personnel must hold relevant ECSA or SACPCMP professional registration
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner
Contact & how to apply
Name: Peter Bouwer
Email: peter@endecon.co.za
Phone: 079-889-9009
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the project number and description, and deposited into the tender box at the Ground Floor, Nkangala District Municipality, 2A Walter Sisulu Street, Middelburg, 1050, by 12:00 on 17 September 2026.
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