Sidwadweni Water Supply Scheme Phase 5B Construction.
OR Tambo District Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
7 October 2026 at 10:00 · Mhlontlo Local Municipality, Tsolo Town Hall
In plain English
The project involves the construction of a rising main pipeline and Nduku command reservoir. Bidders must be registered with the CIDB with a grading of 8CE.
Always check the official documentDescription
The O. R. Tambo District Municipality invites bids for the Sidwadweni Regional Water Supply Scheme Phase 5B, Contract 2. The project involves constructing a 6Mℓ reservoir, a booster pump station, and over 5km of steel rising main pipeline. Additional work includes building access roads, gravity main connections, and performing pressure testing and disinfection. The work will take place in the Eastern Cape. Bidders must attend a compulsory site briefing on 07 October 2026. The project requires significant civil engineering expertise and adherence to strict environmental and health and safety standards. The tender closes on 03 November 2026.
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 8 Civil Engineering (8CE)) — 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.
- UIF registration — Registration with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold valid CIDB grading 8CE
- Must be registered on National Treasury CSD
- Must provide valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN
- Must provide valid COID and UIF Letters of Good Standing
- Municipal rates and taxes must not be in arrears over three months
- Must attend compulsory site briefing
- Must provide proof of ownership or rental for required heavy machinery
- Key personnel must hold ECSA or SACPCMP professional registration
- Must provide audited financial statements for the past three years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr. N. Noto
Email: nkosiyabon@ortambodm.gov.za
Phone: (047) 501 6400
How to apply: Submit the completed bid document in a sealed envelope marked with the project name and number into the Open Tender Box at the Ground Floor, O. R. Tambo District Municipality Building, Nelson Mandela Drive, Myezo Park, Mthatha, by 12:00 on 03 November 2026.
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