Four-Year Contract for Plant and Machinery Services
Department of Water and Sanitation
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
8 September 2026 at 10:00 · Vanderkloof Dam near Petrusville in the Northern Cape Province
In plain English
The Department of Water and Sanitation is procuring a four-year term contract for mechanical and major plant machinery services. Only bidders with a CIDB grading of 8ME or higher are eligible to bid.
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The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking a contractor for a four-year term to manage mechanical plant and machinery. The work includes installation, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades. Services are required across five regional offices: Free State, Tugela Vaal, Usutu River, Usutu Vaal, and Vaal Dam. The contract duration is four years. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session at either the Vanderkloof Dam or the Usuthu Vaal Area Office. The project aims to ensure the operational efficiency of water infrastructure across these provinces.
What you need to qualify
- CIDB grading (Grade 8 Mechanical Engineering (8ME)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB contractor grading of 8ME or higher
- Proof of electrical experience or subcontracting agreement with an EP-graded contractor
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr. T Ngati
Email: ngatit@dws.gov.za
Phone: 071 870 7403
How to apply: Submit physical bids in the tender box at the Zwamadaka Building, 157 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, or via post to the Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X313, Pretoria, 0001.
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