Water quality management services for Highveld region.
Jeanette Satekge
In plain English
SAFCOL SOC LTD is seeking a service provider for water quality management in the Highveld region for six months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide B-BBEE Verification Certificates or affidavits.
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SAFCOL SOC LTD invites bids for water quality management services across various business units. The project involves chemical dosing, filtration, water sampling, and laboratory analysis in line with SANS 241 standards. The service provider must perform residual chemical tests and report results to the infrastructure department. The contract duration is six months, covering multiple plantation sites including Ngome, Roburnia, Jessievale, Belfast, Nelshoogte, Berlin, Uitsoek, and Brooklands. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience and provide two reference letters. The work must be completed according to the Water Services Act.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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.
- 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
- SANAS accreditation for chemical analysis or agreement with an accredited laboratory
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status
- Proof of company registration
- B-BBEE verification certificate or signed sworn affidavit
- Registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Jeanette Satekge
Email: jeanette@safcol.co.za
Phone: 063-705-1530
How to apply: Submit your application via email to RFQNorth@safcol.co.za. Ensure the RFQ number and description are clearly stated in the email subject line.
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