Design & Implementation of Sludge Dewatering Solutions.
City of Ekurhuleni
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
20 November 2026 at 10:30 · Virtual (link available on ERWAT Procurement portal)
In plain English
The project involves the design and implementation of sludge dewatering solutions at various ERWAT water care works on an 'as and when required' basis for 36 months. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 8ME or higher.
Always check the official documentDescription
Ekurhuleni Water Care Company (ERWAT) is inviting bids for the design and implementation of sludge dewatering solutions at 19 different water care works. This project involves the installation of Rotary Press technology on an as-and-when-required basis over a 36-month period. Key deliverables include conducting infrastructure assessments, designing new systems, integrating technology with existing civil and electrical infrastructure, and providing staff training. The project requires Factory and Site Acceptance Testing. A compulsory virtual briefing session is scheduled for 20 November 2026, and the tender closes on 11 December 2026. Bidders must demonstrate experience with similar technologies and provide a 10% performance guarantee.
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 Mechanical Engineering (8ME)) — 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
- CIDB grading of 8 ME or higher
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status pin
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Proof of municipal rates and taxes payment (under 3 months old)
- Valid Compensation Commissioner Certificate of Good Standing
- ECSA professional registration for Project Manager and Lead Engineers
- Signed OEM letter of support
- Letter of intent for Performance Guarantee and insurance
- Attendance at compulsory virtual briefing session
- Signed authority of signatory and joint venture agreements
Contact & how to apply
Name: Phumzile
Phone: 0119297000
How to apply: Submit hard copies in a sealed envelope to the Tender Box at ERWAT Head Office, Hartebeestfontein Office Park, R25, Kempton Park. Electronic submissions are encouraged via email to TenderE-Submission@erwat.co.za, but the hard copy remains the official submission.