Supply and Installation of Guard House at Qedusizi Dam.
Department of Water and Sanitation
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 6 October 2026 at 13:00 · Qedusizi dam, 28°32'38.18"S 29°44'53.30"E. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The Department of Water and Sanitation is procuring the supply and installation of a guard house. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB minimum 2CE/GB registration and be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database.
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The Department of Water and Sanitation invites bids for the supply and installation of a prefabricated guard house at the Qedusizi Dam in KwaZulu-Natal. The project includes removing an existing container, installing a new guard house, setting up a septic tank, and providing water and electrical connections. Additionally, the contractor must refurbish the existing gate, install a sliding gate operator, and construct a concrete driveway and apron. The project duration is four months. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 06 October 2026 at the site. Bids must be submitted by 11:00 on 15 October 2026.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 2 Civil Engineering (2CE)) — 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.
Full requirements
- CIDB grading of 2CE, 2GB or higher
- Must attend the compulsory briefing session
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Active CIPC registration certificate
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
Contact & how to apply
Name: MELISIZWE ZUMA
Email: ZUMAM@DWS.GOV.ZA
Phone: 033-239-1286
How to apply: Bids must be sealed in an envelope clearly marked with the tender name and number. They must be deposited into the tender box at the Department of Water and Sanitation, R103 Prospect Road, Midmar Dam, Howick, 3290, before the closing time. Emailed or late submissions will not be accepted.
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