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Refurbishment and Renovations at Nsezi Water Treatment Works.

Thobile Ngcobo

Compulsory briefing has closed

Held on 14 September 2026 at 11:00 · Social Lappa, uMngeni-uThukela Water, Richards Bay Regional Offices, Richards Bay, 3900. Attendance was required to bid.

In plain English

Refurbishment and renovations of the control room and plant laboratory at Nsezi WTW. Contractors with an active CIDB grading of 3GB or higher can bid.

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Closing date
8 October 2026
Location
310 Burger Street-Pietermaritzburg-Pietermaritzburg-3201
Estimated value
R 6 000 000
Published
31 August 2026
Tender no.
2026-065

Description

uMngeni-uThukela Water invites tenders for the refurbishment and renovation of the Control Room and Plant laboratory at the Nsezi Water Treatment Works. The project involves converting an existing laboratory into a control room, including partitioning for on-line testing. Key construction trades required include electrical, masonry, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and drywall works. The project is expected to be completed within a six-month duration. A compulsory clarification meeting will be held on 14 September 2026 at the Richards Bay Regional Offices. The tender closes on 08 October 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 3 General Building (3GB)) — 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

  • Active CIDB grading of 3GB or higher
  • Valid Tax Compliance Status with PIN
  • Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
  • Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
  • Minimum functionality score of 70 points

Contact & how to apply

Name: Thobile Ngcobo

Email: Thobile.Ngcobo@uuw.co.za

Phone: 033-341-1369

How to apply: Submit one original document and one electronic copy on a USB stick in the tender box located at the main entrance of uMngeni-uThukela Water, 310 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, by 12:00 on 08 October 2026.

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