Refurbishment and Renovations at Nsezi Water Treatment Works.
Thobile Ngcobo
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
14 September 2026 at 11:00 · Social Lappa, uMngeni-uThukela Water, Richards Bay Regional Offices, Richards Bay, 3900
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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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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