Supply and delivery of potable water via tankers.
Department of Public Works
In plain English
The Department of Public Works is procuring services for the supply and delivery of portable drinking water using water tankers to various clients in Area 4 for eight months. Bidders must meet a minimum functionality level of 1 for further evaluation.
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The Department of Public Works is seeking a panel of service providers to supply and deliver portable drinking water via water tankers. This project will serve various locations in Area 4, including Matatiele, Mount Fletcher, Maclear, and Ntabankulu. The contract will run for a duration of eight months. Service providers will be appointed on a rotational basis to ensure consistent water supply to the specified regions. The tender uses an 80/20 preference point system and includes a functionality assessment that bidders must pass to qualify for further evaluation.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Must achieve a minimum functionality score of level 1
Contact & how to apply
Name: Siphelele Mdolomba (Technical), Nomataso Mbundu (General)
Email: Siphelele.mdolomba@dpw.gov.za, nomataso.Mbundu@dpw.gov.za
Phone: 047 502 7037 / 063 643 8550 (Technical), 047 502 7107 / 079 517 3957 (General)
How to apply: Bids can be submitted via email to Mthatha.Quotations@dpw.gov.za or delivered physically to the Mthatha Regional Office, PRD 2 Building, 5th floor, Corner Sutherland St, Mthatha, 5100.
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