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Mechanical Engineering Services for School Construction.

Department of Public Works

Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid

31 July 2026 at 11:00 · Morena Tshohisi Moloi II Primary School, No. 127 Mahaseng Village, Kholokoe in Harrismith, Free State Province

In plain English

Mechanical engineering services for contract administration and inspection to close-out for a primary school construction project. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and have a valid Letter of Good Standing with the Department of Employment and Labour.

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Closing date
21 August 2026
Location
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure ; Ground Floor (Main Entrance Foyer) OR Tambo House (L--Bloemfontein-
Estimated value
R 5 300 000
Published
18 July 2026
Tender no.
DPWFS--EOI--001-2026--E-

Description

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites mechanical engineering consultants to submit an Expression of Interest for the Morena Tshohisi Moloi II Primary School project in Harrismith. The successful bidder will provide mechanical engineering services for Stage 5 (Contract Administration and Inspection) through to Stage 6 (Close-out). The project involves completing a school facility that is currently 30 percent finished, which includes 25 classrooms, a media centre, a science laboratory, an administration block, a nutrition centre, a multipurpose hall, and sports facilities. The total project duration is 18 months. A compulsory clarification meeting will be held on 31 July 2026 at the school site. All submissions must be received by 21 August 2026.

What you need to qualify

  • CSD registrationRegistration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
  • Registered companyAn active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
  • Tax clearanceA valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
  • Letter of Good StandingCOID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
  • Other registrationAn industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).

Full requirements

  • Valid Tax Compliance PIN and CSD registration
  • Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
  • CIPC company registration certificate
  • ECSA registration as a Professional Mechanical Engineer (PrEng)
  • Professional Indemnity Insurance of at least R5 million
  • Proof of financial capability and latest signed annual financial statements
  • Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting
  • SAQA Certificate of Evaluation for foreign qualifications

Contact & how to apply

Name: Mr Mosiuoa Kolobe

Email: kolobem@fsworks.gov.za

Phone: 051-492-1750

How to apply: Bids must be delivered by hand to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Ground Floor, OR Tambo House, Cnr. St Andrews Street and Markgraaff Street, Bloemfontein. Submissions must be neatly bound and completed in black ink. Emailed or faxed applications are not accepted.

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