Extension and Maintenance of Water Infrastructure.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring services for the extension, upgrade, and maintenance of treated effluent and alternative water resources infrastructure. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading designation of 3CE or higher and be registered on the Supplier Databases.
Always check the official documentDescription
The City of Cape Town is seeking a contractor for a 36-month framework agreement. The project involves the extension, upgrade, and maintenance of treated effluent and alternative water resources infrastructure. Work will take place in Cape Town. The contract requires the successful bidder to perform various infrastructure tasks based on a schedule of rates. The project is divided into different value categories, ranging from R1 million to R10 million per project. Interested parties are encouraged to attend a virtual clarification meeting on 26 October 2026. The tender closes on 18 November 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Civil Engineering (3CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB contractor grading of 3CE, 4CE, or 5CE or higher
- Registered on the City of Cape Town Supplier Database
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Team
Email: SCM.Tenders7@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-000-0000
How to apply: Submit a sealed envelope containing the completed tender documents into Tender Box 222 at the Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town. Additionally, email the electronic Schedule of Rates to SCM.Tenders7@capetown.gov.za or include it on a USB drive within the sealed envelope.
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