Upgrading of Marico-Bosveld GWS Houses at Balancing Dam
Department of Water and Sanitation
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
9 November 2026 at 22:00 · Department of Water & Sanitation: Marico Bosveld GWS, Lat: 25°20'22.66"S and Long: 26°21'8.25"E
In plain English
The Department of Water and Sanitation is procuring construction services for upgrading Marico-Bosveld GWS House 1 & 2 at Balancing Dam. Eligible bidders must have active CIDB registration with a grading of 2GB or higher and comply with other specified requirements.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Water and Sanitation is inviting tenders for construction services to upgrade two houses at the Marico-Bosveld Balancing Dam and to remediate the office building at the Kleinmarico-Poort Dam. Both projects are located within the North West Province and fall under the Hartbeespoort Area Office. The scope of work includes structural modifications, demolition, roofing, plumbing, electrical installations, and general building finishes. Successful bidders must complete the work within three months of receiving an official order. A compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 09 November 2026 at the respective sites. All work must be completed according to the project specifications, with a safety file and work program submitted within five days of the order. The closing date for all submissions is 20 November 2026 at 11:00.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 2 General Building (2GB)) — 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Active CIDB registration with minimum 2GB grading
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid CIPC business registration
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Personnel with SAQA-accredited building, civil, and safety certifications
- Trade certificates for bricklaying and roofing with 2 years experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr K Phogole
Email: phogolek@dws.gov.za
Phone: 0605770618
How to apply: Submit physical bid documents in the tender box at the Department of Water and Sanitation, Old Rustenburg Road, Hartbeespoort, 0216. Late, emailed, or faxed submissions will not be accepted.
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