Four-year contract for mechanical plant services.
Department of Water and Sanitation
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 23 September 2026 at 10:00 · Kouga Dam, near Patensie in Eastern Cape. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The Department of Water and Sanitation is procuring services for the installation, maintenance, repair, refurbishment, and upgrade of major plant and machinery in the Eastern and Western Cape. Only bidders with a CIDB grading of 8ME or higher and demonstrable experience in electrical work or a subcontractor with CIDB grading of EP are eligible to bid.
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The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking a contractor for a four-year term contract. The work involves the installation, maintenance, repair, and upgrading of major mechanical plant and machinery. This project covers the Southern Operations, specifically the Eastern Cape and Western Cape regions. Key deliverables include ensuring the operational efficiency of water infrastructure machinery. The contract is scheduled to run for four years, with a submission deadline of 15 October 2026. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session at either the Kouga Dam or the Berg River Dam to qualify for the project.
What you need to qualify
- CIDB grading (Grade 8 Mechanical Engineering (8ME)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
Full requirements
- Must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 8ME or higher
- Must have electrical experience or a subcontracting agreement with a CIDB EP contractor
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM-WTE
Email: bidenquirieswte@dws.gov.za
Phone: 012-336-8151
How to apply: Submit physical bids in the tender box at the entrance of the Zwamadaka Building, 157 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, or via post to the Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X313, Pretoria, 0001.
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