Development of Decision Support System for Orange River.
Department of Water and Sanitation
In plain English
The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking a professional service provider to develop, review, and update a real-time decision support system for the Lower Orange River System over 36 months. Bidders must achieve at least 70% in the Functional/Technical Evaluation to be considered.
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The Department of Water and Sanitation invites bids for the appointment of a Professional Service Provider to develop, review, and update a real-time decision support system for the Lower Orange River System in the Central Planning Area. This project is set to run for a duration of 36 months. The work involves technical system management and support within the specified region. Interested parties may attend a non-compulsory briefing session via Microsoft Teams on 23 September 2026. The final deadline for all bid submissions is 15 October 2026 at 11:00.
What you need to qualify
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold Professional Service Provider (PSP) status
- Must provide signed joint venture or consortium agreement specifying percentage involvement
Contact & how to apply
Name: MR SOLOMON BULUNGA
Email: bulungas@dws.gov.za
Phone: 012-336-6819
How to apply: Bids must be submitted via email to BidsubmissionSCM@dws.gov.za by the closing date and time.
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