Drilling and commissioning of a borehole in Hlomela Village.
SANParks
In plain English
SANParks is procuring services for drilling and commissioning boreholes in Mahumani and Hlomela Village. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database, have a valid CIDB certificate, and provide a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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South African National Parks (SANParks) invites bids for the drilling and commissioning of boreholes in Mahumani and Hlomela Village. The project involves site investigation, drilling to a depth of at least 60 meters, and installing steel and uPVC casings. The contractor must perform yield testing, water quality analysis via a SANAS-accredited laboratory, and install submersible pumps with electrical components. The work must be completed within 30 working days of receiving a purchase order. The final handover requires a detailed as-built report including geological logs and test results. All work must comply with SANS 241:2015 standards.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- 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 Civil Engineering (2CE)) — 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
- Valid CIDB grading of 2 CE or higher
- Valid COIDA registration
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of ownership or lease for Air Percussion Drilling Machine
- Three references for similar drilling projects completed since 2021
Contact & how to apply
Name: Fhatuwani Matshili
Email: Fhatuwani.matshili@sanparks.org
Phone: 013-735-4120
How to apply: Bids must be submitted via email to Fhatuwani.matshili@sanparks.org and copied (cc) to Ntwanano.Chauke@sanparks.org. Submissions sent to any other email address will not be accepted.
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