Framework Contractors for Civil Maintenance Works.
Department of Water and Sanitation
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
26 November 2026 at 10:00 · Vaal Dam area office (01 Plot 1 Mckenzie Street Deneysville)
In plain English
The Department of Water and Sanitation is procuring framework contractors for civil maintenance and related works for central operations over four years. Only bidders with a CIDB grading of 8CE or higher are eligible to bid.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking framework contractors to perform civil maintenance and related works for Central Operations. This project will take place across various locations managed by the department and will last for a period of four years. Key tasks include general building maintenance, road repairs, canal cleaning, fencing, pump station upkeep, and various technical surveys such as geotechnical and drone inspections. Contractors will be responsible for maintaining dams, bridges, and waterworks infrastructure. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 26 November 2026 at the Vaal Dam area office. Interested parties must demonstrate significant experience in civil maintenance and meet strict financial and technical capacity requirements to qualify for this long-term framework agreement. The tender process concludes on 14 January 2027.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 8 Civil Engineering (8CE)) — 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 8CE or higher
- Proof of one completed contract worth at least R30 million within five years
- Annual turnover of at least R65 million
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid CIPC registration certificate
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Key personnel must hold ECSA or SACPCMP professional registration
- Foremen must hold valid trade test certificates
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr Charles Mokone
Email: MokoneC@dws.gov.za
Phone: 066-124-2781
How to apply: Submit the completed, bound tender document in the bid box at the entrance of the Zwamadaka Building, 157 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, or via post to the Director-General, Department of Water and Sanitation, Private Bag X313, Pretoria, 0001. Electronic submissions are not accepted.
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