Operation and Maintenance of Stellenbosch Wastewater Treatment.
Stellenbosch Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
13 October 2026 at 11:00 · Stellenbosch Wastewater Treatment Works
In plain English
Operation and maintenance management of the Stellenbosch, Wemmershoek, and Pniel wastewater treatment works until 30 June 2029. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and have a minimum CIDB grading of 4 ME.
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Stellenbosch Municipality invites tenders for the operation and maintenance of the Stellenbosch, Wemmershoek, and Pniel Wastewater Treatment Works. The contract runs until 30 June 2029. The successful bidder must manage daily operations on a 24/7 shift basis, perform preventative and corrective maintenance, and oversee SCADA systems. Key deliverables include staff training, performance reporting, and ensuring the facilities meet all environmental and legal standards. The contractor must provide qualified personnel, including a Contract Manager, Plant Manager, and Maintenance Manager, all with specific experience in large-scale wastewater treatment. The work will take place in Stellenbosch.
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 4 Mechanical Engineering (4ME)) — 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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Compulsory attendance at site clarification meeting
- Minimum CIDB grading of 4 ME
- ISO 9001 certification
- Registered with relevant Bargaining Council
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from Compensation Commissioner
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Municipal account not in arrears for over three months
- Audited financial statements for the past three years
- Bank rating letter
Contact & how to apply
Name: Oupa Selowe
Email: Oupa.selowe@stellenbosch.gov.za
Phone: 021-808-8240
How to apply: Submit sealed tenders in the tender box at the Stellenbosch Municipality, Town House Complex, Plein Street, Stellenbosch, before 12h00 on 02 November 2026. Electronic, telephonic, or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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