Service Provider for Water Quality Control in Saldanha Bay.
Saldanha Bay Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
18 September 2026 at 10:00 · Council Chamber, 12 Main Road, Vredenburg
In plain English
Monitoring, quality control, and process advisory services for wastewater treatment plants and water distribution network in Saldanha Bay are being procured. Bidders must be tax-compliant on the Central Supplier Database and meet other eligibility criteria.
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The Saldanha Bay Municipality is seeking a service provider for monitoring, quality control, and process advisory services. The work involves seven wastewater treatment plants and water distribution networks across the Saldanha Bay region, including Vredenburg, Langebaan, and Paternoster. Key deliverables include monthly site inspections, performance assessments, water sampling, and detailed reporting to the municipality and the Department of Water Affairs. The contract runs from the date of award until 30 June 2029. The project requires a team with specific professional registrations and experience in water quality monitoring. The service provider must manage data and support Blue Drop and Green Drop certification efforts.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate and CSD registration
- Professional Indemnity insurance of at least R1,000,000
- SANAS ISO 17025 accreditation and Western Cape laboratory registration
- Valid proficiency testing, calibration, and NLA certificates
- Key personnel must hold valid SACNASP registration
- Project Lead must hold valid WISA membership
- Proof of municipal account with no arrears over three months
- Proof of business locality
Contact & how to apply
Name: Q WILLIAMS
Email: quintin.williams@sbm.gov.za
Phone: 022-701-6813
How to apply: Submit a sealed envelope marked with the tender number and description to the Tender Box, Ground Floor, Investment Centre, 15 Main Road, Vredenburg. You must provide an original hard copy and an electronic copy (USB) of the pricing schedule.
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