Panel of Non-Revenue Water Contractors for Five Years
DBSA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
14 August 2026 at 10:00 · Online via Microsoft Teams
In plain English
The tender seeks to establish a panel of contractors for Non-Revenue Water reduction projects using Performance-Based Contracts. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB grading of 7CE or higher and relevant experience in similar projects.
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is establishing a five-year panel of contractors for the National Water Partnerships Programme. The goal is to reduce non-revenue water across South Africa through technical, commercial, and social interventions. Selected contractors will perform leak detection, pipe replacement, meter installation, and billing system improvements. They will also provide financial investment for projects, recovering costs through revenue sharing. Work includes community engagement and skills training for municipal staff. Interested parties must attend a compulsory virtual briefing on 14 August 2026. The deadline for registration is 18 September 2026.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 7 Civil Engineering (7CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- CIDB grading of 7CE or higher
- Proven experience: R200m NRW reduction and R300m water construction over seven years
- Access to R100 million in financial resources
- Key personnel must hold relevant professional registrations (e.g., ECSA, SAICA, PIRB)
- Valid All Risk insurance of at least R100 million
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Clearance from Tender Defaulters and Restricted Suppliers lists
Contact & how to apply
Name: Vusi Kunene
Email: VusiSCM@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3518
How to apply: Email vusiscm@dbsa.org at least three working days before the closing date to request a OneDrive upload link. Upload all completed and signed documentation to the provided link before 23:55 on 18 September 2026.
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