# Appointment of a Contractor for Drilling and Grouting Works for the Tzaneen Dam Project

> This tender closed on 2026-09-30.

- **Reference:** DBSA-RFP 134/2026
- **Issuer:** [Development Bank of Southern Africa](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/development-bank-of-southern-africa-2.md)
- **Region:** Limpopo
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-09-07
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-30 23:55 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-09-16 11:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Specialised construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F43.md), [Civil engineering](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F42.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a Contractor for Drilling and Grouting Works for the Tzaneen Dam Project.** The RFP covers drilling and grout curtain works and related geotechnical/structural activities for dam foundations, including exploratory drilling, grout testing, and associated site works. Suitable bidders are contractors with civil-construction capabilities and experience in specialised dam works, with CIDB registration for civil construction (and/or specialised construction) and capacity to perform health, safety, and environmental management on-site.

#### Requirements
- CIDB registration appropriate for civil (and/or specialised) construction works.
- Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
- Tax compliance (SARS PIN/TCS) or CSD number if TCS is unavailable.
- Completion and submission of Returnables listed in Volume 2 (e.g., certificates of authority, JV disclosures, SBD forms, declarations).
- Health & Safety compliance: adherence to Annexure A H&S specs; prepare Health & Safety Plan, Baseline Risk Assessment, and Method Statements; implement H&S procedures on site.
- Insurance and performance security requirements (contract data; guarantees; All Risk/SASRIA, etc.).
- Submission of required documents and attendance at compulsory briefings.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 30 September 2026 at 21:55; submission method: electronic submission via the One Drive portal specified in T1.1.
- Briefing sessions: Compulsory physical briefing on 16 September 2026 at 11:00 (No.1 Voortrekker Road, Tzaneen Dam; use Deer Park Road) and online briefing on 18 September 2026 at 11:00 via Microsoft Teams.
- Documents to submit: all tender returnables (Volume 2) and official Bid Forms (SBDs) per Volume 1; tax and CIDB/CSD proofs; health and safety documents (HSS annexure); method statements and plant/equipment schedule (Volume 2.1.20, 2.1.21).
- Where to obtain bid documents: via the Tender Box folder with the One Drive link in T1.1.
- Pre-qualification: CSD registration, CIDB registration, and SARS tax compliance; ensure separate filings for any JV/subcontractors.
- Briefing details: mandatory attendance; online proof (Teams) or physical register as evidence of attendance.

#### Notes
- The contract uses GCC 2015; security/guarantees and H&S specifics are defined in the contract data and Annexure A (HSS).

## Description

Appointment of a Contractor for Drilling and Grouting Works for the Tzaneen Dam Project

Appointment of a Contractor for Drilling and Grouting Works for the Tzaneen Dam Project

Briefing: Compulsory Briefing session: 16 September 2026 @ 11H00, No.1 Voortrekker Road, Tzaneen Dam. Please use Deer Park Road to access briefing. Online Compulsory Briefing Session: 18 September 2026 @ 11H00, via Microsoft Teams

## Documents

- SHEQ
- Tender volume
- BOQ
- Drawings
- 9368-304 R2.pdf..pdf
- RFP134.2026\_Volume 1 Procedures.pdf..pdf
- Annexure B - Baseline Risk Assessment - Drilling & Grouting.pdf..pdf
- 9368-331 R2.pdf..pdf
- Annexure A - Health & Safety Specifications - DBSA - Tzaneen Dam - Drilling & Grouting.pdf..pdf
- RFP134.2026\_Volume 2 Returnables.pdf..pdf
- RFP134.2026\_Volume 3 The Contract.pdf..pdf
- PPS 9.pdf..pdf
- Annexure C - DBSA SHEQ Policy.pdf..pdf
- RFP134.2026 - unPriced BOQ.xlsx..xlsx
- GROUT HOLES AND LUGEON METHOD.xlsx..xlsx

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