# APPOINTMENT OF A CONTRACTOR WITH 2CE OR 2ME OR HIGHER CIDB GRADING FOR THE DRILLING, INSTALLATION, TESTING, AND COMMISSIONING OF A BOREHOLE SYSTEM AT THE TUGELA FERRY CENTRE

> This tender closed on 2026-09-25.

- **Reference:** 431/70100/2026
- **Issuer:** [Ithala Development Finance Corporation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/ithala-development-finance-corporation.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-25 11:00 SAST

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a contractor with CIDB 2CE or 2ME or higher to drill, install, test, and commission a borehole system at the Tugela Ferry Centre.** Open tender by Ithala Development Finance Corporation for bidders with borehole/drilling and civil/mechanical capability. Submissions may be hand-delivered or emailed, in accordance with the RFQ.

#### Requirements
- CIDB grading: **2CE or 2ME or higher**.
- Registration/compliance: be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD); SARS Tax Compliance Status (PIN/TCS) where applicable; COIDA valid letter of good standing.
- Bid documents: complete and sign **SBD 1** (Invitation to bid) with authority (e.g., company resolution), **SBD 4** (Declaration of Interest), and include SBD 6.1 if claiming preferences.
- Compliance exclusions: no bids from persons in the state service or entities with such connections; provide necessary disclosures.
- Evidence of capability: functionality evaluation requires project plan within 60 days and demonstrated borehole-related experience with references and required professional qualifications; minimum team composition and relevant certifications as outlined (Project Manager, Drill Rig Operator, Hydrogeologist, Civil Engineer, Geotechnical professional).
- Preferential goals: be prepared to claim points for 51% Black, 51% Women, 51% Youth, and 25% People living with disability ownership.
- Additional: authority to sign, consortium details if applicable, and all documentation as per the RFQ.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: **25 September 2026 at 11:00** (RFQ closing).  
- Submission method: hand delivery to Ithala Trade Centre, Durban, or email to **quotes@ithala.co.za** (late submissions not accepted).  
- Documents to complete/submit (from the RFQ): official bid response forms (SBD 1, 4, 6.1), pricing schedule, CIDB certificate, CSD number, tax PIN/TCS, COIDA, and proof of authority to sign. If in a consortium, provide full JV details.  
- Registrations required: CSD vendor status, SARS PIN/TCS, CIDB grading, tax clearance.  
- Briefing session: not specified in the RFQ.  
- Where to obtain bid documents: attached RFQ PDF (RFQ431-70100-2026-APPOINTMENT-OF-A-CONTRACTOR-WITH-2CE-OR-2ME-OR-HIGHER-FOR-THE-DRILLING-INSTALLATION-TESTING-AND-COMMISSIONING-OF-A-BOREHOLE-SYSTEM-AT-THE-TUGELA-FERRY-CENTRE.pdf). For inquiries, contact Lihle Hlongwane or Sbusisiwe Mazibuko.

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A CONTRACTOR WITH 2CE OR 2ME OR HIGHER CIDB GRADING FOR THE DRILLING, INSTALLATION, TESTING, AND COMMISSIONING OF A BOREHOLE SYSTEM AT THE TUGELA FERRY CENTRE

## Documents

- RFQ431-70100-2026-APPOINTMENT-OF-A-CONTRACTOR-WITH-2CE-OR-2ME-OR-HIGHER-FOR-THE-DRILLING-INSTALLATION-TESTING-AND-COMMISSIONING-OF-A-BOREHOLE-SYSTEM-AT-THE-TUGELA-FERRY-CENTRE.pdf

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## Published on

- [Ithala Development Finance Corporation](https://ithala.co.za)

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