APPOINTMENT OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER FOR HE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BULK WATER SUPPLY PIPELINES FOR THE UPINGTON PRECINCT AND SURROUNDING ARAEAS - PLANNING DESIGN AND PROJECT MANAGEMENTClosed

Overview

Procurement of a professional service provider for planning, design and project management of the bulk water supply pipelines for the Upington precinct and surrounding areas. Eligible bidders are civil/water engineering consultancies with ECSA registration (professional engineer/technologist), demonstrated bulk-water project experience, and applicable CIDB/licensing; include local content and OHS/Construction Regulations capabilities.

Requirements

• ECSA registration for the proposed project leader and team (Professional Engineer/Technologist) with CVs.
• ISO 9001:2015 (or equivalent) quality management system.
• Professional Indemnity Insurance (minimum R5 million) valid for the contract duration.
• Proof of similar projects: demonstrated experience on at least 2 km of pump lines with minimum 300 mm diameter; client references/complation certificates.
• Detailed team CVs and qualifications for key roles (Contract Manager, Design Engineers, Construction Management).
• Methodology showing project-aligned design, risk management, and local economic development impact; detailed work plan.
• Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and ability to act as client’s agent; inclusion of Clerk of Works and health & safety monitoring where applicable.
• Compliance with CIDB LIC requirements and proof of labour-intensive construction methods where relevant.
• Price schedules: firm, VAT-inclusive pricing; validity of at least 120 days; total project cost around R48 million (excluding professional fees).
• Administrative basics: SARS tax clearance, municipal account not older than 3 months; CIDB/TCC as applicable; proof of registrations. (TN043/2026)

How to Apply

• Closing date/time: 02 October 2026 at 14:00; bids deposited in Dawid Kruiper Municipality’s tender box (Mutual Street Upington).
• Documents to submit: completed MBD forms (MBD1, MBD4, MBD6.1, MDB7.2, MBD8, MBD9); proof of ECSA, ISO 9001, professional indemnity; team CVs; project references; tax/CSD/municipal documentation. (TN043/2026)
• Submission method: hard copy; no bids by fax/email; original signed document required.
• Pre-qualifications/registrations: CIDB registration status; tax clearance; municipal account; VAT number; CSD pin.
• Briefing details: briefing venue at Upington (Mutual Street). Specific date/time not stated in metadata; see tender documents. (TN043/2026)
• Access to bid documents: contained in the TN043/2026 tender pack; no external links provided here.