# Appointment of a turnkey contractor for the design and construction of a pre- thickener and rehabilitation of digester 5&6 staircase

> This tender closed on 2026-10-01.

- **Reference:** 2027/003
- **Issuer:** [uMngeni-uThukela Water](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/umngeni-uthukela-water-2.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-08-31
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-01 14:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-09-09 13:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Civil engineering](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F42.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a turnkey contractor for the design and construction of a pre-thickener and rehabilitation of digester 5&6 staircase** (18 months). Open to competent contractors with CIDB 6CE or higher, plus required engineering professionals (ECSA-registered) and BBBEE participation goals.

#### Requirements
- Active CIDB grading of 6CE or higher.
- Project team: Civil (Structural) Engineer/Technologist, Mechanical Engineer/Technologist, Chemical Engineer/Technologist (all ECSA-registered).
- At least 35% Contract Participation Goals (CPG): 25% local area operations, 10% local/TARGETED enterprise participation; sign CPG declaration.
- Minimum functionality score of 70 points; evaluation combines Functionality, Price and Preference (80/20 or 90/10 depending on contract value).
- Provide proof for preference goals (HDI/Black-owned or Black women ownership) as required; submit related certificates or sworn affidavits.
- Submit Tax Clearance Status, CSD report, COID good standing, Company Registration, CIDB certificate, and evidence to claim preference.
- Compulsory clarification meeting; no alternatives accepted.
- Two-envelope tender process not applicable; submit original plus one USB copy; bind volumes as issued.
- Access to site for inspections/tests; deposit may be required for tender documents.

(Document references: SCM009 Standard Conditions; T1/T2 tender data in SCM 051 documents; T1.1–T1.8 sections; preference/CPG details in T1.2–T1.8) (see SCM 051 2027-003 marked for information use only final.pdf).

#### How to Apply
- Documents issued on request during 09:00–15:00, 31 Aug–8 Sep 2026 (via email) (SCM 051 file).
- Mandatory briefing: 09 Sep 2026, 11:00, at Darvill WWW, Pietermaritzburg; attend only if documents collected (no documents issued at briefing) (SCM 051 file).
- Collection/submission address: uMngeni-uThukela Water, 310 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg; documents collected during working hours; tender deposit/payments apply (SCM 051 file).
- Closing: 01 Oct 2026 at 12:00; deposit Tender Box outside main entrance (310 Burger Street) (SCM 051 file).
- Submission format: Original tender + one electronic copy on USB; volumes bound as issued (SCM 051 file).
- Where to obtain documents: from UUW or via UUW supplier docs site (see references in SCM 051) (SCM 051 file).

- Appeals: written appeals to Appeals@uuw.co.za within 7 business days post intention to award (SCM 051 file).

## Description

Appointment of a turnkey contractor for the design and construction of a pre- thickener and rehabilitation of digester 5&6 staircase

Appointment of a turnkey contractor for the design and construction of a pre- thickener and rehabilitation of digester 5&6 staircase

Conditions: Documents will be issued via email upon request during working hours from 09h00 to 15h00 from the 31st of August 2026 to the 08 September 2026. Briefing Venue: Darvill: -29.60001883062174, 30.430071679852045 New England Road Extension, Pietermaritzburg

## Documents

- SCM 051 2027-003 marked for information use only final.pdf..pdf
- SCM 051 2027-003 marked for information use only final.pdf
- Download Standard Conditions Document
- Download Tender Document

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## Published on

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