FOUR-YEAR TERM CONTRACT FOR MECHANICAL AND OTHER RELATED MAJOR PLANT AND MACHINERY INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, REFURBISHMENT AND UPGRADE FOR CENTRAL OPERATIONS (FREE STATE, GAUTENG, KWAZULU NATClosed

Overview

Four-year term contracts for mechanical and other related major plant and machinery installation, maintenance, repair, refurbishment and upgrade for Department of Water and Sanitation operations (Central Operations and Northern Operations). Bidders should bring heavy construction/engineering capability and CIDB registration: 8ME+ for Central Operations tenders (DWS03) and 7ME+ for Northern Operations tenders (DWS04), with demonstrable electrical experience or subcontract the EP equivalent. Joint ventures are allowed with a lead partner meeting the required CIDB rating; if bidding in multiple area offices, resources cannot be reused across areas. Attending compulsory briefing sessions is required; many site/procurement compliance conditions apply.

Requirements

• CIDB qualification: 8ME+ for Central Operations (DWS03) or 7ME+ for Northern Operations (DWS04); demonstrable electrical experience or subcontract EP.
• CIDB registration prior to evaluation; joint ventures must satisfy lead partner and combined rating rules.
• Broad compliance: tax clearance, good standing with compensation fund, not listed on tender defaulters, registered in CSD, and authorized signatory; no multiple bids by the same entity.
• Attendance at compulsory briefing sessions; evidence via attendance registers/Annexure A per addenda.
• Submit complete tender data, pricing schedules, and Annexures; pricing in ZAR, exclusive of VAT; validity 120 days.
• Pricing requires labour rates (various levels), overtime, standby, travel, accommodation, transport; and local content declarations where applicable (Annex C/D).
• Local workshop evaluation: minimum 70 points within 500 km radius, or bid may be non-responsive.

How to Apply

• Download documents from the DWS tender pages and etenders.gov.za; refer to respective bid documents (DWS03-0826 WTE and DWS04-0926 WTE) and addenda.
• Attend at least one compulsory briefing session at the venues/dates listed in the notices.
• Prepare a full bid package: Form of Offer, Form of Acceptance (not to be completed at bid time), Annexure I (authority to sign), Annexure J (CIDB proof), Annexure O (subcontractors), pricing schedules, SBD 3.2, and all returnable documents (T2).
• Submit originals and copies in sealed envelopes to the Bid Box at Zwamadaka Building, Pretoria (or as per the tender data). Electronic submission is possible per the tender metadata.
• Include all addenda (1–4) and acknowledge receipt as required.
• Queries to bidenquirieswte@dws.gov.za; 012 336 6562.

How to Obtain Documents

• Tender documents and updates are on www.dws.gov.za/tendersCurrent.aspx and etenders.gov.za; specific documents referenced by filename (e.g., DWS03-0826 WTE Bid Document, DWS04-0926 WTE Bid Document) are to be consulted. (e.g., Bid Document PDFs and Addenda:
  • DWS03-0826 WTE Bid Document
  • DWS04-0926 WTE Bid Document
  • Addenda No 1–4 for both tenders)

Note on Addenda

• Addenda modify eligibility, site/briefing details, and administrative requirements; bidders must acknowledge receipt and incorporate changes.

Local Content and Workshops

• Annex N outlines workshop evaluation criteria; a minimum 70 points within 500km radius is required for compliance.