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-NATAL , MPUMALANGA, AND NORTHERN CAPE )ONLY RESPONDENTS WITH CIDB GRADING 8ME OR HIGHER ARE ELIGIBLE TO BIDClosed

Overview

This tender seeks a four-year term contract for mechanical and other related major plant and machinery installation, maintenance, repair, refurbishment and upgrade for Central Operations across Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Northern Cape, with eligibility limited to CIDB grading 8ME or higher. Only respondents with CIDB 8ME or higher may bid.

Requirements

• CIDB contractor grading: 8 ME or higher for each specified office (Free State, Tugela Vaal, Usutu River, Usutu Vaal, Vaal Dam). Tenderer must have demonstrable electrical experience or subcontract a CIDB EP grading. (DWS03- 0826 WTE Bid Invitation.pdf)
• Special condition: cannot reuse the same resources if bidding for more than one area.
• Compulsory briefing: bidders must attend at least one session. (DWS03- 0826 WTE Bid Invitation.pdf)
• Tender validity: 120 days. (DWS03- 0826 WTE Bid Invitation.pdf)
• Preference Points System: 90/10 in terms of Regulation 4 of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (with points for women, disability, youth, location, and B-BBEE status). (DWS03- 0826 WTE Bid Invitation.pdf)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 01 October 2026 at 11:00. (DWS03- 0826 WTE Bid Invitation.pdf)
• Submission method: deposit in the bid box at the Zwamadaka Building, 157 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, or use the postal Bid Office address. Bid documents can be downloaded from www.dws.gov.za/Tenders/tendersCurrent.aspx and the National Treasury E-tender Portal. (DWS03- 0826 WTE Bid Invitation.pdf)
• Documents to complete: bid documents are self-downloadable from the above portals; no charge. Refer to the bid invitation for required forms. (DWS03- 0826 WTE Bid Invitation.pdf)
• Pre-qualifications/registrations: CIDB grading 8ME+; electrical experience or EP subcontracting as noted. (DWS03- 0826 WTE Bid Invitation.pdf)
• Briefing sessions: two compulsory sessions
  • 08 September 2026, 10:00, Vanderkloof Dam, Northern Cape (GPS directions in invitation). (DWS03- 0826 WTE Bid Invitation.pdf)
  • 10 September 2026, 10:00, Usuthu Vaal Area Office, Grootdraai Dam, Standerton, Mpumalanga. (DWS03- 0826 WTE Bid Invitation.pdf)
• Where to obtain bid documents: website and National Treasury E-tender Portal (see above). (DWS03- 0826 WTE Bid Invitation.pdf)