SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LOCAL CONTENT HIGH-YIELD STEEL REINFORCING TO MZIMVUBU WATER PROJECT - ACCESS ROAD NEAR MACLEAR IN THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE.

Overview

Procurement of the supply and delivery of local-content high-yield steel reinforcing to the MZIMVUBU Water Project – Access Road near Maclear, Eastern Cape. Open to steel/rebar suppliers capable of meeting 100% local content, tax/compliance requirements, and B-BBEE criteria. RFQ issued by the Department of Water and Sanitation; closes 29 October 2026 at 11:00; mandatory briefing 21 October 2026 at Ntabelanga Dam Site (see WTE1068CE.pdf).

Requirements

• 100% local content for steel and wire; provide a local manufacturer’s confirmation letter (DTIC-compliant) and may require DTIC exemption if imported items are used (see Phase 4 criteria in WTE1068CE.pdf).
• Submit on official forms: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 3.1, SBD 4; pricing Schedule; complete SBD 6.1 for PPR 2022 (Phase 2) (WTE1068CE.pdf).
• Tax/compliance: SARS PIN/TCS status; CSD registration; VAT details; separate TCS for consortia; ensure SARS/CSD/CIPC verifications.
• B-BBEE: provide verification certificate or sworn affidavit; Annexures 1 and 2 (Ownership/Location) and Annexure C as required (WTE1068CE.pdf).
• Registration: active in Central Supplier Database; Company/IP registrations verified; sign-off by authorized signatories (board resolutions if a company).
• Compulsory briefing: attend site briefing on 21 October 2026; non-attendance renders bid non-responsive (WTE1068CE.pdf).
• Technical and price requirements: comply with itemized reinforcement specs (Y12, Y16, Y20, Y32 bars, binding wire 1.6 mm, delivery cost) per Phase 3/4 evaluation (WTE1068CE.pdf).
• Delivery/price terms: deliver on site; prices firm; EFT payments; bid validity 120 days (metadata).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 29 October 2026 at 11:00; late bids not accepted. (WTE1068CE.pdf)
• Submission method: submit in the bid box at the Mthatha Dam Office Building, or courier; ensure envelopes are properly endorsed with the bidder name. (WTE1068CE.pdf)
• Documents to submit: original bid with cover letter and supporting docs; SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1, Pricing Schedule; Annexures 1, 2, and 7 (Local Production and Content) as applicable. (WTE1068CE.pdf)
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD number or SARS TCS; tax compliance; CIP/CIPC; B-BBEE documentation. (WTE1068CE.pdf)
• Briefing session: 21 October 2026, 10:00 at Ntabelanga Dam Site; compulsory. (WTE1068CE.pdf)
• Documents availability/queries: bid documents and contacts available in the attached pack; for queries contact Ms Senzy Gumede (SCM) or Nr Mbambo (technical) via provided emails/phones. (WTE1068CE.pdf)