# THE BI-ANNUAL BIOMONITORING AND SURFACE WATER QUALITY MONITORING DOWNSTREAM AND UPSTREAM OF THE TSITSA RIVER FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF NTABELANGA DAM OVER A PERIOD OF 2 (TWO) YEARS

- **Reference:** WTE1066CE
- **Issuer:** [Water and Sanitation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/water-and-sanitation.md)
- **Region:** Eastern Cape
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-15
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-29 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-21 12:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Water collection and supply](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/E36.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The Department of Water and Sanitation invites bids for bi-annual biomonitoring and surface water quality monitoring downstream and upstream of the Tsitsa River for the Ntabelanga Dam, over a 2-year period.** Bidders with environmental monitoring capability, SACNASP-registered scientists, SASS5-qualified practitioners, and field/lab monitoring capacity should consider bidding; must meet tax, supplier database, and B-BBEE prerequisites and be able to operate in the Eastern Cape (WTE1066CE.pdf).

#### Requirements
- Attendance at compulsory site briefing; complete and sign the required bid forms (SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4); Pr.Sci.Nat (SACNASP); SASS5 accredited practitioner; Natural Science degree/B.Tech (minimum) (NQF7). 
- Tax/compliance: SARS PIN/TCS requirements; e-filing or printed TCS; separate TCS for consortia; if no TCS, provide CSD number; CSD registration if applicable.
- Registrations: Central Supplier Database (CSD) or VAT/tax status; active registration with Companies Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
- B-BBEE: provide B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit; Annexure 1 (Percentage Ownership) and Annexure 2 (Location of Enterprise) with supporting proof.
- Documentation: complete and submit the Pricing Data/Prices; annexures and all required forms; for joint ventures, each party must comply separately.
- Evaluation framework includes mandatory site briefing, quality, administrative compliance, technical evaluation, and 80/20 preference points (lowest price gains 80 points; specific goals up to 20). Minimum quality score 70 required (WTE1066CE.pdf).

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 29 October 2026 at 11:00; bids to be deposited in the bid box at the Mthatha Dam Office Building, Construction East, Mthatha 5099 (WTE1066CE.pdf).
- Briefing session: 21 October 2026 at 10:00, Ntabelanga dam access road near Maclear; mandatory (WTE1066CE.pdf).
- Submission method: original bid in a sealed envelope to the bid box; or courier to Department of Water and Sanitation, Mthatha Dam Office Building, Construction East, Mthatha 5099 (WTE1066CE.pdf).
- Documents to submit: official bid forms (SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4) plus Pricing Schedule, Annexures 1 & 2, B-BBEE documentation, SARS/CSD records, and other supporting documents (WTE1066CE.pdf).
- Where to obtain bid documents: complete set via required portals; downloadable from the E-Portal or CIDB as applicable; ensure all pages conform to the index and amendments (WTE1066CE.pdf).

## Description

THE BI-ANNUAL BIOMONITORING AND SURFACE WATER QUALITY MONITORING DOWNSTREAM AND UPSTREAM OF THE TSITSA RIVER FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF NTABELANGA DAM OVER A PERIOD OF 2 (TWO) YEARS

THE BI-ANNUAL BIOMONITORING AND SURFACE WATER QUALITY MONITORING DOWNSTREAM AND UPSTREAM OF THE TSITSA RIVER FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF NTABELANGA DAM OVER A PERIOD OF 2 (TWO) YEARS

Conditions: COMPLETED DOCUMENT TO BE SUBMITTED or COURIERED TO: Department Water and Sanitation Mthatha Dam Office Building, Construction East Mthatha 5099

Briefing Venue: Ntabelanga Dam Access road next to MaclearTown in the Eastern Cape Province.

## Documents

- WTE1066CE.pdf..pdf
- WTE1066CE.pdf

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