Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to deliver the safe, durable, and code-compliant construction of access steps at the Swellendam Water Treatment Works (WTW). The project aims to improve site accessibility, enhance occupational health and safety for staff and visitors, and support the continued operational integrity of the municipal water facility.

Scope of Work

The scope covers all civil construction activities necessary to erect steps at the designated WTW location. This includes site clearance, earthworks, foundation preparation, structural framing, concrete or masonry installation, surface finishing, and integration with existing pathways or drainage systems. All works must align with municipal infrastructure standards and the detailed drawings, specifications, and bill of quantities contained in the official tender package.

Technical Requirements

• Contractor Grading: Bidders must hold a minimum CIDB contractor grading of 1CE or 1GB, or a higher equivalent classification.
• Documentation Compliance: Tenders must be prepared exclusively on the municipality-issued tender forms. Submissions using alternative formats will be disqualified.
• Submission Protocols: Strict adherence to prescribed methods for sealing, labelling, physical delivery, and timing is mandatory. Late or electronically submitted tenders will not be considered.
• Clarification Session: A compulsory on-site clarification meeting will be conducted on 16 October 2026 at 09h00 at the project location.
• Submission Deadline: All tenders must be physically received by 11h00 on Friday, 23 October 2026.

Skills Requirements

Although a detailed competency matrix is not provided in the notice, the mandated CIDB grading indicates that contractors must demonstrate proven capability in executing civil construction projects within the corresponding financial capacity bracket. Successful bidders will require qualified site management, certified trades personnel (including masons, formwork carpenters, steel fixers, and general labourers), and robust quality control processes. Contractors must also possess appropriate plant machinery, safety compliance frameworks, and experience working within active municipal utility environments.

Explanation of Key Terms

• CIDB Grading (1CE / 1GB): The Construction Industry Development Board grading system classifies contractors by discipline and financial capacity. 1CE denotes Civil Engineering works (often including design elements), while 1GB denotes General Building works. The leading number indicates the lower threshold of contract values the contractor is accredited to handle.
• WTW: Abbreviation for Water Treatment Works, referring to the municipal facility where raw water is processed, purified, and prepared for distribution to the community.