Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure services for the repair, installation, and commissioning of water meters within the Richards Bay and Nseleni areas. The contractor is expected to carry out repairs on existing meters, install new water meters, and ensure all work complies with relevant safety and technical standards.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

• Providing labour, equipment, and materials for water meter repairs, installation, and commissioning.
• Repairing damaged or leaking water meters and installing new meters as required.
• Capturing all meter information into a daily spreadsheet.
• Providing pipes and fittings (20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm, 50mm HDPE class 12) for connecting new meters.
• Connecting meters to existing pipelines using approved fittings.
• Making provisions for mainline connections where necessary.
• Conducting site measurements and providing quotations based on site conditions.
• Using GPS to record locations of existing and new meters.
• Testing and commissioning of meters post-installation or repair.
• Ensuring all work adheres to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.
• Completing the work within a four-week construction period.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Engagement of qualified personnel, specifically a qualified plumber with proof of trade test certification.
• CIDB grade rating of 1CE or above.
• Use of GPS devices for location tracking of meters.
• Provision of pipes, fittings, and valves as specified, including HDPE pipes and compression fittings.
• Compliance with the OHS Act, including the submission of a safety plan and site induction.
• Completion of testing and commissioning procedures for all installed or repaired meters.
• Adherence to site conditions and safety regulations.

Skills Requirements

The successful bidder must demonstrate:

• Qualified personnel, specifically licensed plumbers with proof of trade certification.
• CIDB grade of 1CE or higher.
• Experience in water meter repairs, installations, and related plumbing work.
• Ability to operate GPS devices for site location mapping.
• Capability to provide and install pipes, fittings, and valves as specified.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety standards and procedures.
• Capacity to work within a four-week timeframe and coordinate site activities efficiently.