Water Augmentation Pre-Feasibility Study Services NEW

The Department of Water and Sanitation is seeking a Professional Service Provider (PSP) to undertake Module 1 of Phase 2 of the Musina Water Augmentation Project, a pre-feasibility study to be completed over a 15-month contract period. Musina is a municipality in the Vhembe District of Limpopo, a semi-arid region where reliable water supply is a critical development priority. The study forms the early technical stage of a larger project, and its findings are expected to inform decisions on whether and how the water augmentation infrastructure should progress to detailed feasibility and design.

Because the full bid document could not be extracted for this summary, the scope described here is inferred from the tender title and metadata. A pre-feasibility study of this kind typically involves assessing available water resources and demand projections, evaluating technical options for augmenting supply, considering environmental, social and institutional factors, and producing a comparative assessment of alternatives with preliminary cost estimates. The appointed PSP would usually be expected to manage the study through to reporting, incorporate stakeholder and client input, and deliver documentation that meets the Department's technical and quality standards. Prospective bidders should consult the official bid document (BID NO WP 11578) for the definitive scope, deliverables, evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements.

For consultancies, this is a substantial opportunity to deliver multidisciplinary water resource and infrastructure work on a public-sector project of strategic importance, with a defined timeline and a clear pathway into later project phases. Successful engagement typically supports a firm's track record in government water infrastructure. Bidders should verify current requirements before submitting, including professional registration, relevant project experience, team qualifications, and any Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) or preference point criteria. The closing date is 14 December 2026.