Appointment of a service provider for 36-month servicing and maintenance of water treatment and wastewater purification plants in the Tsitsikamma section of Garden Route National Park. A compulsory site meeting is held on 29 October 2026, and bids close on 5 November 2026 at 11:00.
SANParks (South African National Parks) invites quotations for the servicing and maintenance of the Tsitsikamma National Park Water Treatment Plant (WTP), Wastewater Purification Plant (WWTP), and Drinking Water Sand Filters for a period of 36 months. The service provider must quote on both materials and labour. The scope covers routine inspections of pumps, valves, chemical dosing systems, clarifiers, filters, and pipelines; sand filter backwashing and cleaning; replacement of worn or damaged mechanical and electrical components; and desludging and servicing of aeration tanks and sludge management equipment. Each maintenance visit must be followed by testing of treated drinking water against SANS 241 standards and treated wastewater against discharge and effluent quality standards. The provider must also develop a preventive maintenance schedule (monthly, quarterly, and annual), offer on-call emergency repairs with rapid response, maintain a spare parts inventory for common failures, and keep detailed maintenance logbooks and monthly reports. Pricing is based on 36 monthly preventive maintenance visits, 12 quarterly sand filter cleaning services, 36 monthly chemical supply allowances, 36 monthly reporting packages, and an allowance of R200 000 for irreparable parts, along with emergency call-outs and sum-based electrical component replacements. Compliance with the National Water Act, 1998, SANS 241, and wastewater discharge regulations is required.
Bidders must meet mandatory requirements, including a valid CIDB grading of 1ME and 1CE or higher, a valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing, a valid tax compliance status PIN, and CSD registration. Successful bidders must also submit an Occupational Health and Safety file before works begin. Evaluation is in two phases. Phase 1 is functionality, scored on the company's years of experience in servicing and maintaining water treatment and wastewater purification plants, supported by three reference letters on company letterhead stating contract period, value, and description. Bidders must reach a minimum of 65% to proceed. Phase 2 uses the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals, which include local supplier status for businesses near Tsitsikamma National Park, supported by a municipal rates bill, municipal confirmation letter, or lease agreement. A compulsory site meeting takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 10:00 at the Technical Services Stores, Stormsriver Mouth, with a 10-minute grace period, and late entry is not permitted. Bids must be emailed to tsitsikammarfqs@sanparks.org by the closing time, and no alternative offers will be accepted. Bids are valid for 90 days from the closing date.
For the service provider, this contract offers a stable, multi-year revenue stream and the opportunity to maintain critical infrastructure in a protected national park environment. It supports reliable, compliant drinking water and wastewater management for park operations and visitors. Note for bidders: the advertisement date in the RFQ (3 September 2026) differs from the published date in the listing (23 October 2026), and the listing refers to 'water purification plants' while the scope refers to 'waste water purification plants'. Verify these details directly with the contact persons before submitting a bid.
This tender suits water and wastewater plant maintenance contractors, mechanical and electrical engineering firms with CIDB grading of 1ME and 1CE or higher, and multi-disciplinary facilities management companies with experience in water treatment operations. Businesses should have at least three client reference letters for relevant past work, valid COIDA and tax compliance status, and CSD registration. Companies based in or near the Garden Route and Tsitsikamma area can claim local supplier preference points. Small and emerging businesses that meet the mandatory requirements may also qualify for B-BBEE preference points. Businesses without experience in SANS 241 water quality standards or chemical handling certification should not apply.
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