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Buy nowThis tender seeks a drilling contractor to install groundwater monitoring boreholes up to 1,000 m deep, essential for a regional groundwater monitoring network. Interested bidders must demonstrate relevant experience and capabilities.
The Petroleum Agency is inviting bids for the procurement of drilling services to install groundwater monitoring boreholes as part of a regional groundwater monitoring network. The project aims to enhance understanding of groundwater conditions in the Karoo Basin, particularly in areas identified for potential shale gas development. Contractors are required to drill two deep boreholes, including a core borehole, to a maximum depth of 1,000 m in designated target areas. Bidders must possess the necessary equipment, expertise, and experience in drilling hard-rock aquifers and managing projects of similar scale and complexity.
Successful bidders will need to adhere to strict safety and environmental regulations while demonstrating their ability to complete the project within a six-month timeframe. The scope includes not only drilling but also ensuring the integrity and quality of the boreholes, with detailed record-keeping and reporting requirements. This tender offers an opportunity for qualified drilling contractors to contribute to vital groundwater monitoring efforts that support sustainable resource management in South Africa.
This tender is suitable for drilling contractors with experience in groundwater monitoring, particularly those familiar with hard-rock aquifers and capable of managing large-scale projects. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with safety and environmental standards and possess the necessary drilling equipment should apply.