Galvanized Double Welded Skin Fence Supply and Installation NEW

uMngeni-uThukela Water, a state-owned business enterprise that supplies treated bulk water to municipal customers, is inviting competent and experienced contractors to supply, install and commission a 3m high galvanized double welded skin fence at Midmar Water Works in KwaZulu-Natal. The work covers the full fencing package, from supply of galvanized double welded skin fence panels through to installation and commissioning. The tender is published under reference 2027/012 A and is governed by the buyer's standard tender conditions (SCM009), the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, and the Construction Regulations 2014 under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Eligibility requires a valid tax compliance status (PIN), a Central Supplier Database (CSD) report, a company registration certificate, proof of good standing under the COID Act, and a completed Bidders Disclosure Form. Bidders must hold an active CIDB grading of 6SQ or higher and must attend the compulsory clarification and site meeting at Midmar Water Treatment Works on 22 November 2026 at 10:00, signing the attendance register in the name of the tendering entity. For bids above R5 million excluding VAT, bidders must commit to Contract Participation Goals of at least 35% of contract value, comprising at least 25% for enterprises from the uMngeni-uThukela Water area of operations and at least 10% for local participation. Bidders must also provide a letter of intent for a performance guarantee and for public liability cover. Tenders are evaluated on functionality first, with a minimum score of 70 required to proceed. Functionality is assessed on company experience in similar fencing projects (30%), key personnel experience for the Project Manager, Site Foreman and Site Agent (30%), the method statement (20%) and the preliminary programme (20%). Each scored criterion must score at least one point or the bid is non-responsive. Responsive bids are then scored 80 points for price and 20 points for preference, with preference points available for 51% black ownership and 51% women ownership.

The benefits of this opportunity include a defined scope at a critical water infrastructure site, a clear evaluation process, and a structured route for subcontracting work to small and emerging enterprises. Tender documents can be collected from 310 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, from 9 to 20 November 2026 between 09:00 and 15:00, and completed tenders must be placed in the tender box at the same address by 12:00 on 28 January 2027. Tenders are valid for 120 days from the closing date. Appeals must be submitted in writing within 7 business days of the intention to award notice to appeals@uuw.co.za. Successful bidders on contracts above R10 million must also report to the Department of Trade and Industry under the National Industrial Participation programme where imported content applies.