Underground Fire Water Pipe Leak Repairs 2026
TENDER DETAILS
- Tender Title: Underground Fire Water Pipe Leak Repairs at Wilge Pump Station
- Tender Number: TPL/2026/03/0173/3188/RFQ
- Issued By: Transnet SOC Ltd (Transnet Pipelines – Durban)
- Location: Wilge Pump Station, Frankfort, Free State
- CIDB Requirement: Minimum 1 ME or higher
Briefing Session:
- 04 May 2026 at 11:00
- Wilge Pump Station (Frankfort-Tweefort Substation)
- Compulsory attendance
Closing Date:
08 May 2026 at 16:00
TENDER DESCRIPTION
This RFQ is for repairing underground fire water pipe leaks at the Wilge Pump Station.
The goal is to:
- Restore pipe integrity
- Ensure fire water system reliability
- Maintain safety and operational readiness
OBJECTIVE
- Repair underground fire water pipeline leaks
- Ensure full functionality of the fire protection system
- Maintain compliance with safety and engineering standards
SCOPE OF WORK
Repair Works
- Locate and repair underground pipe leaks
- Restore fire water pipeline functionality
- Perform excavation and reinstatement if required
Technical Execution
- Use approved materials for underground fire systems
- Apply suitable repair methods for pressurised pipelines
- Ensure system integrity after repair
Safety Compliance
- Follow strict safety regulations
- Comply with:
- Environmental standards
- Industrial safety requirements
- Transnet operational procedures
Site-Specific Work
- Work limited to Wilge Pump Station only
- Must coordinate with site operations
REQUIREMENTS
CIDB Grading
- Minimum: 1 ME or higher
Experience
- Underground pipe repair experience
- Fire water system maintenance knowledge
- Civil/Mechanical repair capability
Technical Skills
- Pipeline leak detection and repair
- Excavation and reinstatement works
- Pressure system handling
Submission Requirements
- Must use Transnet SOC Ltd e-Tender portal
- Upload documents before closing time
- Follow strict submission guidelines
ROLE SUITABILITY
This tender is suitable for:
- Civil engineering contractors
- Mechanical pipeline repair companies
- Plumbing and infrastructure maintenance firms
Can also be done via:
- Joint venture (JV)
- Subcontracting under a larger contractor
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Compulsory site briefing attendance
- Late submissions = automatically rejected
- Strict safety compliance required
- Only 1 ME+ CIDB contractors eligible