Vaal Central Water Tender VCW25/115

Vaal Central Water Tender

This tender presents an opportunity for accredited calibration specialists and laboratory service providers to work with a key player in South Africa’s water sector, directly contributing to the integrity and safety of national water quality efforts.

• Title: Procurement for Laboratory Instruments Calibration
• Company: Vaal Central Water
• Location: Bloemfontein, Free State (Rustfontein Dam)
• Employment Type: Contract (Request for Quotation)
• Tender Number: VCW25/115
• Closing Date: Tuesday, 03 June 2025 – 12:00 PM
• Tender Category: Calibration Services, Laboratory, Sampling and Analytical Equipment
  
  
  Company Overview:

Vaal Central Water (VCW) is a public sector water utility dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable water services to various regions across South Africa, with a strong focus in the Free State province. As a state-owned entity, VCW operates under the legislative and policy framework of the Department of Water and Sanitation and plays a pivotal role in the national water value chain.

Established to promote the optimal use and management of water resources, Vaal Central Water is responsible for delivering high-quality bulk water supply, overseeing the performance of water treatment plants, maintaining infrastructure, and implementing advanced water quality monitoring systems. The organization serves both municipal and industrial clients and is tasked with safeguarding water quality in line with the South African National Standards (SANS) and World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.

With operations spanning multiple dams, including Welbedacht, Rustfontein, and others in the catchment area, VCW employs a science-based approach to environmental stewardship, operational efficiency, and infrastructure development. Through strategic investment in technology and talent, VCW ensures continuous improvements in service delivery and system resilience, especially in the face of climate variability, aging infrastructure, and increasing demand.

VCW maintains a high level of compliance and governance, often working in close collaboration with stakeholders such as municipalities, environmental bodies, academic institutions, and private partners. Its values include integrity, innovation, inclusivity, and excellence.

Recognizing that laboratory instrumentation and analytical precision are central to its mission, Vaal Central Water routinely seeks partnerships with qualified service providers to help it meet stringent quality and calibration requirements—ensuring all data used to inform public health and infrastructure decisions are accurate and reliable.

Tender Summary:

Title: Procurement for Laboratory Instruments Calibration
Tender Number: VCW25/115
Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
Category: Calibration Services, Laboratory Equipment, Sampling & Analytical Instruments
Department: Vaal Central Water
Province: Free State
Location of Service Delivery: Rustfontein Avenue – Rustfontein Dam – Bloemfontein Thaba ‘Nchu Road (N8), Bloemfontein – 9301
Closing Date and Time: Tuesday, 03 June 2025 at 12:00 PM
Special Conditions: None

Scope of Work:

The scope of this RFQ includes the calibration of laboratory instruments used in VCW’s environmental and water testing laboratories. This includes but is not limited to:

• Turbidity meters

• pH meters

• Conductivity meters

• Spectrophotometers

• Laboratory thermometers and incubators

The objective is to ensure that all analytical and sampling instruments used in water quality assurance are calibrated in accordance with international standards, ensuring precision, repeatability, and traceability.

Service providers must be accredited and demonstrate experience in similar calibration services. Full specifications and requirements are outlined in the official tender documents.

Briefing Session:

• Is there a briefing session? No

• Is it compulsory? No

Enquiries:

• Contact Person: Supply Chain Management

• Email: procurement@vcwater.co.za

• Telephone Number: 051-403-0800

• Fax Number: Not Applicable

How to Apply:

To respond to this RFQ, service providers must obtain and complete the official Tender Documents. Here’s how:

1. Visit the eTenders portal at www.etenders.gov.za.

2. Search for Tender Number: VCW25/115.

3. Click on the “Download Tender Documents” button.

4. You will be redirected to the registration/login page.

5. Create a Free Download Account (or log in if you already have one).

6. Download all tender documents, including pricing templates and technical specifications.

7. Fill out the documents with your business, technical, and pricing details.

8. Submit your completed response as per the submission guidelines found within the tender pack.

Note: Late submissions or incomplete documentation will result in disqualification. It is strongly advised to review all technical requirements and submission methods thoroughly before the deadline.

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Also See Available Tenders: Vaal Central Water Tender VCW25/017