Equipping of 2 Raw Water Pump Stations
Tender Summary / Job Description
Tender Title
Appointment of a Suitably Qualified Professional Service Provider (PSP) to Complete the Design and Implementation of the Abstraction Works in the Orange River and Equipping of Two Raw Water Pump Stations in Rouxville
Tender Reference
Tender No: VCW414/PSP/RWROUX/25
Employer: Vaal Central Water
Tender Type: Request for Bid (Open Tender)
Location: Bloemfontein & Rouxville, Free State
Tender Category:
Built Environment & Infrastructure Delivery Management
Civil Engineering
Engineering Consulting
Professional Services
Project & Construction Management
Project Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation
Key Dates
Briefing Meeting (Compulsory):
13 January 2026 @ 10:00
Venue: Rouxville Community Hall, Mohokare LM
(Coordinates: -30.407115, 26.830822)Closing Date:
06 February 2026 @ 12:00
Tender Objective
To appoint a suitably qualified Professional Service Provider (PSP) to complete the design and implementation of abstraction works in the Orange River, including the equipping of two raw water pump stations in Rouxville.
The PSP will:
Verify existing designs
Act as the Employer’s Agent during construction
Manage and supervise implementation
Ensure successful project completion and close-out
Scope of Work
Design & Documentation
Review and verify existing designs for abstraction works
Complete final design and construction documentation
Produce detailed drawings, specifications, and bill of quantities
Construction Supervision
Act as Employer’s Agent / Resident Engineer
Oversee contractor performance and compliance
Conduct site inspections, progress monitoring, and quality assurance
Equipping of Pump Stations
Design and supervise the installation of equipment for two raw water pump stations in Rouxville
Ensure correct commissioning and testing
Project Close-Out
Prepare final project close-out reports
Ensure completion of all contractual deliverables
Technical Requirements
All design and supervision must comply with CIDB and SANS standards
Key Personnel Required:
Project Leader
Resident Engineer / Employer’s Agent
Occupational Health & Safety Officer
Environmental Practitioner
Environmental assessments, permits, and management plans required
Professional indemnity insurance (min. R5,000,000)
Public liability cover (min. R1,000,000 per event)
Skills & Competency Requirements
The tenderer must demonstrate:
Proven experience in water abstraction projects and pump station infrastructure
(Minimum 5 projects valued at R20 million or more in last 10 years)Registered professional engineering qualifications (ECSA registration as Pr. Eng or Pr. Tech. Eng)
Experience in environmental impact assessments and management planning
Qualified health and safety professionals (SACPCMP registration)
Strong project management and planning skills
Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and manage project risks
Contact Details
Contact Person: Supply Chain Management
Email: bids@vcwater.co.za
Telephone: 051-403-0800
Briefing Session
Compulsory: Yes
Venue: Rouxville Community Hall
Date & Time: 13 Jan 2026 @ 10:00