Operation and Maintenance of Water and Sewer Treatment Plants (1 Month)
Tender Overview
- Tender: Groenpunt Prison – Operation and Maintenance of Water and Sewer Treatment Plants (1 Month Contract)
- Tender Number: ID-3280301B
- Employer: National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Contract Duration: 1 Month
- CIDB Requirement: 1 CE
- Closing Date: 15 May 2026 at 11:00
Tender Categories
- Civil Works Services
- Water and Sanitation
- Sewerage Infrastructure
- Plant Operation and Maintenance
- Water Treatment Equipment and Services
Project Objective
The purpose of the tender is to appoint a qualified contractor to:
- Operate and maintain water treatment plants.
- Operate and maintain wastewater treatment plants.
- Ensure safe potable water supply.
- Ensure compliant wastewater discharge.
- Maintain legal and environmental compliance.
Scope of Work
Water Treatment Operations
The contractor will:
- Operate drinking water treatment systems.
- Manage raw water abstraction and storage.
- Monitor treatment and distribution processes.
- Ensure compliance with water quality standards.
Wastewater Treatment Operations
Responsibilities include:
- Operating sewer and wastewater treatment processes.
- Managing sludge digestion and biological filtration.
- Monitoring final effluent discharge quality.
Maintenance Responsibilities
The contractor must:
- Maintain pumps, pipes, generators, and dosing systems.
- Conduct scheduled and preventative maintenance.
- Perform cleaning and sludge removal.
- Maintain landscaping around treatment facilities.
Monitoring and Testing
The service provider will:
- Conduct regular sampling and testing.
- Monitor:
- pH
- Turbidity
- COD
- Coliforms
- Nitrates
- Prepare compliance and operational reports.
Compliance and Safety
The contractor must comply with:
- National Water Act
- SANS standards
- Green Drop requirements
- Environmental and safety regulations
Personnel Requirements
Process Controllers
The tender requires:
- 2 Wastewater Process Controllers (Class II or higher)
- 2 Drinking Water Process Controllers (Class III or higher)
Supervisory Staff
- 1 Plant Supervisor (Class V or higher)
Additional Personnel
- General workers experienced in:
- Plant maintenance
- Operations
- Landscaping
Personnel must hold accredited certificates recognised by the Department of Water and Sanitation or similar authorities.
Technical Skills Required
The contractor should demonstrate:
- Water treatment expertise
- Wastewater treatment operations
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Water quality testing
- Environmental compliance management
- Operational reporting and documentation
Submission Information
Submission Address
Quotation documents may be:
- Dropped at:
- Bid Box
- National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
- 18 President Brand Street
- Bloemfontein
OR
- Posted to:
- Private Bag X20605
- Bloemfontein
- 9301
Important Dates
- Closing Date: 15 May 2026
- Closing Time: 11:00
About the Employer
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
The National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure oversees government infrastructure, maintenance, and facilities management projects throughout South Africa.
Suitable Companies for This Tender
This tender is suitable for:
- Water treatment service providers
- Civil engineering contractors
- Sanitation and wastewater management companies
- Plant operations contractors
- Environmental engineering firms
Strong Tender Submission Areas
To strengthen a bid, contractors should highlight:
- CIDB 1CE registration
- Water and wastewater treatment experience
- Certified process controllers
- Plant maintenance capability
- Environmental compliance experience
- Water quality monitoring expertise
- Safety and operational procedures
- Government or municipal infrastructure experience