Re-Advert Ladybrand: Construction of Reservoir and Pipeline (Phase 3B)
Tender Details
- Tender No.: MLM 100/26/27
- CIDB Reference: 100122342
- Tendering Authority: Mantsopa Local Municipality
- Province: Free State
- Municipality: Thabo Mofutsanyane District Municipality
- Location: Ladybrand, Free State
- Contract: Construction of Reservoir and Pipeline – Phase 3B
- Required CIDB Grading: 7CE or higher
- Potentially Emerging Enterprises: 6CE may qualify subject to the criteria in the Tender Data
- Briefing Meeting: 2 October 2026 at 11:00
- Venue: Manyatseng Council Chamber
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026 at 11:00
- Submission Method: Physical tender submission only; emailed and late tenders will not be accepted
- Documents Available From: 2 October 2026
Tender Overview
Mantsopa Local Municipality invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit tenders for the construction of the Ladybrand Reservoir and Pipeline – Phase 3B.
The project forms part of the municipality’s water infrastructure development programme and is intended to improve water storage capacity and the reliability of water distribution within the municipal area.
The successful contractor will be responsible for executing the construction works in accordance with the approved engineering designs, specifications, tender conditions and applicable municipal requirements.
Scope of Work
The project involves the construction of a new water reservoir and associated pipeline infrastructure.
The anticipated works include:
- Site establishment and preparation.
- Earthworks and excavation.
- Construction of reservoir structures.
- Structural concrete works.
- Construction and installation of pipeline infrastructure.
- Pipeline laying and jointing.
- Installation of valves, fittings and associated components.
- Pressure testing of pipelines.
- Commissioning of the completed infrastructure.
- Site rehabilitation and reinstatement.
- Compliance with approved engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Compliance with applicable municipal construction standards and requirements.
The complete scope of work must be undertaken in accordance with the official tender documentation.
CIDB Requirements
Tenderers must have a minimum CIDB contractor grading of 7CE or higher.
A 6CE Potentially Emerging Enterprise (PEE) may also be eligible to submit a tender, provided that the enterprise meets the specific requirements and criteria contained in the Tender Data.
The CE designation relates to Civil Engineering construction works.
Evaluation Process
The tender will be evaluated through a multi-stage process:
Stage 1: Responsiveness
Tender submissions will first be assessed to determine whether they comply with the mandatory requirements of the tender.
Stage 2: Functionality
Responsive tenderers will undergo a functionality evaluation in accordance with the criteria detailed in the official bid document.
Stage 3: PPPFA and Financial Evaluation
Applicable preference-point scoring will be conducted using either:
- 80 points for Price and 20 points for Specific Goals, or
- 90 points for Price and 10 points for Specific Goals.
The applicable scoring system will be determined in accordance with the tender documentation and relevant procurement requirements.
Stage 4: Risk Assessment
Eligible tenderers will be subjected to a formal risk assessment before the final award process.
Tender Document Fee
A non-refundable tender deposit and bid document fee of R1,955.07 is required when collecting the official tender documents.
Account Holder: Mantsopa Local Municipality
Account Number: 371180538
Branch Code: 055534
Reference: MLM 100/26/27
Amount: R1,955.07
Tenderers should retain proof of payment as required by the municipality.
Compulsory Clarification Meeting
A compulsory clarification meeting will be held with representatives of Mantsopa Local Municipality.
Date: 2 October 2026
Time: 11:00
Venue: Manyatseng Council Chamber
Prospective tenderers should ensure that they comply with the compulsory meeting requirements specified in the tender documentation.
Tender Submission Requirements
Tenderers must take note of the following:
- Tenders may only be submitted using the official tender documentation issued by the municipality.
- Late tenders will not be accepted.
- Emailed tenders will not be accepted.
- Tenderers must comply with the prescribed requirements for sealing, addressing and delivering tender submissions.
- All required documentation and supporting information must be submitted as stipulated in the Tender Data.
- Tenderers must comply with all responsiveness and functionality requirements.
- The complete official bid document should be consulted before preparing and submitting a tender.
Enquiries
Supply Chain Management Enquiries:
Khotso Pharoe
Tel: 060 502 2828
Email: supplychain@mantsopa.co.za
Khathatso Koalane
Tel: 071 897 8456
Email: kkoalane@mantsopa.co.za