Service Providers for Water Meter Reading Services 2026
TENDER DETAILS
- Tender Title: Appointment of Panel of Service Providers for Water Meter Reading Services (AMR, Conventional & Prepaid) and Cleaning of Water Meters
- Tender Number: MMM/BID 817: 2025/2026
- Issued By: Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality
- Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
- Briefing Session:
- 08 May 2026 at 10:00
- Floreat Hall, Bram Fischer Building
- Compulsory attendance
Closing Date:
27 May 2026 at 11:30
TENDER DESCRIPTION
This tender is for the appointment of a panel of service providers to manage:
- Water meter readings (conventional, AMR, prepaid)
- Cleaning and maintenance of water meters
- Support services for municipal water metering systems
The goal is to improve billing accuracy, meter performance, and water revenue collection.
OBJECTIVE
- Ensure accurate water meter readings
- Maintain and clean meters regularly
- Support efficient municipal billing systems
- Improve water usage data accuracy
SCOPE OF WORK
Meter Reading Services
- Read:
- Conventional meters
- AMR (Automated Meter Reading) systems
- Prepaid meters
Meter Cleaning & Maintenance
- Clean water meters as required
- Inspect for faults and blockages
- Ensure meters remain functional and accurate
Installation & Support (where required)
- Assist with installation and servicing
- Support meter replacement programs
- Ensure proper calibration and functioning
Data & System Support
- Capture and manage meter reading data
- Assist municipal billing systems
- Ensure accurate reporting
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to perform AMR and prepaid meter readings
- Experience in municipal water systems
- Compliance with municipal data standards
- Ability to maintain meter accuracy and integrity
- Participation in all compulsory briefing sessions
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
- Water meter reading services
- Municipal billing or water management systems
- Meter maintenance and cleaning
Skills Required
- Technical understanding of water meters
- Data collection and reporting
- Systematic meter reading processes
- Fieldwork capability
Service Provider Capability
- Ability to operate across Mangaung area
- Sufficient workforce for large-scale meter reading
- Experience with AMR technology preferred
Compliance
- Attendance at compulsory briefing sessions
- Adherence to municipal procedures and timelines
ROLE SUITABILITY
This tender is ideal for:
- Meter reading companies
- Utility service contractors
- Water management service providers
- Smart meter (AMR) solution companies
Often awarded to:
- Panel of multiple service providers
- Field service subcontractors
IMPORTANT NOTES
- This is a panel appointment (not single contractor)
- Briefing attendance is mandatory
- Multiple briefing dates listed → confirm correct one
- Strong emphasis on data accuracy and service consistency