Springfontein – Upgrade of Sewer Pump Station | Kopanong Local Municipality
Tender Details
Tender Number: KLM/SPR/PUMP/2026-27
Department: Kopanong Local Municipality
Tender Type: Request for Bid (Open Tender)
Project Name: Springfontein – Upgrade of Sewer Pump Station
Required Services: Sewer Pump Station Upgrades and Rehabilitation
Tender Category: Civil Works Services, Pumps, Valves, Pipes and Meters, Sewerage Infrastructure, Water and Sanitation
Province: Free State
Location: Springfontein, Trompsburg, Free State
Place of Delivery: 20 Louw Street, Trompsburg, 9913
Briefing Session Date: 06 November 2026
Briefing Session Time: 10:00
Briefing Venue: Springfontein Municipal Office
Briefing Session: Compulsory
Closing Date: 17 November 2026
Closing Time: 12:00
Special Conditions: Attendance at the compulsory briefing session is required.
Enquiries and Contact Details
Contact Person: Mr. MG Dhlamini
Email: mgdhlamini@gmail.com
Telephone: 083 281 7488
Fax: Not provided
Tender Description
Kopanong Local Municipality invites suitably qualified, registered and experienced contractors to submit bids for the upgrade of the sewer pump station in Springfontein, Free State.
The project aims to improve the existing wastewater pumping infrastructure to ensure efficient and reliable sewage transportation, reduce the risk of sewer overflows and prevent environmental contamination.
The appointed contractor will be responsible for rehabilitating and upgrading the existing pump station, including civil construction works, installation of pumping equipment, electrical and mechanical installations, automation systems and associated infrastructure.
The project will also involve testing, commissioning and training municipal personnel to ensure that the upgraded facility operates effectively and meets the required water and sanitation standards.
Responsibilities / Scope of Work
The successful contractor will be responsible for the following:
Civil and Construction Works
Demolishing and removing obsolete pump station equipment and structures where required.
Constructing new wet wells and dry rooms.
Constructing access shafts and drainage structures.
Carrying out the necessary civil and structural rehabilitation works.
Ensuring proper disposal of demolished materials and construction waste.
Mechanical and Pump Installation
Supplying and installing high-efficiency submersible pumps.
Installing new pipework, valves and associated fittings.
Installing non-return valves and other pumping components.
Ensuring that all mechanical installations meet the required performance specifications.
Conducting mechanical testing and inspections.
Electrical and Automation Works
Upgrading existing electrical distribution systems.
Installing variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Installing backup power generation systems.
Implementing automatic pump control and switching systems.
Installing monitoring equipment and fault alarm systems.
Integrating the pump station with the municipality’s SCADA network.
Testing and Commissioning
Conducting hydrostatic testing of the installed systems.
Testing pumps, electrical installations and control systems.
Commissioning the upgraded sewer pump station.
Identifying and correcting defects before handover.
Providing operational training to municipal personnel.
Handing over the completed project with relevant technical documentation.
Requirements
Technical Requirements
Must demonstrate experience in municipal sewerage and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Must have the technical capacity to undertake civil, mechanical and electrical works.
Must demonstrate knowledge of sewer pump station installations and rehabilitation.
Must be capable of installing and maintaining submersible pumping systems.
Must understand electrical distribution and automated control systems.
Must have the capacity to integrate monitoring equipment with SCADA systems.
Must comply with applicable water, sanitation, construction and environmental standards.
Must provide appropriate equipment and resources for testing and commissioning.
Equipment and System Requirements
High-efficiency submersible pumps.
Corrosion-resistant materials for sewage environments.
Suitable concrete structures for wastewater infrastructure.
Variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Automatic pump switching and control systems.
Backup generators and automatic transfer switches.
Remote monitoring and telemetry equipment.
Ventilation systems and appropriate safety controls.
Skills and Personnel Requirements
The contractor must be able to provide suitably qualified and experienced personnel, including:
Registered professional civil engineers.
Registered professional electrical engineers.
Registered professional mechanical engineers.
Licensed electricians.
Instrumentation and control technicians.
Certified welders.
Heavy-duty pipefitters.
Experienced construction project managers.
Occupational Health and Safety Officers.
Operations and maintenance technicians.
Experience Requirements
Proven experience in municipal infrastructure and sewerage projects.
Experience in sewer pump station construction, rehabilitation or upgrades.
Technical expertise in pump installation and wastewater systems.
Experience in electrical installations and automation.
Ability to manage subcontractors and specialised technical teams.
Demonstrated capacity to complete public-sector infrastructure projects.
Health, Safety and Environmental Requirements
Compliance with applicable occupational health and safety legislation.
Appropriate site safety certifications for key personnel.
Safe handling and disposal of sewage-related waste.
Proper ventilation and control of hazardous gases.
Measures to prevent environmental contamination.
Compliance with municipal site safety and environmental procedures.
Important Technical Terms
SCADA: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, a system used to monitor and control industrial equipment remotely.
VFD: Variable Frequency Drive, an electronic device that controls motor speed to improve energy efficiency.
Wet Well: A chamber where wastewater collects before being pumped to another location.
Submersible Pump: A pump designed to operate while submerged in wastewater.
N+1 Redundancy: A system design that provides an additional backup pump to maintain operations if one pump fails.
Hydrostatic Testing: A testing process used to check pipes and systems for leaks by applying pressurised water.
Tender Conditions and Important Notes
Attendance at the compulsory briefing session is required.
Bidders should arrive at the Springfontein Municipal Office on 06 November 2026 at 10:00.
Contractors must demonstrate relevant technical expertise and experience.
Specialised subcontractors must meet the applicable qualification requirements.
Local labour and skills development are encouraged.
All work must comply with the municipality’s technical specifications and applicable legislation.