Umzimvubu Local Municipality invites qualified service providers to submit bids for the repairs and maintenance of the municipal swimming pool at KwaBhaca Recreational Park in Sophia, Mount Frere. This strategic open-tender (UMZ/2025-26/C&CS/02) targets established construction and facilities management contractors capable of restoring and maintaining critical community recreational infrastructure in the Eastern Cape.
Tender Overview and Key Dates
- Tender Reference: UMZ/2025-26/C&CS/02
- Published: 21 April 2026
- Closing Deadline: 04 May 2026 at 12:00 (noon)
- Service Location: Dabula Street, Sophia, Mount Frere, 5090
- Contract Type: Once-off repairs and maintenance project
Scope of Works Required
The appointed contractor will deliver comprehensive swimming pool rehabilitation services including:
- Structural repairs to pool shell, tiling, and surrounding deck areas
- Mechanical and electrical system maintenance for filtration and pumping equipment
- Waterproofing, re-grouting, and surface refinishing works
- Safety compliance upgrades and general facility refurbishment
Compulsory Briefing Session Details
Attendance at the pre-bid site briefing is mandatory. The session will be held at Sophia Park, Mount Frere. Bidders who fail to attend will be disqualified from the evaluation process. A briefing certificate will be issued to attending contractors.
Submission Guidelines and Process
Bids must be deposited in sealed envelopes, clearly marked with the tender reference, in the tender box at New Umzimvubu Local Municipality Offices, Dabula Street, Sophia, KwaBhaca, Eastern Cape, 5090 (coordinates: 30°54’30.91″S, 28°58’52.44″E) before the closing deadline. Bidders must include valid CSD registration, tax compliance, BBBEE certification, and completed Municipal Bidding Documents (MBD forms).
Contact and Enquiries
For technical or procedural queries, contact:
- Contact Person: Phiwe Gamedala
- Email: Gamedala.Phiwe@umzimvubu.gov.za
- Telephone: 039-255-8500
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