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A WORKS CONTRACT FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF CULVERT AND DRAINAGE RECONSTRUCTION NEXT TO UNION HOUSE, IN SELEBI PHIKWE WEST CONSTITUENCY and shall be delivered to Procurement Unit, Plot 8919, along Independence Road adjacent to Botswana Power Corporation, Selebi Phikwe and addressed to “The Town Clerk, Selebi Phikwe Town Council, Private Bag 001, Selebi Phikwe”.
Job Summary
- Type: contract
- Location: Gaborone
- Category: Construction
- Closing Date: 2026-09-14
Key Responsibilities
- Works Contract for the procurement of culvert and drainage reconstruction next to Union House, in Selebi Phikwe West Constituency.
Requirements
- Proof of payment is required on collection of the tender documents.
- Querries or clarifications relating to the issuance of these documents may be addressed in writing not later than ten (10) days before the tender closing date to Mr L. Selelo, Tel No. 2610570/2612226/2613169, Fax No. 2614854
- A compulsory site visit and/or pre tender meeting with representatives of the Procuring Entity will take place at Council Works Depot along Independence road opposite Environmental Health Department on Monday, 31st August 2026. Registration will start at 0800 hours and stop at 0900 hours. Thereafter bidders who registered will be taken to site. Contractors who did not register will not be allowed to participate in the site visit activities. Bidders should note that a person cannot represent more than one company.
- The closing date and time for receipt of sealed tender offers is at 0900 hours on Monday, 14th September 2026
- Late tender offers shall NOT be accepted.
- The tender evaluation will follow: least cost selection works and supplies method
- The Bid Submission Method is One (1) Envelope Submission Method in which a tenderer is financial and technical offers are submitted together in one sealed envelope.
- Submit one (1) original tender document marked “ORIGINAL” and 2 duplicate copies of the original document marked “COPY” in one sealed envelope clearly marked “Tender Reference No: SPTC/CMS/CCP-T001/2026-2027”
- The name and address of the bidder should be clearly marked on the envelope.
- The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Standardised Conditions of Tender for Works shall apply to this procurement, for which all the applicable Tender Data is contained in the tender documents.
How to Apply
Address: Procurement Unit, Plot 8919, along Independence Road adjacent to Botswana Power Corporation, Selebi Phikwe
REF Code: SPTC/CMS/CCP-T001/2026-2027
About the Company
Selebi Phikwe Town Council is the legally constituted local authority responsible for municipal governance and service delivery in the town of Selebi-Phikwe, located in Botswana’s Central District. It manages infrastructure, waste collection, town planning, health services, and local economic development within its jurisdiction in Botswana. The Council operates under the Local Government Act of Botswana and reports to the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development. Its offices are situated in Selebi-Phikwe, a former mining town transitioning toward diversified urban development in eastern Botswana.
Local government authority serving Selebi-Phikwe, Botswana
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications or certifications are typically required for contractors bidding on this type of civil works contract in Botswana?
Bidders must hold a valid Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Botswana registration at Grade 3 or higher, depending on the contract value. A registered Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Quantity Surveyor (RQS) with the Botswana Institution of Engineers (BIE) is often required as the project supervisor. Relevant experience in culvert and drainage infrastructure projects within Botswana or similar semi-arid environments is strongly preferred.
What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities for a contractor’s site team on this project?
The site team manages earthworks, pipe laying, concrete works, backfilling, and compliance with Selebi-Phikwe Town Council’s technical specifications and environmental safeguards. Daily coordination with council inspectors, adherence to safety protocols under Botswana’s Occupational Safety and Health Act, and accurate progress reporting using standard forms (e.g., CIDB weekly reports) are mandatory. Weather-related delays during the rainy season require adaptive scheduling and documentation.
How does local work culture in Botswana affect expectations for communication, deadlines, and stakeholder engagement on municipal infrastructure projects?
Respectful, face-to-face communication with council officials and community representatives is expected, especially when addressing land access or utility relocations. Deadlines are taken seriously, but flexibility is built in for approvals from statutory bodies like the Department of Water Affairs or Ministry of Land Management. Punctuality, formal dress for meetings, and use of official correspondence channels (e.g., stamped letters or email via registered domains) reflect professional credibility.
What realistic career progression opportunities exist after completing a municipal contract like this in Botswana?
Successful completion strengthens eligibility for higher-grade CIDB registration and positions on larger infrastructure tenders, including those under the Botswana Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA). Contractors may transition into supervisory roles with parastatals like the Water Utilities Corporation or pursue accreditation as approved consultants with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing Development. Building long-term relationships with town councils can lead to repeat contracts or subcontracting partnerships on regional development programmes.
What benefits — such as leave, medical aid, or pension — are typically offered to employees working on this type of municipal construction contract?
Contractors’ direct employees are entitled to statutory benefits under Botswana’s Employment Act: 24 days paid annual leave, sick leave with medical certification, and mandatory membership in the Botswana National Pension Scheme (BNPS). Medical aid is not legally required but increasingly offered by established contractors; coverage depends on employer policy and collective bargaining agreements where applicable. Maternity/paternity leave follows national standards and must be administered per the Act.