The Tshwane metro is set to take decisive action to restrict CMS, NJR, and Blackhead Joint Venture (JV) companies from doing business with the public sector.
This move comes after the joint venture failed to execute work related to a tender for the upgrade and refurbishing of the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Plant in the north of Pretoria.
Due to this failure, the tender was subsequently cancelled.
Metro spokesperson Selby Bokaba said Tshwane would soon dispatch a letter to The Treasury to assess this request and decide on implementation.
“Tshwane has resolved to blacklist the JV and its related directors and shareholders jointly and severally.
This effectively means that the JV, its partners in their capacities, and the directors of these companies could be listed on The Treasury’s list of restricted suppliers,” said Bokaba.
Bokaba mentioned that the metro informed the companies of its intention to blacklist them and gave them 14 days to furnish reasons why this action should not be carried out.
He said the companies did not respond and the deadline has expired. The metro has no choice but to proceed with approaching The Treasury to determine the metro’s request.
“If approved, this restriction will prevent these individuals and entities from obtaining any business with the state for 10 years.
The metro plans to invoke clause 23.4 of the General Conditions of Contract and/or section 41(9) of the City of Tshwane’s Supply Chain Management policy.
This would restrict the JV, its partners, directors, and associates from obtaining business within the public sector,” he said.
Bokaba said the process of writing to The Treasury dates back to February of this year.
“The Treasury found the metro’s request non-compliant with certain legal provisions and asked for additional documentation.
In its quest to ensure compliance, Tshwane decided to restart the process by writing to the service providers informing them of its intention to restrict them.”
Despite the challenges, construction is underway to complete the refurbishment and upgrades at the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Plant.
He said Tshwane, in collaboration with the National Department of Water and Sanitation, is racing against time to complete the Magalies Water Package Plant.
“This plant will provide potable water to the residents of Hammanskraal and surrounding areas in phases, starting from September, while construction continues at the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Plant.
“The Magalies Water Package Plant is set to provide 10 million megalitres of water during the first phase in September and progress to 50 million megalitres after its completion in early 2025,” said Bokaba.
ALSO READ: Expect power supply interruptions in west of Pretoria today
Do you have more information about the story?
Please send us an email to bennittb@rekord.co.za or phone us on 083 625 4114.
For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord’s websites: Rekord East
For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram
