Gwanda, Zimbabwe - September 16, 2025
The Municipality of Gwanda has officially published Award Notice No. 1317 under Tender ID 22011, confirming the successful bidder for the procurement of prepaid meter systems. The tender, referenced as MOG ENG 01/2025, was floated under the competitive bidding method as per the Zimbabwe Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDPA) Act Rules.
Contract Overview
The procurement falls under the “Goods” category, focusing on the supply and delivery of prepaid meters and related systems for the Municipality of Gwanda. The contract duration has been set for one day, ensuring rapid delivery and installation.
- US $ 1,993,142.00
- Delivery Location: Municipality of Gwanda, Number 5, Corner Lawley Street & 4th Avenue, Gwanda, Matabeleland South
- Source of Funding: Project-based funding
- Brand and Model: To be determined as per bid submissions
Awarded Supplier
The contract was awarded to Bhungane Investments Private Limited, a Bulawayo-based company, headquartered at 58 St Albans Drive, Parklands. The company was represented in the bidding process by its secretary, Japhet Dube.
The award was based on compliance with all tender specifications, with final approval granted under SPOC Resolution 0891 of 21 August 2025.
Items to be Supplied
The tender covers both prepaid water/electricity meters and additional support systems. Key supply items include:
- Flowmeters
- DN 100: 10 units
- DN 75: 5 units
- DN 50: 10 units
- DN 25: 10 units
- DN 15: 7,965 units
- Technological Systems
- Vending system package/prepaid meter management system – 1 unit
- Support Assets
- Supervisory vehicles (New Nissan NP200) – 2 units
- Other
- VAT @ 15%
Strategic Value of the Project
The supply and installation of prepaid meters represent a transformative move for the Municipality of Gwanda in improving efficient revenue collection, water and electricity usage monitoring, and service delivery. With over 7,900 DN 15 flowmeters alone being deployed, the project aims to significantly enhance metering coverage in residential and commercial areas.
Municipality officials believe that prepaid meter systems will address long-standing challenges related to billing accuracy, revenue leakages, and consumer accountability in utility management.
Conclusion
The Gwanda prepaid meter project marks an important step in modernizing municipal utility infrastructure in Matabeleland South. With Bhungane Investments Private Limited securing the contract, the focus now shifts to the timely delivery and installation of the equipment, reinforcing transparency and competitive procurement under Zimbabwe’s procurement legislation.
