Surface Repairs for Roads and Sidewalks in eThekwini.
eThekwini Municipality
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 5 October 2026 at 09:00 · Engineering Training Centre, No 8 Electron Road, Springfield, Durban, 4091. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The tender is for surface repairs to roads, sidewalks, and trench reinstatements in the West Region of eThekwini Municipality for 24 months. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 4 CE or higher and be registered on the eThekwini Municipality’s Supplier Portal.
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The eThekwini Municipality is inviting tenders for surface repairs to roads, sidewalks, and trench re-instatements in the West Region. This is a 24-month contract issued on an 'as and when required' basis. The scope of work includes site preparation, bulk earthworks, road patching, concrete kerbing, manhole adjustments, and sidewalk repairs. Contractors are responsible for supplying all materials, managing traffic accommodation, and ensuring site cleanliness. The project requires the employment of local labor and the appointment of a Community Liaison Officer. A compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 05 October 2026 at the Engineering Training Centre in Durban. All work must be completed according to municipal engineering standards and safety protocols. The tender closing date is 30 October 2026 at 11h00.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- CIDB grading (Grade 4 Civil Engineering (4CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB grading of 4 CE or higher
- Registered on National Treasury CSD and eThekwini Supplier Portal
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Minimum 3 similar contracts completed in the last 10 years
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner
- Proof of no municipal service arrears
Contact & how to apply
Name: Xola Mjaja
Email: Xola.Mjaja@Durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-322-8343
How to apply: Submit a hard copy to the Tender Box at the Municipal Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban. Additionally, upload a single PDF version of the signed documents via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module). The hard copy submission is the governing version.
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