Construction of Amaoti No.3 Secondary School, KwaZulu-Natal
Department of Education
In plain English
A new/replacement school is being constructed at Amaoti No.3 Secondary School in Pinetown District, KwaZulu-Natal. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 8GB or higher and be registered on the CSD and B-BBEE compliant.
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The Coega Development Corporation, on behalf of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education, invites tenders for the construction of the new Amaoti No.3 Secondary School. The project involves three main phases: relocating existing mobile units to a temporary site, constructing permanent school facilities including 30 standard classrooms, multipurpose rooms, an administration block, and a nutrition centre, and finally removing temporary structures. The project also includes all necessary external works such as sports fields, fencing, and utility installations. The total contract period is 24 months. Bidders must provide a comprehensive construction methodology, a quality management system, and a health and safety plan. The project requires the appointment of qualified key personnel, including a Contracts Manager, Site Agent, and Health and Safety Officer. The work is located in the Pinetown District, KwaZulu-Natal, and the tender closing date is 25 November 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 8 General Building (8GB)) — 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Active CIDB grading of 8GB or higher
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of CIPC company registration
- Valid Compensation Fund Letter of Good Standing
- ISO 9001:2000 certification
- Proof of contract works and public liability insurance
- Signed letter of intent for performance bond
- Key personnel must hold SACPCMP or Built Environment professional registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms. Zine Mtanda
Email: kzntenders526@coega.co.za
Phone: 031-584-1760
How to apply: Submit one original bid document in a sealed, tamper-proof envelope to the tender box at the Coega Umhlanga Office, 18 Cranbrook Crescent, Umhlanga Ridge, 4051, Durban, by 12h00 on 25 November 2026.
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