Construction of a cellular bridge and road maintenance.
Me M Coangae
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
14 September 2026 at 10:00 · Saltpan and associated roads and the R59 bypass road, West of Viljoenskroon town
In plain English
The tender is for the construction of a cellular bridge on Primary Road P33/2 (R59) Saltpan and maintenance of adjacent access roads at Viljoenskroon. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 8CE or higher and comply with B-BBEE requirements.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Free State Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport invites bids for the construction of a cellular bridge on road P33/2 (R59) at Saltpan and the maintenance of access roads in Viljoenskroon. The project includes environmental monitoring, routine road maintenance, and traffic management. The contract duration is 12 months. Bidders must attend a compulsory clarification meeting on 14 September 2026. The work must follow COTO and GCC 2015 standards. A minimum of 30% of the contract value must be subcontracted to targeted enterprises.
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 8 Civil Engineering (8CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
Full requirements
- Must hold CIDB grading 8CE or higher
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN required
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Me M Coangae
Email: CoangaeM@freetrans.gov.za
Phone: 051-409-8703
How to apply: Submit the original bid document in the tender box located at the Perm Building, Ground Floor, 45 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein, 9301, by 11:00 AM on 07 October 2026. Late, emailed, or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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