Framework Contract for Public Realm and Landscaping Services
eThekwini Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
7 September 2026 at 11:00 · Moses Mabhida Stadium, 44 Isaiah Ntshangase Road, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001, Basement Parking Space
In plain English
The tender is for a framework contract for integrated public realm delivery, landscape infrastructure services, and ancillary works for three years. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 2 SH or higher and be registered on the eThekwini Municipality’s Supplier Portal.
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The eThekwini Municipality invites tenders for a three-year framework contract to provide integrated public realm delivery and landscape infrastructure services in Ward 00. The scope includes site preparation, earthworks, planting, irrigation, and the installation of public furniture and signage. The contractor will also perform post-construction maintenance and emergency repairs. This is a rates-based contract where the municipality will issue task orders as needed. Work will take place across various sites within the municipality. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on 07 September 2026. The tender closes on 02 October 2026. The project requires specific professional registrations for key personnel, including landscape architects and irrigation specialists, and mandates the use of local labour for at least 50% of the workforce.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB grading of 2SH or higher
- Registered on National Treasury CSD and eThekwini Municipality Supplier Portal
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- No municipal rates or taxes in arrears exceeding three months
- Key personnel must hold valid SACLAP professional registration
- Pest Control Operators must be registered with DALRRD
- Valid B-BBEE status documentation
- Audited financial statements required for values exceeding R10 million
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ben Bhukwana
Email: mandla.bhukwana@durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-311-7957
How to apply: Bidders must submit a hard copy to the Tender Box at 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban, AND upload a scanned PDF version via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module). Both submissions are mandatory for a valid bid.
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