Upgrade of Ntabende Road in Senzokuhle Area, Ward 3
eThekwini Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
16 November 2026 at 10:00 · Roads Construction Department offices, 15 Hospital Road, Hillcrest
In plain English
The project involves upgrading a 300m gravel road to a reinforced concrete roadway in the Senzokuhle Area. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 4 CE or higher and be registered on the eThekwini Municipality’s Supplier Portal.
Always check the official documentDescription
The eThekwini Municipality invites tenders for the upgrade of Ntabende Road (Ukuthula Avenue) in the Senzokuhle Area, Ward 3. The project involves converting approximately 300m of existing gravel road into a reinforced concrete roadway. Key deliverables include site clearance, earthworks, layerworks, construction of concrete v-drains, stormwater drainage systems, and protection works such as gabions and retaining walls. The contract also requires the installation of cable ducts and the proving of existing services. The project is expected to be completed within a 20-week duration, with a 1-year defects liability period. Bidders must attend a compulsory clarification meeting on 16 November 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Roads Construction Department offices in Hillcrest. The closing date for submissions is 27 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.
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
- Must hold CIDB Grade 4 CE or higher
- Registered on CSD and eThekwini Municipality Supplier Portal
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proof of good standing with COIDA
- Valid municipal account or formalised repayment agreement
- Key staff must hold relevant Health and Safety, Electrical, and First Aid certifications
- Minimum of 3 similar contracts completed in the last 10 years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mpume Nyanisa
Email: Mpume.Nyanisa@durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-765-3984
How to apply: Submit hard copies to the Tender Box at the Municipal Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban, and upload electronic copies via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module). Both submissions are required for a valid tender.
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