Panel for Maintenance of Unpaved Roads in Free State.
Ms M Coangae
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 15 September 2026 at 10:00 · Hamilton Office, Motheo. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The Free State Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport is seeking 20 service providers for the maintenance of unpaved roads over 36 months. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 5CE and comply with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.
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The Free State Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport is seeking to appoint 20 service providers to maintain the unpaved road network. The work will take place across various roads in the Free State province. Key tasks include re-gravelling, blading, maintaining drainage structures, and performing general earthworks. The contract will last for 36 months. Bidders must provide proof of ownership or lease agreements for essential heavy machinery such as graders, tipper trucks, and rollers. The project aims to improve road conditions through routine maintenance and material testing. The tender closes on 06 October 2026 at 11:00.
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 5 Civil Engineering (5CE)) — 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 5CE
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN
- Registration on the Centralised Supplier Database (CSD)
- Proof of ownership or lease for required heavy plant equipment
- Evidence of 5+ similar projects valued over R2.5 million each
- Professional registration and qualifications for Contracts Manager and Site Agent
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms M Coangae
Email: CoangaeM@freetrans.gov.za
Phone: 051-409-8703
How to apply: Submit the completed paper tender document at the Ground Floor of the Perm building, 45 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein, 9300. Attendance at a compulsory briefing session is required for a valid submission.
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