Professional Services for Umlazi S1-3 Housing Project.
eThekwini Municipality
In plain English
The tender is for the provision of professional services for implementing 300 top-structure units at Umlazi S1, 2, and 3 (Ward 88). Bidders must submit required documents and queries by specified dates; eligibility criteria are not explicitly stated.
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The eThekwini Municipality is seeking professional services for the construction of 300 top-structure housing units in Umlazi S1, 2, and 3 (Ward 88). The project spans 36 months and requires a professional team including a Project Manager, Structural Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Social Facilitator, and Land Surveyor. Key deliverables include site planning, NHBRC-compliant designs, stakeholder engagement, and quality monitoring. Bidders must demonstrate experience with at least three similar projects completed in the last five years. The project involves a mix of semi-detached, row, and single-storey housing units. The closing date for submissions is 13 November 2026 at 11:00.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- 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 relevant statutory professional registrations (e.g., ECSA, SACNASP, SAGC)
- Professional Indemnity insurance cover of at least R10,000,000.00
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thabisile Khuzwayo
Email: Thabisile.Khuzwayo@Durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-322-3951
How to apply: Download documents from the National Treasury eTenders or eThekwini website. Submit hard copies to the Tender Box at 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban, and complete an electronic submission via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module).
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