Professional Team for Lower Thornwood Phase 2 Planning.
eThekwini Municipality
In plain English
The eThekwini Municipality is seeking a professional team to conduct detailed planning and obtain SPLUMA approval for the Lower Thornwood Phase 2 integrated human settlement. Eligible bidders must be registered on the eThekwini Municipality’s Supplier Portal and comply with relevant certifications and registrations.
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The eThekwini Municipality invites tenders for the appointment of a professional team to manage the detailed planning and statutory approvals for the Lower Thornwood Phase 2 Integrated Human Settlement in Ward 14. The project involves township establishment for approximately 711 sites, including town planning, environmental impact assessments, water use license applications, geotechnical investigations, land surveying, and civil engineering services. The successful bidder will also handle project management, social facilitation, and stakeholder engagement. The contract duration is 36 months, with work commencing 14 days after the award. Bidders must demonstrate experience in township establishment projects of at least 250 sites completed within the last 10 years.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on CSD and eThekwini Municipality Supplier Portal
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- No arrears on municipal rates and taxes
- Minimum 10% subcontracting to 51% Black-owned entities
- Minimum functionality score of 70 points
- Professional registration with relevant statutory bodies
- Proof of Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Audited financial statements for offers exceeding R10 million
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nothando Mazibuko
Email: Nothando.Mazibuko@durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-311-6494
How to apply: Bidders must submit a hard copy to the Tender Box at the Municipal Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban, and upload the electronic version via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module). Both submissions are required for the bid to be valid.
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