Repair of Phiphidi Maha Road and Murangoni Bridge Construction.
MR MUGERI SI
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
31 August 2026 at 11:00 · At the junction of R523 and Phiphidi Maha road next to Denga Tshivhase Secondary School
In plain English
The Thulamela Municipality is procuring services for the repair of Phiphidi Maha Road. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB grading of 4CE or higher and be registered on the CSD.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Thulamela Municipality invites bids for two infrastructure projects: the repair of Phiphidi Maha Road (Bid 18/2026/2027) and the construction of the Murangoni Bridge (Bid 19/2026/2027). The road project involves upgrading 2.4 km of gravel road to a paved surface, including earthworks, drainage, and signage. The bridge project involves the construction of a low-level bridge. A compulsory briefing session for both projects is scheduled for 31 August 2026. The closing dates are 10 September 2026 for the road project and 11 September 2026 for the bridge project. Bidders must meet specific CIDB grading requirements: 4CE or higher for the road project and 5CE or higher for the bridge project. All work will take place within the Thulamela municipal area.
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
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid CIDB grading of 4CE or 5CE
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Proof of municipal rates or valid lease agreement
- Proven track record of relevant completed projects
- Key personnel with relevant CVs and organogram
- Signed Joint Venture agreement if applicable
- Bank reference letter confirming financial rating
- Letter of intent for Construction Guarantee
Contact & how to apply
Name: MR MUGERI SI
Email: MUGERISI@THULAMELA.GOV.ZA
Phone: 079-972-9721
How to apply: Submit completed documents in black ink by hand-delivery or courier to the Bid Box at the Thohoyandou Civic Centre, Old Agriven Building. Ensure the envelope is clearly marked with the bid number and description. Late, emailed, or faxed submissions will not be accepted.
Related tenders
Construction of Murangoni Low Level Bridge.
The Thulamela Local Municipality invites bids for constructing the Murangoni Low Level Bridge, involving upgrading an existing culvert to manage floods. Tasks include site establishment, earthworks, constructing an eight-opening box culvert, installing erosion protection gabions, guardrails, and finishing the road reserve. Bidders need a CIDB grading of 5CE or higher and must have a team with a Contract Manager, Site Agent, General Foreman, and OHS Officer. Experience in road and stormwater projects is required. Evaluation uses an 80/20 preference point system with a 70% functionality threshold. The contract has a 90-day validity period and penalties for delays.
Construction of Ngovhela-Phindula Ring Road.
Thulamela Local Municipality invites tenders for the construction of the Ngovhela-Phindula Ring Road, including earthworks, concrete pavement, and drainage systems. A compulsory briefing is on 31 August 2026, with a closing date of 09 September 2026. Bidders must meet specific functionality thresholds and adhere to an 80/20 preference point system. The project will be executed in Ngovhela.
Construction of Mgodlwa Bridge in Ward 8.
The Ray Nkonyeni Municipality invites tenders for constructing the Mgodlwa Bridge in Ward 8, Port Shepstone. The project includes demolishing the existing bridge, building a new reinforced concrete structure, approach roads, walkways, and stormwater systems. Completion is required within six months. A compulsory clarification meeting is on 20 August 2026, and the tender closes on 08 September 2026. A CIDB grading of 6CE or higher and experience in similar projects are required.
Rehabilitation of Sgodiphola Access Road and Storm Water Management
The Mkhondo Local Municipality invites bids for the rehabilitation of the Sgodiphola Access Road and installation of storm water management systems in Ward 11. The project aims to improve infrastructure and road safety. A compulsory clarification meeting will be held at Mkhondo Town Hall on 14 August 2026. The deadline for tender submissions is 12:00 on 07 September 2026. Bidders must achieve a functionality score of 75% for further evaluation.
Rehabilitation of Kommissie, Small, and Bree Streets.
The AbaQulusi Local Municipality invites tenders for the rehabilitation of Kommissie Street, Small Street, and Bree Street in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal. The project involves repairing and strengthening road surfaces, reconstructing base layers, and managing traffic flow using labour-intensive methods. The contract duration is 24 months, with a requirement to repair reported potholes within 72 hours. Bidders must demonstrate technical capacity, including a site agent with over five years of experience and a history of similar road projects. The project is evaluated on an 80/20 price and preference point system.
Construction of Pedestrian Bridge and Parking Upgrade at GPW.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) invites tenders for constructing an overhead pedestrian bridge and upgrading the parking area at the Government Printing Works (GPW) administrative headquarters in Pretoria. The project includes civil engineering works such as earthworks, paving, stormwater infrastructure, solar lighting, and installing a pedestrian link bridge. The contract follows the NEC3 Option B format, with key deliverables including site establishment, structural steelwork, architectural cladding, and training for bridge operations. The project duration is approximately 5 months, with a mandatory 24-month maintenance training period. Bidders must attend compulsory online and physical briefing sessions. The closing date for submissions is 4 September 2026.