Panel for Engineering Services in Built Environment.
Mr L. Govu
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
7 August 2026 at 10:00 · uMkhanyakude District Municipality Council Chambers, Harlingen No. 13433, Kingfisher Road, Mkuze, KZN
In plain English
The municipality is seeking professional engineering services within the built environment for a three-year period. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Suppliers Database and provide a SARS tax compliance pin.
Always check the official documentDescription
This tender notice covers multiple infrastructure projects issued by the uMkhanyakude, iLembe, and Umvoti Municipalities. The scope includes professional engineering services for the uMkhanyakude District, short-term insurance for Umvoti, and construction of household sanitation and water supply schemes for iLembe and uMkhanyakude. Key deliverables involve project management, detailed design, construction supervision, and the installation of bulk pipelines and reservoirs. Work will take place across various locations in KwaZulu-Natal, including Mandeni, Maphumulo, Ndwedwe, and the uMkhanyakude District. All projects have a submission deadline of 31 August 2026. Bidders must attend compulsory briefing sessions in early August 2026 to qualify for consideration. These projects are intended to improve municipal infrastructure and service delivery over periods ranging from 10 to 36 months.
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 — 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN
- Proof of good standing with municipal rates and taxes or lease agreement
- Relevant industry professional registrations (e.g., ECSA, CIDB)
- Audited annual financial statements for the last three years
- Valid Professional Indemnity insurance
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner
- Proof of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr L. Govu
Email: luzukog03@gmail.com
Phone: 035-573-8600
How to apply: Submit sealed bids to the designated bid boxes at the respective municipal offices as specified in the tender documents. For uMkhanyakude, documents are available on the eTender portal. For iLembe, documents must be purchased from the municipal cashier.
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