Sewer Digital Survey (CCTV) Contractor Panel.
eThekwini Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
15 September 2026 at 11:00 · 60 Kings Road; Pinetown Civic Hall
In plain English
The tender is for creating a Sewer Digital Survey (CCTV) Framework Contractor Panel for the Sanitation Operations Department for 36 months. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading designation of 1 or higher CE and be registered on the eThekwini Municipality’s Supplier Portal.
Always check the official documentDescription
The eThekwini Municipality is establishing a panel of contractors for Sewer Digital Survey (CCTV) services. This framework contract will run for 36 months as needed by the Sanitation Operations Department. The work involves performing CCTV inspections on sewer pipes using push-through or pan-and-tilt camera systems. Contractors must prepare sites, manage traffic, and work in various locations including road reserves and riverbeds. Key deliverables include high-quality digital footage, GPS coordinates, defect reports, and condition assessments compatible with municipal systems. This is a rates-based contract where successful bidders will be placed on a rotational roster to provide these essential infrastructure maintenance services.
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 1 Civil Engineering (1CE)) — 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
- CIDB grading of 1 CE or higher
- Minimum 5 relevant jobs completed in the last 5 years
- Proof of ownership or lease for required vehicles and equipment
- Registered on CSD and eThekwini Supplier Portal
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proof of no municipal rates and taxes in arrears
- Valid Letter of Good Standing for Health and Safety
Contact & how to apply
Name: Phumlani Sikhosana
Email: Phumlani.Sikhosana@durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-311-4905
How to apply: Submit a hard copy to the Tender Box at 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban. Additionally, upload a complete scanned PDF of the document to the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module). Both steps are required for a valid submission.
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