Upgrading of Gravel Roads to Asphalt in Ward 14.
eThekwini Municipality
In plain English
The tender is for upgrading gravel roads to asphalt in Dassenhoek, Pinetown South. Eligible bidders must comply with health and safety regulations but no specific registrations or eligibility criteria are stated.
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The eThekwini Municipality invites tenders for the upgrading of gravel roads to asphalt-paved surfaces in Thornwood, Dassenhoek-Pinetown South (Ward 14). The project, contract number 1R-33156, involves bulk earthworks, pavement layer construction (G7, G5, and G2 layers), and 40mm asphalt surfacing. The scope includes installing stormwater infrastructure, concrete V-drains, retaining walls, and managing underground services like water and electricity. The contract duration is 36 weeks. A compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 11 August 2026 at 10:00 am at the ETA Building, 30 Archie Gumede Place, Durban. The tender closing date is 21 August 2026 at 11:00 am. Bidders must demonstrate experience in similar civil engineering projects and provide a site-specific Health and Safety Plan.
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 5 Civil Engineering (5CE)) — 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
- Active CIDB grading of 5 CE or higher
- Registered on National Treasury CSD and eThekwini Supplier Portal
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proof of no arrears for municipal rates and taxes
- Proof of two similar projects valued at 50% of tender
- Minimum 15% sub-contracting to 51% Black-owned enterprises
- Commitment to 50% local labour from Ward 82
- Valid Letter of Good Standing with COIDA
- Must appoint Construction Manager and Safety Officer
Contact & how to apply
Name: Janisha Dilrajh
Email: Janisha.Dilrajh@durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-311-7079
How to apply: Submit a hard copy to the Tender Box at the Municipal Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban. Additionally, upload a single PDF copy (300 DPI) of the completed tender document via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module).
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