Maintenance of Roads and Stormwater in eThekwini.
eThekwini Municipality
This tender closed on 4 September 2026
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Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 11 August 2026 at 11:00 · Engineering Training Centre, No.8 Electron Road, Springfield, Durban 4091. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The tender is for maintenance repairs to roads and stormwater infrastructure in the North Central Region of eThekwini Municipality for 36 months. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading designation of 6 CE or higher.
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The eThekwini Municipality is inviting tenders for a 36-month rates-based contract to maintain and repair roads and stormwater infrastructure in the North-Central Region. The project, contract number 35901-1M, involves two appointed regional contractors. Key deliverables include pothole patching, sidewalk and pavement repairs, stormwater pipe and culvert cleaning, guardrail maintenance, and vegetation control. The scope also covers the supply of labour, plant, and traffic accommodation for various works orders issued on an as-and-when-required basis. The municipality requires the contractor to provide full superintendence, security, and a Community Liaison Officer. Work will be performed across various locations within the North-Central region of the eThekwini Municipality.
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 6 Civil Engineering (6CE)) — 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
- CIDB grading of 6 CE or higher
- Registered on National Treasury CSD and eThekwini Municipality Supplier Portal
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Proven experience: 3 contracts of R5 million, 1 as State Main Contractor
- Key personnel: ECSA-registered Civil Engineer and experienced Foreman
- SACPCMP-registered Safety Officer
- Proof of municipal services not in arrears for over 3 months
- Commitment to 30% subcontracting to 51% Black-owned enterprises
- Certified asphalt mixes for surfacing works
Contact & how to apply
Name: Xola Mjaja
Email: Xola.Mjaja@Durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-311-7001
How to apply: Submit hard copies to the Tender Box at the Municipal Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban. Additionally, upload electronic submissions via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module). A tender is only valid if the hard copy is submitted.
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