Completion of Mhlatuze River Bridge No. 3837.
KZN Department of Transport
In plain English
The tender is for the completion of the Mhlatuze River Bridge No. 3837 on District Road 2238. It is an open tender, but specific eligibility criteria such as CIDB registration are not stated.
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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport invites bids for the completion of the Mhlatuze River Bridge No. 3837, located on District Road 2238 in the King Cetshwayo and Zululand District Municipalities. The project involves constructing a reinforced concrete dual-lane bridge with a total length of at least 50 meters. Key tasks include building abutments and piers, road re-alignment, earthworks, drainage, and installing road safety features. The project duration is 8 months. Bidders must attend a compulsory clarification meeting on 10 September 2026 at the Department of Transport office in Eshowe. The work requires expertise in labour-intensive construction and the development of targeted local enterprises. All work must be completed according to the specified engineering standards and safety regulations.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Minimum CIDB grading of 6CE
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Key personnel must hold ECSA or SACPCMP professional registration
- Supervisors and managers must hold relevant NQF-level certifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms. A. Soshebe
Email: anela.soshebe@kzntransport.gov.za
Phone: 033-355-8600
How to apply: Submit one original hard copy and one non-editable PDF on a USB memory stick in a sealed envelope marked with the contract number. Deliver to the tender box at the Main Entrance Foyer, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, by 11:00 on 30 September 2026.
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