Upgrade of National Route 3, Section 1.
SANRAL
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
22 June 2026 at 10:00 · Premier Splendid Inn, 65 Kings Road, Pinetown, Durban
In plain English
SANRAL is procuring services for the upgrade of National Route 3 Section 1 between Paradise Valley and Mariannhill Toll Plaza. Only tenderers with a CIDB contractor grading of 9CE and registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database are eligible to bid.
Always check the official documentDescription
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) invites tenders for the upgrade of National Route 3, Section 1, between Paradise Valley and Mariannhill Toll Plaza in KwaZulu Natal. This project is located within the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. The work involves extensive civil engineering construction as per project specifications. The total contract duration is 45 months, which includes a 3-month mobilization period. A compulsory physical briefing session is scheduled for 22 June 2026 in Pinetown. Interested parties must note that the project requires significant experience, with evaluation criteria referencing construction projects valued over R350 million. All work must be completed in accordance with COTO standards and relevant labour legislation.
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 9 Civil Engineering (9CE)) — 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
- Must hold CIDB contractor grading of 9CE
- Must be registered on National Treasury CSD
- Must have valid SARS Tax Compliance Status
- Must provide valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Must be registered with BCCEI
- Key personnel must hold ECSA or SACPCMP professional registration
- Must provide proof of relevant project experience and client references
Contact & how to apply
Name: ProcurementER3
Email: ProcurementER3@sanral.co.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit one printed hard copy and one flash drive containing the documents in PDF and Excel format to the reception area at The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd, 58 Van Eck Place, Mkondeni, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, by 12:00 on 24 July 2026.
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