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Provision of Mechanization Services for Agriculture.

Nompumelelo

In plain English

The tender is for the appointment of service providers who own tractors and agricultural equipment to provide mechanization for the Multi-Planting Season Programme for three years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database.

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Closing date
14 October 2026
Location
01 CEDARA ROAD -HOWICK-Pietermaritzburg-3200
Estimated value
R 15 000 000
Published
21 September 2026
Tender no.
DARD23-2026

Description

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development invites service providers to supply mechanization services for the Multi-Planting Season Programme. This project covers a three-year period and involves performing agricultural tasks such as ploughing, planting, and chemical spraying using conventional or no-till methods. Work will take place across various districts in KwaZulu-Natal. Key deliverables include maintaining operational equipment, such as tractors and implements, and ensuring timely service delivery on land sizes between 0.5 and 5 hectares. Service providers must demonstrate financial capacity and relevant agricultural experience to qualify for this panel-based contract.

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.

Full requirements

  • Registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
  • Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
  • Proof of ownership or lease for required agricultural equipment
  • Minimum 80 points functionality score
  • Documented proof of relevant mechanization experience
  • Financial capacity proof of at least R500,000

Contact & how to apply

Name: Nompumelelo

Email: nompumelelo.madlala@kzndard.gov.za

Phone: 033-355-9369

How to apply: Submit bids in a sealed envelope marked with the bid number and bidder details. The envelope must be deposited into the Bid Box at the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, 1 Cedara Road, Cedara 3200. Electronic or late submissions are not accepted.

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