Sewer Rodding Framework Panel for 36 Months
eThekwini Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
15 September 2026 at 11:00 · 60 Kings Road; Pinetown Civic Hall
In plain English
The tender is for creating a Sewer Rodding Framework Contractor Panel for the Sanitation Operations Department over 36 months. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 1 or higher CE and be registered on the eThekwini Municipality’s Supplier Portal.
Always check the official documentDescription
The eThekwini Municipality is seeking contractors to join a Sewer Rodding Framework Panel for a 36-month period. The work involves reactive and proactive maintenance of sewer infrastructure, specifically for pipes 250mm or smaller. Key tasks include rodding, bush clearing near infrastructure, traffic control, and debris disposal at approved landfill sites. Contractors must provide digital records of all work performed, including GPS locations and disposal receipts. The project requires the use of specific rodding equipment and dedicated vehicles. This is a rotational framework contract with no guaranteed minimum quantities of work.
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 1 Civil Engineering (1CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
Full requirements
- Registered on CSD and eThekwini Municipality Supplier Portal
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Active CIDB registration of 1 CE or higher
- No arrears on municipal rates and taxes
- Proof of ownership or lease for required sewer rodding vehicles
- Five signed client references for previous sewer rodding projects
- Audited financial statements for bids exceeding R10 million
Contact & how to apply
Name: Phumlani Sikhosana
Email: Phumlani.Sikhosana@durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-311-4905
How to apply: Hard copy submissions must be delivered to the Tender Box at 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban. Additionally, electronic submissions must be uploaded via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module). A tender is only valid if the hard copy is submitted.
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