Maintenance of Rail Sidings in Isipingo for 36 Months
eThekwini Municipality
In plain English
Maintenance of eThekwini owned rail sidings in Isipingo area for 36 months. No specific eligibility requirements stated.
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The eThekwini Municipality is inviting tenders for the maintenance of rail sidings in the Isipingo area. This project will run for a duration of 36 months. The scope of work includes routine maintenance such as track inspections, weeding approximately 10.2 hectares of rail reserve, ballast trimming, gauge adjustments, and lubricating turnouts. The contractor will also be responsible for emergency repairs, drainage maintenance, and clearing overhanging branches. All work must follow the Transnet Permanent Way Instruction Manual. The project is issued by the Engineering Services Directorate. A compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 27 July 2026, and the tender closing date is 21 August 2026.
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 4 Civil Engineering (4CE)) — 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 4 CE or higher
- Registered on National Treasury CSD and eThekwini Supplier Portal
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proof of good standing with COIDA
- Must hold Public Liability, Ground Support, and SASRIA insurance
- Safety Officer must hold relevant SACMP registration
- Mandatory 30% subcontracting to >51% Black-owned entities
- Commitment to 50% local labour usage
Contact & how to apply
Name: Adrian Naidoo
Email: Adrian.Naidoo@durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-322-6830
How to apply: Submit a hard copy to the Tender Box at the Municipal Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban, and upload the electronic version via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module) before the closing date.
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