Maintenance and Repair of Provincial Weighbridges.
KZN Department of Transport
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
22 October 2026 at 09:00 · KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, McDonald Theatre
In plain English
The tender is for the appointment of a service provider for calibration, ad-hoc maintenance, and repairs to 14 provincial weighbridges for a period of 5 years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database.
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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is seeking a service provider to manage the calibration, maintenance, and repair of 14 provincial weighbridges. This project covers locations across the province, including Mkhondeni, Ladysmith, and Empangeni. The contract duration is five years. Key deliverables include bi-annual calibrations, quarterly preventative maintenance, and ad-hoc structural or electrical repairs. The provider must also supply and install specific instrumentation, such as digital indicators and ticket printers. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 22 October 2026 in Pietermaritzburg. All work must meet strict quality standards to ensure accurate traffic law enforcement.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- SANAS accreditation and NRCS certification for weighbridge operations
- Certified professional technicians for traffic law enforcement equipment
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Professional Indemnity insurance of at least R10 million
- ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sipho Mncube
Email: sipho.mncube@kzntransport.gov.za
Phone: 083-636-1119
How to apply: Submit a hard copy and a memory stick in a sealed envelope to the bid box at the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport, Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. Electronic submissions are not accepted.
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