Integrated Infrastructure Maintenance and Construction Contract.
eThekwini Municipality
In plain English
Ethekwini Municipality is procuring integrated infrastructure maintenance and construction services for buildings, facilities, and engineering systems over 36 months. Eligibility requirements are not explicitly stated in the text.
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The eThekwini Municipality is inviting tenders for the integrated maintenance and construction of various municipal buildings, facilities, and engineering systems. This is a 36-month framework contract covering general building works, electrical engineering, and mechanical systems like HVAC and refrigeration. The scope includes new construction, upgrades, and emergency repairs across sites such as clinics, fire stations, and offices. Work will take place within the eThekwini municipal area. Bidders must attend a compulsory clarification meeting on 27 July 2026 at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. The project requires the contractor to manage health and safety, including appointing a SACPCMP-registered safety officer and providing a site-specific safety plan. All work must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant SANS standards.
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 3 General Building (3GB)) — 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
- Active CIDB registration (Grade 3-9 or 4SI and above)
- Registered on National Treasury CSD and eThekwini Supplier Portal
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proof of good standing with Compensation Commissioner (COIDA)
- No municipal service arrears exceeding three months
- Relevant professional registrations for key personnel (ECSA, SAQCC, DoL)
- Valid ISO 9001 accreditation for grades 7-9
- Audited financial statements for bids exceeding R10 million
- Attendance at compulsory clarification meeting
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nokuthula Mokoape
Email: Nokuthula.Mokoape@durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-311-7492
How to apply: Submit a sealed hard copy to the tender box at 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban, and upload a scanned PDF version to the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module) before 11:00 on 21 August 2026.
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