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Tyre Retreading Services for eThekwini Municipality.

eThekwini Municipality

In plain English

The eThekwini Municipality is seeking suppliers for tyre rethreading services for a period of 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.

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Closing date
21 August 2026
Location
166 K E Masinga Road (Formerly Old Fort Road)-Durban-KZN-4001
Estimated value
R 4 500 000
Published
17 July 2026
Briefing
27 July 2026 at 10:00 · MS Teams
Tender no.
35356-1J

Description

The eThekwini Municipality is seeking a service provider for the rethreading of commercial tyres over a 36-month period. The work involves collecting, inspecting, and reconditioning tyres for various municipal workshops, including the Central Bus Depot and Mobeni Tyre Workshop. Key tasks include non-destructive testing, surface preparation, vulcanizing, and final quality checks. The service provider must ensure a maximum turnaround time of four working days per batch. Deliverables include weekly tyre analysis reports, quarterly performance reports, and a 12-month workmanship warranty. All work must meet SANS 1925 and SANS 20109 standards. The successful bidder must operate a rethreading plant located within KwaZulu-Natal. The contract aims to maintain municipal fleet safety and operational efficiency through high-quality tyre maintenance.

What you need to qualify

  • CSD registrationRegistration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
  • Tax clearanceA valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
  • Letter of Good StandingCOID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
  • Other registrationAn industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).

Full requirements

  • Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
  • Minimum 3 years commercial tyre rethreading experience with reference letters
  • ISO 9001 certification for the rethreading facility
  • National Regulator for Compulsory Specification (NRCS) approval
  • Rethreading plant facility located in KwaZulu-Natal
  • Subcontracting agreement with 51% black-owned automotive entity (minimum 10%)
  • Successful on-site inspection of premises and equipment
  • Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
  • Proof of payment for municipal fees or debt agreement
  • Compliance with the Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
  • Comprehensive insurance coverage

Contact & how to apply

Name: Nonkululeko Gama

Email: Nonkululeko.Gama@durban.gov.za

Phone: 031-322-5064

How to apply: Submit a hard copy in the tender box at the ground floor foyer, Municipal Buildings, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban. Additionally, complete an electronic submission via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module). The hard copy is the official version.

Download tender documents