Professional services for housing rehabilitation in R293 towns.
eThekwini Municipality
In plain English
The tender is for professional services in structural, geotechnical, and social facilitation for constructing 90 pre-1994 housing units in former R293 Towns. Eligible bidders must be registered with relevant professional bodies and have a valid Letter of Good Standing with the Compensation Commissioner.
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The eThekwini Municipality invites tenders for professional services covering structural, geotechnical, and social facilitation for the rehabilitation of 90 pre-1994 housing units. The project spans various R293 towns, including Umlazi, KwaMashu, and Inanda. Key deliverables include structural designs, geotechnical site assessments, NHBRC enrollment, and community stakeholder engagement. The contract duration is 24 months. Structural engineers must be registered with ECSA, while geotechnical engineers require SACNASP registration. Bidders must demonstrate experience in similar projects over the last decade. The project requires a minimum of 10% subcontracting to black-owned enterprises. All work must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The closing date for submissions is 11 December 2026 at 11:00.
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.
- 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
- Registered on CSD and eThekwini Municipality Supplier Portal
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- No municipal arrears exceeding three months
- ECSA registration for Structural Engineers
- SACNASP registration for Geotechnical Engineers
- Valid Professional Indemnity insurance
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lindani Mnguni
Email: Lindani.Mnguni@durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-311-1671
How to apply: Submit a hard copy to the Tender Box at 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban, and upload a single PDF copy via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module) before the closing date. The hard copy serves as the governing version.
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