Nkandla Disaster Management Centre and Fire Station Construction
Department of Public Works
In plain English
The tender is for the supply and installation of fire safety equipment and signage at the Nkandla Disaster Management Centre. Eligibility requirements are not specified in the text.
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The Nkandla Disaster Management Centre project involves the construction of a new disaster management and fire services facility in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal. The project is issued by the Nkandla Local Municipality and the KZN Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. The scope is extensive, covering civil, structural, architectural, electrical, and mechanical works. Key deliverables include bulk earthworks, construction of multiple building blocks (A-E), a guard house, a generator room, and a fire station bay. Structural works involve reinforced concrete raft foundations, retaining walls, and steel roof structures. Electrical and mechanical deliverables include solar PV systems, HVAC, fire detection, and PA systems. The project is designed to meet J2 occupancy standards and requires adherence to SANS and ECSA engineering regulations. The contract period is 18 months, with a compulsory briefing session scheduled for 14 October 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 7 General Building (7GB)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold CIDB grading of 7GB or higher
- Must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Must be an accredited Mitek/ITC-SA professional truss designer or manufacturer
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr D Leroux
Email: danie.leroux@kznworks.gov.za
Phone: 033-355-5619
How to apply: Applications must be submitted by depositing the original completed bid document (Volume 1) and a flash drive containing the electronic Excel bills of quantities into the tender box at 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg, before 11:00 on 27 October 2026. Posted, faxed, or emailed bids are not accepted.
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