Landscaping Maintenance Services at uShaka Marine World.
eThekwini Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
24 August 2026 at 10:00 · uShaka Marine World’s Outside Guest Information centre
In plain English
Landscaping maintenance services at uShaka Marine World for 36 months. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 3 SH or higher and be registered on the eThekwini Municipality’s Supplier Portal.
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The eThekwini Municipality is inviting bids for the provision of landscaping maintenance services at uShaka Marine World. This contract will run for a period of 36 months. The scope of work includes lawn maintenance, pruning of trees and shrubs, pest management, irrigation system upkeep, and general garden refuse removal across the theme park and its surrounding parking areas. The contractor must also provide horticultural advisory services through a qualified professional. Key deliverables include maintaining high standards of site housekeeping, daily safety briefings, and strict adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The service provider is responsible for ensuring all staff wear appropriate personal protective equipment and that safety signage is displayed during work. The project requires the development of a site-specific safety file for approval by the municipal health and safety department. This is a re-measurement contract where pricing is based on monthly rates over the three-year term.
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 Specialist Works (3SW)) — 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.
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB grading of 3 SH or higher
- Registered on National Treasury CSD and eThekwini Supplier Portal
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proof of COIDA good standing or valid Personal Accident Cover
- Municipal account payments not in arrears for over 3 months
- Valid medical certificates of fitness for all employees
- Evidence of at least two similar projects completed within the last 10 years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Busi Mkhize
Email: bmkhize@ushakamarineworld.co.za
Phone: 031-328-8000
How to apply: Submit a hard copy to the Tender Box at the Municipal Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban, and upload a digital PDF copy via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module) before 11:00 on 18 September 2026.
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