Road and stormwater maintenance contract in eThekwini.
eThekwini Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
13 July 2026 at 11:00 · Engineering Training Centre, No.8 Electron Road, Springfield, Durban 4091
In plain English
The eThekwini Municipality is procuring maintenance repairs for roads and stormwater infrastructure on an as-needed basis for 36 months. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 6 CE or higher and be registered on the eThekwini Municipality's Supplier Portal.
Always check the official documentDescription
The eThekwini Municipality is inviting bids for a 36-month rates-based contract (Contract No: 35896-1M) for the maintenance and repair of roads and stormwater infrastructure in the West Central Region. The scope includes pothole patching, sidewalk repairs, cleaning of stormwater pipes and catch pits, vegetation control, and the repair of guardrails, fencing, and retaining structures. The municipality intends to appoint two regional contractors to perform work on an as-and-when-required basis. Key deliverables include the provision of plant, labor, and materials, as well as the appointment of a Community Liaison Officer and the submission of a site-specific Health and Safety file. Bidders must attend a compulsory clarification meeting on 13 July 2026 at the Engineering Training Centre in Durban. The closing date for submissions is 07 August 2026.
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 6 Civil Engineering (6CE)) — 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
- CIDB grading of 6 CE or higher
- Registered on National Treasury CSD and eThekwini Supplier Portal
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proof of good standing with COIDA Commissioner
- No municipal rates and taxes in arrears over three months
- Qualified Construction Manager, Site Agent, Safety Officer, and Foreman
- Audited financial statements for contracts exceeding R10 million
Contact & how to apply
Name: Xola Mjaja
Email: Xola.Mjaja@durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-311-7001
How to apply: Hard copy submissions must be delivered to the Tender Box at the Municipal Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban. Electronic submissions must be uploaded via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module). A tender is only valid if the hard copy is submitted.
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