Contractor for road maintenance between Hobhouse and Ladybrand.
Ms M Coangae
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
16 September 2026 at 11:00 · Regional Roads Office in Hamilton Office 26 Hartley Street, Bloemfontein
In plain English
The tender is for special maintenance of primary road P18/4 and access roads over a distance of 44 km between Hobhouse and Ladybrand. Bidders must have a CIDB Contractor grading designation of 9 CE and be registered with the CIDB in a CE class of construction works.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport invites tenders for the special maintenance of Primary Road P18/4 and various access roads. The project covers a 44 km stretch between Hobhouse and Ladybrand in the Free State. Key deliverables include full road rehabilitation, asphalt surfacing, drainage maintenance, and roadside repairs. The contract will last for 24 months and focuses on labour-intensive methods to support job creation. Bidders must attend a compulsory clarification meeting to qualify. The project requires significant road construction expertise and the use of local subcontractors for at least 30% of the work.
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 9 Civil Engineering (9CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
Full requirements
- Must hold valid CIDB grading of 9 CE
- Must have valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must meet local content thresholds for cement
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms M Coangae
Email: CoangaeM@freetrans.gov.za
Phone: 051-409-8703
How to apply: Submit your original bid document in the tender box located at the Ground Floor of the Perm Building, 45 Charlotte Maxeke, Bloemfontein, by 11:00 on 07 October 2026.
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