5ME tenders
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Refurbishment of Moses Mabhida Stadium cooling towers.
The eThekwini Municipality seeks tenders for refurbishing 11 cooling towers at Moses Mabhida Stadium over 36 months. Tasks include condition assessments, cleaning, and repairing mechanical, electrical, and structural components. Key tasks involve servicing fan assemblies, motors, water distribution systems, and ensuring corrosion protection, along with hygiene and Legionella control. This fixed-price contract requires attendance at a compulsory meeting on 21 September 2026 in Durban.
Maintenance Services for Ducts at Tutuka Power Station.
Eskom seeks tenders for a 5-year maintenance contract for air and flue gas ducts and metallic expansion joints at Tutuka Power Station. The work includes welding, patching, damper blade fabrication, and expansion joint maintenance to ensure boiler efficiency and prevent failures. Bidders must provide qualified artisans, supervisors, and safety officers, adhering to Eskom standards. A minimum technical score of 70% is required. The tender closes on 19 October 2026.
Supply and installation of diesel storage tank.
Transnet National Ports Authority seeks a contractor to supply and install a 75,000L diesel storage tank at the Tug Jetty in the Port of Durban. The project includes civil, mechanical, and electrical works, such as site excavation, concrete plinth construction, stainless steel pipework installation, and electrical infrastructure setup. It requires a mobile refueling point, firefighting equipment, and testing and commissioning. The project will occur between the Bat Centre and R-Berth over four months, with a compulsory site briefing on 07 October 2026, following the NEC3 Engineering and Construction standard.
Construction of Roads and Landfill Site in Nquthu Municipality.
The Nquthu Municipality invites tenders for the construction of a landfill site and two road projects, involving civil and mechanical engineering works. Mandatory site briefings are required, and the projects are located within the King Cetshwayo and Nquthu municipal districts. Closing dates are in October 2026.
Installation of Weighing Systems at Port of Durban
Transnet National Ports Authority seeks a contractor to install and commission an automated Truck Monitoring System at the Quayside Road Gate in the Port of Durban. The project includes Weigh-in-Motion sensors, camera integration, design reports, as-built drawings, operational manuals, and staff training. It requires expertise in electrical, mechanical, and civil engineering to ensure integration with existing infrastructure. The contractor will also handle maintenance until the defects date, with completion over twelve months.
Management Contractor for Sewer Pump Station Refurbishment
The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) seeks a contractor for refurbishing the Haveman and Old Access Road sewer pump stations in Viljoenskroon, Moqhaka Local Municipality. The project includes mechanical, electrical, and civil works, such as pump replacement, electrical panel installation, fencing, and pipeline jetting. The contractor will also provide staff training and maintenance manuals. The project duration is six months, with a compulsory site visit on 16 October 2026. The tender closes on 02 November 2026.
Supply and Installation of Air-Cooled Chillers at Dube AgriZone
Dube TradePort Corporation requires a contractor for the supply, removal, and installation of air-cooled water chillers at Dube AgriZone. The project involves decommissioning old units, installing new equipment, and conducting necessary testing and commissioning. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 16 October 2026, and proposals are due by 13 November 2026.