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Issuing Organization
South African National Roads Agency Soc Limited (SANRAL)Location
Western Cape
Closing Date
14 Aug 2026
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
1 Havenga street - Oakdale - Bellville - 7530
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
17 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-162780
SANRAL is seeking consulting engineering services for the routine road maintenance of national route 10, sections 5 to 8, between koppieskraal (km 31.322) And omdraai vlei (km 61.641) In the northern cape. The contract involves comprehensive road condition monitoring, maintenance of road furniture, vegetation control, slope stability management, and pavement repairs, in accordance with SANRAL standards. This tender is for experienced engineering firms capable of managing routine road maintenance projects on national roads.
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Date & Time
Friday, 14 August 2026 - 12:00
Venue
MS Teams- virtual
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1 Havenga street - Oakdale - Bellville - 7530
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Description
Source: N.010-058-2026-1F.zip17 Jul
2026
Tender Published
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14 Aug
2026
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N.010-058-2026-1F.zip
The tender is for Consulting Engineering Services for Routine Road Maintenance of National Route N10 Sections 5 to 8 between Koppieskraal (km 31.322) and Omdraai Vlei (km 61.641) in the Northern Cape Province. The project involves maintenance activities over a 60-month supervision period, with design and construction documentation to be completed by October 2026. The tender is issued by the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL).
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Project scope: Consulting engineering services for routine road maintenance of National Route 10, Sections 5 to 8 (Koppieskraal km 31.322 to Omdraai Vlei km 61.641).
Key objectives:
Provide updated records of road condition and maintenance actions for project managers.
Inform prospective contractors of current route conditions for tendering.
Ensure safe and operational condition of national road infrastructure through proactive maintenance.
Route specifics:
Covers urban, peri-urban, and rural sections with varying maintenance needs (e.g., litter removal, pedestrian safety in peri-urban areas).
Includes interchanges, intersections, rest areas, and road furniture (e.g., guardrails, traffic signs, fencing).
Addresses geotechnical risks (e.g., slope instability, rockfalls) via SANRAL’s Slope Management System (SMS).
Incorporates pavement management (visual assessments, crack repairs, edge breaks).
Manages drainage systems (earth/concrete drains, culverts) and erosion protection (gabions).
Data and reporting:
Use of 5km strip maps for defect tracking and progress reporting.
Monthly visual pavement assessments and bi-annual bridge/culvert inspections.
GPS-referenced incident reporting for slopes (WGS84 format).
Integration with SANRAL’s ITIS and Pavement Management System (PMI).
Important Dates
Source: N.010-058-2026-1F.zip (TENDER)Contact Information
Source: N.010-058-2026-1F.zip (TENDER)Evaluation Criteria
Source: N.010-058-2026-1F.zip (TENDER)General compliance:
Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) at tender closing.
Valid B-BBEE Verification Certificate (or sworn affidavit for EMEs) issued within 12 months of tender closing.
Compliance with SARS tax obligations (TCS PIN or certificate required).
No tender defaulter or restricted supplier status.
Attendance at the compulsory virtual briefing session (28 July 2026).
Key personnel:
The Contract Engineer (CE) must be a permanent staff member of the tenderer (not contracted).
CE must meet minimum experience requirements (e.g., relevant RRM project experience).
CE must be registered with SACPCMP as a Professional Construction HSE Agent (for Design Phase) or Construction HSE Manager (for Construction Phase).
CE cannot be committed to more than 6 active RRM contracts with SANRAL at the time of award.
Proof of salary slips, PAYE, UIF, and SDL payments for the last 3 months for key personnel.
Joint ventures:
JVs are allowed only if one partner is a Targeted Enterprise (51% black-owned, B-BBEE Level 1 or 2).
Each JV member must submit separate CSD, B-BBEE, and tax compliance documentation.
JV Agreement must be submitted with the tender.
Technical capacity:
Minimum 70% functionality score (threshold for RRM projects).
Experience in similar RRM projects (evaluated via Forms B1, B2, B4, B6).
Quality Assurance System (preferably ISO-certified).
Past performance reports for at least 3 similar projects in the last 10 years.
Technical Specifications
Source: N.010-058-2026-1F.zip (TENDER)Scope: Consulting engineering services for routine road maintenance of National Route 10, Sections 5 to 8 (Koppieskraal km 31.322 to Omdraai Vlei km 61.641).
Key activities:
Road condition reporting and visual assessments (monthly) using TMH 9 and TRH 16 standards.
Maintenance of road furniture: guardrails, traffic signs, fencing (e.g., stock-proof 60%, veldspan 25%, concrete palisade 5%, clearview 5%).
Vegetation control: grass mowing, shrub trimming, alien vegetation removal.
Slope stability management: monitoring, incident reporting (Levels I-IV), and mitigation (e.g., concrete drains, rockfall barriers).
Drainage maintenance: earth/concrete drains, culverts, and erosion protection (gabions).
Pavement repairs: edge breaks, shoulder repairs, surface cracks, rumble strips.
Removal of illegal advertising and entrances within road reserve.
Bridge and culvert inspections (bi-annual).
Use of SANRAL’s Pavement Management System (PMI) and ITIS for data capture.
Compliance with SANRAL’s Routine Road Maintenance Manual and Slope Management System (SMS).
Standards/References:
TMH 9 (Visual assessment for flexible pavements).
TRH 16 (Nomenclature for asphalt pavements).
SABITA guidelines for bituminous repairs.
South African Road Traffic Signs Manual (SARTSM).
Drainage Manual (5th Edition).
Tools/Software:
SARDS Desktop software for data management (registration via ITIS portal: http://itis.nra.co.za/portal).
GPS referencing (WGS84 format) for slope incidents.
5km strip maps for defect tracking and progress reporting.
Compliance Requirements
Source: N.010-058-2026-1F.zip (TENDER)Mandatory compliance documents:
Central Supplier Database (CSD) Report (full report for all JV partners if applicable).
Tax Compliance Status (TCS) declaration (Form C) and continuous tracking via TCS system.
Income Tax Number and VAT Registration Number.
B-BBEE Verification Certificate (minimum Level 1 or 2 contributor as per Construction Sector Codes, Gazette No. 41287, 1 Dec 2017).
Indemnity letter on company letterhead confirming bank details match CSD Report.
Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable).
Targeted Enterprise Requirements (if subcontracting):
Must be an EME or QSE with B-BBEE Level 1 or 2.
At least 51% black-owned.
No equity sharing with the Service Provider.
Registered per Companies Act, 2008 or Close Corporation Act, 1984.
Registered on National Treasury’s CSD.
Additional:
All personnel must be registered with relevant professional bodies (e.g., ECSA for engineers).
Proof of authority for signatories (board resolution).
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Address
Kuisis St, Val-De-Grace, Pretoria, 0184, South Africa
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High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
03 Aug 2026
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Contact
012-426-6236[email protected]www.nra.co.zaKuisis St, Val-De-Grace, Pretoria, 0184, South Africa
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Median Estimate
R 1 607 359
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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