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Procurement activity across eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. The award rate is the share of concluded tenders (awarded plus closed) that resulted in a published contract award.
As Africa's premier port city and a tourism powerhouse, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality issues tenders for critical port-related infrastructure, water resilience, roads, electricity, housing, public transport, waste, ICT, security, and professional services. The scale and diversity of Durban's procurement often overwhelm suppliers trying to track opportunities manually. Tenders SA transforms this listing into a purpose-built tender management suite. Our AI-Powered Matching proactively surfaces eThekwini tenders that match your operational capacity. Our document analysis strips away the jargon to reveal scoring criteria, technical specs, and strict deadlines. Leverage procurement intelligence to assess the true commercial opportunity. Our compliance gap analysis and readiness scoring identify missing schedules or financial statements. With our application assistance, you can build a cohesive, submission-ready response that meets the rigorous demands of eThekwini and Durban municipal tenders.
The south african government is seeking a contractor to provide servicing and maintenance of heavy plant equipment for a period of 36 months in kwazulu-natal. Interested suppliers should have relevant experience and meet the necessary requirements. The tender is open to all eligible bidders.
β’ Servicing and maintenance of heavy plant equipment β’ 36-month contract β’ kwazulu-natal location
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This tender from ethekwini metropolitan municipality invites suppliers to provide general office stationery for a period of 36 months. Bidders must have at least 3 years' experience in stationery supply and be registered distributors or retailers with manufacturer authorization. The contract will be awarded based on the 80/20 preference points system, with mandatory requirements that must be met for consideration.
β’ Submit both a hard copy and an electronic copy. β’ Hard copy: sealed, addressed to city manager, marked with tender number, placed in tender box at ground floor foyer, municipal buildings, 166 ke masinga road (old fort rd), durban. β’ Electronic copy: submit via ethekwini municipality jde system (esp module). The hard copy is the ruling version; the tender is only valid if the hard copy is submitted. β’ Closing date: friday, 21 august 2026 at 11:00am. Late submissions will not be accepted. β’ Do not submit by fax, email, or post. β’ Required returnable documents: authority of signatory, tax compliance status pin/tax clearance certificate, declaration of municipal fees, declaration with respect to occupational health and safety act, mbd 4, mbd 5, mbd 6.1, Mbd 8, mbd 9, official tender form. β’ Tenderers must be registered on the national treasury central supplier database (csd). β’ Tenderers who deviate from the prescribed pricing schedule (section 8) will be disqualified.
This tender seeks a service provider to supply and manage an online ticketing system for ushaka marine world in durban, under a 36-month contract. The successful bidder must comply with strict occupational health and safety requirements as outlined in the mandatory agreement.
- Must sign the mandatory section 37(2) OHS agreement and comply with the occupational health and safety act NO. 85 of 1993. - Must develop a safety file approved by the umw health and safety department. - Must ensure all employees have valid medical certificates of fitness and wear appropriate PPE. - must provide a fully equipped first aid box with a trained first aider. - Must be registered and in good standing with the compensation for occupational injuries and diseases commissioner or have personal accident cover. - Must comply with all ushaka marine world site rules and safety, health, and environmental requirements. - Must conduct daily toolbox talks and maintain attendance records.
This tender invites bids for the supply and delivery of bulletproof vests to the ethekwini metro police services over a 36-month period. The contract includes a mandatory section 37(2) agreement under the occupational health and safety act, requiring the successful bidder to accept employer responsibilities and comply with strict safety and compliance requirements.
- Must sign the mandatory section 37(2) OHS act agreement, acknowledging employer duties and responsibilities. - Must be registered and in good standing with the compensation for occupational injuries and diseases commissioner, or have personal accident cover. - Must ensure all employees have valid medical certificates of fitness. - Must ensure employees wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). - must comply with all ethekwini municipality site rules and safety, health, and environmental requirements. - Must comply with metro police directorate emergency evacuation procedures. - Must ensure vehicles used are in good working condition and drivers obey traffic signs and speed limits on municipality premises.
This tender from ethekwini municipality (ushaka marine world) seeks a qualified service provider for monitoring, armed response, maintenance, and repairs of intruder alarms over a 36-month period. Bidders must attend a compulsory clarification meeting, submit both hard copy and electronic tenders, and meet mandatory psira and csd registration requirements.
- Compulsory clarification meeting on 27 july 2026 at 11h00 at ushaka marine world welcome centre; failure to attend invalidates the tender. - Submit a signed hard copy to the tender box (166 ke masinga road, durban) and an identical electronic copy via the ethekwini jde system (esp) before 21 august 2026, 11:00am. - Mandatory: valid psira registration for the service provider and csd registration (maaa number) β joint venture parties must each be registered. - Achieve a minimum of 60 out of 100 functionality points, based on experience (similar projects over 10 years) and key staff qualifications (project manager and intruder alarm technician with psira and certification). - Complete and submit all returnable documents, including mbd 4, 5 (if applicable), 6.1, 8, 9, tax compliance pin, declaration of municipal fees, and the official tender form. - Prices must be in ZAR, firm for each 12-month period, and include delivery to ushaka marine world; VAT must be shown separately. - Tender validity: 120 days from opening plus an additional 12 months unless otherwise advised in writing.
This tender from ethekwini municipality invites bids for the construction of 54 top-structure units as part of the ntuzuma d phase 2 & 3 extension housing project in ward 43, kwazulu-natal. The project is open to contractors with a CIDB grading of 5 gb or higher, and requires both hard copy and electronic submissions via the ethekwini jde system. The tender follows the 80/20 preferential procurement system and includes a compulsory clarification meeting.
Returnable documents: - the document mentions 'returnable documents:' but NO specific list is provided. Check the full tender document for required forms and submission details.
This tender invites qualified contractors to upgrade gravel tracks to asphalt in thornwood dassenhoek, pinetown south, ward 14, kwazulu-natal. Bidders must submit their proposals by 21 august 2026 and attend a compulsory briefing at the eta building, durban.
β’ Upgrade gravel tracks to asphalt in thornwood dassenhoek, pinetown south, ward 14 β’ submit bid by 21 august 2026 β’ attend compulsory briefing at eta building, durban
This tender from ethekwini municipality seeks a principal contractor for a 36-month integrated infrastructure maintenance and construction contract covering general building works, low-voltage electrical systems, and hvac&r mechanical systems. The successful bidder must comply with strict occupational health and safety requirements, including a comprehensive h&s plan, coida good standing, and statutory appointments.
- Must be a principal contractor capable of managing general building, electrical (β€1000v), and mechanical (hvac&r) works for 36 months. - Submit a compliant, site-specific health and safety plan and start-up h&s file for approval before work begins. - Provide proof of coida good standing and enter into a section 37(2) mandatory agreement with the client. - Appoint a full-time construction manager and a sacpcmp-registered safety officer, plus other statutory appointments as required. - Include adequate financial provision for all mandated h&s cost items, including safety officer, training, PPE, and medicals. - Comply with the occupational health and safety act, construction regulations 2014, and all applicable standards. - Submit an organogram of subcontractors and maintain an updated list on site.
This tender is for work package 1 of the trk 93249 road construction project on maniza road in the kwaximba area, ward 1 (outer west), under the ethekwini municipality. The work involves site establishment, road construction activities (excavations, layer works, concreting), and associated safety and environmental controls. Bidders must be capable of managing significant occupational health and safety risks and complying with the detailed baseline risk assessment and COVID-19 protocols.
β’ Notify the provincial director in writing (using annexure 2 form) at least 7 days before starting work if the project involves: - excavation work - working at height with risk of falling - demolition of a structure - use of explosives - construction of a single-story dwelling for a resident. β’ A consolidated health and safety (h&s) file must be handed over to the ethekwini municipality human settlements unit upon project completion; this is a requirement for the retention payment.
This tender from ethekwini metropolitan municipality seeks to establish a rates-based panel of contractors for as-and-when-required maintenance repairs to roads and stormwater infrastructure over a 36-month period. The contract is open to contractors with a CIDB grading of 4ce, 5ce, or 6ce (or higher) and requires both hard copy and electronic submissions via the ethekwini jde system.
- Submit a hard copy of the tender offer to: the tender box in the foyer of the municipal building, 166 ke masinga road, durban. - Submit an electronic copy via the ethekwini municipality jde system (esp module). Both submissions are mandatory; the hard copy is the ruling version. - Tender offers submitted via any other means (e.g., Fax, email) will be deemed invalid. - Ensure the outer package is sealed and marked with the employer's address and identification details. - Do not make alterations or additions to the tender documents except to correct errors by the employer or comply with their instructions. - Return all returnable documents (e.g., Forms, schedules, certificates) fully completed, either electronically or in legible, non-erasable ink. - Sign the original and all copies of the tender offer where required. For joint ventures, indicate the lead partner. - If a two-envelope system is required, separate documents into "technical proposal" and "financial proposal" envelopes, each marked accordingly. - Tender offers must be received by the closing date/time: 21 august 2026 at 11:00. Proof of posting is not accepted as proof of delivery. - Withdraw or substitute a tender only by giving written notice to the employerβs agent before the closing time. Substitute tenders must be marked as "substitute". - Tender offers must remain valid for 12 months after the original validity period, unless otherwise notified in writing.
This open tender from ethekwini municipality seeks a qualified contractor to maintain the municipality-owned rail sidings in the isipingo area for a period of 36 months. The work includes track maintenance, vegetation control, welding, and drainage upkeep, with a strong emphasis on occupational health and safety compliance. Bidders must be legally registered, experienced in rail maintenance, and able to meet the municipality's safety and procurement requirements.
- Contract duration is 36 months for maintenance of ethekwini-owned rail sidings in isipingo. - Scope includes access to site, material delivery, work near electrified lines and signal equipment, ballast replacement, welding, mould fitting, grass cutting, weed control, rail greasing, track clearing, drain maintenance, and track gauge maintenance. - Compliance with the occupational health and safety act (section 8(i)) and construction regulations 5.1(a) Is mandatory, including a baseline risk assessment. - Bidders must be legally registered entities with proven experience in rail siding maintenance and a strong safety record. - Financial stability for 36 months, including insurance and compliance with municipal procurement policies, is required. - Valid b-bbee certification may provide preferential consideration. - Closing date for submissions is 11 may 2026 (note: tender record shows 2026-08-21, but document states 11 may 2026; verify with municipality).
The ethekwini metropolitan municipality is seeking a service provider to implement an outcomes-based youth and homeless employment and transition programme. The programme aims to address homelessness in the ethekwini region by providing employment opportunities and support services, based on the findings of the 2021/22 point in time survey. The successful bidder will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive programme that includes skills development, employment facilitation, and collaboration with local stakeholders.
- Must be a registered legal entity in south africa (e.g., Company, npo, or cooperative). - Proven track record in implementing employment programmes, skills development, or social reintegration projects, preferably in kwazulu-natal. - Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale projects, including staffing (e.g., Social workers, trainers), logistics, and partnerships. - Financial capacity to deliver the programme, with audited financial statements or proof of funding. - Compliance with broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) requirements (likely level 1-4 contributor). - Deliver an outcomes based youth and homeless employment and transition programme, using a community-based participatory action research (cbpar) methodology. - Address health and safety issues identified in the homelessness study, including living conditions, health issues, mental wellbeing, access to healthcare, and safety risks.
This tender from the ethekwini metropolitan municipality seeks a qualified service provider to supply and deliver tyre retreading services for its city fleet directorate over a 36-month period. The contract requires strict adherence to the occupational health and safety act and municipal site rules, with a focus on maintaining a safe working environment. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience, financial capacity, and full compliance with health and safety regulations.
β’ Must be a legally registered entity with experience in tyre retreading services. β’ Must demonstrate financial and operational capacity to deliver services for 36 months. β’ Must comply fully with the occupational health and safety act NO. 85 of 1993 and its amendments. β’ Must be registered and in good standing with the compensation for occupational injuries and diseases commissioner or hold equivalent personal accident cover. β’ Must compile a health and safety file, including risk assessments and safe working practices. β’ All employees must have valid medical fitness certificates and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. β’ Vehicles used must be in good working condition, safe, and operated according to their design; drivers must obey site traffic rules and speed limits.
The south african government is seeking a contractor to supply, deliver, install, and test protection and control equipment for various substations in kwazulu-natal for a period of 36 months. Interested bidders should have relevant experience and comply with BBBEE requirements. A compulsory briefing will be held at the energy management directorate headquarters.
β’ Supply, delivery, off-loading, installation, and testing of protection and control equipment β’ testing and commissioning of associated electrical plant β’ 36-month contract for various substations
This tender is for the provision of cash-in-transit services to the ethekwini metropolitan municipality for a period of 12 months. IT is open to legitimate cash-in-transit service providers who meet the mandatory experience, registration, and clearance requirements. The contract will be awarded to a single supplier due to the high-risk nature of the service.
- Submit a sealed hard copy, addressed to the city manager and marked with tender number 1F-36870, into the tender box in the ground floor foyer of municipal buildings, 166 ke masinga road (old fort rd), durban. - Also submit an identical electronic copy via the ethekwini municipality jde system (esp module). - The hard copy is the ruling version; the tender is only valid if the hard copy is submitted. - Ensure all access rights and submission queries for the jde system are resolved before the closing date. - Closing date: tuesday, 11 august 2026 at 11:00am. - NO faxed, emailed, or posted tenders will be accepted. - Required returnable documents include: authority of signatory, tax compliance status pin/tax clearance certificate, declaration of municipal fees, declaration re occupational health and safety act, mbd 4 (declaration of interest), mbd 5 (declaration for procurement above r10 million), mbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), mbd 8 (declaration of bidderβs past SCM practices), mbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination), and the official tender form. - Failure to complete and sign the official tender form will invalidate the tender. - Any alterations must be in black non-erasable ink or typed, and signed in full; correction fluid is not permitted. - Tenders must be valid for 120 days after opening, plus a further 12 months unless the bidder advises otherwise in writing.
This tender from ethekwini municipality seeks a qualified supplier for the supply and delivery of original spare parts and provision of repair services for man buses over a 36-month period. Only original equipment manufacturers (oems) or their accredited dealers are eligible to bid, and the contract will be awarded based on the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system.
Submit a sealed hard copy of the tender document, addressed to the city manager and marked with tender number 35332-1J, to the tender box at 166 ke masinga road (old fort rd), durban. An identical electronic copy must be submitted via the ethekwini municipality jde system (esp module). Hard copy submission is mandatory for validity; electronic submission alone is insufficient. Tenders submitted by fax, email, or post will not be accepted. Ensure all access rights and esp submission queries are resolved before the closing date. Late submissions will not be considered. Required returnable documents include: authority of signatory, tax compliance status pin or tax clearance certificate, declaration of municipal fees, declaration with respect to the occupational health and safety act, mbd 4 (declaration of interest), mbd 5 (declaration for procurement above r10 million, if applicable), mbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), mbd 8 (declaration of bidderβs past SCM practices), and mbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination).
The ethekwini municipality is procuring hygiene services for public transport facility ablutions within the southern region. Bidders must attend a compulsory clarification meeting on 11 august 2026 and submit both a hard copy and an electronic copy by 4 september 2026. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory attendance at the clarification meeting, as failure to attend invalidates the tender.
Submit a sealed hard copy addressed to the city manager, marked with the tender number, into the tender box at the ground floor foyer of municipal buildings, 166 ke masinga road (old fort rd), durban, and an identical electronic copy via the ethekwini municipality jde system (esp module). The hard copy is the ruling version. Fax, email, or posted tenders are not accepted. Late submissions are disqualified. Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed, and submitted): - authority of signatory (with supporting board resolution or power of attorney). - Tax compliance status pin or tax clearance certificate. - Declaration of municipal fees. - Declaration regarding the occupational health and safety act. - Mbd 4: declaration of interest. - Mbd 5: declaration for procurement above r10 million (if applicable). - Mbd 6.1: Preference points claim. - Mbd 8: declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices. - Mbd 9: certificate of independent bid determination. - Official tender form (section 9). - Resource plan including organogram/operational structure. Disqualification risks: missing or unsigned returnable forms, late delivery, failure to submit both hard copy and electronic copy, or any material deviation from the official documentation.
The ethekwini municipality is procuring hygiene services for public transport facility ablutions within the northern region. Bidders must attend a compulsory clarification meeting and submit both a hard copy and an electronic copy by the closing date. The most consequential requirement is that bidders must have at least one project of 12 months or more in cleaning public ablutions, with proof required.
Submit a sealed hard copy, addressed to the city manager and marked with the tender number, into the tender box at the ground floor foyer of the municipal buildings, 166 ke masinga road (old fort rd), durban. Also submit an identical electronic copy via the ethekwini municipality jde system (esp module). The hard copy is the ruling version; the tender is only valid if the hard copy is received. Late submissions are not accepted. Returnable forms include: authority of signatory, tax compliance status pin or tax clearance certificate, declaration of municipal fees, declaration with respect to the occupational health and safety act, mbd 4 (declaration of interest), mbd 5 (declaration for procurement above r10 million), mbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), mbd 8 (declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices), mbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination), official tender form, and a resource plan including organogram or operational structure.
The ethekwini municipality is procuring hygiene services for public transport facility ablutions within the central region. The contract is one of four linked tenders (1T-34963, 1T-35005, 1T-35006, 1T-35007) evaluated and awarded simultaneously, with a most responsive bidder limited to one award. Bidders must attend a compulsory clarification meeting on 11 august 2026 and submit both a hard copy and an identical electronic copy by 4 september 2026.
Submission must be a signed hard copy sealed in an envelope addressed to the city manager, marked with the tender number, and deposited into the tender box in the ground floor foyer of the municipal buildings at 166 ke masinga road (old fort rd), durban. An identical electronic copy must be submitted via the ethekwini municipality jde system (esp module). The hard copy is the ruling version; if the electronic copy is not identical, the tender is invalid. Tenders received after the closing time are not accepted. Faxed, emailed, or posted tenders are not accepted. Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed, and submitted): - authority of signatory (with supporting board resolution or power of attorney). - Tax compliance status pin or tax clearance certificate. - Declaration of municipal fees. - Declaration with respect to the occupational health and safety act. - Mbd 4: declaration of interest. - Mbd 5: declaration for procurement above r10 million (if applicable). - Mbd 6.1: Preference points claim. - Mbd 8: declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices. - Mbd 9: certificate of independent bid determination. - Official tender form (section 9). - Resource plan including organogram / operational structure (additional returnable schedule). Tenders must remain valid for 120 days after opening, plus a further 12 months unless the bidder advises otherwise in writing.
The ethekwini municipality is procuring hygiene services for public transport facility ablutions within the western region. Bidders must attend a compulsory clarification meeting on 11 august 2026 and submit both a hard copy and an electronic copy by 4 september 2026. The most consequential requirement is that bidders must have at least one project of a minimum of 12 months in cleaning public ablutions, evidenced by letters of award or reference letters.
Submit a sealed hard copy, addressed to the city manager and marked with the tender number, into the tender box at the ground floor foyer of municipal buildings, 166 ke masinga road (old fort rd), durban, and an identical electronic copy via the ethekwini municipality jde system (esp module). The hard copy is the ruling version; the electronic copy must match exactly. NO fax, email, or posted tenders accepted. Late tenders are disqualified. Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed, and submitted): - authority of signatory (with supporting board resolution or power of attorney for joint ventures). - Tax compliance status pin or tax clearance certificate. - Declaration of municipal fees. - Declaration with respect to the occupational health and safety act. - Mbd 4: declaration of interest. - Mbd 5: declaration for procurement above r10 million (if applicable). - Mbd 6.1: Preference points claim. - Mbd 8: declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices. - Mbd 9: certificate of independent bid determination. - Official tender form. - Resource plan including organogram or operational structure.
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