Find government tender opportunities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa's second-most populous province. Track procurement from eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality (Durban), uMgungundlovu (Pietermaritzburg), and KZN Provincial Government departments. KwaZulu-Natal's strategic position with Africa's busiest port (Durban) creates unique opportunities in logistics, manufacturing, and maritime services. The province's diverse economy spans tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and port operations.
Procurement activity across KwaZulu-Natal. The award rate is the share of concluded tenders (awarded plus closed) that resulted in a published contract award.
The national research foundation (nrf), through its saeon unit, seeks a service provider to supply and deliver three clarity tubes for laboratory use. The tubes must meet a detailed specification including transparent perspex material, 1 m length, 50 mm diameter, and engraved graduations. Bids must be submitted by email before 11:00 AM on 19 august 2026, and the contract is a once-off supply with delivery to the saeon office in pietermaritzburg.
Submission is by email only, to [email protected]. Only pdf documents are acceptable. Bids must be received by the closing time; late bids will not be considered. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not re-typed. One original set of bid documents is required in electronic format. The bidder must complete the returnable documents checklist and provide page references to supporting documentation; failure to provide any mandatory document will disqualify the bid. Returnable documents (all mandatory unless noted): - sbd 1 (procurement invitation), signed and completed, including sbd 4, sbd 6.1 And the signed bid submission certificate. - Proof of authority to sign (e.g. Company resolution). - Proof of registration on the central supplier database (csd). - Valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (for emes/qses) β optional, required to claim preference points. - Data sheet, manual or brochure for the offered product. - Pricing schedule (sbd 3.1) Or a quotation on company letterhead. Disqualification risks: - any mandatory returnable document omitted or unsigned. - Quotation received after the closing time. - Bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies with directors who are in the service of the state. - Bidders listed on the register for tender defaulters or the list of restricted suppliers.
Umzinyathi district municipality is procuring cleaning material for its corporate services unit under a request for quotation. Bidders must submit a full set of mandatory documents including a csd report, proof of residence or municipal account for the bidder and each director, and signed mbd forms, with a firm price valid for 90 days.
Submission: completed bid document, clearly marked with bid number and description, must be deposited in the tender box at the reception area of umzinyathi district municipality offices, 39 victoria street, princess magogo building, dundee, 3000, on or before 12h00 on friday, 21 august 2026. Bids will be opened in public. Telegraphic, faxed, or emailed bids will not be accepted. Courier-delivered bids must be placed in the tender box, not handed to staff. Bidders must initial every page. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not re-typed. Quotations must be on company letterhead. Returnable documents (all mandatory, must be completed and signed; mbd 3.1 Must be stamped with company stamp): - mbd 1: invitation to tender. - Mbd 3.1: Pricing schedule (firm prices). - Mbd 4: declaration of interest β companies involved as per csd report must be listed on paragraph 3.14; False declaration leads to automatic disqualification. - Mbd 6.1: Preference points claim. - Mbd 8: declaration of past supply chain management practices. - Mbd 9: certificate of independent bid determination. - Proof of company registration (cipc) or ID copy for sole proprietors. - Original certified copies of owner's identity document (not older than six months). - Recent municipal account (rates and taxes or services) in bidder's name showing NO arrears exceeding 90 days, or proof of residence with certified affidavit, or lease agreement. - Recent municipal account in each director's name showing NO arrears exceeding 90 days, or equivalent proof for directors. - Full csd report. - Original valid tax clearance certificate. - Non-collusion affidavit executed by bidder. Disqualification risks: - any mandatory document omitted or incomplete. - Bids received after closing time. - Bids from persons in the service of the state. - Bids signed by a person without authority to sign. - Failure to complete forms in every aspect. - False declaration on mbd 4 paragraph 3.14 Or incorrect csd information.
Concrete repairs inside a drydock at the port of durban for a six-month contract. Bidders must comply with transnet's extensive environmental management specifications, including appointing a qualified environmental officer and obtaining a site access certificate before starting work.
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PRASA seeks a qualified service provider to facilitate iso 9001 internal auditing training for its employees, aligned to unit standard 263400. The training covers planning, executing, and reporting internal audits against iso 9001:2015, with classroom delivery, practical activities, and assessment. Bidders must hold valid etqa accreditation for the unit standard and etqa certification for the facilitator/assessor, and must submit bids by 27 august 2026 at 12:00 pm.
Bids must be hand delivered to the PRASA regional office foyer area helpdesk, 65 masabalala yengwa avenue, kwazulu-natal, before the closing date and time. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not re-typed. Quotations must be enclosed in a sealed envelope and must not include documents or references relating to any other quotation. Changes to quotations will not be considered after closing. Bidders must fill and sign a closing register, or provide proof of timely submission. Returnable documents include: sbd 1 (invitation to bid), sbd 4 (declaration of interest), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), proof of etqa accreditation for iso 9001 internal auditing (unit standard 263400), proof of etqa certification for the facilitator/assessor, valid SARS pin, csd registration number, certified ID copies of company directors, b-bbee certificate/affidavit, cipc registration documents, and, if applicable, a jv/consortium agreement or intention to enter into one. Failure to provide mandatory returnable documents may result in disqualification.
The department of public works is procuring a contractor for the sanitation programme at mqhakama high school in highflats, ugu district, under a six-month contract. The most consequential requirement is the compulsory tender briefing meeting on 27 august 2026, where the site inspection certificate must be signed and stamped by the department representative, as failure to do so will disqualify the bid.
Bids must be submitted in hard copy only; faxed or e-mailed bids are not accepted. Late submissions will not be accepted. Bidders must attend the compulsory tender briefing meeting with a hard copy of the bid document; those without IT will not be admitted. The site inspection certificate must be signed and stamped by the department representative during the briefing as proof of attendance; failure to do so will disqualify the tender. Returnable documents include the completed bid document, signed forms as specified in the tender document, and proof of payment for the bid document if a hard copy was purchased.
The kwazulu-natal department of public works seeks a multi-disciplinary team led by a registered professional architect (principal agent) to design, supervise construction, and close out the kwacele mr traditional authority centre in umdoni municipality. The tender uses an 80/20 preference point system with specific goals for black ownership (5 points) and local enterprise location in ethekwini, harry gwala, ugu, or umgungundlovu municipalities (15 points).
Submission method: bids must be deposited in the bid box on the ground floor of the KZN department of public works and infrastructure, o.R. Tambo house building, 191 prince alfred street, pietermaritzburg, 3200. NO electronic, fax, telegraphic, telephonic, or late submissions will be accepted. Bids must be in a sealed envelope marked with the bid number (znt 05/26/27W), closing date, and bidder's name and address. All bid document pages must be initialled. Photocopies of the original bid documentation may be used but must bear an original signature. The bidder must complete and sign all returnable forms: sbd 1 (invitation to bid), sbd 3.3 (Pricing schedule for professional services), sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form), sbd 7.2 (Contract form for rendering of services), authority to sign bid form, and the declaration that csd information is correct and up to date. Proof of csd registration and a valid SARS tax compliance status pin (or printed tcs certificate) must be submitted. Failure to submit any required document or to initial pages will render the bid non-responsive.
The department of education is procuring sanitation services for phumza high school in the ugu district. Bidders must have a CIDB 5gb or higher grading to be eligible.
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The kwazulu-natal department of public works invites bids for the sanitation programme at sihle high school in the umdoni area of ugu district. The contract requires a CIDB grading of 4 gb or higher, indicating a construction works contract for general building works.
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Health and safety items are being procured for the ntshingwayo dam projects near newcastle in the kwazulu-natal province. The successful bidder will be required to supply and deliver these items. Bidders must ensure tax compliance and submit a SARS pin or printed tcs certificate, or csd number if registered.
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The KZN department of public works invites bids for a six-month sanitation programme at nositha primary school in the ugu district (margate area). The contract requires CIDB grading 5 gb or higher and uses an 80/20 preference points system with specific goals for black, women, youth and disability ownership. A compulsory briefing with a signed site inspection certificate is a mandatory pre-qualification condition.
Submission method: physical delivery of hard-copy bid documents only; faxed or e-mailed bids are not accepted. Late submissions will not be accepted. Bidders must attend the compulsory briefing with a printed bid document; those without a hard copy will not be admitted. A site inspection certificate must be signed and stamped by the department representative at the briefing as proof of attendance; failure to have IT signed will disqualify the tender. NO site inspection certificate will be issued at the briefing. NO late arrivals will be admitted to the briefing. The department reserves the right not to award to the lowest bidder and will conduct a detailed risk assessment before award. Bidders must comply with the tenderers notes advertised on the departmental website.
Msunduzi municipality seeks to appoint a panel of one to three service providers, for a 36-month contract, to supply, install, repair and maintain utp (cat 5/6/7) and fibre-optic cabling infrastructure, using municipal street light poles and service networks for fibre deployment. Bidders must hold a minimum CIDB grading of 1 ep/eb or higher, attend a compulsory briefing, and meet strict functionality and preference-point requirements.
Tenders must be submitted in hard copy and on a cd/usb flash drive, contained in sealed envelopes marked with the contract number and description, and placed in the tender box at msunduzi municipality's central stores, 2 abattoir road (off kershaw street), pietermaritzburg, 3201, not later than 12h00 on 16 september 2026. Only tenders placed in the tender box will be accepted; courier-delivered tenders must reach the box before closing. The tender document must be completed in handwriting or typed, with all corrections counter-signed (NO correction fluid). All tendered amounts must be arithmetically checked and totals carried forward to the summary page and tender form. The tender form must be fully completed and signed by an authorised representative. All declarations must be completed and signed, and commissioned where applicable. A valid tax clearance status verification pin, csd supplier number and unique registration reference number must be submitted. Prices must include VAT regardless of VAT vendor status. Failure to comply with these requirements may render the bid non-responsive. Returnable forms include: invitation to bid, authority to sign, declaration of municipal fees, declaration of interest (mbd 4), declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices (mbd 8), certificate of independent bid determination (mbd 9), declaration for procurement above r10 million, tender briefing certificate, tender form, pricing schedule (boq), annexure a (alterations by tenderer), annexure b (preference points claim), annexure c (tax clearance certificate), annexure d (cipc registration certificate), annexure e (csd registration report), and annexure f (cd/usb flash drive). Joint ventures must submit tax compliance pins, csd reports, signed declarations (mbd 4, mbd 8, mbd 9) for all parties, and an undertaking to enter into a joint venture agreement.
Supply and deliver specialised arc protection switching gear uniforms for electrical workers at king shaka international airport. The PPE must comply with sans/iec 61482 series standards, iso 9001, iso 45001, and the OHS act, and bidders must submit full type-test certificates, arc test reports, and certified atpv/elim/ebt values.
Required documentation to accompany the offer: - type test certificates - arc test reports - atpv/elim/ebt values - iec 61482 compliance certificate - iso 9001 certificate - material data sheet - user manual - cleaning instructions - warranty certificate - certificate of conformity - batch traceability certificate
Enterprise ilembe is seeking a service provider to implement brand, marketing and communication campaigns, programmes and projects over a three-year period. The successful bidder will be required to provide a range of services including graphic design, copy writing and editing, and social media campaigns.
Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes endorsed "proposal for: implementation of brand, marketing & communication campaigns, programmes and projects" and must be hand delivered and placed in the tender box at sangweni tourism centre, cnr. Link road & ballito drive, ballito and addressed to; the chief executive officer enterprise ilembe, sangweni tourism centre, cnr link road & ballito drive. The closing date for receipt of proposals is on or before 17 september 2026 at 11h00.
Enterprise ilembe economic development agency is establishing a panel of events management service providers to coordinate and execute its business, investment, tourism and public events on an as-and-when-required basis over 36 months. Bidders must demonstrate a proven events management track record and achieve at least 60 of 100 functionality points, with a score greater than zero on the starred relevant-experience competency, to be considered for appointment to the panel.
Proposals must be hand-delivered in sealed envelopes endorsed 'proposal for: establishment of an events management panel' to the tender box at sangweni tourism centre, cnr link road & ballito drive, ballito, by 22 september 2026 at 11:00. Proposals must be bound or stapled; loose submissions not accepted. Required documents include: completed mbd 1 (part a & b), mbd 4, mbd 8, mbd 9; csd registration proof; valid SARS tcs pin; bank confirmation letter; cipc registration (or certified ID for sole proprietor, partnership agreement for partnerships); power of attorney/signing authority; b-bbee verification certificate/affidavit; proof of location (councillor letter, lease, or utility bill); reference letters or completion certificates for events management; cvs and certified qualifications of key personnel; local economic participation/empowerment plan; proposal, approach and methodology. Annexure a (mandatory information sheet) must be completed and signed, indicating where each required item is found in the proposal.
Msunduzi municipality is procuring an income-generating contract for tenant and facilities management of its human settlements rental stock, including rental management system administration, for a 36-month period. The contract requires the successful bidder to manage tenant, lease, inspection, financial, property, and maintenance processes, with reporting and integration with sap. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory registration of the company and principal member with the property practitioners regulatory authority (ppra) and holding a valid fidelity fund certificate, as failure leads to disqualification.
Tenders must be submitted in hard copy and on cd/usb flash drive, in sealed envelopes marked with the contract number and description, placed in the tender box at msunduzi municipality's central stores, 2 abattoir road, pietermaritzburg, before 12h00 on 16 september 2026. The tender document must be completed in handwriting or typed, signed in pen, with NO correction fluid; all rates and amounts must be priced and arithmetically checked. Returnable forms include: tender form, preference points claim form (annexure c), tax clearance certificate or tax compliance status pin, csd supplier number and unique registration reference, declaration of interest (mbd 4), authority to sign, declaration of municipal fees, declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices (mbd 8), certificate of independent bid determination (mbd 9), and declaration for procurement above r10 million. A site inspection/tender briefing certificate must be completed and signed at the compulsory briefing. Failure to comply with any mandatory requirement will lead to disqualification.
The passenger rail agency of south africa (PRASA) is procuring occupational health, safety, and environmental (ohse) agent services for the upgrade and/or replacement of foundations and structures between umgeni and kwamashu in kwazulu-natal. The contract will be rate-based, with services billed per hour for construction health and safety officers (prchso) and prchsa agents, including overtime and public holiday rates. Bidders must provide pricing per hour excluding VAT, with a mock quantity of 20 hours per line item, and travel is reimbursed at r4.95 Per kilometre for the safety officer.
Bids must be hand delivered to umjantshi house, 30 wolmaraans, braamfontein, johannesburg before the closing date and time. Sign the submission register. Bids must be in a sealed envelope and submitted on official forms (not re-typed). Late bids will not be accepted. Responses must not include documents from other quotations. Any attempt to canvass SCM officers or PRASA employees between closing and award may lead to disqualification. Changes to quotations after closing are not considered. Quotations are deemed binding offers. PRASA may reject non-conforming quotations, cancel contracts if information is incorrect, and award to the highest scoring bidder unless objective criteria justify otherwise. Proposed contractual terms are subject to PRASA legal counsel review. Validity period is 60 working days from closing date, extendable. Awards will be published on the e-tender portal. Mandatory returnable documents (failure to submit at closing results in disqualification): - sbd1 (invitation to bid) with bidder details and signed offer. - Sbd4 (bidder's disclosure) declaring any state employment or relationships with procuring institution personnel. - Sbd6.1 (Preference points claim) for specific goals under the 80/20 system. - Certificate of attendance for the compulsory briefing session. - Completed pricing schedule (annexure b bill of quantities). - Proof of authority to sign (e.g., Company resolution). Stage 1b documents (may be requested within 5 working days if not submitted): - valid SARS tax compliance status pin. - Csd registration number. - Certified copies of professional registrations and qualifications, with commissioner of oath stamp dated 3 months or less from closing date.
The FOSRBY-RFP-10-26/27 tender is for the provision of design, fabrication, and installation of a cold heat exchanger for the c plant. The tender is issued by the industrial development corporation of south africa limited, and the closing date is 2026-09-08t12:00:00.000Z.
Bidders must deliver their bids by the stipulated time to the correct address. Late bids will not be accepted for consideration. All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided or in the manner prescribed in the bid document.
The service provider is required to provide professional services for the design and construction monitoring of washaways for TRANSNET pipelines south region network on an "as and when" required basis for a period of three years. The service provider must have an operational branch or sub-office in gauteng province to fulfil the scope outlined in the works information for the duration of the contract. The contract spans across multiple provinces, including mpumalanga, north-west, free state, and gauteng.
Tenders must submit their bids electronically through the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal. The portal can be accessed at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/advertisedTenders. Tenders are required to register on the portal and upload their bids in pdf format. The closing time for submission of tender offers is 12:00pm on the 17th september 2026. NO late tenders will be accepted.
Trade & investment kwazulu-natal requires catering services for a full-day board of directors meeting at its kingsmead office park offices in durban on 19 august 2026. The caterer must provide breakfast and lunch for 15 people, including own crockery and utensils, with delivery by 07h00 and 12h00 respectively. Bidders must submit a compliant quotation by 17 august 2026 at 12:00 pm, and the evaluation will apply the 80/20 preference point system with specific goals for disability, women, and youth ownership.
Submit via email to [email protected], With the RFQ number in the subject line, before the closing date and time. Late or incomplete submissions are invalid. Returnable documents: quotation on company letterhead; sbd 1 (invitation to bid, parts a & b) signed; sbd 4 (declaration of interest) signed; sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim) signed; popia consent form signed; copy of csd report or maaa number; any other requested information. Quotations must be on official forms, not re-typed. Proof of authority (e.g. Company resolution) must accompany the signature. The quotation remains open for acceptance for 90 days from closing date.
Airports company south africa (acsa) is procuring 500 m of 3-core xlpe 185 mmΒ², 6.6/11 kv, steel wire armoured (swa) underground power cable for delivery to king shaka international airport. The cable must comply with applicable SANS, iec and utility standards, and must pass factory and site acceptance testing before acceptance into service. Bids must be submitted by email before 13:00 on 24 august 2026, and the most consequential requirement is that the bid must be priced on the prescribed schedule and include all mandatory returnable documents, or IT will be disqualified.
Submission method: email only, to [email protected], Before 13:00 on 24 august 2026. Split the submission into at least four attachments of 4 mb each; NO other format is acceptable. Late bids are not accepted. Bids must be on the official forms, not re-typed, and each page signed or stamped. Any alteration to the bid document leads to disqualification. Returnable documents (all mandatory unless noted): sbd 3.3 Priced offer, declaration of interest and politically exposed persons form, sbd 4 bidder's disclosure, sbd 6.1 Preference points claim, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement, BEE certificate/scorecard or qse/eme affidavit, medical certificate for disability claims, SARS tax pin, certificate of incorporation showing ownership split, csd report, VAT questionnaire, signed acsa terms and conditions, proof of competency. Bidders must not contact acsa employees other than the named SCM contact. Validity period: 120 business days; prices firm during that period.
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