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Issuing Organization
eThekwini Metropolitan MunicipalityLocation
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
04 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
166 K E Masinga Road (Formerly Old Fort Road) - Durban - KZN - 4001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
18 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165886
The ethekwini municipality is procuring a contractor for the stormwater upgrade of the shabally road canal wall in durban south, ward 32. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 4 ce or higher and attend a compulsory clarification meeting before submitting both a hard-copy and an electronic tender offer by 04/09/2026 at 11h00.
CIDB grading: Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading designation of 4 CE or higher.
Compulsory clarification meeting: Attendance is compulsory on 24 August 2026 at 10h00 at 238 Solomon Mahlangu Drive, Durban South.
Submission: Deliver the hard-copy Tender Offer to the Tender Box in the foyer of the Municipal Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban, and upload an electronic submission via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module) on or before 04/09/2026 at 11h00; the hard copy is the ruling version.
Registrations: Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury CSD, the eThekwini Municipality Supplier Portal, and the eThekwini JDE System prior to submission.
Municipal arrears: Bidders must have no undisputed arrears for municipal rates and taxes or municipal services, and must complete the Declaration of Municipal Fees; any offset agreement must be in place at tender closing.
Financial statements: Audited financial statements are required if the tender offer value exceeds R10 million (incl. VAT), along with a listing of contracts awarded in the past 5 years.
Evaluation: The 80/20 Price Preference Point System applies; bidders must submit a valid Tax Compliance Status PIN, CIDB registration, and B-BBEE certificate, all verified via the CSD.
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Friday, 04 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
at238 Solomon Mahlangu Drive, Clairwood, Durban South, Ward 32.
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
-A compulsory clarification meeting will be held at 10:00, on 2026-08-24, at238 solomon mahlangu drive, clairwood, durban south, ward 32. -All questions and answers will be consolidated and posted on etenders/municipal website by 2026-08-27. -4ce or higher -francesco govender (t) 031-322 2292
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166 K E Masinga Road (Formerly Old Fort Road) - Durban - KZN - 4001
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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1D-35026 - Stormwater upgrade for the Shabally Rd. Canal Wall, Durban South, Ward 32 - Consolidated BOQ.pdf
Stormwater upgrade for the Shabally Road Canal Wall in Durban South, Ward 32, issued by eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. The works include site clearance, concrete work, earthworks for structures and pipe trenches, non-pressure pipelines, and a manhole, with a bill of quantities for pricing.
35026-1D Tender Document .pdf
The eThekwini Municipality is procuring a contractor for the stormwater upgrade of the Shabally Road canal wall in Durban South, Ward 32. The works involve construction under a GCC 2015 infrastructure contract, with a compulsory clarification meeting and both hard copy and electronic tender submissions required.
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Important Dates
Source: 35026-1D Tender Document .pdf (TENDER)Compulsory clarification meeting: 24 August 2026 at 10h00 at 238 Solomon Mahlangu Drive, Durban South. Consolidated answers to questions will be uploaded 27 August 2026. Closing date: 04/09/2026 at 11h00.
Contact Information
Source: 35026-1D Tender Document .pdf (TENDER)Employer’s Agent’s Representative: Francesco Govender, Tel 031 322 2292, Email [email protected]. JDE/Self-service queries: Lindo Dlamini, Tel 031 322 7133 or 031 322 7153, Email [email protected]. JDE technical queries: Kgopotso Maja, Tel 031 322 3808, Email [email protected]. Tender Box delivery: foyer of Municipal Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 35026-1D Tender Document .pdf (TENDER)Hard-copy submission: deliver the Tender Offer to the Tender Box in the foyer of the Municipal Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban, on or before 04/09/2026 at 11h00. An electronic submission must also be uploaded via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module); however the tender is only valid if the hard copy is delivered, and the hard copy is the ruling version. Tenders submitted by any other means are invalid. All returnable documents must be completed, signed, and returned; unsigned or omitted forms risk the bid being regarded as non-responsive.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 35026-1D Tender Document .pdf (TENDER)The 80/20 Price Preference Point System under the Supply Chain Management Policy Section 52 (Preferential Procurement) will be applied. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading designation of 4 CE or higher. A two-envelope system is not indicated; functionality evaluation is not described in the provided text.
Financial Requirements
Source: 35026-1D Tender Document .pdf (TENDER)Audited financial statements are required if the value of the tender offer exceeds R10 million (incl. VAT), as per Returnable Form MBD 5 and contracts awarded by organs of state in the past 5 years. Payment terms are defined by payment certificates or invoices with quantities summary as per the pricing and contract data; bill of quantities pricing applies (see Part C2).
Compliance Requirements
Source: 35026-1D Tender Document .pdf (TENDER)Bidders must have a valid CIDB contractor grading of 4 CE or higher (or a higher grading). Registration on the eThekwini Municipality Supplier Portal, the National Treasury CSD, and the eThekwini JDE System is required. Bidders must have no undisputed arrears in municipal rates and taxes or municipal services, and must complete the Declaration of Municipal Fees. Tax Compliance Status PIN, CIDB registration, and B-BBEE certificate must be valid at closing and verified via CSD. Bidders must complete the Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire. Joint venture partners must each submit separate Tax Compliance Status PINs and complete the Joint Venture Agreement form. Bidders must submit a listing of contracts awarded in the past 5 years and any material non-compliance with those. Bidders must return all returnable forms including SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), and MBD forms as listed in Part T2.
Description
Source: 1D-35026 - Stormwater upgrade for the Shabally Rd. Canal Wall, Durban South, Ward 32 - Consolidated BOQ.pdf (unknown)The works comprise the stormwater upgrade of the Shabally Road Canal Wall in Durban South, Ward 32. The bill of quantities covers two main sections: Preliminaries and General, and Construction Works. Preliminaries include general conditions, specifications, a Community Liaison Officer allowance, local labour requirements, site security, and occupational health and safety obligations. Construction works include site clearance, concrete work, earthworks for pipe trenches and structures, non-pressure pipelines and culverts, and manholes.
Contact Information
Source: 1D-35026 - Stormwater upgrade for the Shabally Rd. Canal Wall, Durban South, Ward 32 - Consolidated BOQ.pdf (unknown){"name":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"department":"Quantity Rate Amount","address":null}
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 1D-35026 - Stormwater upgrade for the Shabally Rd. Canal Wall, Durban South, Ward 32 - Consolidated BOQ.pdf (unknown)No evaluation criteria are stated in the provided document.
Technical Specifications
Source: 1D-35026 - Stormwater upgrade for the Shabally Rd. Canal Wall, Durban South, Ward 32 - Consolidated BOQ.pdf (unknown)The works comprise the stormwater upgrade of the Shabally Road Canal Wall in Durban South, Ward 32. The bill of quantities covers two main sections: Preliminaries and General, and Construction Works.
Preliminaries and General includes:
Construction Works includes:
Financial Requirements
Source: 1D-35026 - Stormwater upgrade for the Shabally Rd. Canal Wall, Durban South, Ward 32 - Consolidated BOQ.pdf (unknown)Pricing is by bill of quantities. The tenderer must price all items, including fixed charge items and provisional sums. The summary of the bill of quantities requires a subtotal, then VAT at 15% (only if a registered VAT vendor) to be added, and the total carried to the Form of Tender.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 1D-35026 - Stormwater upgrade for the Shabally Rd. Canal Wall, Durban South, Ward 32 - Consolidated BOQ.pdf (unknown)Bidders must be registered VAT vendors if claiming VAT. No other compliance requirements (e.g., CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading) are stated in the provided document.
Health & Safety
Source: 1D-35026 - Stormwater upgrade for the Shabally Rd. Canal Wall, Durban South, Ward 32 - Consolidated BOQ.pdf (unknown)The contractor has initial and time-related obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations. A Health and Safety File must be submitted. A once-off Work Permit application fee of R450 is payable to DOEL.
Contractual Terms
Source: 1D-35026 - Stormwater upgrade for the Shabally Rd. Canal Wall, Durban South, Ward 32 - Consolidated BOQ.pdf (unknown)The contract is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC 2015) read with the Contract Data, and SANS 1921-1 for general engineering and construction works. Fixed charge obligations include time-related obligations and the appointment of a Community Liaison Officer. The contractor must submit proof of local labour employment weekly. Site security, contractor's camp, notice board, and initial supply of signs/barricades are required. Occupational health and safety obligations include submission of a Health and Safety File and a once-off Work Permit application fee of R450 to DOEL.
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