Issuing Organization
Alfred Duma Local Municipality
Location
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
15 Apr 2026
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
S HADEBE - LADYSMITH - LADYSMITH - 3370
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
07 Apr 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-152948
The municipality is seeking a panel of contractors with CIDB grade 3ep tp 9ep to refurbish and maintain 132kv to 220v electricity networks for three years. Interested contractors should apply with relevant experience and qualifications. The contract will be awarded based on a request for bid (open-tender) process.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
S HADEBE - LADYSMITH - LADYSMITH - 3370
Date & Time
Wednesday, 15 April 2026 - 11:00
Venue
LADYSMITH TOWN HALL, 47 QUEENS STREET, LADYSMITH
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
None
07 Apr
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
15 Apr
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Alfred Duma Local Municipality governs Ladysmith and surrounds in the uThukela District of KwaZulu-Natal.
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Address
S HADEBE - LADYSMITH - LADYSMITH - 3370
Median Estimate
RÂ 9Â 562Â 500
Range
Based on CIDB Grade 3EP limit. 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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