This tender seeks consulting engineering services for the routine maintenance of national route r382, spanning 91.37 Km from alexander bay (rsa/namibian border) to steinkopf in the northern cape. The scope includes road condition assessments, maintenance of road infrastructure, slope stability management, and compliance with SANRAL standards and guidelines.
Key Requirements
Must provide consulting engineering services for routine road maintenance, including pavement, bridges, culverts, and road furniture. - Compliance with SANRAL’s Slope Management System (SMS) for geotechnical incidents, including incident reporting and mitigation for slopes >5m. - Adherence to standards such as TMH 9, TRH 16, SARTSM, and SANRAL’s Routine Road Maintenance Manual. - Submission of detailed pricing, bid bond, performance security, and insurance as specified. - Minimum B-BBEE Level One (1) and valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS). - Full CSD Report and professional registrations (if applicable) for key personnel. - Attendance at briefing session (optional) and submission of all required documents by 14 August 2026.
CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL ROUTE R382 SECTION 1 TO 2 FROM ALEXANDER BAY (RSA/NAMIBIAN BORDER) (KM0.0) TO STEINKOPF (KM91.37).
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Consulting engineering services for the routine road maintenance of national route r382 section 1 to 2 from alexander bay (rsa/namibian border) (km0.0) To steinkopf (km91.37).
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Date & Time
Friday, 14 August 2026 - 12:00
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MS Teams- virtual
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Source: R.382-012-2023_1RF.zip
Important Dates
17 Jul
2026
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2026
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The tender is for Consulting Engineering Services for the Routine Road Maintenance of National Route R382 Section 1 to 2, from Alexander Bay (RSA/Namibian Border, km 0.0) to Steinkopf (km 91.37) 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 September 2027. The tender is issued by the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL).
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Project: Consulting engineering services for routine road maintenance of National Route R382 Section 1 to 2 (Alexander Bay to Steinkopf, km 0.0–91.37).
Scope Overview:
Provide engineering consulting for the maintenance of a 91.37 km national route in Northern Cape (Namakwa and ZF Mgcawu District Municipalities).
Focus areas: Road condition assessments, maintenance planning, and supervision of routine works.
Key deliverables: Design and construction documentation (due September 2027), followed by 60 months of supervision.
Route Characteristics:
Starts at RSA/Namibian border (Alexander Bay, km 0.0) and ends at Steinkopf (km 91.37).
Slope Management: Monitoring and incident response for cut/fill slopes >5m (per SANRAL Slope Management System).
Special Features: Rumble strips (installed in Section 3), illegal advertising removal, rest areas, route marker boards.
Standards and Tools:
Follow SANRAL Routine Road Maintenance Manual and industry guidelines (TMH 9, TRH 16, SABITA, SARTSM, Drainage Manual).
Use SANRAL’s Integrated Transport Information System (ITIS) for data capture and reporting.
SARDS Desktop software required for certain data management tasks (registration via ITIS Portal).
Programme:
Design/Documentation Phase: Complete by September 2027.
Supervision Phase: 60 months (start date confirmed at Handover Meeting).
Important Dates
Source: R.382-012-2023_1RF.zip (TENDER)
Briefing session: 28 July 2026 at 10:00am. Venue: E (likely SANRAL Western Region office). Attendance is not compulsory.
Contact Information
Source: R.382-012-2023_1RF.zip (TENDER)
Regional Manager, South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited, Western Region, 1 Havenga Street, Oakdale, Bellville, 7530. Tel: 021 - 957 4600. Fax: 021 - 910 1699.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: R.382-012-2023_1RF.zip (TENDER)
Mandatory
Registration on the **National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)** at tender closing.
Valid **B-BBEE Verification Certificate** (or sworn affidavit for EMEs).
Proof of **tax compliance (SARS TCS PIN or certificate)**.
Attendance at the **compulsory virtual briefing session (28 July 2026)**.
Submission of **all required returnable schedules (Forms A, B, C, D)**.
Compliance with **OHS Act, Construction Regulations 2014, and COID Act**.
No **restrictions on doing business with the public sector** (e.g., listed on Register of Tender Defaulters or Database of Restricted Suppliers).
No **litigation history** with organs of state for fraud/corruption in the past 5 years.
No **contract terminations** due to non-performance with organs of state in the past 5 years.
Preferential
Higher **B-BBEE status level** (preference points awarded per PPPFA).
Experience in **comparable road maintenance projects** (evaluated for technical/managerial knowledge).
**ISO-certified Quality Assurance System** (10 points for full ISO, 7 for pending certification).
**Past Performance Ratings** (CIDB ANNEX 1/4 or reference letters).
**Workplan Appropriateness** (hours tendered for pricing schedule items compared to industry norms).
Technical Specifications
Source: R.382-012-2023_1RF.zip (TENDER)
Scope: Consulting engineering services for routine road maintenance of National Route R382 Section 1 to 2, from Alexander Bay (RSA/Namibian border, km 0.0) to Steinkopf (km 91.37).
Key activities include:
Road condition assessments (visual inspections, pavement management system data).
Material sources (aggregate, asphalt) identified along the route.
Climate considerations: Regional rainfall, temperature, and geology data must inform maintenance plans.
Slope Management System (SMS):
Geotechnical incident management for slopes >5m in height.
Incident response levels (I-IV) with defined actions for each:
Level I: Local management by RRM (make site safe, complete Slope Incident Form, report monthly).
Level II: Report within 12 hours to SANRAL RRM PM, Regional Geotechnical Expert, and slope management service provider. Display cautionary notices for 48+ hours.
Level III: Report within 8 hours; SANRAL-appointed service provider inspects within 48 hours. Extended cautionary measures.
Level IV: Report within 4 hours; road closure may be required. Temporary barriers and VMS mandatory. SANRAL inspects within 24 hours.
Routine inspections: Post-rain/seismic events, emergency inspections (within 4-6 hours of Level II+ incidents), annual routine maintenance inspections for protected slopes.
Slope Incident Form (SMS 1/2018) must be completed for all incidents, with photos, GPS coordinates, and damage assessments.
Programme:
Design and construction documentation: Complete by September 2027.
Supervision phase: 60 months (commencement date confirmed at Handover Meeting).
Financial Requirements
Source: R.382-012-2023_1RF.zip (TENDER)
Bid Bond: Required (Form of Guarantee to be provided).
Performance Security: Required if specified in Contract Data. Must be issued by a registered South African bank/insurance company, delivered within 14 days of Letter of Acceptance.
Insurance: Service Provider must take out and maintain policies for own risks (as stipulated in Contract Data). Evidence of insurance may be requested by Employer.
Pricing Schedule: Must align with Contract Data. Service Provider to submit detailed pricing for services, including any variations or additional duties.
Payment Terms: Contract Price paid in accordance with Contract provisions. Adjustments may apply for changes in legislation or Employer-initiated variations.
Penalties:
Late performance: Daily penalties apply for delays within Service Provider’s control.
Sub-standard documentation/design: Penalties for additional time spent by Employer to correct work (hourly tariffs per Additional Duties).
Non-disclosure of sub-contracting: Penalties as stated in Contract Data.
Failure to capture structures inventory updates: Penalties as stated in Contract Data.
Compliance Requirements
Source: R.382-012-2023_1RF.zip (TENDER)
Central Supplier Database (CSD):
Full CSD Report required for tenderer.
If Joint Venture (JV), provide CSD Reports for all JV partners.
Indemnity letter on company letterhead confirming bank details as per CSD Report.
Tax Compliance:
Tax Compliance Permission Declaration (Form C) must be attached.
Tax Compliance Status (TCS) verified via TCS system for the contract term.
B-bbee:
Minimum B-BBEE Level: One (1).
B-BBEE Verification Certificate must be attached (Form D1). Certificate takes precedence over stated status level.
Targeted Enterprises (if applicable): Must be EME or QSE with:
At least 51% black ownership.
B-BBEE Level One or Two contributor status.
No equity sharing with Service Provider.
Registered per Companies Act, 2008 or Close Corporation Act, 1984.
Registered on National Treasury’s CSD.
Registrations:
Income Tax Number and VAT Registration Number required.
Professional registrations (if applicable) for key personnel (e.g., Engineering Council of South Africa for engineers).
Joint Venture Agreement: Required if tendering as a JV.
Corruption and Fraud:
Service Provider must declare no commissions, discounts, or inducements offered to Employer’s personnel.
Breaches may result in contract suspension, payment withholding, or termination.
Other:
All documents must be submitted without deviations unless specified in Form A4: Schedule of Deviations or Qualifications.
Tenderer’s signatory must attach a board resolution confirming authority.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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