Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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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-165908
The ethekwini municipality requires the supply and installation of public transport shelters within the western region of durban. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 3 ce or higher and attend a compulsory clarification meeting before submitting both a hard copy and an electronic tender offer by 4 september 2026.
CIDB grading: Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading designation of 3 CE or higher.
Compulsory clarification meeting: Attendance is mandatory on 24 August 2026 at 11:00 am at 30 Archie Gumede Place, ETA Building, 2nd Floor, Room 213.
Submission: Deliver a hard copy to the Tender Box, foyer of the Municipal Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban, and submit electronically via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module) by 04/09/2026 at 11h00. The hard copy is the ruling version; electronic submission alone is invalid.
Registrations: Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD), the eThekwini Municipality Supplier Portal, and the eThekwini Municipality JDE System before submitting.
Compliance certificates: CIDB registration and status, B-BBEE certificate, and Tax Compliance Status PIN must be valid at closing and before award, and will be verified via the CSD.
Municipal arrears: Bidders must have no undisputed municipal rates and taxes arrears, or a formal agreement to offset arrears must be in place at tender closing.
Financial statements: Audited financial statements are required if the tender value exceeds R10 million (incl. VAT), along with a listing of contracts awarded in the past 5 years.
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Date & Time
Friday, 04 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
at 213 Boardroom, 2nd Floor, ETA Building, 30 Archie Gumede Place, Durban.
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 11:00, on 2026-08-24, at 213 boardroom, 2nd floor, eta building, 30 archie gumede place, durban. -All questions and answers will be consolidated and posted on etenders/municipal website by 2026-08-27. -3ce or higher -technical: nkosinathi dube (t) 031-311 7704 general: thobile hlongwa (t) 031-311 7402
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
166 K E Masinga Road (Formerly Old Fort Road) - Durban - KZN - 4001
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18 Aug
2026
Tender Published
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04 Sept
2026
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
36501-1T Tender Document .pdf
Supply and installation of public transport shelters within the Western Region of eThekwini Municipality, issued by the eThekwini Transport Authority. The contract is for construction works (CIDB Grade 3 CE) and includes a compulsory clarification meeting and both hard copy and electronic submission requirements.
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R 850 000
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Important Dates
Source: 36501-1T Tender Document .pdf (TENDER)Compulsory Clarification Meeting: 24 August 2026 at 11:00 am at 30 Archie Gumede Place, ETA Building, 2nd Floor, Room 213. Consolidated answers to queries will be uploaded on 27 August 2026. Closing date and time: Friday, 04 September 2026 at 11h00.
Contact Information
Source: 36501-1T Tender Document .pdf (TENDER)Queries: Thobile Hlongwa, Tel: 031-311-7402, Email: [email protected]. JDE System queries: Lindo Dlamini, Tel: 031-322-7133 / 031-322-7153, Email: [email protected]. Technical JDE queries: Kgopotso Maja, Tel: 031-322-3808, Email: [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: 36501-1T Tender Document .pdf (TENDER)Submit a hard copy to the Tender Box in the foyer of the Municipal Building, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban, and an electronic submission via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module). Both must be received on or before 04/09/2026 at 11h00. The hard copy is the ruling version; electronic submission alone is invalid. Tenders submitted by any other means are invalid. Returnable documents include: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), MBD 5 (Contracts awarded by Organs of State in the past 5 years), Declaration of Municipal Fees, Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, and Joint Venture Agreements (if applicable). All forms must be completed, signed, and submitted.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 36501-1T Tender Document .pdf (TENDER)Evaluation uses the 80/20 Price Preference Point System as per the SCM Policy. Bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading designation of 3 CE or higher. Registration on the eThekwini Municipality Supplier Portal, CSD (MAAA number), and JDE System is required. Valid Tax Compliance Status, CIDB registration, and B-BBEE certificate must be valid at closing and before award. No undisputed municipal rates and taxes arrears (or formal agreement in place). Joint venture members must each submit separate tax compliance PINs.
Financial Requirements
Source: 36501-1T Tender Document .pdf (TENDER)Audited Financial Statements are required if the tender value exceeds R10 million (incl. VAT). Tenderers must list contracts awarded in the past 5 years, including any material non-compliance or disputes. Pricing must be in Rand, fixed for the contract duration, and VAT shown separately. Payment terms: Payment Certificate or Invoice with quantities summary, as per the contract.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 36501-1T Tender Document .pdf (TENDER)CIDB registration and status, B-BBEE certificate, and Tax Compliance Status PIN must be valid at closing and before award. Verification via CSD. No undisputed municipal rates and taxes arrears (or formal agreement in place). Joint venture members must each submit separate tax compliance PINs. Tenders must remain valid for 12 months after the original validity period. Bidders must be registered on the eThekwini Municipality Supplier Portal, CSD, and JDE System.
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Address
166 K E Masinga Road (Formerly Old Fort Road) - Durban - KZN - 4001
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High source confidence
Official source
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