Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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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
05 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-172840
The ethekwini municipality is procuring surface repairs to roads, sidewalks and trench re‑instations on an as‑and‑when‑required basis in its west‑central region for a 24‑month period. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 6 ce or higher, be registered on the ethekwini supplier portal and the national treasury csd, and provide valid tax‑compliance, b‑bee and municipal‑fees clearance. The single most consequential consideration is attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting on 5 october 2026; failure to attend will result in disqualification.
Eligibility – Must have CIDB grade 6 CE or higher.
Registration – Must be registered on the eThekwini Municipality Supplier Portal and the National Treasury CSD with a valid Tax Compliance Status PIN, B‑BEE certificate and CIDB status at closing.
Briefing – Attendance at the compulsory clarification meeting on 5 October 2026 at the Engineering Training Centre is mandatory.
Submission – Dual submission required: hard copy to the Municipal Building Tender Box and electronic upload via the eThekwini JDE System; hard copy governs.
Forms – Return all mandatory forms (SBD 1, MBD 5, Declaration of Municipal Fees, Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, Joint‑Venture Agreement if applicable) and, because the tender exceeds R10 million, provide audited financial statements.
Validity – Keep the tender valid for 12 months after the closing date and be prepared to confirm validity if requested.
Municipal arrears – Have no undisputed municipal rates/taxes arrears; any arrears must be covered by a formal offset agreement in place at award.
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Date & Time
Friday, 30 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Engineering Training Centre, No. 8 Electron Road, Springfield, Durban.
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
166 K E Masinga Road (Formerly Old Fort Road) - Durban - KZN - 4001
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Important Dates
Source: 36693-1M Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)05 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
30 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
36693-1M BOQ SUMMARY.pdf
Supply and delivery of surface repairs to roads, sidewalks and trench re-instatements as and when required within the West-Central region of eThekwini Municipality for a 24-month period.
36693-1M BOQ.pdf
The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is procuring surface repairs to roads, sidewalks and trench reinstatements in its West‑Central Region for a 24‑month period.
36693-1M Tender Document.pdf
eThekwini Municipality requires surface repairs to roads, sidewalks and trench re-instatements as and when required in the West-Central Region for 24 months, with an estimated CIDB Grade 6 Class CE eligibility.
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Compulsory clarification meeting: 5 October 2026 at 09:00
Contact Information
Source: 36693-1M Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Employer's Agent Representative (technical queries):
JDE System queries (general):
JDE System queries (technical):
Hard copy submission address:
Tender Box in the foyer
Municipal Building
166 KE Masinga Road
Durban
Meeting venue:
Engineering Training Centre
No 8 Electron Road
Springfield
Durban, 4091
Submission Guidelines
Source: 36693-1M Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: dual submission required
Returnable forms required:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 36693-1M Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Preference system: 80/20 Price Preference Point System (PPPFA)
Technical Specifications
Source: 36693-1M Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Scope: surface repairs to roads, sidewalks and trench re-instatements on an as-and-when-required basis
Financial Requirements
Source: 36693-1M Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Pricing format: firm prices in Rand; rates and prices fixed for contract duration except as provided in conditions of contract
Compliance Requirements
Source: 36693-1M Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)CIDB: Grade 6 CE or higher required; registration and status must be valid at tender closing and before final award; not a Targeted Development Programme so PE status provisions do not apply
CSD registration: mandatory on National Treasury Central Supplier Database; tax compliance status, CIDB registration and B-BBEE level verified via CSD; tenderer responsible for keeping CSD data updated
eThekwini Supplier Portal: mandatory registration; register at www.durban.gov.za via Business > Supply Chain Management > Accredited Supplier and Contractor Database
B-BBEE: certificate or qualifying affidavit required; status must be valid at tender closing and before final award; verified via CSD; specific level threshold not stated in extracted text
Tax: valid Tax Compliance Status PIN required at tender closing and before final award; each JV member must submit separate PIN
Municipal fees: no undisputed commitments for municipal services; cannot be in arrears at award unless formalised offset agreement in place
CIPC/professional registrations: not stated in extracted text
Local content: not stated in extracted text
Joint ventures: each member submits separate tax PIN; all single-entity documentation requirements apply to each JV member; JV agreement required
Important Dates
Source: 36693-1M BOQ SUMMARY.pdf (unknown)Closing: 30 October 2026 at 11:00
Contract period: 24 months
Technical Specifications
Source: 36693-1M BOQ SUMMARY.pdf (unknown)Scope: surface repairs to roads, sidewalks and trench reinstatements on an as-and-when-required basis
Location: West-Central Region of eThekwini Municipality
Duration: 24 months
Work categories (Bill of Quantities):
Pricing Schedule
Source: 36693-1M BOQ SUMMARY.pdf (unknown)Pricing format: Bill of Quantities
Schedule structure:
VAT: 15% — add only if registered VAT vendor
Total carried to Form of Tender
Financial Requirements
Source: 36693-1M BOQ SUMMARY.pdf (unknown)Pricing: Bill of Quantities format with priced schedule
VAT: 15% to be added only if bidder is a registered VAT vendor
Total carried forward to Form of Tender
Description
Source: 36693-1M BOQ.pdfGeneral scope: 24-month term contract for surface repairs to roads, sidewalks and trench re-instatements as and when required in the West-Central Region of eThekwini Municipality.
Key administrative requirements
Technical Specifications
Source: 36693-1M BOQ.pdf (unknown)Scope: surface repairs to roads, sidewalks and trench re-instatements on an as-and-when-required basis in the West-Central Region of eThekwini Municipality for 24 months.
Preliminary and general
Bulk earthworks
Road repairs — patching and edge break repair
Concrete work
Manholes and inlets
Sidewalk repairs
Pricing Schedule
Source: 36693-1M BOQ.pdfPricing structure: Bill of Quantities with six sections
Section 1 — Preliminary and General
Section 2 — Bulk Earthworks
Section 3 — Road Repairs
Section 4 — Concrete Work
Section 5 — Manholes and Inlets
Section 6 — Sidewalk Repairs
Financial Requirements
Source: 36693-1M BOQ.pdf (unknown)Pricing format: Bill of Quantities with itemised rates and amounts
Compliance Requirements
Source: 36693-1M BOQ.pdf (unknown)Health and safety plan: required as lump sum item, with 24 months implementation
Health & Safety
Source: 36693-1M BOQ.pdfHealth and safety requirements
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Last checked
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