CIDB Grade 1–2 CE municipal infrastructure and civils
CIDB Grade 1 Civil Engineering (CE1) qualifies for contracts up to R200,000. Grade 2 (CE2) extends to R650,000. Most municipal water and road maintenance tenders fall within CE1–CE4 range. Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) projects are the largest source of small civil works.
Municipalities are the largest issuers via MIG and municipal infrastructure programmes. Provincial Departments of Public Works, Water and Sanitation (DWS), and SANRAL also issue civil works tenders regularly.
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The South African government is seeking bids for the upgrading of Port Alfred sewerage infrastructure, phase 2. Contractors with experience in civil engineering are invited to apply. Briefing is compulsory.
Supply and delivery of G7 material for Uitkeer roads at Somerset East in the Eastern Cape for DWS Construction South. The Department of Water and Sanitation requires bidders to submit samples of the G7 material within five days of request, and to demonstrate either direct quarry ownership or confirmed supply arrangements with the source supplier.
Supply and delivery of crushed sand for canal rehabilitation at the Ncora Irrigation Scheme in the Eastern Cape, for DWS Construction South. Bidders must comply with the technical specification and, if requested, submit crushed sand samples within 5 days – failure to do so will disqualify the bid.
The Department of Water and Sanitation invites bidders to supply and deliver crushed 19mm stone for the Ncora Irrigation Scheme in the Eastern Cape. The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form. The evaluation of bids will be conducted in four phases, including mandatory requirements, administrative compliance, technical evaluation, and preference points system.
Amatola Water is establishing term contract panels of pre-qualified civil engineering contractors for construction, upgrade, refurbishment, remedial works, completion and commissioning of water and wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, reservoirs and borehole development across the Eastern Cape for 36 months. Bidders must select one of five panels based on CIDB grading and submit a Portfolio of Evidence demonstrating relevant completed projects. The most consequential requirement is that bidders must be CIDB-registered at the required grading (at least 5CE or 6CE depending on category) and provide proof of at least two completed contracts in different disciplines within the last 10 years.
The Emalahleni Local Municipality is procuring a contractor to construct paved internal streets, roads, and a stormwater drainage system in Cacadu Town, Eastern Cape. The single most consequential requirement is the closing deadline of 11 September 2026 at 12:00, as no other conditions are specified in the available information.
The Coega Development Corporation is procuring a contractor to construct a 1.1 km extension of Alumina Street in Zone 5 of the Coega SEZ, providing access for heavy vehicles and operational vehicles to the new Wastewater Treatment Works. The works include road layerworks, asphalt surfacing, stormwater drainage, kerbing, and reinstatement of existing services. Bidders must be registered with the CIDB in the prescribed category, and contractors with CIDB grading 8CE or higher must subcontract at least 36% of the works to SMMEs.
The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) is procuring maintenance and repair services for its civil infrastructure, including roads, stormwater, and related works, under a measured-term contract using Bills of Quantities. Bidders must price the Bills of Quantities in accordance with SABS 1200 specifications and provide a 5% performance guarantee (cash, bank, or insurance) within 21 days of acceptance. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory 5% security, which must be issued by a registered bank or insurer on the prescribed form.
The Greater Taung Local Municipality invites bids for the turnkey planning, design, construction, construction monitoring, and close-out of the Tamasikwa Multipurpose Centre. Bidders must meet a CIDB grading of 3GBPE for the contractor and 1GB for the consultant, and comply with 100% local content for cement, steel products, and construction components. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 31/08/2026 at 10:00 AM, with bids closing on 29/09/2026 at 12:00 PM.
This tender invites bids for a turnkey contract covering the planning, design, construction, construction monitoring and close-out of the LED Business Hub at Extension 6, under the Greater Taung Local Municipality. The contract requires 100% local content for cement and steel products, and the contractor must hold a CIDB grading of 3GBPE, with the consultant requiring 1GB. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 31 August 2026 and submit bids by 29 September 2026.
Bidders are invited to supply, deliver and construct temporary residential units for the Greater Taung Local Municipality over a 36-month period. The key obligation is that cement, steel components and construction materials must be 100% locally produced and content, and bidders must hold the required CIDB grading.
The Eastern Cape Department of Health invites contractors with a CIDB grading of 2GB or higher to submit electronic bids for minor repairs and maintenance to Lahlangubo Clinic in the Engcobo Sub-District, Chris Hani District. The contract is for a 4-month construction period under JBCC Edition 6, with a 90-day tender validity. Bids will be evaluated in two stages: first for administrative and mandatory compliance, then under the 80/20 preference point system (PPPFA 2022), with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific targeted goals.
The Eastern Cape Department of Health invites contractors with a CIDB grading of 2GB or higher to submit electronic bids for minor repairs and maintenance to Qumanco Clinic in the Engcobo Sub-District, Chris Hani District. The contract is for a 4-month construction period under JBCC Edition 6, with evaluation under the 80/20 preference point system (price 80, specific goals 20). Bids must be submitted electronically via www.etenders.gov.za before 11:00 on 01 September 2026, and bidders must submit all mandatory documents including CIDB, CSD, COIDA, and a qualified electrician.
Minor repairs and maintenance to Qumanco J Tribal clinic in the Intsika Yethu sub-district, Chris Hani District, for the Eastern Cape Department of Health. The contract is for a 4-month construction period under JBCC Edition 6. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 2GB or higher and submit a fully priced Bills of Quantities with all mandatory returnable documents.
The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites CIDB 3SF or higher contractors to bid for a 24-month term contract covering the supply, servicing, repairs and maintenance of fire equipment for the Chris Hani District, Department of Social Development. Bidders must be registered with SAQCC as Fire Detection Installers or Commissioners, attend a compulsory briefing, and submit a compliant bid by 22 September 2026. The contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preference point system, with price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points) determining the winner.
The Greater Taung Local Municipality is establishing a panel of 15 professional service providers for civil engineering works for the 2027/2028, 2028/2029 and 2029/2030 financial years. Bidders must register to submit bids, with no mention of a specific tender brief. A R1 000 document fee applies and the closing is 1 October 2026 at 12:00 at the municipality.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality is establishing a framework agreement for the construction of civil engineering services, graded 6CE or higher, for human settlements. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading designation of 6 CE or higher and be registered on the municipality's supplier database. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory CIDB grading, which determines whether a contractor can bid at all.
Construction of a cattle handling facility and refurbishment of an existing borehole at Steynsburg Commonage in Walter Sisulu Local Municipality, Joe Gqabi District Municipality, Eastern Cape, for the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. Bidders must hold a minimum CIDB contractor grading of 3CE or higher and attend a compulsory clarification meeting on 25 August 2026 at 11h00 in Steynsburg. Tenders close on Friday, 11 September 2026 at 11h00.
The Mvula Trust, as implementing agent for the Eastern Cape Department of Education, is procuring the construction of new sanitation facilities at Cangci Technical High School under the Sanitation 17 Programme. The contract runs for 24 weeks from commencement to practical completion, and bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 5 GB or higher. The most consequential requirement is the risk assessment, which bidders must pass with a minimum of 14 points, covering technical competence, workload, reliability, experience, price, and a construction implementation plan.
The Mvula Trust, as implementing agent for the Eastern Cape Department of Education, invites tenders for the construction of new sanitation facilities at Betshwana Primary School in the Alfred Nzo West district under the Sanitation 17 programme. The contract runs for 24 weeks and requires a CIDB grading of 4 GB or higher, with evaluation on an 80/20 preference point system and a mandatory risk assessment that bidders must pass with at least 14 points to be considered for award. The most consequential requirement is the risk assessment, which demands key personnel with specific experience, three completed projects of at least R3 million each (two in the Eastern Cape), and three references from similar projects.
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