Small Cleaning & Hygiene Company Tenders in KwaZulu-Natal

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, on behalf of the Department of Justice: Devonshire Office, requires a service provider for cleaning and hygiene services at the Devonshire Office in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, for a 36-month contract period. The tender is open to EMEs or QSEs that are at least 51% owned by Black people, Black women, people with disabilities, or Black youth, and bidders must hold a valid NCCA/BCCCI certificate. Award will follow the 80/20 preference points system, with a compulsory briefing session on 06 October 2026.

The Department of Justice is inviting bids for the provision of cleaning and hygiene services at the Chatsworth Magistrate Court for a period of 36 months. This is an open tender (Request for Bid) with a compulsory briefing session. Interested service providers must attend the briefing and submit their bids before the closing date of 21 October 2026.

Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) requires a contractor for emergency repairs and stabilisation of a railway embankment on the Umlazi Line between Zwelethu and KwaMnyandu. The works include construction of a gabion wall, geotextile and geosynthetic cementitious composite mat installation, sandbag backfill, precast concrete channel installation, and associated site works. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 4CE or higher and attend a compulsory briefing session. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory 80% minimum threshold on technical/functional evaluation, which bidders must meet to proceed to price and specific goals evaluation.

Supply, delivery and offloading of petrol (unleaded ULP 93 and 95) and low-sulphur diesel 50ppm for Airports Company South Africa at King Shaka International Airport, on an as-and-when-required basis over four months, with the Employer able to extend at its discretion. Volumes are 120 000 L of diesel 50ppm and 20 000 L of petrol, delivered in bulk to the airport, with the supplier also providing and maintaining fuel storage, handling and dispensing infrastructure and reporting on deliveries and usage. Pricing follows a DMRE-linked formula in which only the regulated price component adjusts monthly while the supplier margin remains fixed for the contract. The decisive hurdle is mandatory compliance: a DMRE Petroleum Wholesale Licence, Class 3 dangerous goods compliance, a SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN, CSD and CIPC registration and OHS Act compliance must all be submitted, and any omission disqualifies the bid from further consideration.

Supply, rental and maintenance of printers for uMgungundlovu District Municipality under contract 14/2026. The 80/20 preference point system applies (price 80, specific goals 20), and bidders must first pass a functionality evaluation scoring at least 60 out of 100 points. Bids must be deposited in the municipal bid box at 242 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg by 12:00 on the closing date, remain valid for 90 days, and bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database.

The eThekwini Municipality is procuring surface repairs, sidewalk improvements, and trench re-instatements across its South Region for a 24-month period under Contract No. 36837-1M. This infrastructure maintenance contract requires contractors to hold CIDB Grade 4 CE or higher certification and present valid B-BBEE documentation to qualify for preference points under the 80/20 evaluation system. Bidders must also maintain active CSD registration, eThekwini Supplier Portal membership, and JDE System access while ensuring all tax and municipal fee obligations are current.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works seeks to appoint a land surveying firm to provide professional land surveying services for the design and construction of a sewer connection and staff parking area at Henryville Primary School in Pietermaritzburg. The scope includes a detailed topographical survey, ground-penetrating radar (GPR) investigation of the existing municipal sewer line, and production of survey deliverables to support civil and structural design. Bidders must be registered with the relevant professional council and on the CSD, and must attend the compulsory briefing session on 20 October 2026. The most consequential consideration is the minimum functionality score of 65 out of 100, with a sub-minimum of 33 points on technical competency and resource capacity combined, before price and specific goals are evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system.

The eThekwini Municipality is procuring the provision and management of desludging services for on-site sanitation systems within its jurisdiction for a 36-month contract period. Services are administered through the eThekwini Water and Sanitation Directorate. The single most consequential bidder consideration is Occupational Health and Safety compliance, since a Section 37.2 Agreement under the Occupational Health and Safety Act must be executed by an authorised representative of the contractor. The closing date is 30 October 2026 at 11:00.

The eThekwini Municipality is seeking bids for comprehensive surface repairs to roads, sidewalks, and trench re-instatements across the West Region over a 24-month period. This open-tender requires contractors to deliver road maintenance, pavement repairs, drainage improvements, and related infrastructure works while adhering to strict traffic management protocols and material specifications. Primary bidder considerations include meeting precise volume and quality targets for imported materials (G2, G5, G7 pavement layers), fulfilling a Community Liaison Officer contract valued at R300,000, and completing all works before the closing deadline.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs seeks a service provider to deliver entrepreneurial mentorship and coaching training, fashion-show directing and production, and market access opportunities for the 2026/27 financial year, over a four-month contract period. The successful bidder must be accredited with a relevant SETA and provide key personnel CVs and a statement of exclusivity and availability. The most consequential consideration is the compulsory briefing session on 9 October 2026, without which the bid will be disqualified.

Procurement of goods or services for King Shaka International Airport, managed by Airports Company South Africa, with bids submitted by email only. The contract will be awarded using the 80/20 preferential point system, and bidders must score a minimum of 50 points to be evaluated further. The most consequential consideration is the strict closing deadline of 16 October 2026 at 16:00, with late bids rejected, and the requirement for complete, responsive submissions on official forms.

Transnet Port Terminals requires condition monitoring services for equipment at Durban Container Terminal Pier 1 for a 36-month period. Services include laser alignment, motor circuit analysis, vibration analysis, thermography, non-destructive testing, and oil sampling. Bidders must meet strict technician and supervisor certification requirements and achieve a minimum technical score of 80 out of 100 to qualify for price evaluation.

The eThekwini Municipality requires the supply, delivery, installation and testing of outdoor 132 kV and 275 kV switchgear and associated equipment at various substations over a 36-month period. Bidders must hold a CIDB contractor grading of 9 EP or higher, be registered on the CSD, the eThekwini Supplier Portal and the JDE System, and submit a compliant Health and Safety Plan with their tender. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory dual submission: a hard copy delivered to the Tender Box in Durban and an electronic submission via the JDE System, both by 11:00 on 30 October 2026, with the hard copy being the ruling version.

Transnet SOC Ltd requires a service provider for pest control and grounds maintenance (vegetation control) on an 'as and when' required basis across KZN coastal and surrounding areas, for a 36-month period. The contract is a period contract with no guaranteed quantities; the successful bidder must supply services as ordered. Bidders must comply with Transnet's General Bid Conditions, including submitting all mandatory returnable documents, providing a Deed of Suretyship when called upon, and avoiding any unauthorised communication after the closing date. The most consequential consideration is that failure to submit any mandatory returnable document or attend a compulsory briefing (if indicated) will result in disqualification.

Transnet Property requires a service provider for pest control and grounds maintenance (vegetation control) on an as-and-when required basis across KZN Midlands and surrounding areas for a 36-month period. Services are activated through purchase orders and work orders, with fees set per schedule. The successful bidder must maintain valid B-BBEE certification and tax clearance for the full contract term, and must comply with the Transnet Supplier Integrity Pact.

Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager requires the supply, delivery and installation of various construction materials to buildings under the control of the Depot in Empangeni. The contract is an NEC3 Term Service Contract and bidders must attend a compulsory clarification meeting and site walk, hold a CIDB grading of 2 GB or higher, and achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100 to be considered. The tender is evaluated on an 80/20 preference point system, with price weighted at 80 points and specific goals (B-BBEE and black youth ownership) at 20 points.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Infrastructure requires safeguarding and security services at four facilities: Hazelmere House and Umlazi V Clinic for 8 months each, and Esplanade Government Building and Enduduzweni Centre for Disabled for 6 months each. Each site needs two Grade C guards per day shift (06:00–18:00) and two Grade C male guards per night shift (18:00–06:00), seven days a week, plus radio and torch equipment. Bidders must meet strict mandatory requirements including PSIRA registration, COIDA, UIF, PSSPF, ICASA, public liability insurance of R1 million, and at least three completed security contracts with one valued at R1 million or more, and must attend all four compulsory site inspections on 16 October 2026.

uMzimkhulu Local Municipality is procuring a 12-month contract for the supply, delivery and maintenance of fire equipment. Bidders must submit a completed tender document with a detailed specification on company letterhead, and the 80/20 preference point system applies with 20 points for specific goals. The most consequential requirement is the mandatory CSD registration and the specific goal points tied to South African ownership, which can affect eligibility for preference points.

The service provider is required to provide professional services for the design and construction monitoring of washaways for Transnet pipelines south region network on an "as and when" required basis for a period of three years. The service provider must have an operational branch or sub-office in Gauteng Province to fulfil the scope outlined in the works information for the duration of the contract. The contract spans across multiple provinces, including Mpumalanga, North-West, Free State, and Gauteng.