Small Law Firm 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.

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.

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 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.

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 KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury requires the decommissioning of its existing security system and the supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of an integrated electronic security system (CCTV and access control) at three Pietermaritzburg sites: Treasury House, Natalia Building and Nomalanga Building. The contract runs for three years and includes a once-off installation project, quarterly planned preventative maintenance, and ad hoc corrective maintenance with call-out rates. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing and site viewing on 09 October 2026, achieve a minimum functionality score of 65% for the CCTV element, and submit a complete bid with all compulsory forms by 23 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.

This tender is for consulting engineering services for a project in Mkondeni, Pietermaritzburg (3212). Bidders must submit tenders on the issued documentation only, in sealed envelopes, with the bidder's name and contact details on the cover page. Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile and e-mailed tenders are not accepted, and late tenders will be rejected. Tenderers must state rates, amounts and currencies in Rand. Alternative tender offers will not be considered. The tender requires a minimum of 30% sub-contracting to black owned Targeted Enterprises. Evaluation follows a four-stage process: Stage 1 (eligibility), Stage 2 (functionality/quality, minimum 70 points out of 100 required), Stage 3 (key person evaluation, with up to 45 points per key person), and Stage 4 (price and preference under the PPPFA, using either the 90/10 or 80/20 system). Preference points are awarded for B-BBEE level and specific goals. Key personnel must meet minimum requirements, including active professional registration with ECSA (for Project Leader and Design Specialist) and relevant experience. Tenderers must submit various forms, including Form A23 (Certificate of Single Tender Submission) and key person records (Forms B1.1, B1.2, B2.1, B2.2, B3, B4). The employer reserves the right to negotiate a market-related price with the highest scoring tenderer or cancel the tender. Tenderers must comply with tax obligations and submit a SARS PIN or CSD number. The tender opening register will be made available to all bidders who submitted a bid, and the tender opening link will be shared with attendees of the Compulsory Briefing Session.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs seeks a service provider to design and deliver a Market Link Growth Programme for twenty MSMEs over six months. The assignment is professional services, evaluated on functionality (minimum 60%) followed by 80/20 preferential points. The single most consequential consideration is the mandatory briefing session on 14 October 2026 — attendance is compulsory and a signed certificate must accompany the bid; failure to attend disqualifies the bid regardless of other merits.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs seeks a service provider to design and deliver a six-month Market Link Growth Programme connecting twenty MSMEs to buyers, trade shows and market opportunities. The scope includes mentorship, business development support, marketing collateral creation, and reporting on sales outcomes. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing, score at least 60% on functionality, and compete under the 80/20 preference point system weighted heavily toward youth and disability ownership credentials. The single most consequential consideration is the mandatory briefing attendance on 14 October 2026 — absence disqualifies the bid regardless of price or technical merit.

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (KZN) invites quotations for the installation of a generator at Charlestown Magistrate Court in KwaZulu-Natal. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) falling under the Services: Electrical category, so electrical installation contractors operating in KwaZulu-Natal should apply. There is no compulsory briefing session, and quotations close on 2026/10/29.

Supply, installation and commissioning of new signalling track equipment on the Congella to Umbilo section in KwaZulu-Natal, replacing trackside assets stolen and vandalised across tracks, points, cables, pots and apparatus cases so that PRASA can restore automatic train movement on the Durban, Berea Road, Dalbridge, Congella and Rossburgh corridor. The contractor plans and procures, trenches, installs, tests and commissions, rehabilitates the site and closes out the project within five months of award, with all new trackside equipment vandal-proofed and cables laid underground to Trenching and Outdoor Cable Specification CSE 516 Version 2b. The decisive hurdle is the technical evaluation: bidders must score at least 70% of the 50 available functionality points before price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points) are considered. Bids close on 29 October 2026 at 12:00, and attendance at the compulsory briefing and site visit on 21 October 2026 at 10:00 is required.

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.