Marketing, Branding & Communications Agency Tenders in KwaZulu-Natal

Provision of cleaning and hygiene services at the Devonshire Office of the Department of Justice in KwaZulu-Natal, contracted for 36 months. The bid is an open tender issued through the Department of Public Works and closes on 20 October 2026 at 11:00. The most consequential consideration for a bidder is the three-year term: pricing, staffing and consumable supply must be sustainable across the full 36 months rather than for a single service cycle.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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 Msunduzi Municipality requires rates-based leak detection and repair services within its area of supply, under a framework agreement split between a maximum of 2 service providers with CIDB grading 1–4CE and a maximum of 3 service providers with CIDB grading 5CE or higher. The work covers continuous leak detection (five levels, from visual surveys to trunk main surveys) and repair of pipes up to 300mm in diameter, with reinstatement to original condition. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing, meet minimum functionality thresholds (70% or 80% depending on CIDB grade), and submit both hard copy and electronic tenders before the closing deadline.

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 tender seeks a four-year contract for the installation, maintenance, repair, refurbishment and upgrade of major plant and machinery for Eastern Operations in KwaZulu-Natal, to be awarded to a supplier. The most consequential requirement is that bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 8ME or higher.

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 provincial government seeks a service provider to review, consolidate and provide implementation support for the Durban Climate Change Strategy (DCCS 2027) and Climate Action Implementation Programme. A compulsory briefing session will be held via Microsoft Teams. Suitable applicants should have expertise in climate change strategy, environmental policy, and programme implementation.