Small Consulting & Advisory Firm Tenders in Eastern Cape

SANRAL seeks consulting engineering services for the routine ad-hoc maintenance of National Route R343 Section 2, from the R67 interchange near Glen Melville Dam (km 0.0) to the R63 interchange near Debe Nek (km 78.2) in the Eastern Cape. The appointed consultant will be responsible for managing maintenance works, including surveys, road safety audits, and related engineering services. Bidders must be able to deliver professional engineering services in accordance with SANRAL standards, including compliance with TMH11 survey requirements and the SANRAL Road Safety Audit Policy.

SANRAL is procuring consulting engineering services for the routine ad-hoc maintenance of R334 Section 3 from Great Fish River (km 0.0) to Mpeko (km 13.2) in the Eastern Cape. The programme covers design and construction documentation to be completed by August 2027, followed by 7 months of construction supervision starting February 2028. Bidders must attend a compulsory virtual briefing session on 17 September 2026 and submit by 12:00 on 22 October 2026.

SANRAL is procuring consulting engineering services for the routine ad-hoc maintenance of the R394 Section 1 from Bizana (R61) at km 0 to the N2 (Wild Coast alignment) at km 59.1 in the Eastern Cape. The work includes survey services (topographical, monitoring, site, structural and photogrammetric/LIDAR) in accordance with TMH11 version 3.0, with a mandatory functionality threshold of 70 points before price and preference evaluation. Bidders must submit hard-copy bids by 11:00 on 22 October 2026 to the SANRAL offices in Pretoria.

SANRAL is procuring consulting engineering services for the routine ad-hoc maintenance of the R396 section 1 from the R410 intersection near Hali No.2 (km 0.0) to the R56 intersection at Indwe (km 23.91) in the Eastern Cape. The appointed consultant will be responsible for undertaking surveys in accordance with TMH11 version 3.0, which may include topographical, monitoring, site, and structural surveys, and must deliver final data in a format compatible with SANRAL's GIS systems. Bidders must submit their proposals by 12:00 noon on 22 October 2026, and the evaluation will weigh price at 80% and B-BBEE status at 20%.

SANRAL is procuring consulting engineering services for the routine ad-hoc maintenance of the R413 national road, Section 1, from the N2 interchange near Nywara (km 0.00) to the R61 interchange at Tembisa (km 41.33) in the Eastern Cape. The most consequential requirement is that the survey work must be undertaken in terms of TMH11 version 3.0 (April 2017) and can only be performed by a registered surveyor or under the supervision of a registered Partner/Director of a survey organisation.

Steve Tshwete Local Municipality seeks to appoint a panel of up to three service providers to monitor, service and maintain semi-underground, 6 cubic skip and roll-on roll-off waste bins within its area, on an as-and-when-required basis over 36 months. Bidders must achieve a minimum of 70 points in the functionality evaluation before their financial proposals are considered, and the contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preference point system. The most consequential consideration is the compulsory clarification meeting on 13 October 2026, which bidders must attend to remain eligible.

The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) is publishing the names of bidders that submitted responses to the advertised competitive enquiry for the provision of water within the Southern Grid, under enquiry number E2268NTCSASGR. This document is a formal publication of the three bidders who submitted, as required by Eskom's Infrastructure Policy for Procurement and Delivery Management. The most consequential consideration for bidders is that this is a post-submission publication notice, not an invitation to bid, and the closing date for the underlying enquiry has already passed.

A socio-economic profile, the recordal of land tenure rights and a land use and layout plan are required for the Bhaziya Traditional Council administrative area in the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality, Eastern Cape Province. The Department of Rural Development & Land Reform will appoint a service provider, firm or consortium to deliver all three components under a single 12-month contract. Bids close on 20 October 2026 at 11:00.

Supply and delivery of 1.5L bottled water to Bloemfontein, Welkom, Port Elizabeth and East London on an as and when required basis, under enquiry E3528NTCSAMWP. This is an open tender issued by NTCSA (National Transmission Company South Africa) Southern Grid. The document is a publication of the names of bidders who submitted responses, not an invitation to bid. The most consequential consideration is that this is a post-submission notice, so no new bids can be submitted.

Sentech requires a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to deliver cleaning and gardening services at its Middelburg Operational Centre in the Eastern Cape for three years, covering 2026–2027, 2027–2028 and 2028–2029. The scope covers general and high-access cleaning of the offices, boardroom, kitchen, bathrooms, stores and workshops, internal and external window cleaning, hygiene consumables and equipment, general garden maintenance, and quarterly pest control. The provider must supply its own cleaning staff, materials, machinery and gardening tools, and must maintain weekly and monthly cleaning rosters. Pricing must be submitted on the prescribed bill of quantities with 15% VAT added and a year-by-year escalation breakdown, and bids close on 29 October 2026 at 12:00.

The Mandela Bay Theatre Complex requires a professional service provider to deliver total facilities management (TFM) services for its theatre complex in Gqeberha for a three-year contract. The scope covers condition assessments, building maintenance and upgrades, cleaning, landscaping, security, energy management, waste management, stage management, fencing, branding, and fleet management. Bidders must meet strict mandatory requirements including high-value insurance covers, SAFMA accreditation, and a Compensation Fund letter, and must pass a 70-point functionality threshold to be considered for the 80/20 price and specific goals evaluation.

SANRAL requires consulting engineering services for the design, documentation and construction supervision of routine ad-hoc line markings across four district municipalities in the Eastern Cape. The scope spans design and construction documentation to November 2027, followed by six months of supervision from March 2028 limited to Alfred Nzo District Municipality. The tender is evaluated on functionality (minimum 70/100) before price and B-BBEE preference points, with strict key-person commitment limits and a compulsory virtual briefing that latecomers are barred from.

SANRAL requires consulting engineering services for routine ad-hoc line markings across the Sarah Baartman District Municipality in the Eastern Cape. The appointed consultant must carry out survey work to TMH11 version 3.0 (April 2017) and, where applicable, supply an independent Road Safety Audit team that meets SANRAL's qualification thresholds. Bids close on 5 November 2026 at 12:00. The single most consequential hurdle for an SME is the minimum B-BBEE Level 1 requirement, which must be supported by a verification certificate.

Eskom requires the supply, delivery to site, offloading and installation of medium-voltage switchgear protection project material and components at Arnot Power Station over a 36-month contract period. Bidders must submit electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal by the closing date and time, and must comply with mandatory returnables, B-BBEE and tax requirements, and provide proof of SHEQ, OHS and environmental management systems. The most consequential consideration is that all mandatory documents must be uploaded and finalised before closing, as late or incomplete submissions are disqualified.

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is procuring professional services for the design of a rainwater harvesting system at King Phalo Airport in East London. The contract, under the NEC3 Professional Services Contract, covers six project stages from surveys and concept through detailed design, documentation, construction supervision and close-out, with an estimated construction value of R2 571 113. Fees are fixed per the Engineering Profession Act guideline tariffs, and the successful bidder must provide a 10% performance bond and professional indemnity insurance of at least R5 million. The most consequential consideration is the 40-month contract duration with delay damages of 1% per week (max 10% of fees), so bidders must confirm capacity for the full period.

The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure requires professional civil and structural engineering services for the Amazizi Traditional Council, under a CIDB Professional Services Contract (Third edition) 2009. The contract covers design and related engineering services, with pricing based on the latest professional fees guideline. Bidders must have at least one director registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer, Technologist, or Technician, and must submit proof of registration and good standing. The tender is evaluated on an 80/20 preference point system, with the award made as a whole to the highest scorer.

This tender invites external service providers to apply for a panel to conduct various internal audit continuous professional development (CPD) trainings for Eastern Cape Provincial Government Institutions over a three-year period. The panel will be appointed for three years. Interested parties must attend the compulsory briefing session via Microsoft Teams.

Transnet Port Terminals requires a service provider for office, mess, and ablution facilities cleaning services at the Port of Port Elizabeth and Ngqura Container Terminal, for a four-year contract. The successful bidder must hold a valid cleaning industry registration and COIDA letter of good standing, and must pass a technical evaluation with a minimum score of 70 out of 100. The most consequential consideration is the compulsory briefing on 01 October 2026, as failure to attend results in automatic disqualification.

Airports Company South Africa requires a CIDB 2SO or higher graded contractor to supply and install water metering at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport in Gqeberha. The contract will be awarded on an 80/20 preference point system, with a mandatory functionality threshold of 50 out of 100 points. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing on 09 October 2026 and submit their bids by 16 October 2026 at 13:00.