Waste Management & Recycling 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.

Amajuba District Municipality requires a service provider to conduct monthly water meter reading services across its district for a 36-month contract period, supporting accurate billing, revenue management, and mSCOA-compliant financial reporting. The scope includes physical meter readings, electronic data capture with GPS-enabled devices, monthly reporting, and adherence to performance standards (90% billable reading ratio in year one, 95% from year two). Bidders must be CSD-registered, provide proof of COIDA registration and public liability insurance of at least R1 million, and submit a detailed project proposal. The most consequential consideration is the functionality threshold: bidders must score at least 35 points on functionality (experience and financial viability) to be evaluated on price.

uMngeni-uThukela Water requires the refurbishment and rehabilitation of the Olifantskop Water Treatment Plant in KwaZulu-Natal, executed under its standard, particular and project specifications with pricing on the Bill of Quantities. Only contractors holding an active CIDB grading of 6ME or higher, who attend the compulsory clarification and site meeting, and who commit to at least 35% Contract Participation Goals may bid. Bids are screened for eligibility, then scored on functionality out of 100 with a minimum qualifying score of 70, before price and preference points are applied under the 80/20 or 90/10 system. The most consequential risk is that failing to score a single point in any of the four functionality criteria disqualifies the bid outright, and tenders close at 12:00 on 29 October 2026 with physical delivery to the tender box only.

The eThekwini Municipality requires the construction of footpaths and associated stormwater control as incremental services to informal settlements in the Northern Region, at B Extension and Curnick Ndlovu (Ward 55), over an 18-week contract period. The works cover new and reconstructed footpaths, precast and dry-stack retaining walls, precast steps and staircases, bollards, handrails and kerbs, priced on a Bill of Quantities under GCC 2025 conditions. Bidders need a CIDB grading of 3 CE or higher, must attend a compulsory clarification meeting at Ottawa Community Hall on 20 October 2026 at 9:00am, and must deliver a hard copy to the Durban tender box and upload the same offer to the JDE system by 30 October 2026 at 11h00. The 80/20 preference point system applies.

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.

Supply and delivery of surface repairs to roads, sidewalks and trench re‑instates as required in eThekwini Municipality’s South‑Central Region over a 24‑month period. Bidders must submit a priced Bill of Quantities and include 15 % VAT only if they are registered VAT vendors. The tender closes on 30 October 2026 at 11:00.

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 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.

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 Water and Sanitation Unit seeks to appoint a panel of 30 contractors across three CIDB CE grading categories (Grades 5–6, 7–8, and 9) to implement new and upgrading water infrastructure projects across all five municipal regions on an as-and-when-required basis for 36 months. Work includes water reticulation pipelines, reservoirs, valves, hydrants, kiosks and ageing infrastructure renewal, with contractors purchasing materials under rates-based contracts guided by project drawings. The single most consequential bidder consideration is the dual submission requirement — both hard copy to the Durban Municipal Building and electronic upload via the JDE System — with hard copy ruling, and the 90/10 preference point system where price dominates and panel placement depends on initial rate offers within each CIDB grade band.

This tender invites bids for the provision of incremental services to informal settlements in the Northern region of eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, specifically at Richmond Farm B, including footpaths, roads, and associated stormwater control in Ward 41. The project is located in KwaZulu-Natal and falls under the general services category. Bidders should note that no briefing session is scheduled, and the closing date is 30 October 2026.

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 department requires a service provider to deliver an intermediate clothing apparel skills training programme for twenty micro, small and medium enterprises in the clothing and textile sector over six months. The training is aimed at improving intermediate apparel skills for the selected MSMEs. Bidders must attend the compulsory briefing session on 12 October 2026 at 10:00 and submit the briefing certificate (Section K), as non‑attendance leads to disqualification.

uMhlathuze Municipality invites bids for the supply, installation and commissioning of a next-generation email security solution with archiving and a cybersecurity user awareness training platform for a 36-month period. The solution must be hosted entirely within South Africa and the bidder must hold OEM accreditation for the proposed solution. Evaluation follows the 80/20 preference point system.