GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS FOR THE CONCEPT AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF NATIONAL ROUTE 3, SECTIONS 3 AND 4, FROM CHOTA MOTALA INTERCHANGE (KM 12.86) TO CEDARA (KM1.6).Closed

Overview

Geotechnical investigations for the concept and preliminary design for the realignment of National Route 3, Sections 3 and 4, from Chota Motala Interchange (KM12.86) to Cedara (KM1.6). This open-tender is aimed at geotechnical engineering firms with subsurface investigation capabilities and experience with SANRAL/FIDIC-standard contracts, ideally within KwaZulu-Natal. The project follows FIDIC-based contract structures and SANRAL subsurface investigation standards.

Requirements

• Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) at close of tender.
• Subcontract a minimum of 30% of the contract value to Targeted Enterprises.
• Submit required returnable documents and pricing data in the specified formats; electronic submission (Main Tender) plus hard copies.
• Provide a valid BBBEE certificate (SANRAL-preferred SANAS-verified or compliant alternative) and comply with related specific-goals scoring.
• Provide tax clearance and proof of compliance; evidence of compensation fund membership or licensed insurer.
• Acknowledge that no employer-provided insurance is supplied; adhere to standard tender rules, including addenda and potential due diligence.

Document-specific details (source: Tender Document 18052026.pdf) indicate electronic submission formats (pdf for forms/attachments and excel for pricing) and the need to complete Form A1–A7 and related returnable schedules. The project is in KwaZulu-Natal (uMgungundlovu, uMngeni/Msunduzi); duration about 9 months.

How to Apply

• Deadline: 11:00 on 19 June 2026. (see Tender Data)
• Submission: Main Tender submitted electronically on a flash drive and as hard copy in a sealed envelope at 58 Van Eck Pl, Mkondeni, Pietermaritzburg; tender box as designated. Separate flash drives for Alternative offers. (N.003-034-2017/9D-PD1 D-SS Tender Document 18052026.pdf)
• Documents to submit: Form of Offer, all returnable schedules, certificates, and pricing data (pdf on drive; excel copy of Pricing Schedule); alternative offer documents in a separate drive if applicable.
• Pre-qualifications: Must be CSD-registered; 30% subcontracting to targeted enterprises; B-BBEE verification; tax compliance; compensation fund requirements.
• Clarifications: briefing materials available online; respond to clarifications at least 12 working days before closing; addenda up to 10 working days before closing.
• Documents to obtain: Tender documents available electronically from SANRAL’s website open-tenders portal; volume 2 requires SANRAL standard subsurface specifications; volume 1 and 3 provide the contractual framework. (N.003-034-2017/9D-PD1 D-SS Tender Document 18052026.pdf)
• Briefing: Clarification briefing materials/downloads available on SANRAL site; attendance not explicitly mandatory. (Tender Data)
• Acceptance: One-envelope process; compliance, responsiveness, and potential due diligence will influence award. (T1/T2)