Maintenance of eThekwini owned rail siding as and when required in Isipingo area for 36 monthsClosed

Overview

Maintenance of eThekwini owned rail siding in Isipingo area for 36 months. The contract covers maintenance repairs to council-owned rail sidings in Isipingo, including track, turnouts, drainage, weed control, gauge checks, and related works to keep the rail reserve in good working order for 36 months. Target bidders: CIDB contractor grade 4 CE or higher; must be CIDB-registered and comply with eThekwini Supplier Portal and JDE requirements. Compulsory clarification meeting (27 July 2026) and a closing date of 21 August 2026. Documents are downloadable from the National Treasury eTenders or the eThekwini/Durban procurement portals. Submission requires both a hard copy (to the Durban Municipal Building) and an electronic JDE ESP submission. Site address is Isipingo (South Central region).

Requirements

• CIDB: minimum 4 CE, with registration verified via the Central Supplier Database.
• Registrations and pre-qualifications: registration on the eThekwini Supplier Portal; CSD check; tax clearance status; BBBEE as applicable; returnable forms (e.g., MBDs, Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire); Joint Venture arrangements if applicable.
• Health & safety: compliance with Construction Health & Safety Specification (SSHSS) and Baseline Risk Assessment; appointments of a Construction Safety Officer (SACPCMP), Construction Manager; COIDA good standing; Construction Work Permit; on-site H&S plan, inductions, training, PPE, barricading, first aid, and site facilities.
• Tender process: download documents from specified portals (free of charge); hard-copy and electronic submissions required; 12-month tender validity; 80/20 price evaluation with BBBEE considerations; two-envelope or other specified evaluation methodology as per Tender Data.
• Documentation: provide returnable documents (e.g., MBD 5, Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire); ensure CIDB/B-BBEE and tax statuses are current at closing.

How to Apply

• Obtain tender documents from National Treasury eTenders or eThekwini/Durban procurement sites (see document 36474-1M Tender Document (2).pdf).
• Attend the Compulsory Clarification Meeting at 8 Electron Road, Springfield, Durban on 27 July 2026 at 09:00 (Q&A uploaded 13 August 2026).
• Prepare tender offers in compliance with the Standard Conditions of Tender and Tender Data; ensure all returnable schedules are completed.
• Submit hard copy to The Tender Box, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban, and also submit electronically via the eThekwini JDE System (ESP Module) by 21 August 2026 at 11:00.
• Ensure all registrations and pre-qualifications are current (CSD, Supplier Portal, CIDB, tax status) prior to submission.
• If using a JV, provide separate Tax PINs and JV documentation as required.
• Note: Tender Offers submitted by any other means will be deemed invalid. (36474-1M Tender Document)