# THE COMPLETION OF THE MHLATUZE RIVER BRIDGE NO. 3837 ON DISTRICT ROAD 2238 AT KM 4.96 IN THE KING CETSHWAYO AND ZULULAND DISTRICT MUNICIPALITIES UNDER EMPANGENI REGION

> This tender closed on 2026-09-30.

- **Reference:** ZNB02971/00000/00/HOD/INF/26/T
- **Issuer:** [Kwazulu Natal - Transport](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/kwazulu-natal-transport.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-08-31
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-30 12:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-09-10 12:00 SAST (compulsory)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The Department of Transport KwaZulu-Natal invites bids for the completion of the Mhlatuze River Bridge No. 3837 on District Road 2238 (KM 4.96) under Empangeni Region.** Open tender for CIDB 6CE or higher, with proven reinforced concrete bridge experience (multi-span, dual-lane). Project duration is 8 months. Target bidders are competent bridge contractors with suitable personnel and ability to meet local labour and enterprise development goals. (see TENDER SECTION-ZNB02971-00000-00-HOD-INF-26T.pdf)

#### Requirements
- CIDB: minimum 6CE; active status; JV allowed under specified conditions.  
- CIDB registration and Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; VAT status.  
- Key personnel with proven bridge experience; CVs per Returnable Schedules; professional registrations (ECSA or SACPCMP).  
- Functionality: assessment of personnel, past bridge projects, and construction experience (max 60 functionality points). Tenderers scoring 65%+ qualify for further evaluation.  
- Local labour content: 10% target; Targeted Enterprises: 30% target; penalties if not achieved.  
- Subcontracting: max 25% to enterprises with equal/lower B-BBEE status unless to an eligible EME.  
- Wage/industrial relations: compliance with Bargaining Council wages; Occupational Health and Safety plan; health and safety signing (C1.4).  
- Returnable documents: complete SBDs, Schedule O (Technical Proposal), Schedule D (SDB6.1), BBBEE verification, etc. (T2.2).  
- Financial: fixed performance guarantee (8% of first R1M + 3.5% of balance); retention 10% (cap of 5% of first R1M + 1.6% of balance). Price adjustments using specified indices. Latent defects for 10 years; defects liability 12 months.  
- Compliance: PPPFA preferences; no defaulter or corrupt activities; all personnel in employ of the tenderer; health and safety and insurance requirements apply. (C1–C4 data pages)

#### How to Apply
- Documents available free for download at www.kzntransport.gov.za and www.etender.gov.za. (T1.1/T1.2)  
- Clarification meeting: mandatory, 10 September 2026, 10:00, Dept of Transport, 3 Nonqai Road, Eshowe; site visit to follow. Questions deadline: 23 September 2026, 16:00. (T1.2)  
- Submission: both electronic and hard copy. Electronic copy in non-editable PDF; hard copy and USB (marked with Contract No. ZNB02971/00000/00/HOD/INF/26/T); sign register required. Closing: 11:00, 30 September 2026. No late submissions. (C2; C1.1; C2.13.5)  
- Submission location: Tender Box outside the Foyer, 172 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg 3201.  
- Required registrations/pre-qualifications: CIDB 6CE+; active CIDB; CSD; VAT; returnable docs (SBDs, O, D, E, G–L, M, N, P). (C1.2; C2.1; T2.2)  
- Where to obtain bid documents if not attached: free download from the two websites above. (T1.1)

Document references: primary details drawn from CONTRACT SECTION-ZNB02971-00000-00-HOD-INF-26T.pdf and TENDER SECTION-ZNB02971-00000-00-HOD-INF-26T.pdf.

## Description

THE COMPLETION OF THE MHLATUZE RIVER BRIDGE NO. 3837 ON DISTRICT ROAD 2238 AT KM 4.96 IN THE KING CETSHWAYO AND ZULULAND DISTRICT MUNICIPALITIES UNDER EMPANGENI REGION

THE COMPLETION OF THE MHLATUZE RIVER BRIDGE NO. 3837 ON DISTRICT ROAD 2238 AT KM 4.96 IN THE KING CETSHWAYO AND ZULULAND DISTRICT MUNICIPALITIES UNDER EMPANGENI REGION

Conditions: Free download of Tender documents will be available on the www.kzntransport.gov.za and www.etender.gov.za website and must be downloaded. Briefing Venue: Department of Transport, District Superintendent Office, 3 Nonqai Road, Eshowe

## Documents

- TENDER SECTION-ZNB02971-00000-00-HOD-INF-26T.pdf..pdf
- CONTRACT SECTION-ZNB02971-00000-00-HOD-INF-26T.pdf..pdf

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