Browse the latest open tenders in KwaZulu-Natal, including Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Richards Bay, from municipalities, provincial departments, state-owned entities and private companies. New tenders are added daily.
Supply and Delivery of Salon Items and Equipment for Four Harry Gwala District Beneficiaries — Full brief locked
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KZN Growth Fund Agency invites quotations for salon items and equipment for four named beneficiaries in the Harry Gwala District Municipality area. The procurement is divided into four beneficiary quotations/lots; bidders must submit fixed prices and the completed mandatory forms and supporting information.
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Published by KZN Growth Fund TrustKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: RFQ OVF-2026-HAR-1-4 SAL EQU
Supply and Delivery of 75 Metres of 2.5 mm² Three-Core Flame-Retardant Armoured Cable to SAEON Grasslands Node — Full brief locked
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The National Research Foundation (NRF), for SAEON Grasslands Node, invites quotations for once-off supply and delivery of 75 metres of specified 2.5 mm² three-core copper cable to its site in Montrose, Pietermaritzburg. The quote must include delivery and a technical data sheet demonstrating compliance with the cable specification.
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Published by National Research FoundationKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: RFQ/SAEON/GRASSLAND/PVC SWA FLAME-RETARDANT CABLE/114/2026
Provision of Plant Hire Services – Cluster 4 (12-Month Contract) — Full brief locked
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uMzimkhulu Local Municipality invites tenders for plant hire services for Cluster 4: a dozer, honey sucker truck, truck-mounted road-marking machine and cherry picker trailer. The contract period is 12 months.
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Published by Umzimkhulu Local MunicipalityKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: ULM-INFR 010/27/DHC
Request for Information: Fumigation and Pest-Control Specifications for Government Office Buildings — Full brief locked
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National Treasury seeks industry input on draft specifications for fumigation and pest-control services at government office buildings. Respondents are asked to review Annexure A and contribute information at a virtual Commodity Industry Specification Consultation meeting. This is an RFI, not a tender or bid.
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Published by National TreasuryNationwideBuyer reference: RFI SP02-2026
Clothing Design and Garment Manufacturing Training Course for Mrs Zikizwa Dano — Full brief locked
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Appointment of a service provider to deliver an NQF Level 3, 36-credit clothing design and garment manufacturing course for Mrs Zikizwa Dano over two to three months. Training is to be delivered in English and includes garment-making, costing, marketing, customer handling and business skills.
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Published by Department of Corporative Governance and Traditional AffairsNationwideBuyer reference: FQ-73/2026
Manufacturing and Supply of Smart Meters for Eskom Distribution Clusters — Full brief locked
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Eskom tender MWP2473DX sought suppliers for the manufacturing and supply of smart meters for all distribution clusters on an as-and-when-required basis for three years. The supplied official document is a regret letter confirming adjudication and listing successful TEAP suppliers; it is not the original solicitation pack.
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Published by ESKOMNationwideBuyer reference: MWP2473DX
Supply and Delivery of Sewing Machines and Embroidery Equipment for the Harry Gwala Municipality Area — Full brief locked
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KZN Growth Fund Agency invites quotations for sewing machines and embroidery equipment to be supplied and delivered for two Operation Vula Fund beneficiary packages in the Harry Gwala Municipality area. Quotes are due by 12:00 on 30 October 2026 and must be emailed to OVF@kzngf.co.za.
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Published by KZN Growth Fund TrustKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: RFQ OVF-2026-HAR-1-3 SEW & EMB
Appointment of a Service Provider to Relocate the uThukela Water Laboratory in Newcastle — Full brief locked
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uThukela Water invites quotations for the complete relocation of its laboratory from KwaMathukuza, Newcastle, to 79 Harding Street, Newcastle. The work includes assessment and planning, inventory control, packing and safe transport of laboratory equipment, chemicals, furniture and other contents, delivery and positioning, and post-move inspection and handover.
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Published by uThukela Water (Pty) LtdKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: RFQ2027-LAB-015
Supply, Installation and Commissioning of an Immersible Pump for Ngagane River Pump Station — Full brief locked
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uThukela Water invites bids to supply, install and commission a new Hidrostal Immersible pump or equivalent for the Ngagane River pump station. The bid is subject to the entity’s Supply Chain Management Policy.
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Published by uThukela Water (Pty) LtdKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: OPS2027-BID-005
Supply, Delivery and Building Repairs at Transnet Rotating Machines Depot Canteen, Durban — Full brief locked
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Transnet Engineering seeks a once-off supply, delivery and repair of flood-damaged building elements at the Rotating Machines Depot canteen in Umbilo, Durban. Works include floor and wall finishes, ceilings, veranda poles and roof repairs, with project completion documentation. The stated period is not exceeding three months.
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Published by Transnet SOC LtdKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: TE/2026/09/3966/11891 RFQ
Courier Delivery of Iziko Museums’ Annual Reports to Legal Deposit Libraries — Full brief locked
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Iziko Museums of South Africa seeks a courier provider to collect and securely transport annual report copies, delivering one copy to each of nine destinations listed in Annexure A. Quotations must include all applicable costs and be emailed by 23 October 2026 at 11:00 South African time.
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Published by Iziko Museums of Cape TownGauteng; KwaZulu-Natal; Western Cape; Free State; North West; MpumalangaBuyer reference: Iziko-RFQ-CEO-COURIER SERVICE-OCTOBER 2026
Provision of Taxis for the Umkhosi Womhlanga and Isicathamiya Competition (12-Month Contract) — Full brief locked
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Umzimkhulu Local Municipality invites experienced service providers to provide taxis for the Umkhosi Womhlanga and Isicathamiya Competition under a 12-month contract. Bids close on 6 November 2026 at 12:00 South African time and must be deposited in the municipal tender box.
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Published by Umzimkhulu Local MunicipalityKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: ULM-CSS 006/27
Calibration, Maintenance and Repair of 14 KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Weighbridges — Full brief locked
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Appointment of a service provider for calibration and certification, ad hoc repairs, quarterly preventative maintenance, and installation of instrumentation on 14 provincial weighbridges for five years.
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Published by Kwazulu Natal - TransportKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: ZNB02972-00000-00-HOD-GEN-26-T
Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance Services for Eskom Generation Sites Nationwide — Full brief locked
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Eskom’s notice of award for E1224 GXN identifies the procurement as vehicle repairs and maintenance services for Eskom Generation sites in all nine provinces, for five years. The supplied regret letter states that the tender has been adjudicated and identifies the successful supplier.
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Published by ESKOMNationwideBuyer reference: E1224 GXN
COID Claims Administration and Related Services for the South African Medical Research Council — Full brief locked
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The South African Medical Research Council seeks a qualified provider for COID claims administration and management, annual return-of-earnings assessments, training, secure electronic claims technology and related risk-based services. The contract is for three years, with a possible further two-year extension at SAMRC’s discretion, subject to budget and performance.
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Published by Medical Research Council of South AfricaWestern Cape; Gauteng; KwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: 00100225245
Water Quality Management Services for SAFCOL Highveld Region Business Units (Six Months) — Full brief locked
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Appointment of a service provider to undertake water quality management for business units in Komatiland Forests’ Highveld region for six months. Work includes potable-water and wastewater sampling and testing, treatment dosing and chemicals at specified sites, laboratory reporting, and corrective recommendations.
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Published by South African Forestry Company LimitedMpumalanga; KwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: RFQ BELF/90/2026
Lease of Local Office Accommodation in eThekwini North — Full brief locked
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The Electoral Commission invites proposals to lease commercial office accommodation for its eThekwini North local office, in the Umhlanga, Phoenix, Verulam, oThongathi or KwaMashu area. The lease term is nine years and eleven months. The accommodation must meet the specified space, facilities, security, insurance and operational requirements.
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Published by Electoral Commission (IEC)KwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: IEC/KZN-02/2026
Eradication of Pit Latrines at Phembukukhanya Primary School and Sinokubonga Junior Secondary School — Full brief locked
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Construction works to eradicate pit latrines at two schools in Ugu District, KwaZulu-Natal. Tender issued by the Independent Development Trust KwaZulu-Natal.
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Published by Independent Development TrustKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: IDTKN27DOE031
Hygiene, Cleaning and Selected Gardening Services for IDFC Cluster 4 Properties in KwaZulu-Natal — Full brief locked
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Appointment of a service provider to provide comprehensive cleaning, hygiene and selected gardening services at seven IDFC Cluster 4 properties in KwaZulu-Natal for 36 months from appointment.
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Published by Kwa-Zulu Natal - Ithala Development Finance CorporationKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: RFP14/26
KwaZulu-Natal's legislature sits in Pietermaritzburg, while Durban, under eThekwini, is the economic centre and home to the Port of Durban. The Port of Richards Bay, the Dube TradePort near Durban, the sugar and forestry industries and large rural districts shape the mix of logistics, construction and infrastructure tenders.
Who issues tenders in KwaZulu-Natal?
Tenders here are published by the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, the province's ten district municipalities (including uMgungundlovu, King Cetshwayo and Ugu), and KwaZulu-Natal provincial departments, as well as state-owned entities and private companies operating in the province.
Main towns and cities
Larger buying centres include Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay, Newcastle and Ladysmith. The provincial capital is Pietermaritzburg.
KwaZulu-Natal combines a busy coastal corridor with large rural districts, so tenders range from port and logistics supply near Durban and Richards Bay to roads, water and community facilities inland. Check the location of the work and whether a compulsory site briefing applies.
Which metropolitan municipality is in KwaZulu-Natal?
eThekwini, which includes Durban, is the province's only metropolitan municipality. The other ten are district municipalities, such as uMgungundlovu (which includes Pietermaritzburg) and King Cetshwayo (which includes Richards Bay).
Do I need to register to bid on government tenders?
Most government buyers require registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and tax compliance. Check each tender's bid documents for the full list.