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.
Surface Repairs to Roads, Sidewalks and Trench Reinstatements in eThekwini South Region — Full brief locked
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Appointment of a contractor for road and sidewalk surface repairs, access hardening construction or repair, and trench reinstatements at locations issued as required in eThekwini Municipality’s South Region. The contract is for 24 months, or until the contract sum is exhausted, whichever occurs first.
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Published by Ethekwini Metropolitan MunicipalityKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: 36837-1M
Panel of Service Providers for Social Housing Tenancy Audits — Full brief locked
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The Social Housing Regulatory Authority invites bids to appoint a panel of experienced service providers to conduct social housing tenancy audits across developments nationally for three years from appointment. The work includes tenant-file audits, sampled physical tenant verification interviews and surveys, and consolidated project reports.
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Published by The Social Housing Regulatory AuthorityNationwideBuyer reference: SHRA/RFB/CAR/01/202627
Eradication of Pit Latrines at Kwahluzingqondo High School and Injabulo Senior Primary School — Full brief locked
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Implementation of pit latrine eradication works at Kwahluzingqondo High School and Injabulo Senior Primary School in Ugu District, KwaZulu-Natal Province.
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Published by Independent Development TrustKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: IDTKN27DOE034
Construction of Empumelelweni Road, Ward 14 — Full brief locked
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Construction tender for the Empumelelweni road in Ward 14, Nquthu. A compulsory briefing is scheduled for 13 October 2026 at 13:00 at Empumelelweni Hall; tenders close 26 October 2026 at 12:00.
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Published by Nquthu Local MunicipalityKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: NQULM05/26-27
Appointment to a Five-Year Panel of Legal Services Providers — Full brief locked
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ECIC invites law firms and legal practices to apply for appointment to a panel providing specialist legal services on an as-and-when-required basis for five years. Bidders must identify the practice areas they seek and provide area-specific teams, experience, references and supporting evidence. Panel appointment does not guarantee work; individual matters will be allocated competitively through RFQs.
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Published by Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa LimitedNationwideBuyer reference: ECIC06P-2026/27
Systematic Documentation of the Public Health Sector Hospital Twinning Programme — Full brief locked
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Appointment of a service provider for a 24-month, two-phase Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Approach (MELA) assignment to document the Hospital Twinning Programme, including baseline assessment, data collection and analysis, comparative learning, reports and presentations.
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Published by The Department of Planning, Monitoring and EvaluationWestern Cape; Gauteng; North West; KwaZulu-Natal; Eastern Cape; Limpopo; Northern Cape; Free State; MpumalangaBuyer reference: DPME 16 2026/27
Eradication of Pit Latrines at Bhekameva and Inkosi Umdibaniso High Schools — Full brief locked
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Construction works to eradicate pit latrines at Bhekameva High School and Inkosi Umdibaniso High School in the Ugu District, KwaZulu-Natal. Tender documents, Bills of Quantities and drawings are to be completed and submitted using the issued tender documentation.
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Published by Independent Development TrustKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: IDTKN27DOE028
Supply and Delivery of Mobile Kitchens, Containers and Catering Trailers for Harry Gwala District — Full brief locked
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KZN Growth Fund Agency invites quotations for seven beneficiary-specific packages of mobile kitchens, high-cube containers and a commercial catering trailer for the Harry Gwala Municipality area. The packages include specified accessories and, where listed, roadworthy certification, registration and licensing. Quotations are evaluated on an 80/20 price and specific-goals basis.
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Published by KZN Growth Fund TrustKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: RFQ OVF-2026-HAR-1-7 MKC T
Supply and Delivery of Road Marking Paint for the City of uMhlathuze — Full brief locked
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Supply and delivery of road marking paint to the City of uMhlathuze as and when required over a 36-month period. The tender is restricted to suppliers meeting the stated SABS accreditation/prequalification requirement.
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Published by uMhlathuze MunicipalityKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: 8/2/1UMH1792-26/27
Eradication of Pit Latrines at Four Schools in Zululand District, KwaZulu-Natal — Full brief locked
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Construction works to eradicate pit latrines at Sibanisakhe High School, Tshenilokwazi Primary School, Mthunziwoxolo High School and Prince Nomatiyela Secondary School in Zululand District, KwaZulu-Natal.
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Published by Independent Development TrustKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: IDTKN27DOE027
Supply, Removal, Installation and Commissioning of Air-Cooled Water Chillers at Dube AgriZone — Full brief locked
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Dube TradePort Corporation invites proposals for a contractor to supply, decommission and remove existing air-cooled water chillers, and deliver, install, test and commission replacement chillers for Dube AgriZone facilities.
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Published by Dube TradeportKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: DTP/RFP/14/PRO/05/2026
Supply, Delivery and Off-Loading of Laboratory Equipment — Full brief locked
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Majuba TVET College invites tenders for the supply, delivery and off-loading of laboratory equipment. The official advert states that there is no compulsory site meeting and that tender documents are placed in the tender box at the College’s Central Office, 83 Allen Street, Newcastle.
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Published by Majuba Tvet collegeKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: NTC 26/13 O
Provision and Management of Internet Connectivity, Firewalls, VMware, Dell VxRail and Network Switches for CEF Sandton and SANPC Refinery — Full brief locked
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CEF seeks a service provider for a three-year programme providing internet links, APN services, managed firewall infrastructure, VMware and Dell VxRail support and licensing, and network switches for CEF Sandton and the SANPC Refinery. The tender includes implementation, configuration, support, monitoring, documentation, training and service-level obligations.
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Published by CEF (Pty) LtdGauteng; KwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: ISP/10/2026
Appointment of a Three-Member Fundraising and Revenue-Generation Practitioner Panel — Full brief locked
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Appointment of three fundraising and/or revenue-generation practitioners to support the South African Library for the Blind with fundraising activities and services, as and when required, for two years from appointment.
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Published by South African Library for the BlindNationwideBuyer reference: RFP 15-09-2026 B
Specialised Investigation Services for Coal, Heavy Fuel Oil, Fuel and Oil Theft Incidents — Full brief locked
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Provision of specialised investigation services to investigate coal, heavy fuel oil, fuel and oil theft incidents affecting Eskom’s Generation Division for three years. The supplied document is a publication of bidders’ names for this advertised competitive bid.
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Published by ESKOMNationwideBuyer reference: E3386CXMWP
Provision of a KYC Verification and Background Screening System for 36 Months — Full brief locked
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KZN Growth Fund Agency seeks a service provider to implement a KYC verification system with company background checks, supporting end-to-end identity, compliance, probity and risk screening. The contract period is 36 months; bids are due by email on 30 October 2026 at 12:00 South African time.
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Published by KZN Growth Fund TrustKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: KZNGFA RFQ 2026 - 14
Installation of Perimeter Fencing and Repairs to Hammersdale Post Office — Full brief locked
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The South African Post Office invites quotations for perimeter fence installation and repairs to the Hammersdale Post Office building at 4 Kelly Road, Intshanga, Hammersdale, KwaZulu-Natal. The work includes security fencing and gates, building and electrical repairs, roof and plumbing repairs, and vegetation clearance. A compulsory site visit is scheduled for 20 October 2026.
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Published by South African Post Office LimitedKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: RFQ 26-27-90/DP
Framework Panel for New and Upgraded Water Infrastructure Projects — Full brief locked
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Appointment of up to 30 contractors across three CIDB grading categories to deliver new and upgraded water infrastructure works on an as-and-when-required basis across eThekwini Municipality’s five regions for 36 months.
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Published by Ethekwini Metropolitan MunicipalityKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: 37046-5W
Lease of Local Office Accommodation in eThekwini (West) Pinetown — Full brief locked
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The Electoral Commission invites proposals to lease suitable commercial office accommodation for its local office in the eThekwini (West) Pinetown area. The lease term is nine years and eleven months. Bidders must provide a written property proposal, completed specifications and pricing schedules, and evidence of required insurance.
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Published by Electoral Commission (IEC)KwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: IEC/KZN-01/2026
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.