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.
Manufacturing and Supply of Smart Meters for Eskom Distribution Clusters — Full brief locked
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Eskom’s TEAP process for manufacturing and supplying smart meters for all distribution clusters, as and when required, for three years. The supplied document is a regret letter addressed to unsuccessful suppliers following adjudication of the development phase; it does not provide an open invitation or current bid-submission details.
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Published by ESKOMNationwideBuyer reference: MWP2473DX
Rehabilitation of Quartz Road and Part of Platinum Drive in Mandeni, Ward 4 — Full brief locked
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Mandeni Local Municipality invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to rehabilitate Quartz Road and a portion of Platinum Drive in Ward 4, Mandeni. The successful bidder must subcontract at least 30% of the works to local contractors within Mandeni Municipality.
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Published by Mandeni Local MunicipalityKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: 10/26/27
Replacement of Masterpact Electric Air Circuit Breakers and Key Interlocking at Durban Station — Full brief locked
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PRASA requests a contractor to replace obsolete Masterpact electric air circuit breakers (ACBs) and the mechanical trapped-key interlocking system at the low-voltage substations at Durban Station. Works include decommissioning, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover. Work is restricted to weekend nights after 10:00 p.m.
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Published by Passenger Rail Agency of South AfricaKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: KZN/PRASA/2026/10/04/Q
12-Month Plant Hire Services – Cluster 2 — Full brief locked
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Umzimkhulu Local Municipality invites bids for a 12-month plant hire contract for Cluster 2, comprising two motor graders, two 12-ton path foot rollers, two 1,600-litre water tankers and a TLB.
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Published by Umzimkhulu Local MunicipalityKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: ULM-INFR 010/27/MGP
Supply and Delivery of Brush Cutter Nylon for eThekwini Recreation and Parks — Full brief locked
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Supply and delivery, as and when required over 36 months from the date of award, of brush cutter nylon to eThekwini Municipality’s Recreation and Parks workshops and stores.
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Published by Ethekwini Metropolitan MunicipalityKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: 34064-7P
Supply and Delivery of Clothing and Apparel for the Harry Gwala Municipality Area — Full brief locked
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KZN Growth Fund Agency invites quotations for specified clothing, protective wear and apparel items for beneficiaries in the Harry Gwala Municipality area. Bidders must submit completed mandatory forms and supplier-compliance information, a firm priced quotation, and any evidence claimed for specific-goal preference points.
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Published by KZN Growth Fund TrustKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: RFQ OVF-2026-HAR-1-5 CLO & APP
Supply, Installation and Maintenance of RO Membranes for Dube AgriZone Water Treatment Works — Full brief locked
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Dube TradePort Corporation seeks suitably experienced and competent service providers for RO membrane supply and installation, associated accessories and spare parts, clean-in-place services, and ad-hoc maintenance at Dube AgriZone Water Treatment Works.
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Published by Dube TradeportKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: DTP/RFP/19/AGZ/08/2026
Provision of ICT Support Services for 36 Months — Full brief locked
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Umzimkhulu Local Municipality invites experienced service providers to provide ICT support services under a 36-month contract. The tender is evaluated through functionality followed by an 80/20 price and specific-goals preference system.
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Published by Umzimkhulu Local MunicipalityKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: ULM-CORP 004/27
Supply and Delivery of Haberdashery, Fabrics and Sewing Materials for Harry Gwala District — Full brief locked
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KZN Growth Fund Agency invites quotations to supply and deliver specified haberdashery, fabrics and sewing materials for eight beneficiary quotation lots in the Harry Gwala District. Quotations 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-1-8 HF & SM
Provision of a Three-Tier Virtual Environment for Majuba TVET College — Full brief locked
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Majuba TVET College invites tenders for the provision of a three-tier virtual environment for five years. The tender document costs R500 (non-refundable) and is issued electronically by email after receipt of proof of payment.
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Published by Majuba Tvet collegeKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: IT 26/06 O
Design, Manufacture, Repair and Commission One Gas Burn Oven for Transnet Engineering Durban — Full brief locked
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Transnet Engineering seeks a service provider, on a once-off basis, to design, manufacture, repair, test, calibrate and commission one gas burn oven for its rotating machines business in Durban.
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Published by Transnet SOC LtdKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: TE/2026/06/2486/7675/RFQ
Construction of Maflethini Access Road, Ward 02 — Full brief locked
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Umzimkhulu Local Municipality invites tenders for construction of the Maflethini access road in Ward 02. The tender requires a minimum CIDB grading of 6CE or higher and includes a compulsory briefing, functionality evaluation and 80/20 preference-point assessment.
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Published by Umzimkhulu Local MunicipalityKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: ULM-INFR 012/27
DNA Extraction, PCR and Sequencing for 20 Specimens — Full brief locked
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KwaZulu-Natal Museum requests a quotation for DNA extraction, PCR and sequencing services for 20 specimens, including sequencing for COI, 16S and 28S using five primer sets. Quotations close on 21 October 2026 at 16:00 South African time.
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Published by KwaZulu-Natal MuseumKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: RFQ-KZN.M08OCT0114
Supply and Delivery of Semi-Solid Dosage Forms and Powders to the National Department of Health — Full brief locked
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Open tender for the supply and delivery of specified semi-solid dosage forms, powders and related products to the Department of Health and participating authorities. The contract period ends 31 August 2029. Bids close 16 November 2026 at 11:00 South African time; a non-compulsory online briefing is scheduled for 23 October 2026 at 10:00.
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Published by HealthNationwideBuyer reference: HP08-2026SSP/01
Appointment of a Panel of Scholar Transport Service Providers for Chris Hani District, Eastern Cape — Full brief locked
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The Eastern Cape Department of Transport invites bids from suitably qualifying individual public transport operators for a panel to transport qualifying and approved learners between designated pickup points and schools in the Eastern Cape. The service period is 36 months, anticipated to commence at the beginning of the 2027/28 financial year. The tender includes route, school, pickup-point, distance and learner data, subject to operational changes.
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Published by Eastern Cape - TransportNationwideBuyer reference: SCMU10-26/27-0017-C CHRIS HANI
Surface Repairs to Roads, Sidewalks and Trench Reinstatements in eThekwini South-Central Region — Full brief locked
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eThekwini Municipality invites tenders for as-and-when road, sidewalk and trench reinstatement repairs in the South-Central region for 24 months, or until the contract sum is exhausted, whichever occurs first. Both a sealed hard-copy tender and an electronic JDE System submission are required; the hard copy governs validity.
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Published by Ethekwini Metropolitan MunicipalityKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: 36747-1M
Request for Information: Difficult-Terrain Forestry Clearfell Operations and Extraction Solutions — Full brief locked
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SAFCOL is gathering market information on providers, equipment, technologies, methods and commercial options for safe, productive and commercially viable forestry clearfell harvesting and extraction on difficult terrain. This is an information-gathering exercise only, not a tender or commitment to procure.
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Published by South African Forestry Company LimitedKwaZulu-Natal; Mpumalanga; LimpopoBuyer reference: RFI 002/2026
Supply and Delivery of Protective Clothing for Meter Readers, Control Staff and EHPs — Full brief locked
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uMzinyathi District Municipality invites suitably qualified and experienced service providers to quote for the supply and delivery of protective clothing for meter readers, control staff and Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs). A sample of each item bid for is mandatory.
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Published by Umzinyathi District MunicipalityKwaZulu-NatalBuyer reference: REQ06108 / Q06108
Appointment of a Service Provider for Car Tracker Services for AEMFC for Three Years — Full brief locked
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AEMFC seeks a service provider to supply, install and support vehicle tracking services for 15 designated vehicles over three years. The service is intended to improve vehicle security, driver safety, real-time location visibility and fleet management, and may support insurance cost reductions.
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Published by African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation Soc LtdNationwideBuyer reference: 6000008302
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.