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Framework contract to appoint a panel of contractors to undertake the implementation of new and upgrading of water infrastructure projects on behalf of the Water & sanitation Unit within the eThekwini Municipality for a period of 36 months

Issued by Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality · via eTenders — South Africa (National Treasury)

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Published
5 Oct 2026
Closes
30 Oct 2026, 09:00 UTC
Reference
37046-5W
Location
Kzn, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Sector
Water & Environment

At a glance

Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality in Kzn, South Africa has published a tender in water & environment: “Framework contract to appoint a panel of contractors to undertake the implementation of new and upgrading of water infrastructure projects on behalf of the Water & sanitation Unit within the eThekwini Municipality for a period of 36 months”. Submissions close on 30 October 2026, 25 days from today. Quote reference 37046-5W in any correspondence with the buyer. One document is attached to this notice. FreeTender has recorded 29 notices from this buyer since 2026, 20 of them currently open. There are 149 open water & environment notices in South Africa on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through eTenders — South Africa (National Treasury), not through FreeTender.

Details

Framework contract to appoint a panel of contractors to undertake the implementation of new and upgrading of water infrastructure projects on behalf of the Water & sanitation Unit within the eThekwini Municipality for a period of 36 months

Buyer: Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality.

Category: Services: General.

Procurement method: Request for Bid(Open-Tender).

Province: KwaZulu-Natal.

Delivery location: 166 K E Masinga Road (Formerly Old Fort Road)-Durban-KZN-4001.

Special conditions: -There will be no clarification meeting. Bidders are requested to submit emailed queries related to the bid. -Emailed queries are to be submitted by 2026-10-15. Emailed questions and answers will be consolidated and posted on eTenders/Municipal website by 2026-10-22. -5CE or higher -Tulani Silwane (t) [see source].

Published: 05 October 2026.

Closing date: 30 October 2026 11:00 (South African time).

Tender documents:

- 37046-5W Tender Document.pdf

Source: National Treasury eTenders portal (www.etenders.gov.za); the same notice is published as Open Contracting (OCDS) data.

Context for bidders

We hold 29 notices from Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality, going back to July 2026 — 20 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Water & Environment and Sports, Recreation & Events. There are 149 open Water & Environment tenders in South Africa. This one closes in 25 days.

Documents

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this water & environment opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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