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Tenders in Durban 2026: live government and public-sector opportunities

33 open tenders today mention Durban or its municipality, 30 advertised in the last 30 days. Most are for construction & infrastructure, cleaning, waste & hygiene, goods & supplies.

33open now
11closing in 7 days
30new in 30 days
21compulsory briefings

Open opportunities

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SUITABLE AND CAPABLE SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE INVITED TO QUOTE FOR THE CATERING SERVICES FOR DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARDS CEREMONY FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS & INFRASTRUCTURE, AT JAN SMUTS HIGHWAY, MAYVILLE DURBAN CONFERENCE CENTRE.
Kwazulu Natal - Public Works (Head Office)
KwaZulu-NatalNot published13 Nov 2026
Upgrading - Gravel to surface of STR, Ward 45, KwaMashu
Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality
KwaZulu-NatalR3 million to R6 million13 Nov 2026
STR, gravel to surface – Ward 45
Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality
KwaZulu-NatalNot published13 Nov 2026
+ 30 more open tenders: titles, tender numbers, documents and requirements are for members. See packages

Members see each tender's requirements, documents, briefing details and contacts. See packages.

What these buyers ask for

The documents in most of these tender packs

Read from 29 tender packs. Share of packs that ask for each document:

B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit93%
CSD registration (MAAA number)90%
SARS tax compliance status PIN90%
SBD/MBD 1: Invitation to bid90%
Joint venture agreement (if bidding as a JV)90%
SBD/MBD 4: Bidder's disclosure86%

Where bids fail: B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, CSD registration (MAAA number) and SARS tax compliance status PIN are asked for most often. A missing, unsigned or expired one makes the bid non-responsive before the price is read.

At a glance

Size, grading and briefings

Estimated contract sizes

Up to R1 million38%
R6 million to R10 million25%
R1 million to R3 million25%
R3 million to R6 million12%

CIDB grades asked for: 5CE, 3CE, 4CE, 7CE

Compulsory briefings: 21 of 33 open tenders. Miss one and the bid is disqualified.

Main buyers: Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality, Transnet National Ports Authority, Transnet SOC Ltd, Kwazulu Natal - Public Works (Head Office), Durban University of Technology

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