NRA 2026/0749 (E)
2026-10-12 10:00
2026-11-06 12:00
8 CE
Civil Works Services, Road Construction, Repairs and Maintenance
Addo, Alexandria, Bizana, Coega, Colchester, Cookhouse, Despatch, Eastern Cape, Flagstaff, Fort Beaufort, Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth, Grahamstown, KwaZulu-Natal, Maclear, Mount Ayliff, Mount Frere, Mthatha, Port Alfred, Port Edward, Port St Johns, Qumbu, Somerset East, Uitenhage
South African National Roads Agency Soc Limited (SANRAL)
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| Tender Number: | NRA 2026/0749 (E) |
| Department: | South African National Roads Agency Soc Limited (SANRAL) |
| Tender Type: | Request for Bid(Open-Tender) |
| Province: | Eastern Cape |
| Closing Date: | Friday, 06 November 2026 - 12:00 |
| Place where goods, works or services are required: | 20 Shoreward Drive-Bay West-Gqeberha-6025 |
| Special Conditions: | Only tenderers who are a CIDB contractor grading of 8 CE or higher as stated on the Tender Data may submit tender offers. Tenders from tenderers registered as potentially emerging enterprises with a CIDB contractor grading designation lower than a contractor grading designation required for this tender, will not be accepted. Only tenderers who are registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database are eligible to tender. Joint Ventures (JV) will be allowed on condition that one JV partner is a Targeted Enterprise. The JV partner will, however, not contribute to sub-contract target for Targeted Enterprises. |
| ENQUIRIES: | |
| Contact Person: | procurementsr2 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Telephone number: | 041-398-3200 |
| FAX Number: | N/A |
| BRIEFING SESSION: | |
| Is there a briefing session?: Yes | Is it compulsory? Yes |
| Briefing Date and Time: | Monday, 12 October 2026 - 10:00 |
| Briefing Venue: | https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/359041929020288?p=pCbPIk79pGTEgvBTBJ |
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The primary objective is the routine maintenance of approximately 158–185 kilometres of designated national road networks in the Eastern Cape over a 60-month period. Core strategic goals include ensuring road safety, preserving network integrity, managing environmental impacts, and enforcing strict health and safety standards. Equally critical is socio-economic transformation: the contractor must maximize employment of Targeted Labour, prioritize subcontracting to historically disadvantaged businesses, foster transparent community engagement, and deliver accredited skills development to build long-term local capacity and enterprise sustainability.
The contract covers comprehensive routine maintenance across multiple national routes (including N2, R75, R335, and R63). Works encompass pavement repairs, crack sealing, drainage clearing and rehabilitation, vegetation control, roadside infrastructure maintenance, earthworks stabilization, and 24-hour emergency response aligned with the Road Incident Management System (RIMS). The contractor functions primarily as a project manager, coordinating direct execution and subcontracting while establishing a Project Liaison Committee (PLC) for community engagement. The scope also mandates end-to-end procurement management for Targeted Enterprises, including database compilation, market analysis, compliant tender evaluation, and continuous monitoring of a Contract Participation Goal (CPG) plan to ensure mandated economic targets are met throughout the contract duration.
All works must comply with FIDIC Conditions of Contract (1999), SANRAL/COTO Standard Specifications, and relevant SANS/NRS standards. Technical obligations include rigorous quality assurance for large-area pavement interventions, requiring mandatory hold points, macrotexture verification, International Roughness Index (IRI) profiling, and Modified AASHTO compaction standards. An approved Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is mandatory, covering spill containment, waste disposal, and site rehabilitation. Certain maintenance activities operate on performance-based payments tied to monthly inspections. Contractors must utilize SANRAL’s Integrated Transportation Information System (ITIS) for real-time job instructions, progress tracking, measurement capture, and compliance reporting. Specialized tasks like milling, paving, electrical works, and structural repairs require certified specialists, while herbicide applications demand AVCASA registration. Strict local content thresholds apply to materials like steel and cables, and subcontract variances exceeding predefined limits require prior approval.
The contractor must appoint qualified key personnel, including a registered Contracts Manager, Construction Manager/Site Agent, Construction Health and Safety Officer (CHSO), Traffic Safety Officer, Public Liaison Officer, and dedicated coordinators for targeted group development and enterprise procurement. Senior roles require professional registration (e.g., ECSA or SACPCMP). A mandatory Training and Skills Development Programme (TSDP) must be implemented, aligned with CIDB and QCTO frameworks, delivering accredited learning through occupational qualifications, artisan apprenticeships, work-integrated learning, and professional registration support. Baseline skills audits will identify competency gaps, followed by structured mentoring, coaching, and generic skills training for both labourers and enterprise owners. Progress is tracked via learner-months against Contract Skills Development Goals (CSDG), with stipends paid directly to unemployed learners. Additional roles include an Independent Targeted Enterprise Monitor (ITEM) for quarterly compliance audits, a Wellness Champion, and PSIRA-registered security personnel.
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