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Tender No: BID NUMBER: NRA 2026/0749 (C)

Briefing Meeting: 2026-10-06 13:00

Tender Closing Date: 2026-10-30 12:00

Required At: South African National Roads Agency Limited

Required CIDB Rating: 8 CE

Tender Category: Civil Engineering, Civil Works Services, Road Construction, Repairs and Maintenance

Tender Location: Eastern Cape

Tender Department/Company: South African National Roads Agency Soc Limited (SANRAL)

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Tender Notice and Invitation to Tender
ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE - CONSTRUCTION
Employer Tender Number: BID NUMBER: NRA 2026/0749 (C)
cidb Reference Number: 100122433

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY LIMITED INVITES TENDERS FOR THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS
AGENCY SOC LIMITED (SANRAL) INVITES TENDERS FOR THE PROVISION OF ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE PROJECTS IN THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE DESCRIBED IN THE TABLE BELOW:
R.072-014-2026/1:FOR THE ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL ROUTE R72 SECTION 1 KM 0 TO SECTION 4 KM
9.90 BETWEEN NANAGA AND KEISKAMMA RIVER
X.003-086-2025/1:FOR THE ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL ROUTE N9 SECTION 3 KM 37.08 TO SECTION 4 KM
116.74 AND NATIONAL ROUTE R61 SECTION 1 KM 74.02 TO KM 147.08
X.003-089-2025/1:FOR THE ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL ROUTE N10 SECTION 3 KM 37.62 TO KM 81.59 AND
NATIONAL ROUTE R61 SECTION 2 KM 17.25 TO SECTION 3 KM 41.48 AND NATIONAL ROUTE R390 SECTION 1 KM 0.00 TO
SECTION 2 KM 23.56
X.003-090-2025/1:FOR THE ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL ROUTE N6 SECTION 4 (KM 65.38) TO SECTION 5
(KM 57.04) AND NATIONAL ROUTE R58 SECTION 4 (KM 0) TO SECTION 6 (KM 43.06) AND NATIONAL ROUTE R56 SECTION 4
(KM 0 TO KM 21.09) AND NATIONAL ROUTE R56 SECTION 3 (KM 27.37 TO KM 35.04)
X.003-092-2025/1:FOR THE ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL ROUTES R56 SECTION 1 (KM 58.78) TO SECTION 2
(KM 30.81) AND NATIONAL ROUTES R58 SECTION 1 (KM 36.96) TO SECTION 3 (KM 55.73) AND NATIONAL ROUTE R391
SECTION 2 (KM 0.0) TO (KM 37.09) AND NATIONAL ROUTE R390 SECTION 2 (KM 23.56) TO (KM 34.46)
X.003-104-2026/1:FOR THE ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE FOR NATIONAL ROUTE R56 SECTION 4 KM 20.09 TO SECTION 7
KM 25.71, NATIONAL ROUTE R58 SECTION 6 KM 40.06 TO SECTION 7 KM 4.05, NATIONAL ROUTE R410 SECTION 1 KM 0.00
TO SECTION 3 KM 16.85, AND NATIONAL ROUTE R396 SECTION 1 KM 0.00 TO KM 23.91
THE APPROXIMATE CONSTRUCTION PERIOD IS AS PER THE TABLE ABOVE. THE COMMENCEMENT DATE OF THE
CONTRACT WILL BE COMMUNICATED AT THE HANDOVER MEETING.
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BID NUMBER: NRA 2026/0749 (C)
TENDER DOCUMENTS
TENDER DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM 28 SEPTEMBER 2026 FOR FREE DOWNLOAD FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN
NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY (SOC) LIMITED (SANRAL’S) WEBSITE PORTAL (HTTPS://WWW.NRA.CO.ZA/SANRALTENDERS/LIST/OPEN-TENDERS) AND FROM NATIONAL TREASURY’S E TENDER PUBLICATION PORTAL
(HTTP://WWW.ETENDERS.GOV.ZA) AND THE CIDB WEBSITE.
A COMPULSORY BRIEFING SESSION
A COMPULSORY BRIEFING SESSION WILL BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY ON THE 06 OCTOBER 2026 AT 13:00 FOR A PERIOD
OF ± 2 HOURS. THE BRIEFING SESSION WILL START PUNCTUALLY, AND INFORMATION WILL NOT BE REPEATED FOR THE
BENEFIT OF BIDDERS ARRIVING LATE.
MICROSOFT TEAMS
JOIN THE MEETING NOW: HTTPS://TEAMS.MICROSOFT.COM/MEET/319851727016158?P=OZVQGR98LTI5OOHMFL
MEETING ID: 319 851 727 016 158
PASSCODE: UY24UM7T
TENDERERS WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE MEETING UP TO 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE INDICATED START TIME. THIS IS TO
ALLOW ALL TENDERERS TO COMPLETE THEIR REGISTRATION INFORMATION. AN ONLINE TENDER REGISTER FOR THE
BRIEFING SESSION WILL BE SHARED IN THE MEETING CHAT FORUM FOR COMPLETION.
LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING, AND THEIR SUBMISSIONS SHALL BE
DECLARED NON-RESPONSIVE. A TENDERER’S REPRESENTATIVE CANNOT REPRESENT MORE THAN ONE TENDERER AT
THE TENDER BRIEFING MEETING.
A TENDER CLARIFICATION BRIEFING PRESENTATION WILL BE SENT TO ALL BIDDERS WHO ATTENDED THE BRIEFING
SESSION. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO ENSURE THEY RECEIVE THE PRESENTATION.
CLOSING DATE

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THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF TENDERS IS 12:00 ON 30 OCTOBER 2026
TENDERS MUST BE PLACED INSIDE THE TENDER BOX AT:
LOCATION OF TENDER BOX:
RECEPTION AREA
20 SHOREWARD DRIVE
BAY WEST
GQEBERHA
6025
QUERIES RELATING TO ISSUES ARISING FROM THESE DOCUMENTS MAY BE ADDRESSED TO:
[email protected]
It is estimated that tenderers should have a cidb contractor grading of 8CE or higher.
Preferences are offered to tenderers who Only tenderers who are a CIDB contractor grading of 8 CE or higher as stated on the Tender
Data may submit tender offers.
Only tenderers who Only tenderers who are registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database are eligible to tender. are
eligible to submit tenders.
Tender documents are available from 28 September 2026 for free download from the South African National Roads Agency (SOC)
Limited (SANRAL’s) website portal (https://www.nra.co.za/sanral-tenders/list/open-tenders) and from National Treasury’s eTender
Publication Portal
(http://www.etenders.gov.za) and the CIDB Website.
Queries relating to the issues of these documents may be addressed to:
Procurementsr2
Tel No. 0413983200
E-mail. [email protected]
A compulsory clarification meeting with representitives of the Employer will take place at Virtual on 06 October 2026 starting at 13h00.
The closing time for receipt of Tenders is 12h00 on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Emailed and Late Tenders will not be accepted.
Tenders may only be submitted on the tender documentation that is issued.
Requirements for sealing, addressing, delivering, opening and assessment of Tenders are stated in the Tender Data.

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Additional Information:
Employer Name: South African National Roads Agency Limited
Province: Eastern Cape
Municipality: Amatole District Municipality
Closing Date: 2026-10-30 12:00
Site Meeting: Yes
Briefing Date: 2026-10-06 13:00
CIDB Class: 8 CE
Subcategory:
Documents Available from: 29 September 2026

Tender Summary

Tender Summary: Routine Road Maintenance - Construction

Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint a qualified contractor to deliver consistent, high-quality routine road maintenance construction services across designated national routes in the Eastern Cape Province. The aim is to preserve infrastructure integrity, ensure public safety, and maintain optimal traffic flow through proactive upkeep rather than major reconstruction.

Scope

The tender encompasses multiple contract lots covering specified kilometre sections of national routes including R72, N9, R61, N10, R390, N6, R58, R56, R391, R410, and R396. Work involves scheduled maintenance interventions within defined geographical boundaries. The approximate construction period varies per lot, with official commencement dates to be established during a formal handover meeting. All activities require mobilisation, execution, and completion within agreed timelines while adhering to employer specifications.

Technical Requirements

Minimum CIDB contractor grading of 8CE is mandatory for eligibility.
Valid registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) is required.
Tenders must be submitted physically in sealed envelopes at the designated tender box; electronic submissions or late deliveries will be rejected.
Bidders must utilise only the official tender documentation issued by the employer.
Attendance at a compulsory virtual clarification briefing is mandatory; failure to attend renders a submission non-responsive.
All work must comply with national road authority specifications, health and safety regulations, and environmental guidelines.

Skills Requirements

While the tender notice does not itemise specific personnel qualifications, the mandated CIDB 8CE grading inherently requires demonstrated capacity in civil engineering and road construction maintenance. Contractors must possess skilled project management, site supervision, and quality control expertise. Essential competencies include proficiency in asphalt and concrete repair, drainage maintenance, earthworks, traffic management planning, and heavy equipment operation. Familiarity with standardised maintenance protocols, measurement and payment procedures, and statutory compliance is expected. Detailed role-specific qualifications and staffing plans are outlined in the full tender package.

Key Terminology

CIDB 8CE: A South African contractor evaluation grade indicating proven capability to execute civil engineering projects up to a defined financial limit, ensuring adequate technical, managerial, and financial resources.
CSD: The Central Supplier Database is a mandatory national registry for all entities supplying goods or services to government; registration verifies legal, tax, and transformation compliance.
Routine Road Maintenance: Scheduled, preventive, and corrective interventions such as pothole repairs, shoulder grading, culvert cleaning, and minor structural fixes designed to extend pavement life and maintain serviceability without undertaking full-scale rehabilitation.

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