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

Briefing Meeting: 2026-10-12 10:00

Tender Closing Date: Tender Closed on: 2026-11-03 12:00

Required At: South African National Roads Agency Limited

Required CIDB Rating: 8 CE

Tender Category: Civil Engineering, Civil Works Services, Civil, Road, Sewer, Plumbing and Engineering Supplies, Road Construction, Repairs and Maintenance, Supply and Delivery

Tender Location: East London, 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 (D)
cidb Reference Number: 100122453

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY LIMITED INVITES TENDERS FOR THE PROVISION OF ROUTINE ROAD
MAINTENANCE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE PROJECTS IN THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE DESCRIBED IN THE
TABLE BELOW:
X.003-096-2026/1FOR THE ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL ROUTE N2 SECTION 8KM 80.08 AND SECTION 10
KM 73.40 AND NATIONAL ROUTE R62 SECTION 6 KM 36.76 TO SECTION 8 KM 33.55
X.003-098-2026/1- FOR THE ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL ROUTE N2 SECTION 15 (KM 0.0) TO SECTION 16
(KM 31.26), N6 SECTION 1 (KM 0.0 TO KM 32.33), N6 SECTION 1NX (KM 0.00) TO (KM 2.031) AND R 72 SECTION 4 (KM 9.9 TO
KM 61.78)
X.003-101-2026/1FOR THE ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL ROUTE N6 SECTION 4 KM 0.00 TO KM 65.38,
NATIONAL ROUTE R56 SECTION 2 KM 30.81 TO SECTION 3 KM 35.04, NATIONAL ROUTE R61 SECTION 3 KM 41.48 TO
SECTION 4 KM 63.11, AND NATIONAL ROUTE R392 SECTION 1 KM 0.00 TO KM 8.88
X.003-102-2026/1THE ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL ROUTE N10 SECTION 1 (KM 0.0) TO SECTION 3 (KM
37.62) AND R63 SECTION 12 (KM 0.0) TO (KM 16.34)
X.003-105-2026/1FOR THE ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE FOR NATIONAL ROUTE R56 SECTION 7 KM 25.71 TO SECTION 8
KM 168.71, NATIONAL ROUTE R396 SECTION 6 KM 0.00 TO KM 39.31, AND NATIONAL ROUTE R415 SECTION 1 KM 0.00 TO
KM 32.60
THE APPROXIMATE CONSTRUCTION PERIOD IS AS PER THE TABLE ABOVE. THE COMMENCEMENT DATE OF THE
CONTRACT WILL BE COMMUNICATED AT THE HANDOVER MEETING.
TENDER DOCUMENTS
TENDER DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FROM 02 OCTOBER 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 ETENDER PUBLICATION PORTAL
(HTTP://WWW.ETENDERS.GOV.ZA) AND THE CIDB WEBSITE.
A COMPULSORY BRIEFING SESSION
A COMPULSORY BRIEFING SESSION WILL BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY ON 12 OCTOBER 2026 AT 10:00AM 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/328778652067477?P=HCNHQ7YPWO6JAUXN1P
MEETING ID: 328 778 652 067 477
PASSCODE: XE2QA3PG
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
THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME FOR RECEIPT OF TENDERS IS 12:00PM ON 03 NOVEMBER 2026
TENDERS MUST BE PLACED INSIDE THE TENDER BOX AT:
LOCATION OF TENDER BOX:
RECEPTION AREA

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20 SHOREWARD DRIVE
BAYWEST
GQEBERHA
6025
TELEPHONIC, TELEGRAPHIC, TELEX, FACSIMILE, E-MAILED TENDERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
NO LATE TENDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER CLOSING DATE AND TIME.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SEALING, ADDRESSING, DELIVERY, OPENING AND ASSESSMENT OF TENDERS ARE STATED IN THE
TENDER DATA.
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 02 October 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 12 October 2026 starting at 10h00.
The closing time for receipt of Tenders is 12h00 on Tuesday, November 3, 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: Buffalo City Metropolitan
Closing Date: 2026-11-03 12:00
Site Meeting: Yes
Briefing Date: 2026-10-12 10:00
CIDB Class: 8 CE
Subcategory:
Documents Available from: 02 October 2026

Tender Summary

Tender Summary: Routine Road Maintenance - Construction

Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint a qualified contractor to deliver routine road maintenance construction services across designated national route sections within the Eastern Cape Province, ensuring safe, functional, and well-maintained public infrastructure.

Scope of Work

The contract encompasses routine maintenance construction activities for five distinct work packages covering multiple national routes and specific kilometre markers, including:

National Route N2 (Sections 8, 10, 15, and 16)
National Route N6 (Sections 1, 1NX, and 4)
National Routes R62, R72, R56, R61, R392, R63, R396, and R415 (with defined start and end points per section)

Work will be executed over an approximate construction period as stipulated in the tender schedule, with official commencement dates communicated during the project handover meeting.

Technical Requirements

CIDB Contractor Grading: Bidders must hold a minimum Contractor Evaluation Grade of 8CE.
Supplier Registration: Mandatory active registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Submission Protocol: Tenders must be physically delivered in sealed envelopes to the designated reception area. Electronic, telephonic, facsimile, or post-closing submissions will be strictly rejected.
Briefing Attendance: Participation in a compulsory virtual clarification session is mandatory. Late arrivals will be excluded, and failure to attend may result in the tender being declared non-responsive.
Documentation Compliance: All bids must strictly follow the prescribed tender documentation, including sealing, addressing, and delivery specifications.

Skills and Capacity Requirements

While detailed competency matrices are provided in the full tender package, the mandated CIDB 8CE grading inherently requires proven technical capacity, financial stability, and documented experience in executing medium-scale civil engineering and road maintenance projects. Contractors must demonstrate access to appropriate plant and equipment, qualified site supervisors, skilled trades personnel, and robust project management systems capable of delivering scheduled maintenance works efficiently and safely.

Key Terms and Definitions

CIDB 8CE Grading: A South African contractor evaluation classification indicating the capability to undertake civil engineering projects up to a specified financial threshold. Grade 8 requires substantial historical performance, resource allocation, and managerial competence.
Routine Road Maintenance Construction: Refers to recurring, scheduled upkeep activities such as pothole patching, drainage clearing, pavement rehabilitation, signage and guardrail repair, shoulder grading, and surface dressing. This differs from major highway construction or complete reconstruction.
Central Supplier Database (CSD): A mandatory national registry managed by the National Treasury for all entities supplying goods and services to South African government entities. Registration verifies tax compliance, B-BBEE status, and banking details.

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