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

Briefing Meeting: 2026-10-12 10:00

Tender Closing Date: 2026-11-06 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, Mthatha

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 (E)
cidb Reference Number: 100122494

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ROADS AGENCY LIMITED INVITES TENDERS FOR T1.1TENDER NOTICE AND INVITATION TO
TENDER
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:
X.003-097-2026/1: FOR THE ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE OF N2 SECTION 10 KM 73.40 TO SECTION 11 KM 71.98 AND R75
SECTION 1 KM 0.00 TO SECTION 2 KM 25.93 AND R335 SECTION 1 KM 0.00 TO KM 30.12
X.003-099-2026/1: FOR THE ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL ROUTE R63 SECTION 8 KM 20.2 TO KM 23.03, R63
SECTION 9 KM 0 TO SECTION 11 KM 23.97 AND NATIONAL ROUTE R75 SECTION 4 KM 0 TO KM 59.08.
X.003-100-2026/1: FOR THE ROAD MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL ROUTE N2X SECTION 19 (KM 0.00) TO SECTION 20 (KM
69.35) AND NATIONAL ROUTE R396 SECTION 6 (KM 39.31 TO KM 61.18)
X.003-103-2026/1: FOR THE ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL ROUTE N2 SECTION 12 KM 0.00 TO SECTION 13
KM103.56 AND NATIONAL ROUTE R67 SECTION 2 KM 0.00 TO KM 36.19
X.003-109-2026/1: FOR THE ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL ROUTE R61 SECTION 8EX FROM 8EX FROM KM 0
TO KM 17.26, SECTION 9 KM 0.00 TO KM 73.79 AND SECTION 10 KM 0.00 TO KM 80.54 AND NATIONAL ROUTE N2 SECTION 20
KM 0 TO 37.4
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: 00 AM 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 COPY LINK FROM 0749 (D)
MEETING ID:
PASSCODE:
(NOTE TO COMPILER: INSERT ABOVE MEETING LINK DETAILS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE SCM REPRESENTATIVE)
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 06 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.
BIDDERS TO ENSURE THAT THEIR NAMES AND CONTACTS DETAILS ARE REFLECTED ON THE COVER PAGE OF THE BID
DOCUMENT.
TENDERS MAY ONLY BE SUBMITTED ON THE TENDER DOCUMENTATION THAT IS ISSUED.
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 Friday, November 6, 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: O.R.Tambo District Municipality
Closing Date: 2026-11-06 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

Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint qualified contractors to deliver routine road maintenance construction services for designated national routes within the Eastern Cape Province. The contract aims to preserve road safety, maintain structural integrity, ensure optimal traffic flow, and extend the operational lifespan of critical national infrastructure under the South African National Roads Agency.

Scope

The tender comprises five distinct project lots covering multiple national and regional routes. Work encompasses routine maintenance construction activities across precisely defined sections and kilometer markers, including:

N2, R75, R335, R63, R75, N2X, R396, R67, R61, and supplementary N2 segments.
Specified start and end points for each route section, measured in kilometers.
An estimated construction period, with the official commencement date to be confirmed during the contract handover meeting.

Bidders may submit offers for individual or combined lots, subject to the employer's evaluation and award protocols.

Technical Requirements

CIDB Grading: Contractors must hold a minimum Civil Engineering Contractor (CE) grading of 8CE.
Supplier Registration: Mandatory enrollment on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Submission Protocol: Tenders must be prepared exclusively using the official tender documentation. Physical copies must be deposited in the designated tender box; telegraphic, telex, facsimile, or emailed submissions will be rejected.
Strict Compliance: Late submissions after the closing deadline will not be accepted. All sealing, addressing, delivery, opening, and assessment procedures must strictly adhere to the tender data guidelines.
Briefing Attendance: Participation in a compulsory virtual clarification session is mandatory. Late arrivals or failure to attend will result in the tender being declared non-responsive. Only one representative per bidder is permitted at the session.

Skills Requirements

While detailed competency matrices are contained within the full tender package, the mandated CIDB 8CE grading inherently requires contractors to demonstrate:

Proven technical proficiency in road construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance methodologies.
Sufficient financial capacity and working capital to sustain project execution and supply chain obligations.
Access to appropriate plant, machinery, and specialized equipment for earthworks, surfacing, drainage, and structural repairs.
Qualified multidisciplinary staff, including site managers, engineers, foremen, and health and safety practitioners compliant with South African construction regulations.
Documented experience in managing routine maintenance contracts, including scheduling, quality assurance, and environmental stewardship.

Key Terms & Definitions

CIDB 8CE Grading: A South African contractor classification system that evaluates a firm’s capacity based on financial turnover, technical expertise, equipment availability, and past performance. An 8CE rating signifies the capability to independently execute medium-to-large civil engineering projects.

Central Supplier Database (CSD): A mandatory national registry administered by the National Treasury. It verifies supplier legitimacy, tax compliance, Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status, and banking details for all government procurement processes.

Routine Road Maintenance: Scheduled, recurring interventions designed to preserve road functionality and safety. Typical activities include pothole patching, crack sealing, drainage desilting, vegetation control, signage realignment, and minor structural repairs to prevent accelerated deterioration.

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