T1.1     TENDER NOTICE AND INVITATION TO TENDER

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) invites tenders for THE UPGRADE OF NATIONAL ROUTE 3 SECTION 1 BETWEEN PARADISE VALLEY (KM 17.50) AND MARIANNHILL TOLL PLAZA (KM 26.02)

 This project is in the province of KwaZulu Natal and in the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality. The approximate duration is 45 months including 3 months for the Mobilisation Period.

 Only tenderers who are a CIDB contractor grading of 9CE 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. CIDB Regulation 25(1B) will not be applicable to this tender.

 Only tenderers who are registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database are eligible to tender.

It is a requirement of this project that the successful tenderer subcontract a minimum of 30% or higher as tendered of the work by the end of the contract to Targeted Enterprise(s) as defined in the Contract Data.

TENDER DOCUMENTS

Tender documents are available from 12 June 2026 for free download from National Treasury’s eTender Publication Portal (http://www.etenders.gov.za) and SANRAL Website. 

 A compulsory briefing session

A compulsory briefing session will be conducted Physically on the 22 June 2026, at 10H00 at Premier Splendid Inn,65 Kings Road, Pinetown, Durban. for a period of ± 2 hours. The briefing session will start punctually and information will not be repeated for the benefit of Respondents arriving late.

Late arrivals (15 Minutes late) 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 Friday, 14 August 2026 @ 12H00 (South African Time). Tenders must be placed inside the tender box at:

Location of tender box:

Reception area

The Provincial Office (KwaZulu Natal Provincial Office)

The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd

58 Van Eck Place, Mkondeni

3212.

·       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.