Durban Tenders 2026: eThekwini Municipal & Port-Related Opportunities

Durban, operating as eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, is South Africa's third-largest city and Africa's busiest port. This guide covers all tender opportunities in the Durban/eThekwini area, from municipal procurement to port-related contracts.

Why Durban Tenders Matter

Durban's strategic importance creates substantial procurement opportunities:

• Africa's Busiest Port: Transnet Port Terminals Durban handles 60% of SA container traffic
• Economic Hub: Major manufacturing and logistics centre
• Tourism Destination: Significant hospitality and events procurement
• Population Centre: 3.9 million residents requiring municipal services
• Post-Flood Recovery: Ongoing reconstruction investment

Key Buyers in Durban

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality

The main municipal buyer with substantial budgets for:

• Water and sanitation infrastructure
• Road construction and maintenance
• Housing and human settlements
• Waste management
• Public transport (GO!Durban)
• Parks and recreation
• Economic development

Transnet (Port of Durban)

Major port-related procurement:

• Port infrastructure development
• Cargo handling equipment
• Maritime services
• Logistics and transport
• Security services
• Maintenance and engineering

Other Key Entities

• King Shaka International Airport (ACSA)
• University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
• Durban University of Technology (DUT)
• Umgeni Water
• Dube TradePort

Major Procurement Categories

Port & Logistics

• Container terminal equipment
• Ship repair and maintenance
• Freight forwarding services
• Warehousing and distribution
• Maritime security
• Port infrastructure

Construction & Infrastructure

• Post-flood reconstruction
• Housing development
• Road construction
• Water and sanitation
• Public transport infrastructure
• Urban renewal projects

Tourism & Events

• Event management services
• Tourism marketing
• Hospitality services
• Beach and promenade maintenance
• Conference facilities

Municipal Services

• Waste collection and recycling
• Water treatment and distribution
• Electricity distribution
• Public transport
• Security services

How to Find Durban Tenders

Official Sources

1. eThekwini Municipality: www.durban.gov.za
2. eTenders Portal: Filter by eThekwini/KwaZulu-Natal
3. Transnet: www.transnet.net (port-related)
4. ACSA: www.airports.co.za (airport-related)

ProTenders Platform

Access all Durban tenders efficiently:

• Consolidated database including municipal and SOE tenders
• Free daily email alerts
• Category and value filtering
• Mobile-friendly access
• Tender tracking

eThekwini Procurement Requirements

Registration

• CSD registration (Central Supplier Database)
• eThekwini Supplier Database registration
• Tax compliance (SARS PIN)
• B-BBEE certificate
• CIDB registration (construction)

Local Preference

eThekwini prioritises:

• Durban/KZN-based suppliers
• Black-owned businesses
• Women and youth enterprises
• Township-based SMMEs

Current Major Projects

Infrastructure Development

• Cornubia mixed-use development
• Point Waterfront development
• Inanda, Ntuzuma, KwaMashu renewal
• Bridge City development

Transport

• GO!Durban integrated rapid transit
• King Shaka Airport expansion
• Port access road upgrades
• Public transport infrastructure

Post-Flood Recovery

• Infrastructure reconstruction
• Bridge and road repairs
• Water system restoration
• Housing reconstruction

Durban Tender Calendar

Tender Tips for Durban

1. Register Early: eThekwini supplier database registration helps
2. Local Focus: Demonstrate Durban/KZN presence
3. Port Expertise: Specialise if targeting maritime opportunities
4. Post-Flood Work: Reconstruction continues to create opportunities
5. Tourism Season: Align proposals with seasonal needs

Start Finding Durban Tenders

Access the complete Durban/eThekwini tender market:

• Municipal procurement opportunities
• Port-related contracts
• SOE tenders (Transnet, ACSA)
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