🏗️ Top 10 Construction & Manufacturing Tenders
To Get Started This February 2026
🔨 From infrastructure panels to manufacturing contracts – these construction and industrial tenders offer real opportunities to build your portfolio this month.
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| # | Tender / Organisation | Number | Closing | Category | Key Feature |
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| 1 | Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance – Matjhabeng Municipality | BID 17/2025-26 | 16 Mar 2026 | 🏗️ Construction | ✅ PANEL |
| 2 | Stormwater Repairs – Airports Company (King Shaka) | KSIA8051-2025-RFP | 13 Mar 2026 | 🏢 Construction | Briefing 23/02 |
| 3 | Christmas Material Manufacture – eThekwini Municipality | 34027-5E | 20 Mar 2026 | 🏭 Manufacturing | 36 months |
| 4 | Engineering Consultants Panel – Matjhabeng Municipality | BID 11/2025-26 | 16 Mar 2026 | 📐 Professional | ✅ PANEL |
| 5 | Electrical Network Protection – eThekwini Municipality | 33478-5E | 20 Mar 2026 | 🔒 Security | 24 months |
| 6 | General Electric Material Panel – Matjhabeng Municipality | BID 10/2025-26 | 16 Mar 2026 | ⚡ Supply | ✅ PANEL |
| 7 | Water Meter Upgrade – eThekwini Municipality | 33292-5W | 20 Mar 2026 | 💧 Installation | Briefing 23/02 |
| 8 | Eskom Strategic Consulting Panel – ESKOM | E2559CXMWP | 13 Mar 2026 | 📊 Consulting | 5-year panel |
| 9 ⚠️ | OHS & Firefighting Training – Overstrand Municipality | SC2639-2026 | 25 Feb 2026 | 🔥 Training | ⚠️ URGENT |
| 10 | Water & Sanitation Plan – MISA / Makana | DWSMP-EC-035-2025-26 | 6 Mar 2026 | 📋 Consulting | Briefing 19/02 |
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🏗️ 1. Sewer Infrastructure Maintenance Panel – Matjhabeng Municipality
✅ PANEL CONTRACT📋 Tender Number: BID 17/2025-26
📅 Closing Date: 16 March 2026
📍 Province: Free State
🏢 Organisation: Matjhabeng Local Municipality
📝 Overview: Panel of contractors for the maintenance of sewer manholes, pumpstations sumps, and associated infrastructure on an as-and-when required basis.
🌟 Why It’s a Great Starter: Panel contract means multiple contractors can be appointed. Perfect for small to medium construction or plumbing companies. No compulsory briefing.
🎯 Entry Level: Medium – Requires construction/civils experience
🏢 2. Stormwater Infrastructure Repairs – Airports Company (King Shaka)
✈️ HIGH-PROFILE📋 Tender Number: KSIA8051-2025-RFP
📅 Closing Date: 13 March 2026
📍 Province: KwaZulu-Natal
📝 Overview: Provision of stormwater infrastructure repairs for 12 months at King Shaka International Airport.
❗ Compulsory Briefing: 23 February 2026, 11:00 (Online)
🌟 Why: High-profile site experience with a major state-owned company.
🎯 Entry Level: Medium-High – Requires construction/civil engineering capability
🏭 3. Manufacture of Decorative Christmas Material – eThekwini Municipality
36 MONTHS📋 Number: 34027-5E
📅 Closing: 20 March 2026
📝 Overview: Manufacture, supply, delivery and off-loading of decorative Christmas material during a 36-month period.
💡 Why: Long-term manufacturing contract with a major metro. Ideal for companies specializing in decorative items, signage, or event materials.
📐 4. Engineering Consultants Panel – Matjhabeng Municipality
✅ PANEL📋 Number: BID 11/2025-26
📅 Closing: 16 March 2026
📝 Overview: Panel of consultants for engineering/built environment projects for 3 years.
💡 Why: Ideal for engineering firms, architects, quantity surveyors, and project managers to get on a municipal roster.
🔒 5. Electrical Network Protection – eThekwini Municipality
📋 Number: 33478-5E
📅 Closing: 20 March 2026
📝 Overview: Proactive monitoring and prevention of theft/damage to eThekwini Electricity’s networks for 24 months.
💡 Why: Long-term security/monitoring contract. Perfect for security firms with surveillance capabilities or construction companies specializing in infrastructure protection.
⚡ 6. General Electric Material Supply Panel – Matjhabeng Municipality
✅ PANEL📋 Number: BID 10/2025-26
📅 Closing: 16 March 2026
📝 Overview: Panel of suppliers for supply & delivery of general electric material as and when required.
💡 Why: Perfect for hardware stores, electrical wholesalers, or manufacturers of electrical components.
💧 7. Water Meter Upgrade – eThekwini Municipality
📋 Number: 33292-5W
📅 Closing: 20 March 2026
📝 Overview: Upgrade to bulk, domestic, industrial and commercial water meters in Northern Regions.
❗ Compulsory Briefing: 23 February 2026, 10:00 – Room 101, 14 Scot Road, Durban
🏭 8. Eskom Strategic Management Consulting Panel – ESKOM
📋 Number: E2559CXMWP
📅 Closing: 13 March 2026
📝 Overview: Panel of Strategic Management Consulting and Professional Advisory Services for Eskom – 5 years (Panel Augmentation).
💡 Why: Five-year panel with South Africa’s largest utility. Ideal for construction consultants, project managers, and engineering advisory firms.
🔥 9. OHS & Firefighting Training – Overstrand Municipality ⚠️ URGENT
CLOSING 25 FEB📋 Number: SC2639-2026
📅 Closing: 25 February 2026
📝 Overview: Accredited Training Services for Occupational Health and Safety, Emergency Preparation and Response & Basic Firefighting.
⚡ Why Urgent: Construction companies need OHS training – if you’re an accredited provider, this is your entry point.
📋 10. Water & Sanitation Operations Plan – MISA / Makana Municipality
📋 Number: DWSMP-EC-035-2025-26
📅 Closing: 6 March 2026
📝 Overview: Development of Water and Sanitation Operations and Maintenance Plan for Makana Local Municipality.
📅 Non-compulsory Briefing: 19 February 2026, 10:00 (Microsoft Teams)
⭐Honorary Mention: The “Aspirational” Starter
Microsoft 365 Supply – Johannesburg Water
📋 Tender Number: RFQJW022TN26
📅 Closing Date: 19 February 2026 ⚠️ URGENT
💡 Why It’s Mentioned: While not strictly construction or manufacturing, this re-advertised RFQ for Microsoft 365 licenses demonstrates how “tech” tenders can be simple product deliveries. If you’re an authorized software reseller, this is a quick win – but act fast, it closes in 3 days!
🔨 Tips for First-Time Bidders in Construction & Manufacturing
1️⃣Focus on Panel Tenders
Tenders #1, #4, and #6 are panels – multiple winners possible, higher chance of success for new entrants.
2️⃣Check CIDB Grading
Many construction tenders require minimum CIDB grades. Verify your grading before bidding.
3️⃣Attend Compulsory Briefings
Tenders #2 and #7 have compulsory meetings – missing them disqualifies your bid.
4️⃣Prepare Core Documents
Tax Clearance, B-BBEE, company registration, and CIDB certificates – have them ready.
🏢 Construction Tenders by Province
Free State: #1, #4, #6
KwaZulu-Natal: #2, #3, #5, #7
National: #8, #10
Western Cape: #9
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Pro Tip: Before applying, ensure your CIDB grading matches the tender requirements. Good luck building your portfolio this February!
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