CIDB Contractor Registration (Grade 1) for other service activities companies

We register your construction business with the CIDB so you can bid on government construction tenders. CIDB fee included.

179 other service activities tenders on record name CIDB registration in their bid documents, and 4 of them are open right now.

R950 — CIDB Contractor Registration (Grade 1)

  • Grade 1 contractor registration prepared and lodged with the CIDB
  • CIDB registration fee for one class of works included
  • CSD and SARS tax-status alignment check before submission (the usual cause of rejections)
  • Your CIDB registration certificate and CRS number delivered by email
  • Guidance on which class of works matches the tenders you want to bid on
  • A written note of what a higher grade would require, if you need one

Handled by our team and delivered to your email within 72 hours of payment. The CIDB activates Grade 1 registrations within 48 working hours of a clean submission.

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Who is buying this work right now

The buyers publishing the most open work in this cut. Each has a page listing everything it has advertised and awarded.

  • ESKOM — 7 open
  • Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality — 5 open
  • KZN Growth Fund Trust — 3 open
  • Robben Island Museum — 3 open
  • Department of Sports, Arts & Culture — 2 open
  • South African National Parks — 2 open

Common questions

Do other service activities tenders require CIDB registration?
179 other service activities tenders on record name CIDB registration in their bid documents, and 4 of them are open right now. It is not universal, but it is common enough that being without it costs you bids you would otherwise have won.
How much does cidb contractor registration (grade 1) cost?
R950. Handled by our team and delivered to your email within 72 hours of payment. The CIDB activates Grade 1 registrations within 48 working hours of a clean submission.
Do I need CIDB registration for government construction work?
Yes. CIDB registration is required for public-sector construction work, and your grade determines the contract value you are allowed to bid for.
What can I bid for on a Grade 1 CIDB registration?
Tenders up to R200,000. If you need a higher grade we tell you exactly which financial and completed-works evidence the CIDB will ask for.
How long does CIDB Grade 1 registration last?
Three years, expiring on the anniversary of registration, with no annual renewal fee in between.
Is the CIDB fee included?
The CIDB registration fee for one class of works is included in the price. Each additional class carries a further statutory fee for your account, and Grade 2 to 9 registrations require audited financial and completed-works evidence and are quoted separately.

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This is an agent filing service: we prepare and lodge your application with the Construction Industry Development Board using the information you provide. The price includes the CIDB registration fee for ONE class of works; each additional class carries a further statutory fee for your account. Grade 2 to 9 registrations require audited financial and completed-works evidence and are quoted separately. CIDB processing times and grading decisions are the CIDB's own and outside our control.