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Provision of Canteen Services at Cedara Facility.

Nompumelelo

In plain English

Provision of canteen services for staff members at the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in Cedara for 36 months. Suitable and capable service providers registered on the Central Suppliers Database can bid.

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Closing date
7 July 2026
Location
01 CEDARA ROAD -HOWICK-Pietermaritzburg-3200
Estimated value
R 2 500 000
Published
5 June 2026
Tender no.
DARD07-2026

Description

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is seeking a service provider for canteen operations at its Cedara facility in Pietermaritzburg. This contract spans thirty-six months and requires the provider to serve daily meals, snacks, and beverages to staff, while also catering for departmental meetings. The provider must maintain high hygiene standards, manage pest control, and handle refuse. While the department supplies major kitchen equipment, the provider must supply their own cutlery and crockery. The successful bidder will be responsible for maintaining the premises and paying a monthly rental fee to the department.

What you need to qualify

  • CSD registrationRegistration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
  • Tax clearanceA valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
  • B-BBEE certificateA B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
  • Letter of Good StandingCOID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
  • Other registrationAn industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).

Full requirements

  • Registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
  • Valid Tax Compliance Pin
  • Valid food safety and hygiene certifications
  • Valid gas safety certification
  • Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
  • Public Liability Insurance of at least R2 million
  • Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
  • Proof of physical business address
  • Proof of ownership or lease for delivery vehicles

Contact & how to apply

Name: Nompumelelo

Email: nompumelelo.dladla@kzndard.gov.za

Phone: 033-355-9369

How to apply: Submit a hard copy in a sealed envelope marked with the bid number and closing date to the Supply Chain Management Bid Box at the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, 1 Cedara Road, Cedara 3200, by 11:00 on 07 July 2026.

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