Provision of Pauper Burial and Indigent Funeral Services.
Msunduzi Municipality
In plain English
The Msunduzi Municipality is procuring pauper burial services and indigent funerals. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and have a valid Tax Clearance Certificate.
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The Msunduzi Municipality invites tenders for the provision of pauper burial and indigent funeral services. The successful service provider will collect deceased persons from mortuaries or hospitals, prepare them for burial, and transport them to Ethembeni Cemetery in Pietermaritzburg. Key deliverables include providing a hearse, a suitable coffin, a minister for the service, and body bags. The provider must coordinate with authorities and notify families. The contract period is six months. All work must follow environmental health guidelines. The closing date for this tender is 15 September 2026 at 12h00.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
Full requirements
- Valid Certificate of Competence for burial preparation premises
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid unendorsed B category driver licenses
- Proof of vehicle insurance and Road Traffic Act compliance
- Proof of business location within Msunduzi Municipality
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nonsikelelo Mkhize
Email: nonsikelelo.mkhize@msunduzi.gov.za
Phone: 071-111-9366
How to apply: Sealed tenders marked with the quotation number must be placed in the Tender Box at the Msunduzi Municipality’s Central Stores, 2 Abattoir Road, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.
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