Animal Carcass Collection and Emergency Response Services.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring services for the collection, loading, transport, and disposal of animal carcasses and associated emergency response services. Any eligible company or individual can bid; no specific registrations or eligibility criteria are stated.
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The City of Cape Town invites tenders for the collection, loading, transport, and disposal of animal carcasses. This service covers public spaces and roads within the city for a 36-month period. The contractor must provide 24/7 emergency response, ensuring large carcasses are cleared from roads within one hour and all other collections occur within six hours. Services include scanning domestic animals for microchips and disposing of remains at the Vissershok Landfill. The contractor must maintain refrigerated storage capacity of at least 1000 litres. The work requires specific vehicle types, including light delivery vehicles with trailers, and adherence to strict waste management bylaws. The contract is essential for maintaining public health and road safety across the municipality.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on CSD and City of Cape Town Supplier Database
- Valid Waste Management Accreditation
- Proof of vehicle ownership, lease, or finance pre-approval
- PSiRA registration for security personnel
- Audited financial statements for past 3 years if exceeding R10 million
- Proven industry experience in carcass collection and disposal
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Tenders
Email: SCM.Tenders30@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-800-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed tender document in a sealed envelope marked with Tender No: 63S/2026/27 and the project description. Deposit the envelope into Tender Box 219 at the Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, by 10:00 am on 12 October 2026.
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