Cleaning services for Frere Tertiary Hospital.
Mr A Ngqwebo
In plain English
Cleaning services are being procured for Frere Tertiary Hospital in Buffalo City Metro for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with tax obligations.
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The Eastern Cape Department of Health invites bids for the provision of cleaning and domestic services at Frere Tertiary Hospital in the Buffalo City Metro. The contract duration is 36 months. The successful bidder must supply 35 cleaners to work daily from 08:00 to 17:00, including weekends. Key responsibilities include staff supervision, human resource management, and providing protective clothing such as uniforms and safety shoes. The service provider must also submit staff training programs for infection control and cleaning procedures, along with a contingency plan for service continuity. The hospital will provide all cleaning equipment and consumables. Bidders must have at least one year of relevant experience and commit to hiring 80% of the workforce from the local area. The closing date for this tender is 16 November 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database
- Valid COIDA certificate or Department of Labour letter
- Minimum one year cleaning experience with reference letters
- Commitment to 80% local workforce
- Capacity to provide 35 staff with required protective gear
- Valid company registration documents
- Signed consortium agreement if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr A Ngqwebo
Email: alex.ngqwebo@echealth.gov.za
Phone: 043-709-2583
How to apply: Applications must be submitted online via the eTender portal at www.etenders.gov.za. Bidders must log in using their CSD credentials, locate the tender under 'Currently Advertised' opportunities, and follow the 'Start eSubmission Process' to upload all required documentation.
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