Refuse Removal from Container Areas in Informal Settlements
City of Cape Town
This tender closed on 13 August 2026
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In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring services for the removal and disposal of refuse from shipping container storage areas in informal settlements. Any eligible company or individual can bid, with no specific registrations or eligibility criteria stated.
Always check the official documentDescription
The City of Cape Town is seeking a service provider for the removal and disposal of refuse from shipping container storage areas in informal settlements. The project will take place over a 16-month period. Key deliverables include the daily manual collection of refuse and bulky waste, followed by disposal at approved landfill sites. The contractor must operate seven days a week using compactor and high-rail trucks that are less than five years old. The service provider is responsible for providing all necessary protective clothing for staff and must submit monthly reports detailing container counts and waste mass. The project requires a qualified operations manager to oversee logistics and ensure compliance with waste management standards. All work must be performed within the operational hours of 06:30 to 18:00.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Accredited waste management service provider with City of Cape Town
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD
- Valid Public Liability and Motor Vehicle insurance
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from Compensation Commissioner
- Proof of vehicle ownership or lease and roadworthy certificates
- Certified qualifications and CVs for key personnel
- Evidence of three completed waste management projects
- Audited annual financial statements for the past three years
- Signed Occupational Health and Safety agreement
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Official
Email: SCM.Tenders17@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed and signed tender document in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender number, description, closing date, and box number. Deliver the package to the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town.
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