Hygiene and sanitation services in Eastern Cape.
PRASA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
24 July 2026 at 10:00 · East London Train Station
In plain English
Provision of hygiene and sanitation services in the Eastern Cape for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and have a valid tax clearance certificate.
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This tender is for the provision of hygiene and sanitation services at PRASA station facilities and depots across the Eastern Cape, specifically the East London to Burgersdorp and Port Elizabeth corridors. Issued by PRASA, the contract covers a 36-month period. The scope includes the once-off supply, delivery, and installation of stainless steel equipment such as soap dispensers, hand towel holders, and sanitary bins. Additionally, the service provider must perform recurring maintenance, including weekly waste removal, bi-weekly replenishment of consumables, and monthly servicing of units. Work is to be conducted during standard business hours. Bidders must provide a detailed cost breakdown for three years, with a 5% annual escalation for years two and three. The project aims to ensure clean and functional facilities for operational and ticket offices.
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.
- UIF registration — Registration with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Department of Environmental Affairs waste registration
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate and SARS PIN
- Proof of CSD registration
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- Proof of Department of Labour registration (UIF and Provident Fund)
- Attendance of compulsory briefing session
- Two years of audited financial statements
- Reference letters for similar hygiene service projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lindeka Tshuku
Email: lindeka.tshuku@prasa.com
Phone: 043-700-2329
How to apply: Bids must be delivered in two separate sealed envelopes (Technical and Financial) to the bid box at 8 Station Street, PRASA Regional Office, East London. Electronic submissions are not accepted. Bidders must sign the submission register at the SCM offices upon delivery.
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