Servicing of Portable Toilets and Septic Tank for Namakwa BWS Project.
Department of Water and Sanitation
This tender closed on 8 October 2026
Bidding is no longer open. Browse open cleaning & maintenance tenders or see the related tenders below.
In plain English
The Department of Water and Sanitation is procuring services for portable toilets and septic tank maintenance for the Namakwa BWS Project in the Northern Cape. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with tax and B-BBEE requirements.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Water and Sanitation invites bids for the servicing of 18 portable toilets and an 8,000L office septic tank for the Namakwa BWS Project in the Northern Cape. The work involves cleaning toilets three times weekly and emptying the septic tank once weekly at the Steinkopf office. All waste must be disposed of at registered oxidation ponds. The contractor must provide SANS-approved chemicals, maintain hygiene standards, and submit weekly photo reports to verify services. The contract requires a service schedule within five days of appointment, with operations commencing within ten working days. Services are performed between 08:00 and 15:00 on weekdays.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance status
- Valid CIPC company registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from Compensation Commissioner
- Valid employee medical fitness certificates
- Proof of vehicle roadworthiness
Contact & how to apply
Name: Q. JANSEN
Email: JansenQ@dws.gov.za
Phone: 021-872-0591
How to apply: Submit the original bid in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number (WTE-0591 CS) and project description. Deliver it to the Bid Box at the Department of Water and Sanitation, Construction South, Clanwilliam Dam Site, Old N7 Route, by 11:00 on 8 October 2026.
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