Desludging Services for eThekwini Municipality.
eThekwini Municipality
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 5 October 2026 at 10:00 · 40 Electron Road, Springfield Park, Durban 4001. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The eThekwini Municipality is procuring desludging services for on-site sanitation systems for 36 months. Bidders must have a CIDB grading of 7 CE/GB and be registered on the eThekwini Municipality’s Supplier Portal.
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The eThekwini Municipality is seeking a contractor for the provision and management of desludging services for on-site sanitation systems, including VIP toilets, UD toilets, and school facilities. The project involves waste evacuation, transportation to designated processing plants, and site restoration over a 36-month period. Key activities include managing waste removal, operating LaDePa machines, and performing minor maintenance. The work will take place across the eThekwini Municipality area. Bidders must demonstrate experience in waste sludge removal and contract management. A compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 05 October 2026, and the tender closes on 30 October 2026. The contractor must ensure all operations comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including the maintenance of a site-specific safety file and risk management procedures.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 7 Civil Engineering (7CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- CIDB grading of 7 CE or 7 GB or higher
- Registered on National Treasury CSD and eThekwini Supplier Portal
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- No municipal service arrears exceeding three months
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid medical certificates of fitness for all employees
- Audited financial statements required for contracts exceeding R10 million
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sinenhlanhla Sibiya
Email: Sinenhlanhla.Sibiya@Durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-311-8361
How to apply: Submit a hard copy to the Tender Box at 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban. Additionally, upload the completed procurement document as a single PDF to the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module) before the closing date and time.
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