Sewer Vacuum Tankering Contractor Panel for 36 Months
eThekwini Municipality
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 15 September 2026 at 11:00 · 60 Kings Road; Pinetown Civic Hall. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The tender is for the creation of a Sewer Vacuum Tankering Framework Contractor Panel for the Sanitation Operations Department over 36 months. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading of 1 CE or higher and be registered on the eThekwini Municipality’s Supplier Portal.
Always check the official documentDescription
The eThekwini Municipality is establishing a contractor panel for sewer vacuum tankering services within its Sanitation Operations Department. This is a 36-month framework contract where work is assigned on an as-needed basis. The scope includes extracting sewage from pump stations, manholes, and septic tanks, as well as disposing of effluent at designated treatment works. Contractors will be categorized based on vehicle tank capacity, ranging from 1,000 litres to 10,000 litres. The work involves reactive and proactive maintenance, including traffic management and site clearing. Bidders must provide vacuum tankers with specific suction capabilities and support vehicles. The municipality intends to appoint up to forty contractors to this panel. The final closing date for submissions is 16 October 2026. All work must be performed according to municipal safety and operational standards, with digital records required for all service activities.
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.
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on National Treasury CSD and eThekwini Supplier Portal
- Minimum 5 relevant contracts completed within the last 10 years
- Proof of vehicle ownership or notarized lease agreements
- Valid roadworthy certificates, Code EC/B licenses, and PrDPs
- Municipal service fees must not be in arrears over 3 months
- Letter of intent for a Performance Bond from an approved insurer
Contact & how to apply
Name: Phumlani Sikhosana
Email: Phumlani.Sikhosana@durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-311-4905
How to apply: Submit hard copies to the Tender Box at 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban, and upload a single PDF scan via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module) by 16 October 2026. Ensure all addenda are signed and included in the submission.
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