Supply and service of chemical toilets for Mthatha Dam.
Department of Water and Sanitation
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
23 September 2026 at 10:00 · Mthatha Dam, Construction East Offices, Ncise Village
In plain English
The Department of Water and Sanitation is procuring the supply, delivery, and servicing of 8 flushable chemical toilets for a 10-month period at the Mthatha Dam MCC Building Project in the Eastern Cape. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and be tax compliant.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Water and Sanitation invites bids for the supply, delivery, and weekly servicing of 8 flushable chemical toilets. This service is required for the Mthatha Dam MCC Building Project in the Eastern Cape Province for a duration of 10 months. The toilets must be SABS approved, lockable, and kept in good working condition. The service provider is responsible for weekly maintenance, which includes completing a maintenance checklist and submitting it to the site office. Additionally, the provider must supply a sewerage disposal clearance certificate every time waste is discharged. Deliveries must be completed within 14 days of the official order. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 23 September 2026 at the Mthatha Dam Construction East Offices. The contract requires the provider to maintain insurance on all hired equipment.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Attend compulsory site briefing session
- Valid Tax Compliance status
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Active CIPC company registration
- Valid sewerage disposal clearance certificate
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Senzy Gumede
Email: Gumedese@dws.gov.za
Phone: 047-879-0932
How to apply: Submit the original bid document, including a cover letter and all supporting documents, in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid number and description. Deposit the envelope into the bid box located at the entrance of the Mthatha Dam Office Building, Department of Water and Sanitation, Mthatha Dam, 5100.
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