Sewer Vacuum Tankering Framework Panel for 36 Months.
eThekwini Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
15 September 2026 at 11:00 · 60 Kings Road; Pinetown Civic Hall
In plain English
The tender is for the creation of a Sewer Vacuum Tankering Framework Contractor Panel for the Sanitation Operations Department. Eligible bidders must have a CIDB contractor grading designation of 1 or higher CE and be registered on the eThekwini Municipality’s Supplier Portal.
Always check the official documentDescription
The eThekwini Municipality is seeking contractors to join a Sewer Vacuum Tankering Framework Panel for a 36-month period. The work involves reactive and proactive maintenance of sewer infrastructure, including the extraction of sewage from pump stations, manholes, and septic tanks. Contractors will be responsible for transporting and disposing of effluent at designated wastewater treatment works or approved sewer manholes. Additional duties include traffic control, site clearing, and providing detailed digital reporting with GPS-tagged photos. This is a framework contract where successful bidders will be placed on a rotational roster to perform services as required by the Sanitation Operations Department. The project requires specialized vacuum tankering vehicles and adherence to strict environmental disposal regulations.
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 1 Civil Engineering (1CE)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
Full requirements
- Active CIDB registration of 1 CE or higher
- Registered on National Treasury CSD and eThekwini Municipality Supplier Portal
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proven experience: 5 sewer vacuum tankering projects within the last 5 years
- Proof of ownership or formal hire agreements for vacuum tankering vehicles
- Municipal accounts must not be in arrears exceeding 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 a hard copy to the Tender Box at 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban, and upload a scanned PDF version to the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module) before 11:00 on 02 October 2026.
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