Hazardous Waste Management Services for 36 Months
Nompumelelo
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
7 August 2026 at 10:00
In plain English
The tender is for the appointment of a service provider for hazardous waste classification, provision, collection, transportation, and disposal/treatment services for 36 months. Suitable and capable service providers registered on the Central Suppliers Database can bid.
Always check the official documentDescription
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is seeking a service provider for the classification, collection, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste. This project will take place over a period of thirty-six months. The selected provider must handle various hazardous materials, including laboratory chemicals, fluorescent tubes, and asbestos. Key responsibilities include providing qualified staff, necessary protective equipment, and suitable waste containers. The provider must ensure that all transportation vehicles are properly registered for dangerous goods and equipped with tracking devices. Additionally, the provider must ensure that all waste treatment and disposal processes follow strict environmental regulations. The service provider is required to respond to on-site requests within 72 hours of notification. This contract aims to ensure that all hazardous waste generated by the department is managed safely and legally throughout the three-year term.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- 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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Valid waste management license and recent external audit report
- Proof of compliance with NEMWA regulations
- Confirmation letter from a registered waste disposal facility
- Registered as an Asbestos Contractor
- Vehicle registration as Category D dangerous goods carrier
- Minimum R200,000 bank balance or credit facility
- Consolidated B-BBEE certificate and formal Joint Venture agreement
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nompumelelo
Email: nompumelelo.madlala@kzndard.gov.za
Phone: 033-355-9369
How to apply: Bids must be placed in the official bid box located at the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, 1 Cedara Road, Cedara 3200. Submissions must be in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid number, closing date, and bidder details. Electronic or late submissions are not accepted.
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