Waste management services for SABS sites.
SABS
In plain English
The SABS is procuring services for the collection, separation, transportation, and disposal of waste at its Groenkloof and Nefta sites for 3 months. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database and have a valid BBBEE certificate, among other requirements.
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The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) invites bids for a waste management service provider. The project involves the collection, separation, transportation, and disposal of waste at the SABS Groenkloof and Nefta sites. The contract duration is three months. Key deliverables include managing skips, providing consumables, and supplying two waste sorters. Recyclable rebates must be credited to SABS. Services are scheduled for late 2026 and early 2027. The work is located in Pretoria.
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.
- 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
- Waste transporter licenses for Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, and Johannesburg
- Valid Section 20 NEMA waste disposal permit
- Valid COIDA registration
- Legal liability insurance with minimum R5 million cover
- Active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ntobeko Mweli
Email: Ntobeko.Mweli@sabs.co.za
Phone: 012-428-6691
How to apply: Submit your quotation on company letterhead via email to Ntobeko.Mweli@sabs.co.za by 11:00 am on 27 October 2026. Do not use links or file transfer services like WeTransfer.
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