Biohazardous Waste Management at Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute.
Agricultural Research Council
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
28 October 2026 at 11:00 · OVI - Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, 100 Old Soutpan Road, Onderstepoort, Pretoria
In plain English
The tender is for the collection, transportation, and thermal destruction of biohazardous waste for a period of 12 months. Only bidders registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) will be considered.
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The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) invites tenders for the collection, transportation, and thermal destruction of biohazardous waste at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute in Pretoria. The contract covers a 12-month period and includes the disposal of anatomical, pharmaceutical, chemical, and laboratory waste from various high-security facilities. The service provider must supply all necessary containment materials, such as sharps containers, wheelie bins, and carcass bags. Key deliverables include bi-monthly waste collection, ad hoc disposal services, and the provision of official destruction certificates for all incinerated materials. The project requires strict adherence to safety protocols for handling hazardous biological substances. Bidders must attend a compulsory site briefing on 28 October 2026 to confirm operational capacity. The tender closes on 04 November 2026.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Valid Waste Management Licence and Waste Information Registration number
- Registered hazardous goods transporter per SANS 10406
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Pin
- Registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Compliance with high-risk pathogen disposal legislation
- Valid Tshwane municipal registration certificates
- Two reference letters for BSL-3 facility waste removal
- Attendance at compulsory site briefing
Contact & how to apply
Name: Emmy Galane
Email: galanem@arc.agric.za
Phone: 012-529-9316
How to apply: Submit your quotation on an official, signed letterhead via email to GalaneM@arc.agric.za. Ensure the submission includes a company profile, reference letters, a waste management plan, and all required Standard Bidding Documents. Attendance at the compulsory site briefing is mandatory for a valid application.
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