Funeral Parlor Services for Frere Hospital.
Alex Ngqwebo
In plain English
Frere Hospital is procuring earth burial services for indigent communities, including collection and transportation of deceased individuals. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with tax obligations.
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The Frere Hospital, under the Eastern Cape Department of Health, is seeking a service provider for funeral parlor services. The work involves the collection, storage, transportation, and burial of deceased persons for indigent communities. Key tasks include moving bodies from the hospital mortuary, providing various sizes of coffins, and transporting remains to locations such as Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. The contract will last for 24 months. Services must be performed according to specific health and safety standards, including the use of cold storage facilities. The tender closes on 15 June 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid BCMM competency certificate
- Registered with a Funeral Parlours Association
- Proof of business address (municipal account or lease agreement)
- Proof of vehicle ownership or lease
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Compliance with municipal bylaws regarding human remains
Contact & how to apply
Name: Alex Ngqwebo
Email: Alex.Ngqwebo@echealth.gov.za
Phone: 043-709-2583
How to apply: Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official e-Tender Portal. Emailed or faxed submissions will not be accepted.
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