Contractor for Cleaning and Horticultural Services.
PRASA
In plain English
Cleaning and horticultural services for Cluster 3 & 12 in the Western Cape region are being procured for 12 months. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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PRASA invites bids for cleaning and horticultural services in the Western Cape Region for Cluster 3 and Cluster 12. The contract duration is 12 months. The scope includes daily cleaning of station precincts, offices, ablutions, platforms, and subways, as well as horticultural tasks like grass cutting and weed removal. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, including relief staff, uniforms, SABS-approved chemicals, and machinery. The project requires the deployment of 29 personnel plus relief staff. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 15 July 2026 and submit pricing schedules for each cluster in separate envelopes. All work must comply with the National Minimum Wage Act and Occupational Health and Safety standards.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Membership with a relevant industry cleaning association
- Proof of business premises located in the Western Cape
- Two years of audited financial statements
Contact & how to apply
Name: Qaqamba Kona
Email: Qaqamba.Kona@prasa.com
Phone: 021-832-1040
How to apply: Submit sealed bids in the bid box at the PRASA Tender Drop Off, Office 3, Old Marine Drive, Cape Town, by 23 July 2026 at 12:00.
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