Gardening and grounds maintenance services in eQonce.
MKULULI MAQUBELA
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
16 October 2026 at 10:00 · Department of Sport Recreation Arts and Culture, Wilton Mkwayi Building, No.5 Eales Street, King William’s Town
In plain English
Gardening and grounds maintenance services are being procured for the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture in eQonce for 36 months. Eligible bidders must complete and sign all required SBD forms.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture invites bids for gardening and grounds maintenance services at their facility in eQonce (King William’s Town). The contract will run for a period of 36 months. The successful service provider must supply a team of seven staff members, including one supervisor and six gardeners, along with all necessary gardening tools and equipment. Key responsibilities include daily litter collection, weekly lawn maintenance and pruning, and monthly deep cleaning of paved areas and pond maintenance. Work must be performed during standard business hours from Monday to Friday. Bidders are required to attend a compulsory site inspection on 16 October 2026 to understand the full scope of the grounds.
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 SARS Tax Compliance Status
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Minimum six months gardening experience with reference letters
Contact & how to apply
Name: MKULULI MAQUBELA
Email: mkululi.maqubela@ecsrac.gov.za
Phone: 043-492-0232
How to apply: Bids must be delivered in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number and description, to the Supply Chain Management Unit at the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Wilton Mkwayi Building, No.5 Eales Street, King William’s Town.
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