Disposal of illegally dumped hazardous waste.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring services for the clearance, collection, transport, and safe disposal/incineration of illegally dumped medical, hazardous, and toxic waste. There are no specific eligibility requirements mentioned in the text.
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The City of Cape Town is seeking a service provider for the collection, transport, and safe disposal or incineration of illegally dumped medical, hazardous, and toxic waste. The contract will run for 36 months. The work includes cleaning and sanitizing affected areas and adhering to strict turnaround times based on waste volume. Service providers must use compliant vehicles and provide spill kits. Deliverables include regular reporting and certificates of safe disposal. All disposal activities must occur within the City of Cape Town boundaries.
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
- Registered on CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Accredited hazardous waste management service provider
- Registered as Hazardous Waste Transporter with Western Cape Government (IPWIS)
- Drivers must hold PrDP with dangerous goods certification
- Proof of Public Liability and Motor Vehicle insurance
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from Compensation Commissioner
- Joint Venture agreement and Certificate of Authority (if applicable)
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Tenders
Email: SCM.Tenders30@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 021-800-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed, signed tender document in a sealed envelope marked with Tender Number 64S/2026/27 and the description. Deposit it into Tender Box Number 213 at the Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, before 10:00 am on 13 October 2026.
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