Hire and maintenance of chemical toilets.
Department of Water and Sanitation
In plain English
The Department of Water and Sanitation is procuring the hire and maintenance of flushing chemical toilets for 6 months for the Lower Berg River Project in the Western Cape. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with B-BBEE requirements.
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The Department of Water and Sanitation invites bids for the hire and maintenance of flushing chemical toilets for the Lower Berg River Project in the Western Cape. The contract duration is six months. The service provider must supply eight chemical toilets, perform weekly cleaning, and manage septic tank servicing. Key duties include providing all necessary consumables like toilet paper and soap, ensuring effluent is disposed of at licensed municipal facilities, and moving units as required. All equipment must meet specific technical standards, including SANS 10400-Q and SABS-approved biodegradable chemicals. Work will take place near Gouda, Western Cape, between 08:00 and 15:00 on weekdays. Delivery must occur within five working days of acceptance, with services starting within ten working days of the first order. The closing date for this tender is 10 September 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- Active CIPC company registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Pre-approval for effluent disposal at a registered municipal site
- OHS Act 85 of 1993 compliance documentation
Contact & how to apply
Name: J.W Vand der Heever
Email: vanderheeverj@dws.gov.za
Phone: 027-050-0851
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid number and description. The envelope must be placed in the Bid Box located at the entrance of the Department of Water and Sanitation, 4-6 Alkmaar Street, Dal Josaphat, Paarl, 7646, by 11:00 on 10 September 2026.
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