Archiving and disposal services for ECRDA.
Aviwe Langa
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
14 August 2026 at 00:00 · 2nd Floor, Phase 3, 3-33 Philip Frame Road, Waverley Office Park, Chiselhurst, East London
In plain English
The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency is procuring archiving, storage, and secure disposal services. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and complete all required Standard Bidding Documents.
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The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) is seeking a service provider for archiving, secure storage, and disposal services. The work involves managing over 31,000 files and 3,000 boxes, plus IT backup storage. The facility must be located in the East London area. Key tasks include secure document collection, retrieval within seven hours, and compliant waste disposal. The contract will run for five years. The provider must ensure fire protection and climate control for stored items. Quarterly performance reporting is required. The project aims to maintain secure records management for the agency.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide proof of physical address in the Eastern Cape
- Must hold valid fire compliance certification (SANS 10400/SANS 10400-T)
- Must hold valid NARSSA compliance certificate or inspection report
- Must hold relevant ISO 27001 or ISO 9001 certification
- Must provide a formalized Joint Venture agreement if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: Aviwe Langa
Email: langaa@ecrda.co.za
Phone: 043-703-6300
How to apply: Submit your bid via email to tenders@ecrda.co.za. Ensure the file is in PDF format and under 30MB. If the file is larger, send it in multiple parts. The email subject line must include the tender reference number: SCMU 03 – 2026/27.
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