Waste management services for SABS and NETFA sites.
SABS
In plain English
The SABS is procuring services for the collection, separation, transportation, and disposal of general and hazardous waste at their Groenkloof and NETFA sites for three months. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database and have a valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is seeking a registered waste service provider to manage waste collection, separation, transportation, and disposal. The work will take place at the SABS Groenkloof site in Pretoria and the NETFA facility. The contract duration is for a period of three months. Key deliverables include the management of compactible and non-compactible skips, a lockable condom skip, and the provision of two waste sorters. Bidders are also required to provide quotes for rebates on recyclable materials. The project requires consistent service delivery over the 90-day period, with all costs including transportation and management fees to be included in the final quotation. The tender closes on 10 August 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- 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 waste transporter licences for Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, and Johannesburg
- Valid Section 20 NEMA waste disposal permit
- Valid COIDA letter of good standing for waste services
- Proof of valid legal liability insurance
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Contactable references for similar services within the last 5 years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ntobeko Mweli
Email: Ntobeko.Mweli@sabs.co.za
Phone: 012-428-6691
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted via email to Ntobeko.Mweli@sabs.co.za. Submissions sent via file-sharing links such as WeTransfer will not be accepted.
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