Waste management services in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal.
Thandeka Nsele
In plain English
The Border Management Authority is procuring services for the collection, treatment, and disposal of general and pharmaceutical waste. Bidders must be accredited waste management companies with experience in healthcare risk waste disposal and must comply with tax and B-BBEE requirements.
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The Border Management Authority is seeking a service provider to collect, treat, and dispose of general and pharmaceutical waste. The work will take place across ten ports of entry in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, including major airports and harbours. The project involves handling approximately 9,671 kg of waste, consisting of foodstuff, medicinal products, and tobacco. The successful bidder must manage the entire process from collection at the ports to final destruction at an approved facility. The contract requires the provision of official destruction certificates as proof of service. The project must be completed by the appointed service provider.
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.
- 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
- Accredited waste management company or partnership with an accredited provider
- Proven experience in healthcare risk waste disposal with three reference letters
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Professional Indemnity insurance with minimum R160 million cover
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thandeka Nsele
Email: Thandeka.Nsele@bma.gov.za
Phone: 012-065-1147
How to apply: Bids must be submitted electronically via the official e-Tender portal before 11:00 AM on 04 November 2026.
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