Provision of Pauper’s Funeral Services for Unidentified Bodies.
Mnquma Local Municipality
In plain English
The Mnquma Local Municipality is seeking a service provider for pauper's funeral services for thirty-eight unidentified bodies. Eligible bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and meet all administrative compliance requirements.
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The Mnquma Local Municipality invites service providers to tender for the provision of pauper's funeral services. The project involves the burial of thirty-eight unidentified bodies located in Butterworth. The successful bidder will be responsible for providing standard chipboard coffins, handling the remains, and ensuring all burials are conducted in a manner that protects public health. The contract period is one month, and services must be delivered within 30 days of receiving an appointment letter. The tender is valid for 90 days from the closing date of 04 August 2026. The municipality may negotiate prices with preferred bidders. All costs, including transport and overheads, must be included in the final tender price. The project will be evaluated using the 80/20 preference point system.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid funeral undertaker designation number
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Valid municipal debt clearance certificate (no arrears exceeding three months)
Contact & how to apply
Name: S Qwaka
Email: sqwaka@mnquma.gov.za
Phone: 047-050-1155
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted by hand in a sealed envelope at the Bid Box located at Mnquma Local Municipality, No. 61 Blyth Street, Rev Tiyo Soga Building, Butterworth, 4960. Only original documents are accepted. Late, emailed, faxed, or couriered submissions will not be considered.
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