Letting of Staff Canteen and Tuckshop Services.
Department of Public Works
In plain English
The KZN Department of Public Works is seeking a service provider for the letting of a staff canteen and tuckshop for five years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database and COIDA.
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The Department of Public Works is seeking a service provider to manage and operate a staff canteen and tuckshop at the 191 OR Tambo Building in Pietermaritzburg. This contract will run for a period of five years. Interested parties must attend a compulsory briefing session to be eligible for consideration. The project aims to provide food and retail services to staff members at the specified location. The tender process follows an 80/20 preference point system, which includes specific goals for youth and women-owned businesses. The final date for submission is 30 November 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Must have valid COIDA registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms J. Ngidi
Email: janet.ngidi@kznworks.gov.za
Phone: 072-514-5484
How to apply: Tender documents must be purchased and collected in person from the Department of Public Works, Southern Region Office, 10 Prince Alfred Street extension, Pietermaritzburg, between 13 and 20 November 2026. Physical submission of the bid is required; faxed or emailed applications are not accepted.
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