Gardening and Grounds Maintenance Services in eQonce.
MKULULI MAQUBELA
In plain English
The Eastern Cape Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture is procuring gardening and grounds maintenance services for 36 months. Bidders must complete and sign all required forms and submit them by the closing date.
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The Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture invites bids for gardening and grounds maintenance services in eQonce. The contract duration is thirty-six months. The successful service provider must supply one supervisor and six gardeners to perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance tasks. Key duties include lawn care, pruning, waste disposal, and cleaning of walkways and parking areas. The bidder is responsible for providing all necessary equipment, including lawn mowers, brush cutters, and personal protective gear. Workers must wear uniforms displaying the company name. The service provider must submit monthly attendance and maintenance reports. The project requires a firm price inclusive of VAT, with labour costs adjusted according to national minimum wage regulations. The closing date for this tender is 27 July 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing for gardening services
- Proof of company registration and director details
Contact & how to apply
Name: MKULULI MAQUBELA
Email: mkululi.maqubela@ecsrac.gov.za
Phone: 043-492-0232
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the bid number and description. Deliver the envelope to the Supply Chain Management Unit, Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Wilton Mkwayi building, No.5 Eales Street, King Williams Town, before the closing date.
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