Professional services for pauper burials or cremations.
Mossel Bay Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
22 October 2026 at 11:00 · Committee Room, Mossel Bay Town Hall, 101 Marsh Street
In plain English
The Mossel Bay Municipality is seeking professional service providers for the burial or cremation of pauper or destitute persons for three years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The Mossel Bay Municipality is seeking a professional service provider for the burial or cremation of pauper or destitute persons. This contract will run for three years, starting from 1 July 2027 until 30 June 2030. The successful bidder will be responsible for collecting the deceased, providing coffins, arranging transport, and managing burials or cremations within the municipal jurisdiction. The provider must also manage mortuary storage and provide all necessary labor and equipment. A compulsory information meeting will be held on 22 October 2026 at the Mossel Bay Town Hall. Bidders must remain valid for 120 days after the closing date of 13 November 2026. Evaluation will follow the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system, focusing on B-BBEE status and local presence.
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.
- 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 Certificate of Competence for funeral undertaker premises
- Proof of mortuary compliance with Regulation R237
- Valid Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner
- Proof of municipal account status with no arrears over three months
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr. Francois Nieuwoudt
Email: fnieuwoudt@mosselbay.gov.za
Phone: 044-606-5144
How to apply: Submit completed tender documents in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number and title. Deliver the envelope to the tender box at the Entrance of the Mossel Bay Town Hall, 101 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay, by 12:00 on 13 November 2026. Late, emailed, or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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