Hygiene services for public transport facilities in eThekwini.
eThekwini Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
11 August 2026 at 11:00 · 30 Archie Gumede Place, ETA Building, Second floor, 213 Boardroom
In plain English
The eThekwini Municipality is procuring hygiene services for public transport facilities ablutions in the northern region. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
Always check the official documentDescription
The eThekwini Municipality is seeking a service provider for the provision of hygiene services at public transport facility ablutions in the Northern Region. The contract will run for 24 months. The successful bidder must perform daily cleaning, including disinfecting toilets, showers, and washbasins, and ensure that cleaning supplies like toilet paper are always available. The work covers various taxi and bus ranks. The provider must supply all necessary cleaning materials and provide staff with uniforms and safety equipment. Staff are required to maintain daily cleaning records. The project requires a local presence within the eThekwini area.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Minimum 12 months experience in public ablution cleaning
- Valid COIDA registration or proof of contribution
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database
- Proof of good standing with municipal fees
- Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Sub-contracting plan for 30% target to 51% Black-owned enterprises
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nkosinathi Dube
Email: Nkosinathi.Dube@durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-322-7704
How to apply: Submit a sealed hard copy to the Tender Box at the ground floor foyer, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban. Additionally, submit the tender electronically via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module). The hard copy is the official version.
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