Sanitary bin services for City of Cape Town facilities.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring sanitary bin supply, servicing, and disposal services for its facilities. Eligible bidders must comply with the City of Cape Town's Supply Chain Management Policy.
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The City of Cape Town is seeking a service provider for the supply, servicing, and disposal of sanitary bins across its facilities. The contract will run for 36 months. The work involves providing hands-free sanitary bins, performing regular on-site sanitizing, and ensuring the environmentally responsible disposal of medical waste. The contractor must provide a dedicated team consisting of a supervisor and two waste handlers per area. Services must be performed at various buildings, depots, and complexes, including outlying water treatment schemes. Key deliverables include monthly or bi-weekly servicing, ad-hoc response within 24 hours, and the provision of waste manifests and safe disposal certificates. All bins must meet specific size and branding requirements, and chemicals used must be SABS-tested.
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 Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on CSD and City of Cape Town Supplier Database
- Valid provincial medical waste transporter registration
- Valid hazardous waste disposal permit or authorized incineration agreement
- Public liability (R20m) and motor vehicle liability insurance
- PSiRA registration for all security personnel
- Proof of ownership or lease for waste transportation vehicles
Contact & how to apply
Name: City of Cape Town
Email: SCM.tenders5@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed tender document in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number and description. Deposit the envelope into Tender Box Number 236 at the Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, before 10:00 am on 08 September 2026. Electronic submissions are not permitted.
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