Pest Control and Grounds Maintenance in Northern KZN
Transnet
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Transnet is seeking proposals for pest control and grounds maintenance in Northern KZN Vryheid and surrounding areas for 60 months. Bidders must be registered on the Transnet Digital Procurement System and comply with tax obligations.
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Transnet Property is inviting bids for the provision of pest control and grounds maintenance services on an 'as and when' required basis. The work will take place in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, specifically covering Vryheid, Vryheid East, and Ulundi. The contract will run for a period of 60 months. Key deliverables include vegetation control such as grass cutting, bush clearing, and tree trimming, as well as comprehensive pest control services including fumigation and the management of rodents, insects, and small mammals. The service provider must ensure all work complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant SANS/SABS standards. The contract is performance-driven, requiring regular reporting, documentation, and adherence to measurable key performance indicators. Bidders must demonstrate experience in managing commercial or industrial sites of at least 200,000 square meters for vegetation control and 20,000 square meters for pest control. The tender is issued by Transnet SOC Ltd.
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 SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Registered Pest Control Operator with Department of Agriculture
- Public liability insurance with minimum R2,000,000 cover
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Jennifer Manikam
Email: Jennifer.Manikam@transnet.net
Phone: 0110122542
How to apply: Submissions must be uploaded via the Transnet Digital Procurement System (TDPS) at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/. Bidders must register a profile and log an intent to bid on the portal. Pricing must be completed electronically on the system.
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