Medical Waste Distribution and Collection Services.
Lulama Tshangela
In plain English
The tender is for the distribution and collection of medical waste containers to and from clinics and community health centers for 36 months. Bidders must be compliant with tax obligations and registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The Eastern Cape Department of Health is seeking service providers for the distribution of medical waste containers and the collection of Health Care Risk Waste. The project covers six health districts, including Alfred Nzo, OR Tambo, and Buffalo City Metro. The contract will run for 36 months. Key deliverables include supplying disposable containers to clinics and transporting waste to central collection points using specialized vehicles. The provider must maintain a strict documentation system, provide regular operational reports, and ensure staff are trained in emergency procedures. The work requires a local office presence in the districts where services are provided.
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.
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Mandatory attendance at the virtual briefing session
- Access to specialized, compliant waste transport vehicles
- Drivers must hold NQF Level 3 HazChem certification
- Proof of financial standing via financial statements or bank rating
- Documented company experience with contactable references
- Legally binding Joint Venture agreement if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lulama Tshangela
Email: lulama.hlangani@echealth.gov.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Applications must be submitted online via the eTender portal at www.etenders.gov.za before the closing date of 02 December 2026 at 11:00.
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