Provision of Indigent and Pauper Burial Services.
Mr. T. September
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
16 November 2026 at 11:00 · Adam Kok III Building, 75 Hope Street, Kokstad
In plain English
The Greater Kokstad Municipality is procuring services for indigent and pauper burials for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide proof of tax compliance and municipal service charges status.
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The Greater Kokstad Municipality invites tenders for the provision of indigent and pauper burial services for a period of 36 months. The work will take place within the Greater Kokstad municipal area. The successful service provider will be required to offer funeral services on an as-and-when-required basis, including mortuary services, the supply of coffins, transportation of the deceased, and the provision of burial equipment such as lowering devices, tents, and chairs. The provider must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Key deliverables include the hygienic handling and burial of the deceased in accordance with health regulations. Bidders must have at least three years of experience in the funeral industry and possess a physical funeral parlour. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 16 November 2026.
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 SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Certificate of Acceptability or health compliance certificate
- Registered funeral parlour or mortuary
- No municipal debt older than 90 days for company and directors
- Minimum three years of relevant industry experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr. T. September
Email: Tsepo.September@kokstad.gov.za
Phone: 039-797-6652
How to apply: Download documents from www.kokstad.gov.za. Attend the compulsory briefing on 16 November 2026. Submit the completed, sealed tender in the bid box at the Reception Area, Adam Kok III Building, 75 Hope Street, Kokstad, by 12:00 on 07 December 2026.
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