12 Hertzog Boulevard - Cape Town - Civic Centre - Cape Town - 8000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
11 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-161914
Summary
The city of cape town is inviting tenders for the removal and disposal of refuse from shipping container storage areas in informal settlements. The contract will run for 16 months and is divided into four areas (east, south, north, central), with one area typically awarded per successful bidder. Bidders must demonstrate relevant waste management experience, provide compliant vehicles (refuse compactors and high-rail trucks) not older than 5 years, and meet strict functionality and compliance requirements.
Key Requirements
Submit a sealed tender by 10:00 on 13 August 2026 to Tender Box 242, Civic Centre, Cape Town, including all mandatory Annexure F schedules.
Attend the non-compulsory site visit/clarification meeting on 30 July 2026 via Microsoft Teams (strongly recommended).
Achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100, based on company experience, key personnel, and vehicle age (vehicles must not be older than 5 years).
Provide proof of City of Cape Town waste management accreditation, valid at time of award.
Register on both the CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Submit valid SARS tax compliance status and complete all required declarations (e.g., conflict of interest, independent bid determination).
Demonstrate financial capacity with evidence of previous projects exceeding R25 million over contract duration or R1 million per month.
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Description
Source: SCM 542 V10_NT_17S_2026_27 FINAL v2 08.07.2026 FINAL.pdf
Important Dates
11 Jul
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
13 Aug
2026
DEADLINE
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Procurement Rules & Compliance ContextThis tender may be governed by South African public procurement rules covering fairness, transparency, preferential procurement, anti-corruption, administrative justice and access to information.
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Core procurement rules
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Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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SCM 542 V10_NT_17S_2026_27 FINAL v2 08.07.2026 FINAL.pdf
The City of Cape Town invites tenders for the removal and disposal of refuse from shipping container storage areas in informal settlements. The contract period is 16 months, with a closing date of 13 August 2026. The tender uses an area-based allocation system (East, South, North, Central), aiming to award one area per successful tenderer, but reserves the right to allocate multiple areas to a single tenderer if insufficient responsive bids are received.
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Based on 9 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Bid-ready summary
Service involves removal and disposal of refuse from shipping container storage areas in informal settlements.
Key components include operational hours, refuse removal from identified collection points/areas, contractor's staff, payment and supporting documentation, vehicle requirements, provision of contract information, service complaints and enquiries, and disposal.
Important Dates
Source: SCM 542 V10_NT_17S_2026_27 FINAL v2 08.07.2026 FINAL.pdf (TENDER)
Closing date: 13 August 2026.
Closing time: 10:00.
Site visit/clarification meeting: 30 July 2026 at 10:00 via Microsoft Teams (link provided). Not compulsory but strongly recommended.
Tender advertised: 10 July 2026.
Contact Information
Source: SCM 542 V10_NT_17S_2026_27 FINAL v2 08.07.2026 FINAL.pdf (TENDER)
Tender enquiries: [email protected] (reference tender number in subject line).
Source: SCM 542 V10_NT_17S_2026_27 FINAL v2 08.07.2026 FINAL.pdf (TENDER)
Submit tender in a sealed envelope clearly marked with tender number, title, and closing date.
Deposit in Tender Box 242 at Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, by 10:00 on 13 August 2026.
If the tender is too large for the box, enquire at the public counter for alternative instructions.
The tender document and all returnable schedules must be fully completed and signed.
Include all required Annexure F schedules (e.g., F.5 Area Preference Form, F.1 Company Experience, F.3 Vehicle details).
Submit a non-refundable tender fee of R200.00 for a hard copy (not applicable for downloads).
Tenders submitted by fax or email will be rejected.
Ensure all information is provided; incomplete submissions may be deemed non-responsive.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SCM 542 V10_NT_17S_2026_27 FINAL v2 08.07.2026 FINAL.pdf (TENDER)
Must submit a clear offer; comply with all SCM policy requirements (including declarations of interest, conflict of interest, and past practices); have tax matters in order; not be restricted or guilty of SCM abuse or Competition Act contraventions; be registered on the CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD); and provide all mandatory returnable documents (Annexures). Vehicles must not be older than 5 years (60 months) from tender closure date.
The 90/10 price/preference points system applies to tenders above R50 million (VAT inclusive).
Preference points (10 points) awarded for Specific Goals: Promotion of Micro and Small Enterprises (4 points), Enterprise Supplier Development and Socio Economic Development (3 points), Skills Development or Employee Share Scheme (3 points).
Scoring thresholds based on percentages of total expenditure or profit.
Technical Specifications
Source: SCM 542 V10_NT_17S_2026_27 FINAL v2 08.07.2026 FINAL.pdf (TENDER)
Service: Removal and disposal of refuse from shipping container storage areas in informal settlements.
Contract period: 16 months from commencement date.
Scope includes large-scale waste management operations: onsite handling, storage, collection, transportation, and final disposal of bulk refuse, industrial waste, and illegally dumped waste.
Excludes domestic cleaning, small office cleaning, vehicle interior cleaning, and post-renovation cleaning.
Operational hours: As per specification.
Contractor's staff must be adequately trained and equipped.
Vehicles required per area: Refuse Compactors (minimum 19m³ capacity) and High-Rail Trucks (minimum 4-ton capacity). Vehicles must not be older than 5 years (60 months) from tender closure date.
Drivers require Code C1 and EC licenses.
Vehicles and drivers allocated to one area cannot be used in another.
Waste management accreditation from City of Cape Town is mandatory (submit proof with tender).
Payment based on supporting documentation as per contract.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: SCM 542 V10_NT_17S_2026_27 FINAL v2 08.07.2026 FINAL.pdf
Company must have relevant waste management experience: onsite handling, storage, collection, transportation, and disposal.
Submit evidence of at least three completed waste management projects of similar nature/scope (Annexure F.1).
Key Personnel: Operations Coordinator/Contract Lead/Operations Manager must be permanently employed, have managerial/operations experience in waste management, and hold minimum NQF Level 6 qualification (or higher). Submit CV with contactable references (Annexure F.2).
Vehicles: Refuse Compactors (min 19m³) and High-Rail Trucks (min 4-ton) not older than 5 years. Submit proof of ownership or signed draft lease agreement (Annexure F.3).
Personnel and vehicles cannot be allocated to more than one service area.
Quality Management
Source: SCM 542 V10_NT_17S_2026_27 FINAL v2 08.07.2026 FINAL.pdf
Tenderers must cooperate with CCT’s external due diligence service provider.
Samples may be required for testing and may not be returned in original state.
Certificates required include preference points claims and tax compliance evidence.
Pricing Schedule
Source: SCM 542 V10_NT_17S_2026_27 FINAL v2 08.07.2026 FINAL.pdf
Tenderers must comply with pricing instructions on the Price Schedule (C.4).
The 90/10 price/preference points system applies for tenders above R50 million.
Arithmetical errors in pricing will be corrected by CCT; discrepancies resolved in favour of amounts in words or line item totals.
Tenderers may be required to justify or amend rates deemed unbalanced.
Financial Requirements
Source: SCM 542 V10_NT_17S_2026_27 FINAL v2 08.07.2026 FINAL.pdf (TENDER)
Tenderers must price according to the Price Schedule (C.4).
The 90/10 price/preference points system applies for tenders above R50 million (VAT inclusive).
Arithmetical errors in pricing will be corrected by the CCT:
Discrepancy between words and figures: amount in words governs.
Error in line item total: line item total governs, unit rate corrected.
Error in total of prices: total governs, tenderer may be asked to revise item prices.
Tenderers must demonstrate financial capacity, including evidence of previous contract values.
Tender offers must remain valid for 120 days after closing, extendable to 12 months.
No cost reimbursement for tender preparation.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SCM 542 V10_NT_17S_2026_27 FINAL v2 08.07.2026 FINAL.pdf (TENDER)
Mandatory registration on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Mandatory registration on City of Cape Town Supplier Database.
Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN from SARS must be submitted (each JV/consortium party separately).
B-BBEE level not specified in extracted text; refer to tender documents for requirements.
Submit completed mandatory returnable schedules from Annexure F, including:
Certificate of Authority for Partnerships/Joint Ventures/Consortiums.
Declaration for Procurement above R10 million (if applicable).
Preference Points Claim Form.
Declaration of Interest – State Employees (MBD 4 amended).
Conflict of Interest Declaration.
Declaration of Tenderer’s Past Supply Chain Management Practices (MBD 8).
Authorisation for Deduction of Outstanding Amounts Owed to CCT.
Certificate of Independent Tender Determination.
Waste management accreditation from City of Cape Town is mandatory.
Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act required; may need to submit a Health and Safety Plan upon request.
Minimum wage requirements apply for truck assistants and drivers as per General Freight and Furniture Removal Sector.
Health & Safety
Source: SCM 542 V10_NT_17S_2026_27 FINAL v2 08.07.2026 FINAL.pdf
Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act required.
Tenderer may need to submit a detailed Health and Safety Plan upon request.
POPIA compliance details provided for personal information processing.
Appeals policy includes administration fee (R300) and potential surcharge for vexatious appeals.
Environmental
Source: SCM 542 V10_NT_17S_2026_27 FINAL v2 08.07.2026 FINAL.pdf
Scope includes waste recovery and final disposal in compliance with environmental regulations.
Mandatory waste management accreditation from City of Cape Town required.
Vehicles must meet specified capacity and age requirements.
Contractual Terms
Source: SCM 542 V10_NT_17S_2026_27 FINAL v2 08.07.2026 FINAL.pdf
Contract period: 16 months from commencement date.
The tender document includes Conditions of Tender, Form of Offer and Acceptance, Price Schedule, Specifications, Special and General Conditions of Contract, and numerous annexures.
Key annexures cover returnable documents, company experience, staff experience, vehicle details, area preference forms, qualifications, penalties, and disposal control.
Dispute resolution: Objections/complaints must be lodged within 14 days; appeals to City Manager within 21 days.
POPIA compliance required for personal information processing.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
12 Hertzog Boulevard - Cape Town - Civic Centre - Cape Town - 8000
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