Refuse removal & disposal from shipping container storage areas in informal settlements – 16-Month contract (city of cape town)

• 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.

• 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.

• Tender enquiries: [email protected] (reference tender number in subject line).
• Submission address: Tender Box 242, Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town.
• Appeals and legal queries:

• For objections/complaints: [email protected] or hand delivery to 20th Floor, Tower Block, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town.
• For PAIA requests: [email protected].
• For POPIA requests: [email protected].

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Scope includes waste recovery and final disposal in compliance with environmental regulations.
• Focus on large-scale waste management: illegal dumping remediation, bulk refuse removal, industrial waste management.
• Mandatory waste management accreditation from City of Cape Town required.
• Vehicles must meet specified capacity and age requirements.

• 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.

• The 90/10 price/preference points system applies to tenders above R50 million (VAT inclusive).
• Price points calculated using formula: Ps = 90 × (1 – (Pt – Pmin) / Pmin).
• 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.