Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
75 4th Street, Cydna Laboratories - Houghton - Houghton - 2198
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
16 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-174537
Johannesburg water requires a service provider to supply waste packaging materials and to collect, transport, and dispose of hazardous and biological waste generated at cydna laboratories, 75 4th street, houghton, 2198. The scope includes supplying cable ties, biohazardous liners, and disposing of biological waste boxes, chemical waste drums, and packaged vials, along with four collection trips. Bidders must hold specific waste transport and disposal permits, including a hazardous landfill site permit and authorisation as a health care risk waste transporter under gauteng regulations. The quotation is evaluated on an 80/20 point system (price vs specific goals) and must be submitted on the e-tender portal by 23 october 2026 at 16:00.
Closing: Submit on the e-Tender portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/) by 23 October 2026 at 16:00; late submissions are rejected.
Mandatory permits: Provide a hazardous landfill site permit, authorisation as a health care risk waste transporter under Gauteng Health Care Waste Management Regulations 2004, a valid transporter certificate from GDE/GWIS marked 'Hazardous', a transport permit from COJ, and an emergency preparedness plan.
Compliance evidence: Submit proof of an agreement with a waste facility/wastewater treatment works and proof of reporting waste quantities to COJ after disposal.
Returnable documents: Include original valid tax clearance or SARS PIN, valid B-BBEE certificate or compliant sworn affidavit (non-compliant scores zero), municipal rates statement not older than 90 days with no arrears over 90 days, MBD 4, MBD 8, MBD 9, MBD 6.1, proof of CSD registration, and company registration with ID copies of directors/shareholders.
Pricing: Use MBD 3.1 firm prices only; total must include all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, UIF, skills levies) or the bid is disqualified; offer valid for 60 days.
Evaluation: 80/20 system – 80 points for price, 20 for specific goals (e.g., SMME, black ownership); failure to submit proof for specific goals means those points are not claimed.
Subcontracting: Permitted only if all subcontractors are disclosed, a written subcontracting agreement is provided, and they comply with all legislative and permit requirements including GDARD registration.
Disqualifiers: No bids from persons in the service of the state, no bidders blacklisted by National Treasury, quotations must be on company letterhead in PDF format, and all MBD forms must be completed and signed.
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Date & Time
Friday, 23 October 2026 - 16:00
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Request for Quotation
75 4th Street, Cydna Laboratories - Houghton - Houghton - 2198
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Description
Source: RFQJW139TN26 - WASTE DISPOSAL.pdf (RFQ)16 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
23 Oct
2026
Closing Date
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
RFQJW139TN26 - WASTE DISPOSAL.pdf
Collection, transportation and disposal of hazardous and biological waste generated at Cydna Laboratories, 75 4th Street, Houghton, 2198, together with the supply of the packaging materials used to contain it. The service covers four collection trips and fixed quantities of chemical and biological waste streams, quoted on firm prices valid for 60 days.
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The service provider must supply waste packaging materials and provide collection, transportation, and disposal services for hazardous and biological waste generated at Cydna Laboratories, 75 4th Street, Houghton, 2198.
Important Dates
Source: RFQJW139TN26 - WASTE DISPOSAL.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 23 October 2026
Closing time: 16:00
Briefing session: Not applicable (no venue, date or time).
Advert date: 16 October 2026
RFQ validity period: 60 days from closing date.
Contact Information
Source: RFQJW139TN26 - WASTE DISPOSAL.pdf (RFQ)Supply Chain Management contact:
End User Department contact:
eTenders portal support:
POPIA information officer:
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQJW139TN26 - WASTE DISPOSAL.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: e-Tender portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/)
Returnable documents (all compulsory unless noted):
Returnable Documents
Source: RFQJW139TN26 - WASTE DISPOSAL.pdf (RFQ)Submissions must be made on the e-Tender portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/). All suppliers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Quotations must be on company letterhead; quotations received after closing date and time will not be accepted; quotations without brand names where required will not be accepted; total quotation value must include all applicable taxes; submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; ensure all attached MBDs are duly completed and signed; submit a valid lease agreement or municipal account statement not older than 3 months and not in arrears for more than 90 days; acceptance of a quotation is subject to Johannesburg Water's Supply Chain Policy. Submission steps: search/browse opportunities by organ of state (Johannesburg Water) or by RFQ reference number, expand the RFQ information, start the e-submission process, log in with CSD credentials, select supplier, check the submission checklist and attach compulsory documents, then confirm and proceed. A Joint Venture Agreement, where applicable, must be properly signed by all parties.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQJW139TN26 - WASTE DISPOSAL.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation system: 80/20 point scoring system
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQJW139TN26 - WASTE DISPOSAL.pdf (RFQ)Scope: Supply of waste packaging materials and collection, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and biological waste generated at Cydna Laboratories, 75 4th Street, Houghton, 2198.
Items and quantities:
Compliance requirements:
Subcontracting:
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQJW139TN26 - WASTE DISPOSAL.pdf (RFQ)No specific experience or qualification requirements stated beyond the mandatory compliance and permit requirements. The bidder must not be a person in the service of the state and must not be blacklisted by National Treasury or any national authority.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQJW139TN26 - WASTE DISPOSAL.pdf (RFQ)Pricing must be submitted on MBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices. Only firm prices accepted; non-firm prices (including exchange rate variations) will not be considered. Total quotation value must include all applicable taxes. Offer valid for 60 days from closing date. All delivery costs must be included in the bid price.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQJW139TN26 - WASTE DISPOSAL.pdf (RFQ)Pricing format: MBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices (purchases).
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQJW139TN26 - WASTE DISPOSAL.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration: Mandatory – all suppliers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Tax clearance: Original valid tax clearance certificate or valid SARS PIN required.
B-BBEE: Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required; non-compliant affidavit scores zero.
Municipal account: Municipal rates and taxes statement not older than 90 days, with no arrears older than 90 days.
State service: No RFQ will be considered from persons in the service of the state.
Blacklisting: No bidder blacklisted by National Treasury or any national authority for non-performance will be considered.
Company registration: Company registration documents with ID copies of directors/shareholders required.
POPIA: Consent to process personal information required (POPIA consent form).
Health & Safety
Source: RFQJW139TN26 - WASTE DISPOSAL.pdf (RFQ)The service provider must comply with hazardous waste regulations, including authorisation as a health care risk waste transporter under the Gauteng Health Care Waste Management Regulations 2004, a valid transporter certificate of registration with the Provincial Department (GDE/GWIS) marked 'Hazardous', an emergency preparedness plan, and a transport permit from the City of Johannesburg. Subcontractors must also comply with all applicable legislative and permit requirements.
Environmental
Source: RFQJW139TN26 - WASTE DISPOSAL.pdf (RFQ)The service provider must hold a hazardous landfill site permit, have an agreement with the waste facility/wastewater treatment works, and provide proof of reporting waste quantities to the City of Johannesburg after disposal. Subcontractors must comply with GDARD registration and waste transportation authorisations.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQJW139TN26 - WASTE DISPOSAL.pdf (RFQ)Contract subject to General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any special conditions. Offer must be valid for 60 days from closing date. Delivery costs must be included in the bid price. The bidder must indicate compliance with specification, brand and model, country of origin, delivery period, and delivery basis. All applicable taxes must be included in the bid price.
Section
Source: RFQJW139TN26 - WASTE DISPOSAL.pdf (RFQ)Quotations evaluated on 80/20 point scoring system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals as per PPPFA 2022. The bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act of 2000, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and any special conditions of contract.
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75 4th Street, Cydna Laboratories - Houghton - Houghton - 2198
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