Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
166 K E Masinga Road (Formerly Old Fort Road) - Durban - KZN - 4001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-172863
The ethekwini municipality is procuring the provision and management of desludging services for on-site sanitation systems within its jurisdiction for a 36-month contract period. Services are administered through the ethekwini water and sanitation directorate. The single most consequential bidder consideration is occupational health and safety compliance, since a section 37.2 Agreement under the occupational health and safety act must be executed by an authorised representative of the contractor. The closing date is 30 october 2026 at 11:00.
Closing date and time: 30 October 2026 at 11:00 - confirm the submission method and address from the full tender pack.
Mandatory OHS Act Section 37.2 Agreement: an authorised representative of the contractor must sign this agreement acknowledging employer responsibilities.
COIDA registration: the contractor must be registered and in good standing with the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Commissioner.
Medical fitness and PPE: all employees must hold a valid medical certificate of fitness and wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
Health and safety file: a health and safety file must be compiled and approved by the Occupational Health and Safety Unit.
Risk management and training: activity risk assessments, written safe working procedures, and employee training on these are required.
Vehicle, equipment and site compliance: trucks must be in good working condition, tools must be inspected before use, a first aid box with a trained first aider must be carried, and the Permit to Work procedure must be followed.
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Date & Time
Friday, 30 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
40 Electron Road, Springfield Park, Durban.
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
166 K E Masinga Road (Formerly Old Fort Road) - Durban - KZN - 4001
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Important Dates
Source: 36608-5W Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)05 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
30 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender 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)
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37.2 Agreement - 36608-5W - Provision and Management of desludging services for on site sanitation system.pdf
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36608-5W Tender Document.pdf
The department requires the provision and management of desludging services for on-site sanitation systems within eThekwini Municipality for a period of 36 months. The successful bidder will deliver and oversee desludging services across the municipality's on-site sanitation infrastructure.
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Compulsory clarification meeting: 5 October 2026 at 10:00
Query deadline: 15 October 2026
Closing date and time: 30 October 2026 at 11:00
Tender validity period: 12 months after original validity period (exact original period not stated in extracted text)
Date of issue: 25 September 2026
Contact Information
Source: 36608-5W Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Employer's Agent Representative (technical and tender queries):
JDE System queries:
Technical JDE queries:
Submission address (hard copy):
Tender Box in the foyer of the Municipal Building
166 KE Masinga Road
Durban
Meeting venue:
40 Electron Road
Springfield Park
Durban 4001
Service delivery area: eThekwini Municipality (KwaZulu-Natal)
Submission Guidelines
Source: 36608-5W Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: dual submission required
Returnable forms required (all to be completed, signed and submitted):
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 36608-5W Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation method: 80/20 Price Preference Point System (PPPFA)
Technical Specifications
Source: 36608-5W Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Provision and management of desludging services for on-site sanitation systems within eThekwini Municipality
Contract duration: 36 months
Key requirements:
CIDB grading requirement: Grade 7 CE/GB or higher
Contract type: Infrastructure (GCC 2015)
B.U.I.L.D. Programme:
Site information: locality plan and conditions on site referenced but not detailed in extracted text
Financial Requirements
Source: 36608-5W Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)Pricing format: Bill of Quantities (firm rates, not subject to adjustment except as per contract conditions)
Financial thresholds:
Bid security / bonds / guarantees: not explicitly stated in extracted text (reference to securities, bonds, guarantees in conditions of contract, but specific amounts not recovered)
Retention: not stated in extracted text
Payment terms: not detailed in extracted text (governed by GCC 2015 conditions)
Insurance: tenderer to be aware that employer-provided insurance may not cover full requirements; tenderer advised to seek qualified advice
Turnover requirement: not stated in extracted text
Financial capacity: audited financial statements threshold only
Compliance Requirements
Source: 36608-5W Tender Document.pdf (TENDER)CSD registration: mandatory
Tax compliance: valid Tax Compliance Status PIN required at tender closing and before final award
CIDB: Grade 7 CE/GB or higher
B-BBEE: certificate or affidavit required for preference points claim
CIPC registration: implied via CSD verification; not explicitly stated
Professional registrations: not stated in extracted text
Local content: SBD 6.2 required; specific percentage not stated in extracted text
eThekwini Supplier Portal: mandatory registration
JDE System: mandatory registration and electronic submission
Municipal fees: declaration required certifying no undisputed commitments for municipal services
Joint ventures: formal JV agreement or intent-to-formalise required; each member submits full documentation as for single entity
Description
Source: 37.2 Agreement - 36608-5W - Provision and Management of desludging services for on site sanitation system.pdfScope: Provision and management of desludging services for on-site sanitation systems within eThekwini Municipality for a 36-month period.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 37.2 Agreement - 36608-5W - Provision and Management of desludging services for on site sanitation system.pdf (unknown)OHS Act Section 37.2 Agreement (mandatory)
Health & Safety
Source: 37.2 Agreement - 36608-5W - Provision and Management of desludging services for on site sanitation system.pdfAdditional safety requirements:
Special Conditions
Source: 37.2 Agreement - 36608-5W - Provision and Management of desludging services for on site sanitation system.pdf (unknown)Contractor must timeously inform eThekwini Municipality if unable to perform in terms of the agreement.
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Last checked
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