The City of Cape Town invites qualified service providers to submit proposals for the provision of comprehensive pest control, rodent management, and nuisance animal removal services across municipal facilities. This strategic procurement opportunity spans up to 36 months and targets registered Pest Control Operators (PCOs) with proven expertise in structural pest control and fumigation services.
Tender Overview and Key Dates
This Request for Proposal (Reference: 244S/2025/26) was published on 15 May 2026, with submissions closing at 10:00 on 23 June 2026. Bidders must deliver sealed proposals to Tender Box 226 at the Civic Centre, Cape Town. A non-refundable tender fee of R200 applies for hard copy documents.
Service Scope and Requirements
Successful bidders will deliver integrated pest management solutions including:
- rodent control
- insect eradication
- arthropod management
- and responsible relocation of nuisance animals.
Services cover four designated operational areas across Cape Town, with potential for multiple appointments per zone under a “winner-takes-all” allocation model.
Mandatory Qualifications and Compliance
Bidders must hold valid Pest Control Operator registration under Act 36 of 1947, with structural pest control or fumigation endorsement. Minimum CIDB grading, tax compliance, Central Supplier Database registration, and B-BBEE documentation are essential. Functionality scoring requires demonstrated experience valued at R100,000+ over five years.
Evaluation and Preference Framework
Proposals undergo a four-stage assessment: administrative compliance, mandatory criteria, functionality (minimum 60/100 threshold), and price/preference evaluation using the 80/20 system. Specific goals include RDP promotion, SMME development, and enterprise supplier development contributions.
Briefing Session and Enquiries
A non-compulsory virtual briefing occurs 01 June 2026 at 10:00 via Microsoft Teams. Technical and procedural enquiries should be directed to SCM.tenders5@capetown.gov.za. Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend for scope clarification.
Submission Guidelines and Documentation
Complete tender documentation, including SBD forms, pricing schedules, and supporting certificates, must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked with tender reference details. Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Download the full tender pack here: 244S-2025-26 Tender Document
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