The City of Cape Town invites accredited waste management service providers to submit bids for the provision, waste disposal, and cleaning of 6 and 12 cubic metre waste skips under tender reference 272S/2025/26. This strategic 36-month contract supports the municipality’s waste services department in maintaining clean public spaces and informal markets across the metropolis.
Tender Overview and Contract Scope
The appointed contractor will supply, transport, and maintain 6m³ and 12m³ skip containers across designated municipal areas. A specific requirement includes placing a high-density polyethylene skip bin at the Philippi informal meat market for animal carcass waste disposal, ensuring specialized handling of organic waste.
Operational Requirements and Turnaround Times
Mandatory services include emptying skips at the CCT-owned Vissershok Landfill Site, washing, and disinfecting containers immediately after disposal to control odours and insect breeding. The City expects a strict 24-hour turnaround time for service requests, with penalties imposed for non-removal of special or hazardous waste. Price escalation for disposal will be based on the annual tariff determined by the CCT Waste Services Department.
Mandatory Compliance Documents (Returnable Schedules)
All SBD forms must be fully completed and signed. Required documents include:
- SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 3.2 (Pricing Schedule), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest – state employees), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form).
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN (recorded on Details of Tenderer page).
- Proof of CCT Supplier Database registration and CSD registration.
- Certified ID copies of directors/main shareholders.
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) with supporting financial statements.
- Certificate of Authority for Partnerships/Joint Ventures/Consortia (if applicable), plus joint venture agreement.
- Declaration of Past SCM Practices (MBD 8), Certificate of Independent Bid Determination, Authorisation for Deduction of Outstanding Amounts Owed to CCT.
- Schedule 15A, 15B, 15C, 15D (vehicle and skip information) with all attachments (ownership/lease/procurement proof).
- Waste Management Accreditation proof.
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Mandatory Equipment and Accreditation
Bidders must demonstrate ownership or valid lease agreements for a minimum of 20 6m³ skips, 15 12m³ skips, and 9-ton flatbed skip loader vehicles. Furthermore, tenderers must hold valid Waste Management Accreditation from the City of Cape Town to be declared responsive.
Clarification Meeting Details
A non-compulsory but strongly recommended clarification meeting will be held online via Microsoft Teams on Friday, 26 June 2026 at 11:00. Meeting ID: 354 826 511 449 70 | Passcode: zk3HF2QY.
Key Dates and Submission Guidelines
- Published: Friday, 05 June 2026
- Closing: Monday, 13 July 2026 at 10:00
- Submission: Tender Box 234, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town
Document Access and Enquiries
Download the complete tender specification via the National Treasury eTender Portal: 272S/2025/26 Waste Skips Tender Document
For procedural enquiries, contact SCM.Tenders17@capetown.gov.za. Submit sealed, compliant bids before the 13 July deadline to support sustainable waste management in Cape Town.
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