The Limpopo Department of Community Safety and Transport Management has published an open tender for comprehensive general cleaning and hygiene services at its Head Office in Polokwane. This is a long-term contract with a strong emphasis on functionality, compliance, and capacity building .
Tender Scope and Service Areas
The successful bidder will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness across two major buildings:
- Phamoko Towers: 22,666.88 m², requiring 22 cleaners and 1 supervisor
- Paul Kruger Building: 2,681.58 m², requiring 5 cleaners and 1 supervisor
The scope includes routine daily cleaning, quarterly deep cleaning services, maintenance of hygiene dispensers, sanitary waste disposal, and the one-off installation of automated dispensing systems.
Mandatory Documentation and Financial Capacity
To qualify, bidders must submit:
- Completed SBD 1, SBD 3.1, and SBD 4 forms
- Letter of good standing under COIDA (Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act)
- Proof of registration with the National Provident Fund and PAYE
- Financial capacity proof: Bank undertaking/overdraft facility of R300,000, three-month bank statements, or an investment account with a minimum accessible value of R300,000
- Valid certificate for transportation of general and hazardous waste
Compulsory Briefing Session
A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for:
- Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
- Time: 11:00
- Venue: Department of Transport and Community Safety Head Office, CNR Church and Bodenstein Street, Fifth Floor: Boardroom 5-62
Attendance is mandatory; only bids from recorded attendees will be considered responsive.
Functionality Evaluation (Gate 0)
Bidders must achieve a minimum of 70 points out of 100 to proceed. The functionality criteria assess:
- Experience (40 points): Track record in general cleaning services with government or public entities
- Approach (25 points): Methodology and strategy
- Staffing (20 points): Competence and proposed personnel
- Equipment (15 points): Availability of necessary cleaning machinery and tools
In-Loco Inspection (Gate 2)
The Department reserves the right to conduct site visits to verify compliance. Bidders must achieve a minimum score of 90 points out of 100 based on the availability and condition of:
- Identification cards, work suits, safety shoes, and PPE
- Cleaning equipment: Vacuum cleaners, buffing machines, ladders, and colour-coded mops
- Chemicals and consumables: Toilet stain remover, deo blocks, pine gel, and disinfectants
Price and Preference Point System (Gate 3)
The 80/20 system will apply, with preference points allocated for specific goals:
- 4 points: Enterprises owned by at least 51% women
- 4 points: Enterprises owned by at least 51% youth
- 3 points: Enterprises located in Limpopo Province
- 2 points: Enterprises owned by at least 51% black people
- 2 points: Enterprises owned by at least 51% persons with disability
- 2 points: Enterprises located in rural areas or townships
- 2 points: Enterprises owned by at least 51% military veterans
- 1 point: Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs)
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Key Dates and Submission Protocol
- Closing Date: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 11:00
- Submission: Deposit in bid box at Phamoko Towers Building, No. 39, Corner Church and Bodenstein Street, Polokwane
- Validity Period: 120 days from closing date
Contact Details
- Bidding Enquiries: Makwela MD – makwelam@dtcs.limpopo.gov.za / 015-295-1267
- Technical Enquiries: Ms Malope R – maloper@dtcs.limpopo.gov.za / 015-295-1580
- Bidding Procedure: Mable Bopape – bopapemm@dtcs.limpopo.gov.za / 015 294 8420
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