The Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) has issued an open Request for Bid under reference TETA25/FIN/0009/CLEANING SERVICES for the Appointment of a Service Provider to Deliver Comprehensive Cleaning, Gardening, Pest Control, and Hygiene Services at its TETA House headquarters in Randburg, Johannesburg. This long-term contract will run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030, ensuring a safe, clean, and professionally maintained environment for staff, visitors, and training activities. The tender was published on Friday, 5 December 2025, with a closing deadline of Monday, 26 January 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Tender Overview and Long-Term Service Scope
As a Sector Education and Training Authority under the Skills Development Act, TETA plays a vital role in developing skills across South Africa’s transport sector. Its Randburg office—spanning over 4,000m² across three floors—hosts daily operations, board meetings, and national training programs. To uphold occupational health, safety, and aesthetic standards, TETA requires a single, integrated service provider capable of delivering consistent, high-quality facility management over a four-year period.
Comprehensive Scope of Integrated Facility Services
The appointed contractor will be responsible for a full suite of services, including:
- Daily office cleaning (floors, desks, boardrooms, lifts, windows)
- Ablution maintenance (16 toilets, urinals, and basins with daily disinfection and restocking)
- Gardening and landscaping (lawn mowing, pruning, sweeping of paved and parking areas)
- Pest control and fumigation (quarterly treatments and emergency call-outs)
- Hygiene services (supply and replenishment of urinal sanitizers, bin liners, PPE, and consumables)
TETA will provide water, electricity, and storage space; the service provider must supply all labor, cleaning agents, equipment, uniforms, and consumables.
Staffing, Equipment, and Operational Requirements
The service provider must deploy a dedicated team of at least five (5) personnel:
- 1 Supervisor (experienced in facility management)
- 3 Office Cleaners
- 1 Cleaner for bathrooms, gardening, and outdoor areas
All staff must work 07:00–15:00, Monday to Friday, and comply with the National Minimum Wage. The contractor must also provide fringe benefits (UIF, Provident Fund, incentives) and submit a detailed work plan with daily task allocation per area.
Mandatory Documentation and Compliance Criteria
To be considered responsive, bidders must submit:
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and full report
- Completed SBD 1, SBD 4, and SBD 6.1 forms
- Company registration documents and certified ID copies of directors
- Three verifiable reference letters for similar institutional contracts
- Detailed pricing schedule (VAT-excluded, with VAT shown separately)
All pricing must be firm for the contract duration. Late, incomplete, or non-compliant submissions will be disqualified.
Compulsory Briefing and Submission Guidelines
A compulsory site briefing will be held on Friday, 12 December 2025 at 10:00 AM at TETA House, 344 Pretoria Avenue, Randburg, 2125. Attendance is mandatory—bidders who do not attend will be automatically disqualified.
Completed bids must be hand-delivered in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number, to the TETA Tender Box at the same address by the closing deadline. Email, fax, or courier submissions will not be accepted.
For technical inquiries, contact Mr. Brenvan Samuels at 011-577-7027 or tenders@teta.org.za.
For supply chain questions, call 011-577-7000.
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How to Access the Official Tender Document
The complete tender documentation is available for free download from the National Treasury’s eTenders portal:
REQUEST FOR BID – CLEANING – TETA25-FIN-0009-CLEANING SERVICES – DECEMBER 2025.zip
This high-value, four-year contract offers professional facility management companies a strategic opportunity to support a key national SETA. Given the compulsory briefing and detailed operational requirements, bidders are strongly encouraged to attend the site visit and submit thorough, compliant proposals before the 26 January 2026 deadline.
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