# APPOINTMENT OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR THE BURIAL OR CREMATION OF PAUPER OR DESTITUTE PERSONS

- **Reference:** TDR41/2026/2027
- **Issuer:** [Mossel Bay Municipality](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/mossel-bay-municipality.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-10-09
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-13 12:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-22 13:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Other personal services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/S96.md), [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md), [Human health](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/Q86.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Mossel Bay Municipality seeks to appoint professional service providers to burial or cremation of pauper or destitute persons for a 3-year period (1 July 2027 to 30 June 2030).** Bids are open to funeral directors, mortuary/crematorium operators and other capable service providers to deliver dignified burial or cremation for indigent residents.

#### Requirements
- Mandatory information meeting attendance: 11:00, 22 October 2026, Mossel Bay Town Hall; at least one partner of a Joint Venture must attend. 
- Tax matters: Tax Compliance Status Pin from SARS for each bidder or JV member; can be requested after closing.
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration required.
- CIDB registration number if applicable.
- B-BBEE status: provide sworn affidavit or certificate as per B-BBEE Codes.
- Proof of locality for locality points (municipal account or lease/affidavit evidence).
- Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner for each bidder/JV member.
- Authorized signatory: board/resolution authorizing signing; original bid document signed in black ink.
- Completion of required bid forms: MBD1, MBD4, MBD5, MBD6.1, MBD8, MBD9, plus Pricing Schedule (see documents).
- Municipal rates/taxes: evidence for bidder and directors where applicable; leases if renting.
- Subcontracting conditions: consent required for subcontracting parts of the contract.

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: 13 November 2026 at 12:00. 
- Submission: sealed envelope, clearly marked with tender number, title and closing date/time, placed in Mossel Bay Town Hall tender box or posted to reach the box (no emails/faxes; late tenders not accepted).
- Documents to submit: complete original bid document; MBD forms (MBD1, MBD4, MBD5, MBD6.1, MBD8, MBD9); Pricing Schedule; CIDB (if applicable); Tax Pin; CSD registration; Proof of locality; Letter of Good Standing; signed authorization.
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: Central Supplier Database; SARS Tax Compliance; CIDB (if applicable).
- Briefing session: compulsory information meeting (22 Oct 2026, 11:00; attendance by all JV partners).
- Documents to obtain: tender documents from Mossel Bay or website (R280 per set; see 41-2026-2027 TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf); hard copy payments via Mossel Bay cashiers or EFT details from esnyders@mosselbay.gov.za (proof of payment required when collecting).
- Where to obtain: Mossel Bay Municipality; documents available on www.mosselbay.gov.za or from Ms. Juanita Schutte (see documents: 41-2026-2027 TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf; 41-2026-2027 ADVERT.pdf). 
- Note: Tender validity is 120 days; evaluation follows Preferential Procurement Regulations with locality and B-BBEE scoring.

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR THE BURIAL OR CREMATION OF PAUPER OR DESTITUTE PERSONS

## Documents

- 41-2026-2027 ADVERT.pdf..pdf
- 41-2026-2027 TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf..pdf
- 41-2026-2027 ADVERT.pdf
- 41-2026-2027 TENDER DOCUMENT.pdf

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## Published on

- [Mossel Bay Municipality](https://www.mosselbay.gov.za/tender-available-view/76b35f46-2141-4b71-874d-bebb66f2de9f)
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