# Provision and management of desludging services for on-site sanitation systems within eThekwini Municipality for 36 months

- **Reference:** 36608-5W
- **Issuer:** [Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/ethekwini-metropolitan-municipality.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-09-25
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-30 12:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-05 10:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Civil engineering](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F42.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Provision and Management of Desludging Services for On-Site Sanitation Systems within eThekwini Municipality for 36 Months.** This is a CIDB-grade 7 CE/GB construction tender for on-site sanitation desludging operations in Durban's municipality area. Suitable bidders have CIDB 7 CE/GB (or higher), must be able to deliver under a multi-provider framework (see Addendum), and comply with eThekwini SCM, OH&S, and registration requirements.

#### Requirements
- CIDB contractor grading designation: 7 CE/GB (or higher).
- Compliance with eThekwini SCM policy: must be registered on the Supplier Portal; must have CSD registration and JDE access.
- Financial/compliance: Audited financial statements if tender value exceeds R10 million; municipal rates/taxes clearance; B-BBEE and tax status verifications via CSD.
- Past performance: disclosure of contracts awarded in the last 5 years; resolution of any material non‑compliance.
- Tender validity: 12 months.
- JV rules: separate PINs for each JV member; formal JV agreements as applicable.
- OH&S: OHS Act 37.2 agreement in place with safety sign‑offs.
- Additional: mandatory Clarification Meeting and use of BOQ/Annexures (e.g., Annexure A/B) and Provisional Sums (see Addendum for adjusted values).
- (References: T1/T2 and Addendum 1 documents)

#### How to Apply
- Clarification meeting: compulsory, 05 October 2026 at 10:00, 40 Electron Road, Springfield Park. (see 36608-5W Tender Document.pdf)
- Queries: submit by 15 October 2026; answers posted by 22 October 2026. (see documents)
- Submissions: hard copy tender to The Tender Box, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban; electronic submission via eThekwini JDE ESP module. Both required; hard copy governs validity. Closing: 30 October 2026 at 11:00. (see 36608-5W documents)
- Documents to submit: Returnable documents (e.g., MBD forms, Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire, JV Agreements), Audited FS if needed, Municipal Rates/Taxes Declaration, evidence of CIDB/B-BBEE, and Contracts history. (see Notes to Tenderers)
- Registrations: need CSD, eThekwini Supplier Portal, and JDE access (supplier.selfservice@durban.gov.za). (see T1 notes)
- Where to obtain docs: National Treasury eTenders or Durban procurement site. (see T1.1)
- Addendum: Addendum 1 increases the number of appointed service providers to eight and adjusts certain BOQ sums and evaluation criteria. (see 36608-5w-addendum-1.pdf)

## Description

Provision and management of desludging services for on-site sanitation systems within eThekwini Municipality for 36 months

Provision and management of desludging services for on-site sanitation systems within eThekwini Municipality for 36 months

Documents available from: 25 September 2026 Site Meeting: Yes Municipality: eThekwini Municipality Metropolitan

## Documents

- 36608-5W Tender Document.pdf..pdf
- 37.2 Agreement - 36608-5W - Provision and Management of desludging services for on site sanitation system.pdf..pdf
- 36608-5W Tender Document.pdf
- 37.2 Agreement - 36608-5W - Provision and Management of desludging services for on site sanitation system.pdf
- Additional Tender Document: 36608-5w-addendum-1.pdf
- Additional Tender Document: 372-agreement-36608-5w-provision-and-management-of-desludging-services-for-on-site-sanitation-system.pdf
- Main Tender Document: 36608-5w-tender-document.pdf

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## Published on

- [eThekwini Municipality Tenders](https://www.durban.gov.za/pages/business/procurement)
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