Open tender · South Africa · Services

Clearance, Collection, Transport and Safe Disposal/incineration of Illegally Dumped Medical/ Hazardous/ Toxic Waste

City of Cape Town

City of Cape Town in South Africa is inviting bids for “Clearance, Collection, Transport and Safe Disposal/incineration of Illegally Dumped Medical/ Hazardous/ Toxic Waste”. Bids close on 13 October 2026, 10:00 SAST. Reference: 64S/2026/27. Who can bid: Must be accredited as a waste management service provider with full accreditation in transportation, handling and disposal of hazardous waste; Must have previous experience as a medical waste or hazardous waste contractor, with contactable and verifiable references. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

A 36-month contract to clear, collect, transport and dispose of illegally dumped medical, hazardous and toxic waste in Cape Town, for accredited waste contractors.

The City of Cape Town is contracting a service provider to clear, collect, transport and safely dispose of or incinerate illegally dumped medical, hazardous and toxic waste. The contract runs for 36 months from the commencement date. Services must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with response times of 1 hour for small volumes and 3 hours for medium volumes. Final treatment and disposal must take place within the boundaries of the City of Cape Town.

Who can win it

  • Must be accredited as a waste management service provider with full accreditation in transportation, handling and disposal of hazardous waste
  • Must have previous experience as a medical waste or hazardous waste contractor, with contactable and verifiable references
  • Must be registered with the Western Cape Government Environmental Affairs and Development Planning as a Hazardous Waste Transporter

Key facts

Estimated value
Not disclosed by the buyer
Contract period
36 months from the commencement date of the contract
How bids are judged
Functionality threshold of 60 out of 100, then 80/20 price and preference points
Published
10 Sep 2026
Reference
64S/2026/27

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