Overview
This tender invites service providers to offer grass cutting, shrub trimming, tree branch removal, and as-and-when required clearing services on privately owned sites across various municipal areas within the City of uMhlathuze. The contract duration is 36 months. The services aim to maintain cleanliness and safety in these areas, ensuring well-managed vegetation control. The work will be performed at multiple locations within the municipality, with delivery centred in Richards Bay.
Who should consider bidding
This tender is suitable for companies or contractors specialising in landscaping, grounds maintenance, and vegetation control services. Bidders should have experience in managing similar municipal or private site maintenance projects and possess the necessary equipment and workforce to handle grass cutting, shrub trimming, and tree branch removal across multiple locations.
Bid-readiness summary
- Briefing compulsory: Yes
- Electronic submission: No or not listed
- Two-envelope submission: No or not listed
- Supporting documents: 1
Mandatory requirements and checks
- Provision of grass cutting, shrub trimming, and tree branch removal services
- As-and-when required clearing of privately owned sites
- Service delivery across various municipal areas within uMhlathuze
- Contract period of 36 months
- Attendance at compulsory briefing session
- Submission of bid documents by closing date
- Compliance with specifications outlined in the tender advert
Briefing or site meeting
Date:
18 August 2026 at 12:00
Venue:
Civic Centre Auditorium
Compulsory:
Yes
How to apply
Interested bidders should carefully review the tender advert (ADVERT UMH1765.pdf) for detailed specifications and requirements. Attendance at the compulsory briefing on 18 August 2026 at 12:00 at the Civic Centre Auditorium is mandatory. Prepare your bid documents according to the instructions provided and submit them in hard copy to the specified delivery address at End Of Betastraal, Alton, Richards Bay. Note that electronic submissions are not accepted. For enquiries, contact Sipho Sihlangu via email or telephone as listed.
Supporting documents
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ADVERT UMH1765.pdf PDFDownload
Contact details
Contact:
SIPHO SIHLANGU
Email:
sihlangus@umhlathuze.gov.za
Telephone:
035-907-5752
Common questions
Is attendance at the briefing session mandatory?
Yes, attendance at the compulsory briefing on 18 August 2026 is required for all bidders.
Can bids be submitted electronically?
No, electronic submissions are not accepted. Bids must be delivered physically to the specified address.
Who can I contact for more information about the tender?
You can contact Sipho Sihlangu at sihlangus@umhlathuze.gov.za or call 035-907-5752 for any enquiries.