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Cleaning tenders South Africa

Current Cleaning Tenders in South Africa

Find current government and private-sector cleaning tenders, RFQs and contracts across South Africa. Browse opportunities for commercial cleaning, hygiene services, pest control, laundry, cleaning materials and related services by province and closing date.

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Cleaning tender market snapshot

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Open Cleaning Tenders

26

Closing This Week

4

Added This Week

26

Top Province

National (5)

Cleaning tenders by province

Province counts reflect currently open cleaning opportunities in this feed. Province links open the wider provincial tender listings.

26 open cleaning tenders

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Pest controlNew to BidBetter Compulsory briefing

APPOINTMENT OF A SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND REGISTERED SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL SERVICES AT DESIGNATED SABS SITES FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

APPOINTMENT OF A SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND REGISTERED SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL SERVICES AT DESIGNATED SABS SITES FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS

RFQ 202062Services: GeneralGauteng
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Laundry and linen

TERMS OF REFERENCE TO APPOINT A SERVICE PROVIDER OR PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE DFFE/MLRF FLEET OF VESSELS WITH VICTUALS (PROVISIONS), SUPPLY NEW BED LINEN, NEW CUTLERY, NEW CROCKERY, AND OTHER CONSUMABLES FOR PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS OR AS AND WHEN REQUIRED.

National - Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

TERMS OF REFERENCE TO APPOINT A SERVICE PROVIDER OR PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE DFFE/MLRF FLEET OF VESSELS WITH VICTUALS (PROVISIONS), SUPPLY NEW BED LINEN, NEW CUTLERY, NEW CROCKERY, AND OTHER CONSUMABLES FOR…

MLRF225/26Services: GeneralWestern Cape
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Cleaning services

THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION OF CASH-IN-TRANSIT SERVICES AT OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS FOR PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS.

Home Affairs

THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION OF CASH-IN-TRANSIT SERVICES AT OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS FOR PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS.

DHA18-2026Services: Functional (Including Cleaning and Security Services)National
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Cleaning services Compulsory briefing

CENTLEC (SOC) Ltd (hereafter referred to as CENTLEC), a Municipal Entity distributing electricity in Mangaung invites suitable bidders for the provision of critical electrical infrastructure security services within CENTLEC area of supply for a period of thirty-six (36) months.

CENTLEC SOC LTD

CENTLEC (SOC) Ltd (hereafter referred to as CENTLEC), a Municipal Entity distributing electricity in Mangaung invites suitable bidders for the provision of critical electrical infrastructure security services within…

CD33/2026Services: Functional (Including Cleaning and Security Services)Free State
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Cleaning services

REGRET LETTER - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TAPROGGE CLEANING BALLS AND COOLING TOWER NOZZLES FOR UNIT 1 TO UNIT 6 FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS ON AN AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BASIS AT MATLA POWER STATION

ESKOM

REGRET LETTER - SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TAPROGGE CLEANING BALLS AND COOLING TOWER NOZZLES FOR UNIT 1 TO UNIT 6 FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS ON AN AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BASIS AT MATLA POWER STATION

E1311GXMPMATRLSupplies: Electrical EquipmentMpumalanga
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Hygiene services

THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO RENDER CLEANING, HYGIENE SERVICES AND SUPPLY CONSUMABLES TO DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION MPUMALANGA PROVINCIAL OPERATIONS MBOMBELA OFFICE FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS

Water and Sanitation

THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO RENDER CLEANING, HYGIENE SERVICES AND SUPPLY CONSUMABLES TO DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION MPUMALANGA PROVINCIAL OPERATIONS MBOMBELA OFFICE FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36)…

W11574Services: Functional (Including Cleaning and Security Services)Mpumalanga
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Pest control

FOR THE PROVISION OF PEST CONTROL AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE (VEGETATION CONTROL) ON A ‘AS AND WHEN” REQUIRED BASIS IN KZN COASTAL AND SURROUNDING AREAS FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS

Transnet SOC Ltd

FOR THE PROVISION OF PEST CONTROL AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE (VEGETATION CONTROL) ON A ‘AS AND WHEN” REQUIRED BASIS IN KZN COASTAL AND SURROUNDING AREAS FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS

TP/2026/06/0101/6372/RFPServices to buildings and landscape activitiesKwaZulu-Natal
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FOR THE PROVISION OF PEST CONTROL AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE (VEGETATION CONTROL) ON A ‘AS AND WHEN” REQUIRED BASIS IN KZN MIDLANDS AND SURROUNDING AREAS FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS

Transnet SOC Ltd

FOR THE PROVISION OF PEST CONTROL AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE (VEGETATION CONTROL) ON A ‘AS AND WHEN” REQUIRED BASIS IN KZN MIDLANDS AND SURROUNDING AREAS FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS

TP/2026/06/0105/6446/RFPServices to buildings and landscape activitiesKwaZulu-Natal
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Laundry and linen

Inspect and Refurbish gas pipeline | TPL_OPSTECH_2026/27_Repairs and Maintenance_12: THE PROVISION OF IN-LINE INSPECTION OF THE 16inchand 18inch DIAMETER ONSHOREMETHANE RICH GAS PIPELINENETWORK OF TRANSNET PIPELINES:1. ELECTRONIC GEOMETRY SURVEY,2. MAGNETIC FLUX LEAKAGEDETECTION OF METAL LOSSFEATURES, VOLUMETRIC and NARROW AXIAL FEATURES SURVEYS.

Transnet SOC Ltd

Inspect and Refurbish gas pipeline | TPL_OPSTECH_2026/27_Repairs and Maintenance_12: THE PROVISION OF IN-LINE INSPECTION OF THE 16inchand 18inch DIAMETER ONSHOREMETHANE RICH GAS PIPELINENETWORK OF TRANSNET PIPELINES:1.…

TPL/2026/09/0616/11308/RFPElectricity, gas, steam and air conditioningKwaZulu-Natal
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Cleaning services Compulsory briefing

Bidders are invited to bid for rendering of cleaning services at Barberton Labour Centre for a period of 36 months. The bid will be evaluated in terms of administrative compliance and 80/20 points scoring system.

Labour

Bidders are invited to bid for rendering of cleaning services at Barberton Labour Centre for a period of 36 months. The bid will be evaluated in terms of administrative compliance and 80/20 points scoring system.

LMP05/2026Services: Functional (Including Cleaning and Security Services)Mpumalanga
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Cleaning services Compulsory briefing

Bidders are invited to bid for rendering of security services at Mbombela & Malelane Labour Centres for a period of 36 months. The bid will be evaluated in terms of administrative compliance and 80/20 points scoring system.

Labour

Bidders are invited to bid for rendering of security services at Mbombela & Malelane Labour Centres for a period of 36 months. The bid will be evaluated in terms of administrative compliance and 80/20 points scoring…

LMP06/2026Services: Functional (Including Cleaning and Security Services)Mpumalanga
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Cleaning services Compulsory briefing

Bidders are invited to bid for rendering of security services at Secunda Labour Centre for a period of 36 months. The bid will be evaluated in terms of administrative compliance and 80/20 points scoring system.

Labour

Bidders are invited to bid for rendering of security services at Secunda Labour Centre for a period of 36 months. The bid will be evaluated in terms of administrative compliance and 80/20 points scoring system.

LMP07/2026Services: Functional (Including Cleaning and Security Services)Mpumalanga
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Create a business profile using the cleaning or hygiene services your company provides and the provinces where it operates. BidBetter can then surface supported tender matches and alerts for your review.

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Cleaning services

Provision of Cleaning and Hygiene Services

FacilityPublic offices
ProvinceGauteng
Contract period36 months
Compulsory briefingYes
Closing28 August 2026 at 11:00
Match reasonOffice cleaning · Gauteng in profile
Cleaning supplies

Supply and Delivery of Cleaning Materials

ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
Opportunity typeCleaning supplies
Closing5 September 2026 at 12:00
Match reasonCleaning consumables in profile

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Choose the right cleaning opportunity

A cleaning-service contract and a cleaning-supply contract require different capabilities.

Cleaning services

Deliver recurring or once-off cleaning

Labour-based contracts to clean offices, schools, hospitals and other facilities.

Potential requirements

  • Staffing plan and supervisors
  • Cleaning methodology
  • Equipment and transport
  • Health-and-safety documentation
  • Relevant service experience
  • Quality-control process
Cleaning supplies

Supply and deliver cleaning products

Supply-and-delivery contracts for chemicals, paper products, equipment and consumables.

Potential requirements

  • Product specifications and data
  • Delivery capacity and lead times
  • Geographic distribution coverage
  • Sample or demonstration readiness
  • Pricing schedule per item
  • Supplier or manufacturer information

Review the opportunity type before using a standard cleaning-service checklist or pricing model.

Cleaning tenders by province

Find cleaning opportunities in the areas where your business can deliver.

Procuring organisations

Organisations advertising cleaning opportunities

The entities below currently have open cleaning-related opportunities in this feed. Counts are derived from the live dataset and update as new tenders are added or closed.

Transnet SOC Ltd4 open
Public Works3 open
Labour3 open
South African Weather Service2 open
Road Accident Fund2 open
ESKOM2 open
Water and Sanitation2 open
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)1 open

Dedicated per-entity landing pages are not yet available. Use the search box above to filter by issuing organisation name.

What to check before bidding

Review the complete service and commercial requirement before committing your team.

Opportunity

  • Scope matches services offered
  • Service location is practical
  • Contract period is understood
  • Sites and facilities confirmed
  • Compulsory briefing can be attended
  • Closing date allows preparation time

Staffing

  • Staffing requirement reviewed
  • Shift structure reviewed
  • Supervisor requirement reviewed
  • Recruitment lead time considered
  • Relief staffing considered
  • Employee transport considered

Equipment and consumables

  • Equipment schedule reviewed
  • Chemicals and consumables identified
  • Consumable responsibility confirmed
  • Storage requirements reviewed
  • Product specifications checked

Technical response

  • Cleaning methodology prepared
  • Mobilisation plan prepared
  • Quality-control process prepared
  • Health-and-safety requirements reviewed
  • Reporting requirements understood

Commercial

  • Labour assumptions reviewed
  • Supervision cost reviewed
  • Equipment and consumable cost reviewed
  • Transport cost reviewed
  • Cashflow requirements reviewed
  • Contract conditions reviewed

Administrative

  • Mandatory forms identified
  • Experience schedules prepared
  • References identified
  • Submission method confirmed
  • Addenda checked
  • Responsible submitter assigned

This checklist supports internal preparation. It does not confirm formal compliance or replace a complete review of the original tender documents.

Eligibility

What Are the Requirements for a Cleaning Tender in South Africa?

Requirements differ by tender, but cleaning opportunities commonly request some combination of the following. Always confirm the exact list against the original tender documents.

CSD registration
Tax compliance status
Company registration information
B-BBEE certificate or affidavit
Previous cleaning experience
Reference letters for similar contracts
Staffing plan and organogram
Cleaning methodology
Equipment and resource schedule
Health and safety documentation (where applicable)
COIDA letter of good standing / insurance (where required)
Pricing schedule
Completed returnable schedules
Compulsory briefing attendance (where specified)

Read the full Cleaning Tender Requirements guide for the complete checklist and what each requirement means in practice.

Before you bid

What Should You Check Before Bidding on a Cleaning Tender?

Use these practical questions to decide whether an opportunity fits your capacity before committing preparation time.

How many cleaners are required?
What shifts and hours apply?
Who supplies chemicals and consumables?
Is equipment required, and who provides it?
Are relief staff required to cover leave and absenteeism?
Is the contract at one site or multiple locations?
What experience or reference requirements apply?
Is a compulsory briefing required?
Is pricing fixed for the contract period or is escalation allowed?
What is the contract duration, and does it match your staffing plan?

Pricing

How Do You Price a Cleaning Tender?

Cleaning tender pricing typically needs to account for more than a simple cost-plus figure. Common cost components include cleaners and supervisors, relief staff, statutory labour costs, consumables, equipment, uniforms and PPE, transport, management, overheads, escalation over the contract period, and an appropriate profit margin.

From cleaning opportunity to outcome

Manage the complete cleaning-tender response in one organised workspace.

01 Find

Search cleaning, hygiene, pest-control and supply opportunities by province, type and closing date.

02 Assess

Review the service scope, locations, dates, resources, requirements and commercial risks.

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03 Plan

Organise staffing, methodology, equipment, documents and pricing requirements.

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04 Coordinate

Assign work to operations, finance, compliance, suppliers and authorised reviewers.

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05 Submit

Complete final checks and retain the official submission record.

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06 Track

Monitor tender validity, evaluation stages and published award outcomes.

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Cleaning tenders by service type

Explore cleaning tenders by service type.

Cleaning contracts in South Africa cover a wide range of public and private-sector services. Browse current opportunities across the specialist cleaning and facilities categories below.

Types of cleaning tenders available

Types of cleaning tenders available in South Africa.

Cleaning tenders in South Africa are published across many service categories. Some ask for labour-based cleaning, others for the supply of cleaning materials, and many combine cleaning with wider facilities-management responsibilities. The descriptions below explain the main opportunity types you can browse on this page.

School and education cleaning

School cleaning tenders cover cleaning, sanitisation and hygiene services for schools, colleges, universities, libraries and student residences. These contracts may be issued by provincial education departments, individual institutions or campus facilities offices, and often require references for similar educational or public-building experience.

Hospital and healthcare cleaning

Hospital cleaning tenders cover infection-control cleaning, theatre cleaning, ward hygiene, linen handling and biohazard management for hospitals, clinics and health facilities. Buyers may include provincial health departments, public hospitals, clinic groups and the National Department of Health. Strict hygiene, health-and-safety and occupational requirements are common.

Office and corporate cleaning

Office cleaning tenders cover regular contract cleaning for corporate offices, government buildings, call centres and shared workplaces. Contracts typically run for 12 to 36 months and often include kitchen, washroom, reception and meeting-room cleaning with scheduled attendance.

Window cleaning

Window cleaning tenders cover the cleaning of internal and external glazing, facades, glass atriums and signage for high-rise offices, hospitals, malls and public buildings. Many require height-safety certification, rope-access accreditation and references for similar work.

Hygiene and sanitation services

Hygiene tenders cover sanitary-bin supply, washroom hygiene services, consumables replenishment, sanitisation and infection-prevention services. These contracts may be standalone or packaged with broader cleaning agreements, and are frequently issued by public entities, hospitals and large facilities.

Facilities management and cleaning

Many facilities-management tenders include cleaning as part of a broader scope that may cover maintenance, waste management, grounds upkeep, pest control, security and building services. Where cleaning is a substantial component, BidBetter may surface the opportunity on this page as well as on the dedicated facilities management tenders page.

Commercial cleaning

Commercial cleaning tenders cover malls, retail centres, airports, transport hubs, warehouses and other large commercial sites. Requirements may include after-hours cleaning, large teams, equipment-heavy mobilisation and references across similar commercial sites.

Construction and post-build cleaning

Construction cleaning tenders cover builders clean-ups, post-occupation cleaning, rubble and waste removal and handover cleaning for new builds, renovations and refurbishment projects. These often require safe-site compliance and references for similar construction work.

Government cleaning opportunities

Government cleaning tenders in South Africa.

Government cleaning tenders in South Africa are issued by a wide range of public-sector buyers. Cleaning opportunities can be published by national government departments, provincial departments and their regional offices, municipalities and metropolitan councils, public entities, state-owned companies, schools and education bodies, hospitals and health institutions, and other public organisations. BidBetter organises cleaning opportunities from supported procurement sources into the searchable feed on this page. Coverage is not complete — always confirm against the original notice. See our broader government tenders in South Africa page for opportunities across every category.

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Bidding guide

How to Tender for Government Cleaning Contracts in South Africa

A step-by-step guide to finding cleaning opportunities, checking eligibility, preparing the technical response, building realistic pricing and submitting a compliant bid for public-sector cleaning work.