Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to establish a 36-month contract for recycling services at Ngwelezane Hospital. The service aims to manage onsite sorting and collection of recyclable materials, reduce waste sent to landfills, generate revenue through recycling, and ensure proper waste management in accordance with hospital policies and health and safety standards.

Scope

The scope includes:

• Provision of onsite sorting and collection of recyclable materials at Ngwelezane Hospital and 15 associated clinics for a duration of 3 years.
• Handling recyclable items such as cardboard, plastics (hard and soft), paper, cans, sub-grade plastics, and bottles.
• Providing trained waste attendants responsible for waste management, onsite separation, and safe handling of recyclables.
• Supplying necessary containers, bulk bags, and transportation for recyclable waste.
• Shredding confidential records on-site and providing destruction certificates.
• Ensuring health and safety compliance, including staff immunization and proper PPE.
• Reporting and sending monthly statistics and proof of payments to Ngwelezane Hospital.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements for the tender include:

• Onsite collection and sorting of recyclable waste, with proper separation from non-recyclables.
• Use of appropriate containers such as bulk bags, fiber boxes, and other recycling containers, maintained in good condition.
• Provision of trained waste attendants equipped with safety gear (boots, overalls, gloves, masks, helmets, visors) and immunized against hepatitis B and tetanus.
• Daily processing of waste at designated waste holding areas, including sweeping, disinfecting, and maintaining cleanliness.
• Safe removal and transportation of recyclable waste, with certification for external transportation.
• Provision of documentation such as proof of waste activity registration, environmental compliance, and weigh scale calibration certificates.
• Adherence to health and safety standards, including PPE, incident management, and proper disposal procedures.
• Regular reporting of waste statistics and proof of payments for recyclable materials.
• Compliance with all relevant legislation, including the National Environmental Management Waste Act, 2008, and environmental management standards.