Objectives

The primary objective is to safely decommission an existing diesel storage tank at Osindisweni Hospital while ensuring full environmental compliance, proper hazardous waste management, and site restoration. The procuring entity seeks a certified contractor who can execute the removal process according to national regulations and provide official documentation confirming that the tank has been fully decommissioned and the area is safe for closure.

Scope of Work

The successful bidder will be responsible for the complete decommissioning of one diesel tank. The scope encompasses:

• Conducting a pre-operational environmental assessment.
• Extracting all residual diesel and accumulated sludge from the tank.
• Excavating the soil surrounding the tank footprint.
• Performing soil testing for hydrocarbon contamination and collecting underground samples for verification.
• Safely disposing of all extracted materials as certified hazardous waste.
• Closing the site and issuing formal certification that the decommissioning process complies with applicable standards.

Technical Requirements

• All environmental assessments and waste handling must comply with the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA).
• Complete bottoming (full extraction) of residual diesel and sludge, with hazardous waste disposal certificates provided.
• Soil excavation, hydrocarbon testing, and sample collection for independent verification.
• Site closure and issuance of a formal decommissioning certificate.
• Submission of mandatory administrative documents: updated CIPC registration, B-BBEE status certificate or sworn affidavit, Central Supplier Database (CSD) compliance report, SARS tax clearance verification, and a completed SBD4 Disclosure of Interest form.
• Prices must be firm, inclusive of VAT (if applicable), and cover all delivery, handling, and certification costs.

Skills & Qualifications Required

The tender does not specify explicit academic or professional licensing requirements. However, the technical scope inherently demands contractors with proven expertise in hazardous material handling, environmental remediation, and industrial tank decommissioning. Bidders must demonstrate operational capacity to manage regulated waste streams, conduct soil contamination testing, and navigate South African environmental legislation. A verifiable track record of successfully executing similar projects, particularly within the public sector, is required to satisfy the Capacity to Deliver evaluation stage.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• NEMA Compliance: Refers to adherence to South Africa’s National Environmental Management Act, which sets legal standards for environmental impact assessments, pollution control, and the safe handling/disposal of hazardous substances.
• Bottoming: An industry term describing the complete extraction of liquid and sludge residues from the bottom of a storage tank using specialized vacuum or pumping equipment.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A government procurement scoring model where 80 points are awarded for competitive pricing and 20 points for specific socio-economic goals. In this tender, the 20 points are allocated exclusively to companies that are at least 51% owned by Black women.
• CSD Registration: Mandatory enrollment in the Central Suppliers Database, a National Treasury-managed platform used to verify supplier legitimacy, banking details, tax compliance, and B-BBEE status before any contract can be awarded.