Objectives
The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a competent service provider to manage and execute wastewater removal and septic tank servicing across Marakele National Park for the 2026–2027 financial year.
Scope of Work
The contract encompasses the collection, transport, and servicing of septic tanks at eleven designated locations throughout the park. Services involve handling tanks ranging from 5,000 litres to 30,000 litres, with quantities varying per site. Distances from the main reception to each site range from 1.3 km to 27 km, necessitating efficient logistical planning and route optimisation. The successful bidder will be responsible for executing all removal and servicing activities strictly according to the specified measurement and description schedule provided in the pricing annexure.
Technical Requirements
- Provision of independent accommodation outside the park boundaries for the duration of the project.
- Strict adherence to park operational gates hours (06:30 to 17:30 daily).
- Submission of mandatory administrative documentation, including completed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1), a fully priced quotation schedule, proof of Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, valid tax compliance status, and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) verification.
- Local suppliers operating within the Waterberg District Municipality must provide a valid Compensation Fund disposal certificate.
- Full compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), which mandates payment within thirty days of invoice receipt.
- Bid validity period of ninety days from the closing date.
- Acceptance of the preferential procurement scoring system (80/20 or 90/10), allocating points based on competitive pricing and socio-economic development goals.
Skills & Operational Requirements
While no formal academic qualifications are mandated, bidders must demonstrate proven operational capacity in hazardous waste and septic tank management. Required competencies include advanced route planning for remote park locations, compliance with environmental and occupational health standards, fleet management for heavy liquid waste transport, and administrative proficiency to navigate South African public procurement compliance frameworks. Prior experience working within protected natural areas or national parks is highly advantageous.
Key Terminology & Compliance Framework
SBD Forms: Standardised government bidding templates ensuring transparency, conflict-of-interest disclosure, and preference claims.
CSD Registration: Mandatory National Treasury vendor database entry required for all state contracts.
B-BBEE: South African legislation promoting economic participation by historically disadvantaged groups; points are awarded based on verified status levels or sworn affidavits.
Compensation Fund Certificate: Proof of registration with the Department of Employment and Labour’s workers’ compensation scheme, mandatory for local contractors.
80/20 / 90/10 Preference System: A scoring methodology where 80 or 90 points are allocated to price, and the remainder to specific socio-economic goals, determining the most economically advantageous bid.