Objectives

The primary objective is to engage a qualified Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to establish the complete environmental and statutory approval pathway required before the refurbishment and repurposing of the Milnerton Tank Farm. The facility will transition from crude oil storage to storing finished petroleum products (diesel, petrol, and jet fuel), necessitating updated environmental compliance due to changes in hazardous material classifications and infrastructure age.

Scope of Work

The successful bidder will be responsible for:

• Conducting a comprehensive environmental due diligence assessment of the existing facility.
• Identifying all applicable legal, regulatory, and statutory requirements associated with the change in use.
• Developing a structured environmental approval strategy tailored to the project’s constraints.
• Managing and coordinating necessary specialist studies.
• Negotiating with and securing all required environmental authorisations, permits, and regulatory approvals prior to commencement of refurbishment works.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must demonstrate compliance with standard public procurement regulations and provide evidence of:

• Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Tax compliance status verified through official channels.
• A valid Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) certificate or sworn affidavit to qualify for preference points.
• Submission of completed Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs), including declarations of interest, past supply chain management practices, and an independent bid determination certificate.
• Proof of board resolution authorising the signatory to execute the contract.

The tender utilises an 80/20 preference point system, where 80 points are allocated to price competitiveness and 20 points to specific transformation goals based on B-BBEE status levels. Bids must remain valid for 60 calendar days from closing, with payment issued within 30 days of invoice receipt upon completion.

Skills Requirements

The service provider must possess advanced expertise in South African environmental legislation and regulatory compliance, specifically:

• Proven experience as a registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) capable of conducting due diligence for industrial and petroleum facilities.
• Strong knowledge of statutory approval processes, including environmental impact assessments, waste management licensing, and hazardous substance handling regulations.
• Ability to interpret historical environmental records and resolve uncertainties regarding legacy authorisations.
• Project management skills to coordinate multidisciplinary specialist studies and liaise effectively with regulatory authorities.
• Strategic planning capabilities to develop and implement a compliant approval roadmap that aligns with SANPC’s operational timeline.

Key Terminology

Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP): A certified professional authorised under South Africa’s National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) to lead environmental evaluations, ensure regulatory compliance, and facilitate permitting processes for development projects.

CSD Registration: The Central Supplier Database is the national repository for supplier information used by all South African government entities to verify vendor legitimacy, tax status, and compliance before awarding contracts.

PPPFA 80/20 Preference System: A procurement weighting model where 80% of evaluation points are awarded based on competitive pricing and 20% on socio-economic transformation goals, primarily measured through B-BBEE certification levels.