Waste management services for power stations.
Eskom
In plain English
Eskom is procuring services for the removal and disposal of general and hazardous waste at the Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme. Eligibility requirements are not specified in the text.
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This tender is for the appointment of a waste management service provider to manage the classification, collection, transportation, recycling, treatment, and disposal of general and hazardous waste at the Ingula and Drakensberg Pumped Storage Schemes. The contract duration is five years. The scope includes providing waste skips, drums, and containers, as well as specialized services such as decanting liquid waste, handling medical waste, and managing used oil and sludge. The contractor must provide all necessary vehicles, tools, and spill-response equipment. Work will be executed via task orders issued by the Eskom Service Manager. The contractor is responsible for ensuring all waste is disposed of at licensed facilities and must provide waste manifests and safe disposal certificates for every collection. The project requires strict adherence to environmental and safety regulations, including the National Environmental Management: Waste Act. The tender is issued by Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- NEMWA Section 25 waste management and hazardous transport permits
- Valid ISO 9001 certification
- Signed Eskom OHS and Section 37(2) agreement
- Employees must hold valid SAPS/AFIS security clearance
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of liability, motor fleet, and property damage insurance
- Certified qualifications for Site Supervisor and Safety Officer
Contact & how to apply
Name: Siyabulela Kekana
Email: KekanaSU@eskom.co.za
Phone: 021-941-5762
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom eTendering portal at https://eTendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be in PDF format, with individual files not exceeding 50MB and total submissions limited to 4GB. Ensure all required returnables are uploaded under the correct categories.
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