Medical Waste Services for PetroSA.
VELAPHI GUMEDE
In plain English
PetroSA is procuring services for the collection, transportation, and disposal of medical waste. Bidders must be accredited medical waste service providers and comply with relevant South African legislation.
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The Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (PetroSA) is seeking a service provider for the collection, transportation, and disposal of medical waste. The work will take place at the Mossel Bay GTL Refinery, the offshore FA Platform, and various business units in Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Tzaneen, and Johannesburg. Key deliverables include the safe removal of medical waste on an as-needed basis, the provision of compliant storage and disposal containers, and the issuance of destruction certificates within seven days of collection. The contractor must ensure vehicles are properly marked and disinfected, and they must be available for site audits. All services must strictly follow national environmental and safety legislation. The contract requires a response time of five working days for collection requests.
What you need to qualify
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid DEAT license for medical waste transport
- Accredited medical waste service provider
- Compliance with Waste Act, SANS 10248-1, and OHSA
- Documented contingency plan for collection vehicles
Contact & how to apply
Name: VELAPHI GUMEDE
Email: velaphi.gumede@petrosa.co.za
Phone: 044-601-2331
How to apply: Interested parties should contact Velaphi Gumede at the PetroSA Tender Office by calling 044 601 2331 or emailing velaphi.gumede@petrosa.co.za to obtain formal application instructions.
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