Oil Sludge & Contaminated Waste Removal Services

The City of Tshwane Bus Services (TBS) is seeking an accredited and experienced service provider to remove, transport and dispose of oil sludge, oil-contaminated items and related hazardous waste from underground oil separator tanks at its three bus depots. The work includes desludging thick, waxy heavy oil sludge using vacuum trucks and gully suckers, collecting used oil and contaminated materials, decontaminating affected areas, cleaning separators, and carrying out surface cleaning and housekeeping after completion. The successful bidder must transport all waste to an accredited treatment or disposal facility without spillage, supply 210-litre clearly marked oil-contaminated waste drums with sealed lids, and issue a disposal certificate for every job.

The contract is governed by the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, Section 24 of the National Waste Management Act 59 of 2008, the Road Traffic Act and NEMA/SEMA environmental requirements. Mandatory requirements include a valid original Waste Management Licence issued under Section 49(1) of NEMWA, a landfill permit or agreement for hazardous and specific waste disposal, Department of Transport dangerous goods certification for vehicles, and Professional Driving Permits endorsed Category D for drivers. Drivers and operators must hold proof of dangerous goods and hazardous chemical handling training from an approved provider. Bidders must also supply all materials, consumables and occupational health and safety equipment, including PPE such as safety boots, hard hats, gloves, hearing protection, eye protection and harnesses, and submit a method statement and risk assessment. Standard repair tasks must be completed within five working days of receiving a purchase order, weather permitting.

Evaluation follows a three-stage process: administrative compliance (CSD registration, tax compliance, municipal account status, MBD forms and audited financial statements where applicable), mandatory technical requirements, and the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals such as B-BBEE level, EME/QSE status, women, youth and disabled ownership, and local economic participation. Two contactable reference letters and minimum financial capability of R1 million are required. The contract will be awarded as a whole, and the City reserves the right to adjust quantities subject to budget availability. Bidders should note that the quotation closes on 13 November 2026 at 10:00 and must be submitted online through the City's e-tender portal, as tender box submissions are not accepted. Bids remain valid for 90 days after closing, though the quotation validity period is stated as 30 days.