Septic Tank Sewage Servicing and Disposal

Transnet Port Terminal (TPT), an operating division of Transnet SOC Ltd, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the provision of septic tank sewage servicing and disposal. The contract is for a period of six months and is recurring in nature, meaning the appointed service provider will carry out scheduled and ad hoc servicing of septic tanks at TPT facilities and remove sewage for lawful disposal. The RFQ is listed under the Sewerage category and is issued through Transnet's electronic eTenders portal. The estimated value of the bid does not exceed R50 million, including all applicable taxes.

The scope covers the emptying, transport and compliant disposal of sewage from septic tanks on Transnet Port Terminal premises. Bidders must demonstrate that they can meet strict environmental and regulatory requirements. Mandatory returnable documents at the eligibility stage include a Waste Disposal Service Licence issued by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), a Sewage Discharge Permit Certificate of Registration and Compliance from the uMhlathuze Municipality accompanied by a signed municipal letter, a Hazardous Waste Certificate, and proof of ownership of, or a signed MOU for access to, a sewage tanker. Failure to provide these documents by the closing date may result in disqualification. Essential documents include the completed SBD 1 form, a Certificate of Acquaintance with RFQ Documents, the RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form, the Specific Goals Points Claim Form and the Protection of Personal Information form. Bidders must also be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), be tax compliant throughout the contract term and maintain valid B-BBEE documentation.

Evaluation follows the 80/20 preference point system, with points allocated for price and B-BBEE status level of contribution. Transnet may apply objective criteria, conduct risk and due diligence assessments, and enter into post-tender negotiations to secure a market-related price. Bids must remain valid for 180 business days from the closing date. Successful suppliers benefit from a structured public-sector contract with a major state-owned enterprise, which can support growth in the sewage and liquid waste services sector. Interested bidders should review the full RFQ document, confirm the closing date and time on the eTenders portal, and submit their bids electronically well before the deadline, as late submissions are not accepted.