PROVISION FOR INTELLIGENT PIGGING SERVICEClosed

Overview

The tender asks for the provision of an intelligent pigging service to inspect and survey PetroSA’s SPM Petrol and associated pipelines at Mossel Bay, including cleaning, gauge runs, and an axial field MFL inspection. Bidders should be experienced in pipeline in-line inspection, corrosion surveying, and data analysis, with appropriate API/NACE standards and qualified personnel.

Requirements

• Qualifications and certifications: Pigging Contractor personnel must be certified to at least Level 2 for data analysis (RSA 2 or equivalent) and have a Level 3 capable inspector available; safety compliance is mandatory. (Scope of Work)
• Technical compliance: In-line inspection services must meet API 1163 and NACE SP0102; use axial field magnetic flux leakage tools; operation conducted with firewater as driving media; PetroSA provides launcher/receiver only. (Scope of Work)
• Deliverables and reporting: Line cleanliness report; initial, preliminary, and final inspection reports with specified timeframes; three hard copies plus two CDs per pipeline; enhanced feature reports for MAOP-related defects; FFP/S and corrosion growth assessment. (Scope of Work)
• Scheduling and responsibilities: Contractor must provide mobilization/demobilization schedules, on-site completion capability within ~2 days, and reference/compare with historical data. (Scope of Work)
• Pre-qualification and BBBEE: Tender subject to pre-qualification; must be EME/QSE (51% black-owned) and BBBEE Level 4+; Cape Town Metro operation requirement; sub-contracting rules apply. (Tender Notice)

How to Apply

• Submission method and deadlines: Submit electronically via the E-Procurement Portal (procurement.petrosa.com) by 2026-10-26 11:00. (Tender Notice)
• Documentation to submit: Tender with BBBEE proposal, the Draft Service Agreement, POPI compliance, and BBBEE documentation; complete pricing according to the CBA/annual cost breakdown; attachments as required. (Tender Notice)
• Briefing session: Available briefing on 2026-10-09 11:00 at PetroSA GTL Refinery, Mossel Bay (briefing details in metadata). (Tender Notice)
• Registrations: Must be registered/approved on the PetroSA portal; consider CSD/National Treasury database registration as part of mandatory supplier setup. (Tender Notice; Supplier Self Registration)
• Where to obtain documents: Tender documents and attachments are accessed via the PetroSA online portal; see tender notice and attached scope documents. (Tender Notice; Scope of Work)
• Pre-qualification notes: If subcontracting >25%, provide sub-contractor details and BBBEE status; joint ventures require full details. (Tender Notice)

Notes: Scope references include documents titled Scope of Work - Pigging of SPM Petrol Pipeline July 2026.pdf (for technical requirements) and Tender Notice.pdf (procurement process). Supplier Self Registration.pdf explains the registration steps.