Removal of PCB waste from Tunisia
UNOPS
Removal of PCB waste from Tunisia
Invitation to bid
Reference:
ITB/2025/56802
Beneficiary countries or territories:
Tunisia
Registration level:
Basic
Published on:
31-Mar-2025
Deadline on:
06-May-2025 14:00 0.00
Description
Tender description: Removal of PCB waste from Tunisia
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Interested vendors must respond to this tender using the UNOPS eSourcing system, via the UNGM portal. In order to access the full UNOPS tender details, request clarifications on the tender, and submit a vendor response to a tender using the system, vendors need to be registered as a UNOPS vendor at the UNGM portal and be logged into UNGM. For guidance on how to register on UNGM and submit responses to UNOPS tenders in the UNOPS eSourcing system, please refer to the user guide and other resources available at: https://esourcing.unops.org/#/Help/Guides
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Liquid waste collection or processing or disposal
New clarification added: Q1. Are the large transformers allowed to be left on-site if decontaminated?A1: All of the equipment should be removed from sites.Q2. Can you provide photos of the large transformers?A2: UNOPS does not have any available pictures of the equipmentQ3. Can you provide maximum dimensions of all the transformers especially those weighing over 10 tonnes? (7transformers in lot 1 and 1 transformer in lot 2).A3: With the latest update of waste sites, the number of transformers above 10thas reduced. UNOPS does not have the exact dimensions.Q4. Can you please provide the dimensions of the main body of the transformers weighing over 10 tonnes?A4: UNOPS did not receive information on the dimensions of big transformersQ5. Can you provide the dry weight and oil weight of the 41t transformer? (Item 2 lot 1)A5: UNOPS provided an updated waste list with all available informationQ6. There are a number of transformers(TR4 - T4) named as "in service" Will these be put out of service and scrapped/exported?A6: In service, the equipment should have been removed in the latest update of the waste list. Q7. Can you give more details about the sites and locations? GPS coordinates, if possible.A7: The Latest list of waste sites provides all the information available to UNOPS8. Are the last 7 items on the lot 1 list from Kairouan and Bizerte to be scrapped/exported? There is no data relating to them.Q9. Is there a central storage area that can be provided by Tunisia?A9: There is no central storage for wasteQ10. Who will act as the Notifier of the waste under the Basel Convention?A10: The Basel notifier should be the company selected through this tenderQ11. With not all the information being provided, an extension to the bid deadline will be required. Please confirm.A11: As already published through the response to clarifications, the deadline for submission was extended for a couple of times and cannot be extended beyond 06 May 2025, as per the Donor request
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06-May-2025 09:13
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q1: Several transformers (e.g. El Fouladh, SNCPA) are still in service, with no details of their availability during the worksite. Are their replacement and disconnection (STEG) the responsibility of the owner or the contractor?A1: According to the latest site list, no connected equipment is included. In any case, the disconnecting of equipment isthe responsibility of the waste owner.Q2: Some equipment is very heavy and therefore difficult to transport under normal conditions (e.g. 52 t at TAC La Goulette) - is a cutting protocol feasible?A2: The selected contractor is allowed to choose the approach to the intervention, but also, the contractor is responsible for the intervention in such a manner to provide all the HSSE measures and prevent any potential pollution or damage to the site of intervention.Q3: Many transformers have an uncertain status (in service or not), some are vandalised, which has a strong impact on the price of treatment (absence of copper) and the actual tonnage.A3: All information available to UNOPS are shared in the last site list published.Q4: Language of submission: Given the local context (Tunisia), where French is the predominant working language, the requirement for submission in English should be reconsidered.A4: With the latest tender amendment, the French language is introduced both for the submission and the tender documentationQ5: Requirements in terms of references: The requirement for three references relating exclusively to PCB management could be relaxed. One relevant reference in this field, supplemented by two references in hazardous waste management, would demonstrate relevant expertise.These uncertainties, together with the technical complexity of the project (PCBs, cross-border logistics, Basel/Stockholm compliance), the mobilisation of approved partners, the regulatory procedures in progress and the documentary requirements, justify our request for an extension of the deadline for submission of tenders.A5: The deadline was extended until 06 May 2025, after which further extensions are not possible
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06-May-2025 09:05
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #4: - Extension of the deadline for submission of bids until 16.00 CEST (14.00 UTC) on Tuesday, 06 May 2025- Publishing documentation in the French language- Adding the French language for the tender submission
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29-Apr-2025 10:50
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q1: Knowing that we don't have any information yet and that you planned a visit of sites this week, can you inform us if you did extend the submission deadline to one more month ? A1: Taking into consideration the latest changes presented to the tender documentation and requirements, UNOPS will prepare an additional tender revision with an extension of the deadline for submission of offers until 06 May 2025. This date will be the last date for submission of offers, and no further extensions will be possible.
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23-Apr-2025 16:51
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q1:Would it be possible to offer on-site retrofilling for "in service" transformers under 500ppm instead of export for final disposal?A1: As per the new list of equipment published, there should be no active equipment included. In any case, if any transformer is connected, the waste owner is responsible for disconnecting the equipment from the system and make it available for the intervention.
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23-Apr-2025 16:21
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q1:Hello, following the publication of your new document "PCB Tunisie Final", could you kindly confirm the following:That the final tonnage is 368,361 kg; andThat there is now only one remaining lot.A1: The Total quantity is 368.361kgThere is only one lot remaining.
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23-Apr-2025 16:00
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #3: - Extension of the deadline for submission of offers until 17.00 UTC on Wednesday, 30 April 2025- Including all quantities in 1 (one) Lot- Publishing revised list of sites- Publishing revised Section II Schedule of Requirements- Publishing revised Section III Returnable Bidding Forms- Revised tender criteria
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22-Apr-2025 20:44
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #2: - Publishing additional overview of PCB waste in Tunisia- Publishing revised Section II Schedule of Requirements
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10-Apr-2025 10:30
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q1: 1) Could you kindly provide photos and dimensions of PCB transformers over 10 tons?A1: UNOPS does not have any photosQ2: Are there any PCB transformers that have been vandalized (i.e., missing copper or aluminum components)?A2: UNOPS does not have information about this topicQ3: Can you provide details on the distribution of aluminum and copper transformers within the waste?A3: UNOPS does not have information about this topicQ4: Are the sites accessible by truck for waste transportation?A4: YESQ5: Is there any authorization required from competent stakeholders to access sites containing PCB waste?A5: The site takeover will be done in the presence of the local authorities(owners) Q6: Can we consolidate the waste at a centralized platform for handling hazardous waste before export? There are several sites with small quantities, and we believe this approach would optimize costs.A6: UNOPS will support the idea for centralized platform but will not be involved in organizing.Q7: What percentage of the contract value or the performance bond is required within 10 days of contract signature?A7: The performance security requested under this tender is 10% of the total contract amount.Q8: Could you please clarify the payment schedule, and the percentage of payment associated with each project phase?A8: The payment schedule will be based on the actual cost born based on the budget breakdown provided by the best bidder, selected for the contract award.Q9: We do not understand the “Form G: Performance Statement Form” in the document Section III: Returnable Bidding Forms. Could you please explain and shall we complete the table and sign it?A9: Performance statement form is about your previous projects, their values, dates of performance and completion, etc.. The table should be filled in with the relevant projects you performed before, quality of performance to be confirmed by a copy of letters from the beneficiaries that were sent to your company. Q10: In Section III: Returnable Bidding Form, it seems that there is a reference to the previous UNOPS PCB tender in the Balkans. Could you please update the document?A10: Revised document already published Lot 1 - Location Kef (Section II_Schedule of Requirements)11) Are all the PCB-contaminated equipment located in the same place? If not, could you provide the GPS coordinates of their locations? 12) There are two transformers with the same title: "TRANSFORMATEUR S ELECTRO FILTR 3EME TRANSFORMATEUR," listed at the end of page 5 and the beginning of page 6. Is this a mistake, or is it normal to have two transformers with the same title?Maybe there is a mistake in the name of transformer in the report UNOPS received, but the 2 transformers with the same name have different numbers13) On pages 7 to 9, there are references to transformers labeled "S/ST..." and "S/DETF...". Which site do these refer to, and can you provide the GPS coordinates for each transformer?Additional information provided in the Excel sheet14) Transformers T1 to T4 show a total weight/oil weight ratio greater than 50%. Should the oil weight for these four transformers be 700 kg instead of 1700 kg?The information shared in the tender document is checked with the report in UNOSP's possession, and the quantities are as stated15) On page 9, a transformer and a rectifier, with a combined weight of 1100 kg, are listed but their locations are not provided. Can you please specify where these items are located?Information included in the revised Section II document16) On pages 9 to 11, there is mention of TAC Tunis Sud at Gabes in the Gannouch Industrial Zone. Could you please provide the GPS coordinates for the sites? 17) On page 11, four pieces of PCB-contaminated equipment in Kairouan and three in Bizerte are not identified, and there is no information regarding their weight or location. Could you please provide the missing details for these pieces of equipment? UNOPS currently does not have any information on these sites. If these sites would be included the weight and the type of equipment would be added after the initial evaluation of the sitesLot 2 (Section II_Schedule of Requirements):18) Can you please provide the GPS coordinates for each site mentioned? 19) For TAC Gremda, the oil weight of the first transformer is listed as 72 kg. Shouldn't it be 712 kg, as is the case for the other transformers with similar characteristics?The figures are compared to the report UNOPS has and are as stated. However, UNOPS will check once more as there seems to be a mistake. In any case, if the actual quantity differs from the reported UNOPS received, the contractor will be reimbursed for the actual quantity to be removed from Tunisia.20) For the transformer at the National Continuing Education Center in Tunis, no weight indication is provided. Could you please clarify the weight of this transformer? 21) For the capacitors at the Auxiliary Services Directorate in Ariana, no quantity or weight details are provided. Could you please supply the missing information regarding the quantity and weight of the capacitors? 22) Is "SPERIAN" the name of a company? Also, pesticides were found in a Tunisian town with this name—could you clarify the connection, if any? According to the information UNOPS has, both the place and the waste owner are called SPERIAN. UNOPS does not have any information about the location with pesticides but will have a visit in the week commencing 14 April 2025Lot 3 (Section II_Schedule of Requirements)23) Can you please provide GPS coordinates?
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09-Apr-2025 17:24
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Q1: First of all in view of the duration and length of the project, could you extend the submission deadline by one more month please?A1: UNOPS has a limitation on the project duration for extensions in this tender latest by the end of April 2025. We will consider your request and try to postpone the tender deadline if approved.Q2: Lot 1 – Site of KefKindly provide the exact GPS coordinates for all transformers listed at the Kef site.Please also share the dimensions and recent photographs of the following transformers:17,500 kg – TRANSFORMATEUR TRIPHASE HT/MT - 5.5 MVA41,000 kg – TRANSFORMATEUR TRIPHASE HT/MT - 22.5/27 MVA Kindly provide the GPS coordinates for all S/ST and S/DETF sites.For S/ST Centrale sites, we also request dimensions and photos.For S/DETF sites, the quantity of oil is listed as 1,700 kg — can you please confirm this value (is it not 700 kg instead)?It is 1.700 kg as listedMissing Site Names and CoordinatesThe site name and GPS coordinates are missing for the equipment labeled “Transformateur” and “Redresseur” — could you please clarify?TAC SitesPlease provide the GPS coordinates for all TAC sites.For the following transformers, kindly provide dimensions and photos:TAC GouletteTAC Metlaoui (51,200 kg)Regarding TAC Gremda, please confirm the correct oil quantities: 72 kg for one unit and 712 kg for the second — are these figures accurate? YES figures are accurateAdditional Site Data RequestsFor the following sites, kindly provide:GPS coordinatesAnd where applicable, dimensions and photos of the equipmentSites concerned:Base de transport Menzah 7Bizerte Départ FlackBizerte Poste 16CETIME ManoubaGabès Zone Industrielle de GhannouchUsine de SNCPA – Kasserine (please include transformer details here)Kairouan and Bizerte (missing weight and GPS)Mahdia (please confirm: total weight = 500 kg and oil = 500 kg? Kindly clarify and provide GPS)Ariana – Direction des services auxiliairesTunis – Centre National de Formation Continue (weight, quantity, GPS needed)Gafsa – H. RedeyefKasserine – HRKGabès – HRG (x2)Tunis – ISSHT Ibn CharafMonastir – FSM MonastirTunis – Restaurant Universitaire El MenzahCRDA – Medjez El Bab Pumping StationBizerte – Base Aérienne Sidi AhmedMenzel Bourghiba – Military Barracks (DGMA)Then, SPERIAN and Sfax: please provide drum quantities and GPS coordinates.CP Sousse, Magasin Naassen, and Base Transport Tunis Marine: GPS coordinates required.All the data about the state and location of the PCB waste are shared. UNOPS is not in possession of any photos or additional information about the PCB waste in Tunisia. The selected Bidder will have to reconfirm the exact quantity and state of waste at the locations. UNOPS plans the visit and will publish additional information in the week commencing 14 April 2025Q: Request for Site GroupingWould it be possible to identify centralised collection or regrouping points per lot, particularly for sites with quantities below 5 tonnes, in order to optimize logistics and collection operations?UNOPS will support the idea for a centralized platform but will not be involved in the organization of the central storage as there could be a commercial value to the agreement and there are 18 waste owners/generators involved in the project.Request for Text Amendment – Page 34–35We kindly request to amend the following clause:"Liquid and solid waste should be placed inside a steel leak-proof drip-tray. The liquid containment volume of the trays should be at least 125 (%) per cent of the liquid waste volume."With the following proposed wording, in line with ADR/IMDG regulations:"Following Packing Instruction P906 of ADR/IMDG regulations, liquids and solids will be packaged into UN-rated drums, in accordance with P001 and P002. Liquids, solids, transformers, and capacitors that are not packaged as per P001 and P002 will have to be placed into a leakproof metal tray with sufficient absorbent material to absorb at least 1.1 times the volume of any free liquid.We will therefore strictly follow the regulation as described."A: Based on your suggestion, the information in Section II is changed and the revised document will be published latest by 10 April 2025
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09-Apr-2025 16:43
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webservice@unops.org
New amendment added #1: - Revised ITB_Section_III_Returnable Bidding Forms uploaded
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01-Apr-2025 11:29
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webservice@unops.org
New clarification added: Goodmorning, the Financial docs are bidding docs for the Balkan PCB project ; can you pls send us the right documents for Tunisia (3lots)?Also pls inform us about the format of the requested letter from the Bank ; Is a Bank Reference letter sufficient ?thnxAnswer:Dear Vendor,Thank you for noticing the mistake and informing us. The revised document is prepared and uploaded and will be available by 17.00 CEST today, 01 April 2025
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01-Apr-2025 11:01
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webservice@unops.org