# APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS TO TRANSPORT CRUSHED COAL FOR AFRICAN EXPLORATION MINING AND FINANCE CORPORATION (SOC) LTD (“AEMFC”) FROM VLAKFONTEIN MINE TO ESKOM POWER STATIONS FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS.

> This tender closed on 2026-07-28.

- **Reference:** AE/VLAK004/2026
- **Issuer:** [African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (AEMFC)](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/african-exploration-mining-and-finance-corporation-aemfc.md)
- **Region:** Mpumalanga
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-06-29
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-28 12:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-07-08 10:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Land transport](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/H49.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a panel of service providers to transport crushed coal from VlaKFontein Mine to Eskom power stations for a period of 36 months.** This RFP invites experienced bulk coal transporters to form a panel capable of moving coal via 22-meter interlinked side-tipper trucks, with fleet, maintenance, tracking, insurance, and on-site Eskom coal automation system onboarding. Suitable bidders likely include qualified transport operators with a proven coal-haul track record, fleet capacity, and compliance capabilities, potentially as a joint venture/consortium.

#### Requirements
- National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and Tax Compliance Status (PIN) (and proof for each JV/consortium member).
- B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for preference points (and JV/consortium arrangements if applicable).
- Proof of fleet capacity: ownership or signed lease for 22m interlink side-tipper trucks (32–34 tons), road-worthiness certificates, and supporting maintenance/repair capabilities; access to a truck yard and workshop; 24/7 supervision; Rotran discs, insurance, tracking devices installed with installation certificates; Eskom CAS onboarding consent.
- Compliance with Eskom, mine rules, traffic management, PPE, and on-site safety requirements (tarpaulin covers, safety stripes, signs).
- Returnable documents: SBD forms and other mandatory documents; separate TCS/PK/CSD proofs for joint ventures/consortia.
- Conditions on pricing, contract term, and contract management as per SOW and GCC; adherence to POPIA, confidentiality, and anti-corruption provisions.
- If responding as a JV/consortium, a signed joint venture agreement or intention to enter one and distribution of responsibilities.

#### How to Apply
- Briefing: compulsory pre-proposal session on 08 July 2026 at 10:00 via Microsoft Teams; register via the “Registration of Prospective Bidders Form” (attached to the advertisement, Section 11 page 39 of 40) by 07 July 2026 (filename AE-VLAK004-2026-RFP Coal Transportation - Advert.pdf..pdf).
- Clarifications: submit queries by 12:00 on 15 July 2026 to tender@aemfc.co.za; responses published on the portal.
- Closing: 28 July 2026 at 12:00. Late or misaddressed bids will be rejected.
- Submission method: electronic submission accepted (and/or hard copies to Bid Box). Physical address for hand-delivery: African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation (SOC) Ltd, Building 1, 1st Floor, 74 Waterfall Drive, Waterfall City, Gauteng. Courier submissions should be labeled The Compliance Secretariat, Bid AE/VLAK004/2026. For document access: www.etenders.gov.za and www.aemfc.co.za; tender inbox: tender@aemfc.co.za.
- Documents to submit: official SBD returnable documents, JV agreements if any, CSD/PIN/TCS proofs, B-BBEE documentation, and any other mandatory forms.

Notes: The pricing and evaluation follow a two-envelope system with staged evaluation and a 120-business-day validity; the document references SOW specifics including fleet and on-site requirements (22m trucks, 32–34t loads; Eskom onboarding). (Source: AE/VLAK004/2026 RFP package and advert).

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS TO TRANSPORT CRUSHED COAL FOR AFRICAN EXPLORATION MINING AND FINANCE CORPORATION (SOC) LTD (“AEMFC”) FROM VLAKFONTEIN MINE TO ESKOM POWER STATIONS FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS.

APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS TO TRANSPORT CRUSHED COAL FOR AFRICAN EXPLORATION MINING AND FINANCE CORPORATION (SOC) LTD (“AEMFC”) FROM VLAKFONTEIN MINE TO ESKOM POWER STATIONS FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS.

Briefing: DATE AND TIME A compulsory pre-proposal RFP briefing will be conducted on 08 July 2026 via Microsoft Teams at 10H00AM. All interested bidders must register their interests by completing the “Registration of Prospective Bidders Form” attached to the advertisement under Section 11 page 39 of 40 and...

## Documents

- AE-VLAK004-2026-RFP Coal Transportation - Advert.pdf..pdf

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## Published on

- [AEMFC Tenders](https://aemfc.co.za/procurement/open-rfp/item/676-appointment-of-a-panel-of-service-providers-to-transport-crushed-coal-for-african-exploration-mining-and-finance-corporation-soc-ltd-aemfc-from-vlakfontein-mine-to-eskom-power-stations-for-a-period-of-thirty-six-36-months)
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