APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH PROJECT COE 190401 “INVESTIGATION OF THE POTENTIAL CAUSES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MEASURES TO PREVENT, DETECT AND COMBAT CONVEYOR BELT FIRES IN INCLINED EXCAVATIONS IN UNDERGROUND MINES”Closed

Overview

**Appointment of a service provider to undertake the research project COE 190401 “Investigation of the potential causes and the development of the measures to prevent, detect and combat conveyor belt fires in inclined excavations in underground mines.”**MHSC seeks an 18-month research programme delivering a literature review, design guidance for inclined conveyor installations, an assessment tool, stakeholder workshop, and testing. Eligible bidders should have at least 5 years in applied research, and a project team including: a Mine Ventilation/Environmental Control Engineer with 10+ years’ experience in inclined underground conveyors and fire protection; and a Mechanical Engineer with 10+ years’ relevant experience. Additional qualifications and compliance (CSD, SARS tax status, POPIA, OHS) are required. The process includes a non-compulsory briefing on 19 June 2026 and a closing date of 6 July 2026.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in applied research; project team with specified senior experts.
• Key personnel: Mine Ventilation Engineer/Environmental Control Engineer (10+ years), Mechanical Engineer (10+ years) with relevant conveyor/fire experience in inclined underground mines.
• Qualifications: Mine Ventilation Engineer – Master’s degree or higher; Mechanical Engineer – appropriate accredited degree.
• Returnable documents: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 3 (pricing), with separate technical and pricing proposals; SBD 7 contract form if applicable.
• Mandatory compliance: Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; SARS Tax Compliance Status (PIN or CSD number); POPIA; OHS awareness.
• Evaluation: 70% minimum for Phase 1 functionality; Phase 2 pricing and specific-goals ranking (80/20 or 90/10 system as determined).

How to Apply

• Briefing: 19 June 2026 at 10:00 (Non-compulsory) via Microsoft Teams (see MHSC invitation, document MHSC010_2026_2027.pdf).
• Submissions: bid responses to the MHSC tender box at 145 Western Service Road, Woodmead; late submissions not accepted; include hard copies plus electronic USB copy.
• Documents to submit: fully completed SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 3 pricing; pricing folder clearly labelled; ensure returnable documents and signatures are complete.
• Registration/tax: provide CSD proof and SARS Tax Compliance PIN; per SBD requirements (MHSC010_2026_2027.pdf).
• Note: All bid responses deposited in the tender box; no public bid opening. (MHSC010_2026_2027.pdf)