# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH PROJECT CoE 230802 “IDENTIFICATION OF IMPLEMENTABLE EARLY FLAG INDICATORS IN SCREENING AUDIOMETRY TO PREVENT OCCUPATIONAL NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS (ONIHL) IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN MINING INDUSTRY (SAMI)”.

> This tender closed on 2026-07-20.

- **Reference:** MHSC015/2026-2027
- **Issuer:** [Mine Health and Safety Council](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/mine-health-and-safety-council.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-06-24
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-20 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-07-06 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Mining support](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/B09.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**MHSC invites bids to appoint a service provider to undertake the CoE 230802 research project “IDENTIFICATION OF IMPLEMENTABLE EARLY FLAG INDICATORS IN SCREENING AUDIOMETRY TO PREVENT OCCUPATIONAL NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS (ONIHL) IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN MINING INDUSTRY (SAMI).”** The project aims to identify and implement early-warning indicators in audiometric screening to reduce ONIHL in SAMI. Bidders should have strong expertise in occupational hygiene, audiology, and occupational medicine, and must hold HPCSA registrations for OMP and Audiologist (with DOH/MBCHB qualifications as applicable). The RFB is Open-Tender; briefing is online, and submission closes 20 July 2026.

#### Requirements
- Mandatory registrations and compliance:
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; Tax compliance verification (SARS PIN or TCS); submission of official forms (SBD 1, 4, 6.1, 3, 7 as applicable).
- Professional registrations: Occupational Medical Practitioner and Audiologist must be HPCSA-registered (with valid certificates); OMP DOH/MBCHB qualifications as specified; DOH diploma required for OMP at minimum; Audiologist qualifications as per criteria.
- Experience and team composition:
- At least 5 years in applied research/consulting; core team includes:
  - Minimum 10 years in occupational hygiene with focus on SAMI noise;
  - Minimum 10 years as an OMP in mining with noise/medical surveillance;
  - Minimum 10 years in audiology with occupational audiometry experience.
- Deliverables alignment and references:
- 3–5 verifiable reference letters; detailed project proposal addressing methodology, feasibility, scope, schedule, and costing.
- Other: compliance with MHSC/OHS regulations, safety, POPIA, and related governance.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 20 July 2026 at 11:00 (late bids not accepted). Submit to the designated MHSC tender box at 145 Western Service Road, Woodmead, or via tenders@mhsc.org.za (MHSC_015_2026-2027.pdf).
- Submission method and documents:
- Use official forms (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 3, SBD 7); price and technical proposals to be submitted together unless the tender specifies separate envelopes.
- Required documents: project proposal (aligned to Terms of Reference), CVs/qualifications for OMP and Audiologist, references, pricing schedule (SBD 3), evidence of CSD and SARS TCS PIN or equivalent, and all supporting documentation.
- Pre-qualifications: CSD registration; Tax compliance status (SARS PIN) or CSD number; proof of HPCSA registrations; VAT registration if applicable.
- Briefing: Non-mandatory briefing on 6 July 2026 at 11:00 via Microsoft Teams (link in RFB). Further queries due by 15 July 2026; responses may be posted on MHSC website.
- Where documents come from: bid documents (SBDs, proposal template) and guidance are provided in the RFB attached to MHSC’s portal (MHSC_015_2026-2027.pdf).

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH PROJECT CoE 230802 “IDENTIFICATION OF IMPLEMENTABLE EARLY FLAG INDICATORS IN SCREENING AUDIOMETRY TO PREVENT OCCUPATIONAL NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS (ONIHL) IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN MINING INDUSTRY (SAMI)”.

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH PROJECT CoE 230802 “IDENTIFICATION OF IMPLEMENTABLE EARLY FLAG INDICATORS IN SCREENING AUDIOMETRY TO PREVENT OCCUPATIONAL NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS (ONIHL) IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN MINING INDUSTRY (SAMI)”.

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: Online / Virtual

## Documents

- MHSC Research Proposal template - Final.doc..doc
- MHSC\_015\_2026\_2027.pdf..pdf

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