# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH PROJECT CoE 240201 “DEVELOP PRE-TENSIONING GUIDELINES FOR ANTI-SPIN (ASP) CABLE BOLTS UNDER VARIOUS ROCK MASS CONDITIONS”.

> This tender closed on 2026-07-06.

- **Reference:** MHSC 012/2026/2027
- **Issuer:** [Mine Health and Safety Council](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/mine-health-and-safety-council.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-06-05
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-06 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-06-19 13:00 SAST

## Summary

#### Overview
**MHSC invites bids for a research project to develop practical pre-tensioning guidelines for ASP cable bolts under various rock mass conditions (CoE 240201).** The work targets service providers with rock engineering, geology, laboratory testing, field-trial delivery, and stakeholder workshop capabilities, plus strong project governance and reporting. Refer to the MHSC tender documents for detailed scope and requirements (MHSC_012_2026_2027.pdf).

#### Requirements
- Minimum 5 years in applied research/consulting; project team with at least 10 years in underground rock engineering; at least 5 years in geology.  
- Mandatory Chamber of Mines Certificate in Rock Mechanics (COMCRM).  
- Key personnel CVs proving relevant expertise; sub-contractors aligned to scope must be named.  
- Evidence of at least 3 verifiable reference letters from related research work.  
- Team continuity: same individuals must execute the project; replacements must match expertise.  
- Access to national/international literature review capability, lab pull-out/shear testing, field trials in at least three underground operations, data collection, and stakeholder workshop delivery.  
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and SARS Tax Compliance status (TIN/PIN) required; proof to be provided.  
- Confirmation of occupational health and safety awareness (MHSC/OHS provisions).  
- Compliance with POPIA and contractual GCC/SCC; no collusion or fronting.

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: 06 July 2026 at 11:00. Briefing: 19 June 2026 at 11:00 (Microsoft Teams) (MHSC_012_2026_2027.pdf).  
- Submission: bids deposited in the Tender Box at 145 Western Service Road, Woodmead; late bids not accepted. Electronic inquiries to tenders@mhsc.org.za.  
- Documents to submit (in separate envelopes): Invitation to Bid (SBD 1), Bidders Disclosure (SBD 4), Preference Claim Form (SBD 6.1), Pricing Schedule (SBD 3), and Contract Form (SBD 7) if awarded.  
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD registration; SARS Tax Compliance PIN or CSD number; proof of tax status.  
- Proposal: include a research proposal per the MHSC template (MHSC Research Proposal template).  
- Evaluation cues: Mandatory COMCRM compliance; 70% functionality to progress; price and specific goals (SBD 6.1) used for final ranking (80/20 price vs. 20 for goals; PPPFA).  
- Amounts/budget: bids must include a fully complete pricing schedule and total bid price including VAT; contract will be issued by MHSC order (MHSC_012_2026_2027.pdf).

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH PROJECT CoE 240201 “DEVELOP PRE-TENSIONING GUIDELINES FOR ANTI-SPIN (ASP) CABLE BOLTS UNDER VARIOUS ROCK MASS CONDITIONS”.

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH PROJECT CoE 240201 “DEVELOP PRE-TENSIONING GUIDELINES FOR ANTI-SPIN (ASP) CABLE BOLTS UNDER VARIOUS ROCK MASS CONDITIONS”.

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: Online / Virtual

## Documents

- MHSC Research Proposal template - Final.doc..doc
- MHSC\_012\_2026\_2027.pdf..pdf

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