# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH PROJECT CoE 240501 “INVESTIGATION OF ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURES TO BE DEPLOYED TO PREVENT UNDERGROUND TRACKLESS MOBILE MACHINERY (TMM) FIRES IN THE SAMI.

> This tender closed on 2026-07-20.

- **Reference:** MHSC016/2026-26
- **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 14:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Mining support](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/B09.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**MHSC invites bids for appointment of a service provider to undertake the research project CoE 240501 “Investigation of additional control measures to be deployed to prevent underground Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM) fires in the SAMI.”** Eligible bidders should have: 5+ years in applied research/consulting; a project team with 8+ years in mechanical/electrical/TMM engineering and 10+ years in occupational hygiene/environmental engineering or safety with fire-prevention experience; relevant qualifications (master’s or honours for engineers). The contract spans 18 months (15 months research, 3 months MHSC administration). Evaluation follows PPPFA with 80/20 weighting and a Stage 1 technical pass of at least 70%.

#### Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ applied research/consulting experience (include company profile).
- At least one team member with ≥8 years in mechanical/electrical/TMM engineering (CVs).
- At least one team member with ≥10 years in occupational hygiene/environmental engineering/safety with fire-prevention experience.
- Relevant qualifications for engineers (Master’s preferred; provide copies).
- Compliance: registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD); Tax Compliance Status (SARS PIN or CSD number); separate TCS for each JV/consortium member if applicable.
- Preference claims must be supported by valid B-BBEE documentation (SBD 6.1) for specific goals (black ownership, black women ownership, youth).

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 20 July 2026 at 11:00 (RFB closing) (MHSC_016_2026-2027.pdf).
- Briefing: 6 July 2026 at 12:00 (non-mandatory) via Teams (MHSC_016_2026-2027.pdf).
- Submission method: to designated tender box at 145 Western Service Road, Woodmead, or via tenders@mhsc.org.za (MHSC_016_2026-2027.pdf).
- Documents to submit: fully completed SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, and SBD 3 pricing; attach CVs, project approach; include USB copy with full bid package; ensure authority to sign (SBD 7 if awarded) (MHSC_016_2026-2027.pdf).
- Registrations/compliance: CSD registration and SARS Tax Compliance Status (PIN) or CSD number; compliance verified at submission (MHSC_016_2026-2027.pdf).
- Where to obtain documents: bid docs available on MHSC website/eTender Portal (MHSC_016_2026-2027.pdf; MHSC Research Proposal template for formatting guidance: MHSC Research Proposal template - Final.doc).

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH PROJECT CoE 240501 “INVESTIGATION OF ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURES TO BE DEPLOYED TO PREVENT UNDERGROUND TRACKLESS MOBILE MACHINERY (TMM) FIRES IN THE SAMI.

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH PROJECT CoE 240501 “INVESTIGATION OF ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURES TO BE DEPLOYED TO PREVENT UNDERGROUND TRACKLESS MOBILE MACHINERY (TMM) FIRES IN THE SAMI.

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: Online / Virtual

## Documents

- MHSC Research Proposal template - Final.doc..doc
- MHSC\_016\_2026\_2027.pdf..pdf

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## Published on

- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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