# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH PROJECT COE 240602 “OPTIMISATION OF DUST CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR ROOF BOLTERS AND CONTINUOUS MINERS IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES

> This tender closed on 2026-07-20.

- **Reference:** MHSC014/2026-2027
- **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 12:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Mining support](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/B09.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The MHSC invites bids to appoint a service provider to undertake RESEARCH PROJECT COE 240602 “Optimisation of Dust Control Systems for Roof Bolters and Continuous Miners in Underground Coal Mines.”** This open-tender requires expertise in applied mining research, dust control engineering, and occupational hygiene, with an estimated 18-month contract and a 120-day bid validity. Briefing is online; closing 20 July 2026 11:00. (MHSC014/2026-2027)

#### Requirements
- Minimum 5 years in applied research in the SAMI; team must include:
  - Mechanical or electrical engineer with 5+ years in dust control for CM and roof bolters; 10+ years in mine environmental control or occupational hygiene.
  - Qualifications: Master’s or Honours in relevant field.
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide Tax Compliance status (PIN or CSD number); SARS PIN can be used.
- Submit on official forms: SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1, and fully completed SBD3 pricing; include CVs, references, and project proposal.
- Stage 1 requires at least 70% in technical/functional evaluation; Stage 2 uses price (80) and specific goals (20) under PPPFA 2022.
- Payment terms: within 30 days of invoice post-delivery; contract subject to GCC/SCC and MHSC conditions.
- Deliverables include literature review, technology reviews, dust sampling, ventilation interaction, data analysis, integrated dust controls, workshop, and final guidance document. (MHSC_014_2026_2027.pdf)

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: 20 July 2026, 11:00. (PDF)
- Submit to designated tender box at 145 Western Service Road, Woodmead, or electronically to tenders@mhsc.org.za. (PDF)
- Use official forms; include SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1, and SBD3 pricing; provide USB with bid package. (PDF)
- Non-compulsory briefing: 06 July 2026, 10:00 via Teams; details in the RFB. (PDF)
- Queries due by 15 July 2026; responses may be posted on MHSC site. (PDF)
- Documents available on MHSC website/eTender portal; attachment references: MHSC_014_2026_2027.pdf and, for proposal format, MHSC Research Proposal template - Final.doc. (PDFs)

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH PROJECT COE 240602 “OPTIMISATION OF DUST CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR ROOF BOLTERS AND CONTINUOUS MINERS IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH PROJECT COE 240602 “OPTIMISATION OF DUST CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR ROOF BOLTERS AND CONTINUOUS MINERS IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: Online / Virtual

## Documents

- MHSC Research Proposal template - Final.doc..doc
- MHSC\_014\_2026\_2027.pdf..pdf

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