APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH PROJECT COE 240603 “COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF WATER-BASED DUST SUPPRESSION SPRAY SYSTEMS AND SUPPLEMENTARY INTERVENTIONS IN SOUTH AFRICAN UNDERGROUND AND SURFACE MINING OPERATIONS”Closed

Overview

MHSC seeks to appoint a service provider to undertake COE 240603, a comparative performance assessment of water-based dust suppression spray systems and supplementary interventions in South African underground and surface mining operations. Ideal bidders are experienced in applied research and occupational hygiene, with capabilities in fluid mechanics and water quality analysis; they must meet tax, supplier database, and preference-point requirements, and be prepared to deliver over an 18-month contract.

Requirements

• Team qualifications: minimum 5 years in applied research; at least one member with >10 years in occupational hygiene (dust monitoring, control technologies, exposure assessment); at least one mechanical engineer with >5 years in fluids/aerodynamics; at least one chemical engineering/environmental scientist with >5 years in water quality analysis.
• Documentation and registrations: complete SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1; submit SBD 3 (pricing) and SBD 7 (contract) as applicable; provide proof of authority (e.g., company resolution); be registered on CSD and have SARS Tax Compliance PIN (or CSD number); comply with POPIA and OHS requirements.
• Evaluation criteria: functionality/technical score followed by price and specific-goals (80/20 or as per tender; evidence of B-BBEE status required).
• Deliverables and schedule: project duration 18 months (15 months active work, 3 months MHSC admin); outputs include initiation report, literature and system reviews, performance assessments, guidance document, workshop, and final reports.
• Compliance and ethics: no disqualifications for state service, fronting, fraud, or non-compliance; adherence to GP/ GCC/SCC terms; non-compulsory briefing noted.
• References and methodology: provide verifiable letters and CVs; attach project proposal addressing scope, methodology, milestones, and budgeting (see attachments).

For reference, see the RFB and proposal templates: MHSC_026_2026_2027.pdf and MHSC Research Proposal template - Final.doc.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 09 October 2026 at 11:00 (late bids not accepted). (MHSC RFB)
• Briefing: non-compulsory, 23 September 2026, 11:00, via Microsoft Teams. (MHSC RFB)
• Submission method: bids must be delivered to the designated email tenders@mhsc.org.za; attachments max 150 MB. (MHSC RFB)
• Documents to complete/submit: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 3 (pricing), SBD 7 (contract form) plus full technical proposal and CVs; include CSD/SARS evidence; attach project proposal per template. (MHSC RFB; see attached files)
• Where to obtain bid documents: via MHSC website/eTender Portal; official forms must be used. (RFB and notices)
• Additional: proposals may require due diligence and a 120-day bid validity; contracts require an official purchase order prior to delivery. (RFB)

Notes: See attached MHSC_026_2026_2027.pdf for the full RFB details and the MHSC Research Proposal template - Final.doc for the expected proposal structure.