APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO UNDERTAKE RESEARCH PROJECT CoE 240901 “VALIDATION OF NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) AS A RELIABLE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL FOR SEALED SELF - CONTAINED SELF-RESCUERS (SCSRS) IN MINING ENVIRONMENT”Closed

Overview

This invitation seeks to appoint a service provider to undertake a research project CoE 240901 “Validation of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) as a Reliable Diagnostic Tool for Sealed Self-Contained Self-Rescuers (SCSRs) in Mining Environment.” Target bidders: firms with strong applied-research capability, deep NDT expertise (especially ultrasonic NDT on sealed safety devices), and mining-occupational-hygiene experience; the contract runs for 18 months and aims to produce literature reviews, standards benchmarking, NDT feasibility, tailored procedures, a test programme, data analysis, a workshop, and a final guidance document (MHSC013/2026-2027.pdf). The briefing is online, with a non-compulsory session on 19 June 2026 (MHSC013/2026-2027.pdf).

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years in applied research/consulting; project team must have members with:
  • at least 10 years in NDT technology with direct SCSR/testing experience (ISO 16810, ASTM E213)
  • at least 10 years in occupational hygiene in mining (MHSC criteria)
• CVs and references for team members; minimum of 5 reference letters meeting criteria
• Qualifications: team members with Master’s degree or Honours or higher
• Experience in occupational hygiene within the mining sector
• Documents: complete SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 3 (pricing), and SBD 7 if awarded
• Mandatory compliance: Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; SARS Tax Compliance Status; POPIA compliance; OHS awareness
• Evaluation: Phase 1 functionality (minimum 70% to progress); Phase 2 price (80 points) and specific-goals (20 points) under PPPFA 80/20 or 90/10 framework

(Source references and qualification details are from MHSC013/2026-2027.pdf; Proposal Template MHSC Research Proposal - Final.doc)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 06 July 2026 at 11:00; briefing 19 June 2026 (non-compulsory; online via Microsoft Teams) (MHSC013/2026-2027.pdf)
• Submission method: bids deposited in MHSC tender box at 145 Western Service Road, Woodmead; hard copies + electronic copy; separate technical and pricing envelopes (MHSC013/2026-2027.pdf)
• Required documents to submit (Hard copies + electronic): completed SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, fully completed SBD 3 pricing schedule, SBD 7 if awarded; proof of CSD registration and tax status; CVs and reference letters; proposal (project methodology) in the MHSC-provided format (see MHSC documents)
• Registrations pre-conditions: CSD registration; SARS Tax PIN/CSD number; tax compliance status is mandatory (MHSC)
• Briefing session: 19 June 2026, 12:00, Microsoft Teams (non-mandatory) (MHSC013/2026-2027.pdf)
• Where to obtain bid documents: MHSC/National Treasury eTender portal; documents delivered via MHSC tender box (MHSC013/2026-2027.pdf)

Note: the award is subject to price-preference rules (80/20 or 90/10), and MHSC may require due diligence, site visits, and presentations as part of the process (MHSC013/2026-2027.pdf).