APPOINTMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED BIOMASS SUPPLY AGREEMENTClosed

Overview

SAFCOL invites quotations for the appointment of an independent commercial review of the proposed Biomass Supply Agreement (BSA) in a 10 MW CHP project context. Target bidders are service providers with commercial due diligence, project finance, biomass/forestry, renewable energy, long-term supply agreements, and public-sector/SOE transaction experience; candidates must demonstrate independence and suitably qualified personnel, and comply with SANAS B-BBEE or EME/QSE sworn affidavit requirements.

Requirements

• Relevant experience and capacity in commercial due diligence, project finance, biomass/forestry/renewable energy, long-term supply agreements, and public-sector/SOE transactions.
• Independence and full disclosure of any conflicts of interest.
• Deliverables: a concise Commercial Review Report with executive summary, risks, pricing/financial assessment, recommendations, and a clear go/no-go outcome; presentation to SAFCOL management if required.
• Compliance documents: fully completed RFQ, official quotation on company letterhead, latest Tax Clearance, BBBEE certificate or SANAS-accredited certificate or EME/QSE sworn affidavit, CSD report or MA AAA number, and ID copies of company directors.
• Duration and pricing: fixed fee for the six-week assignment, including VAT and any assumed/disbursed costs; scope changes require written approval.
• Confidentiality: strict handling of SAFCOL information.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 2 October 2026, 12:00 PM; late submissions not accepted. Questions to Zwelakhe Fakude (Zwelakhe.Fakude@safcol.co.za).
• Submission method: email quotations to RFQHighveld@safcol.co.za with the RFQ number in the subject.
• Documents to submit (returnable): fully completed RFQ; official quotation on letterhead; latest Tax Clearance; BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; CSD report or MA AAN number; ID copies of directors. Include reference to attached RFQ document for details (see descriptionAPPOINTMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED BIOMASS SUPPLY AGREEMENT.pdf).
• Compulsory briefing: none.
• Evaluation: Phase 1 Administrative Compliance; Phase 2 Mandatory Experience (minimum one forestry-related reference); Phase 3 Price and Specific Goals (80/20 weighting; 20 points for specific goals: 51% Black Ownership, 30% Black Women Ownership, 51% Disabilities, 51% Black Youth). Local content requirements and proof of residence may apply.
• Additional notes: bids must comply with SBD, GCC/SCC, and SAFCOL supplier policies; the lowest price will not necessarily be accepted; appointing no bidder is possible.