APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER (S) FOR THE PROVISION OF SILVICULTURE SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS.Closed

Overview

SAFCOL invites bids to appoint service providers for the provision of silviculture services for a period of three years, covering multiple plantations (establishment, protection, weeding, tending, pruning, etc.). Suitable bidders are forestry/ silviculture operators with capacity to deliver across several sites, and able to meet SA procurement requirements (CSD, tax compliance, B-BBEE, and contractual standards). The contract will be governed by NEC4 terms (TSC4) and priced for three years.

(Document references: RFB006/2026 – APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER(S) FOR THE PROVISION OF SILVICULTURE SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS; Draft NEC4 TSC Silviculture .pdf; Annexure-A1- Pricing and Rates_v1.xlsx)

Requirements

• Compulsory briefing on 01 July 2026 at 11:00 via Microsoft Teams; failure to attend will disqualify. (RFB006/2026 — briefing)
• Bidders must submit on official forms and deposit bids in SAFCOL Nelspruit Bid Box by 13 July 2026 12:00; late bids not accepted. (RFB006/2026)
• Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) or provide Tax/PIN status; B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Separate TCS/PIN for each party in a consortium or JV. (RFB006/2026)
• Tax compliance: provide SARS PIN/TCS or CSD number; comply with South African tax requirements. (RFB006/2026)
• Required documents: SBD1, SBD3.1 Pricing Schedule, SBD4, SBD6.1, CSD report, and supporting documents; schedule of deviations if any. (RFB006/2026)
• Contract framework: NEC4 Term Service Contract, Option A; complies with health, safety, and environmental obligations; payment terms and liability limits as per the NEC data. (Draft NEC4 TSC Silviculture .pdf)

Pricing and rate data to be provided in the Annexure-A1 (Year 1–3, VAT inclusive). (Annexure-A1- Pricing and Rates_v1.xlsx)

How to Apply

• Obtain bid documents from SAFCOL; submit via the official bid forms; deposit in the Nelspruit Bid Box (Absa Square, 3rd Floor, Reception, 20 Paul Kruger Street). (RFB006/2026)
• Submit by 13 July 2026 12:00. The 90-day validity period applies. Questions/enquiries close 06 July 2026 12:00. (RFB006/2026)
• Briefing link: Teams meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/369981994681163?p=O0XQrxVuNfbEs6gglF (RFB006/2026)
• For bidding inquiries: Lungile.Moeketsi@safcol.co.za; 012-436-6300. (RFB006/2026)

Document filenames for reference: RFB006/2026 – APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER(S) FOR THE PROVISION OF SILVICULTURE SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS.pdf..pdf, Draft NEC4 TSC Silviculture .pdf, Annexure-A1- Pricing and Rates_v1.xlsx.