INVITATION TO COMPULSORY SITE VISIT AND CLARIFICATION: MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONALISATION OF TWO DONATED T-CRAFT 8.5 M JON BOATS.Closed

Overview

Maintenance, certification and operationalisation of two donated T-Craft 8.5 m Jon Boats, including engine procurement, safety equipment, fittings, and life vests, with configuration into one Research/Biodiversity Monitoring Vessel and one Compliance/Enforcement Support Vessel, under SAMSA accreditation. Suitable bidders are marine service providers with vessel maintenance/certification experience, capability to procure engines and safety gear, and proven ability to configure vessels for research and enforcement roles.

Requirements

• SAMSA accreditation for completion of all SAMSA certification and safety requirements.
• Proven capability to maintain, certify and operationalise small craft in estuarine/inland environments.
• Ability to procure engines, safety equipment, fittings, and life vests.
• Capacity to configure vessels for one Research and Biodiversity Monitoring role and one Compliance/Enforcement Support role.
• Compliance with applicable safety and regulatory standards.

How to Apply

• Site briefing: Mandatory on 12 August 2026 at 10:00 at iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority Offices, Dredger Harbour, St Lucia (GPS: -28.362936, 32.412032) (Invitation to Bid - Maintenance of Two Marine Vessels.pdf).
• Submission deadline: 19 August 2026 at 12:00. Submit responses to bids@isimangaliso.com; may also be available via the Bids Representative (035 590 1633).
• Documents to submit: Not explicitly listed in metadata; refer to the attached Invitation to Bid document for required forms and schedules (Invitation to Bid - Maintenance of Two Marine Vessels.pdf).