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

> This tender closed on 2026-08-19.

- **Reference:** RFQ Maintenance of Two Vessels
- **Issuer:** [iSimangaliso Wetland Park](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/isimangaliso-wetland-park.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-08-05
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-19 14:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-08-12 12:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Water transport](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/H50.md)

## Summary

#### 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).

## Description

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

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

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: iSimangaliso Offices

## Documents

- Invitation to Bid - Maintenance of Two Marine Vessels.pdf..pdf
- Invitation to Bid - Maintenance of Two Marine Vessels.pdf

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