PROVISION OF ROUND LOG TRANSPORT FROM ENTABENI TO TIMBADOLA SAWMILL AS AND WHEN REQUIREDClosed

Overview

Provision of round log transport from Entabeni to Timbadola Sawmill on an as-and-when-required basis. Suitable bidders are forestry/logistics transport providers with timber-haulage capability, including those meeting the mandatory equipment, COF/licensing, SANAS B-BBEE (or sworn affidavit for EME/QSE), CSD/tax clearance, and ENatis requirements.

Requirements

• Complete the RFQ on company letterhead; submit by email.
• Submit SANAS-accredited B-BBEE verification or sworn EME/QSE affidavit; latest Tax Clearance; CSD (or MA AA number); ID copies of directors.
• Mandatory equipment and capabilities: minimum three 6x4 or 6x6 rigid truck tractors with 2–3 axle logger trailers; three-wheel logger; COF and LCO/ENatis documentation (RC1/LCO) or proof of purchase; leased equipment requires lease/rental agreement. Equipment must be immediately available after award.
• Rate sheet to be provided in Schedule 6; indicate rates per km; all spaces to be completed; rates exclude VAT and handling.
• Returnable documents: signed RFQ, official quotation on letterhead, tax clearance, BBBEE, CSD/MAAA, directors’ IDs.
• Evaluation: Phase 1 Administrative Compliance; Phase 2 Mandatory Evaluation (equipment configurations and proof); Phase 3 Price and Specific Goals (80/20, 100 points; 51%+ Black Ownership = 20 points).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 24 August 2026 at 12:00 PM; late submissions not accepted. Email responses to RFQHighveld@safcol.co.za, using the RFQ number in the subject (RFQ2020942026 TRANSPORTATION OF ROUNDLOG AT ENTABENI.pdf).
• Questions/enquiries: sibongiseni.mgushelo@safcol.co.za; responses to be guided by the same RFQ document.
• Provide Rate Sheet (Schedule 6) with all km-based rates; ensure completeness.
• Registration: if not on CSD, bidder must register within 7 working days of award.
• Documents to obtain from attached RFQ: fully completed RFQ; returnable documents listed above.
• RFQ validity: 60 days from closing date (as per the RFQ).

(Document: RFQ2020942026 TRANSPORTATION OF ROUNDLOG AT ENTABENI.pdf)