PROVISION OF ROUND LOG TRANSPORT FROM ENTABENI TO TIMBADOLA SAWMILLClosed

Overview

Procurement of round log transport from Entabeni to Timbadola Sawmill. SAFCOL invites bids from timber transport service providers with forestry-grade equipment and credentials (COF/licence, SANAS B-BBEE or sworn affidavit, CSD/tax clearance). Scope covers shorthaul and multi-mode timber transport (SH, DTM, LH, Handling) for pine sawlogs within up to 90 km (Entabeni North Region).

Requirements

• Equipment: minimum three 6x4 or 6x6 rigid truck tractors with two/three-axle log trailers and three-wheel loaders for loading; ownership or valid proof (ENatis RC1/LCO or purchase/lease docs) for fleet; leased equipment requires lease/rental agreements.
• Certifications and registrations: Certificate of Fitness, valid licences; ENatis documents; SANAS-accredited or sworn EME/QSE B-BBEE verification; SARS tax clearance; CSD registration (within 7 days of award if not registered).
• Documentation: fully completed RFQ, company-on-letterhead quotation, SBD forms, IDs of directors, latest tax clearance, BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, CSD/MAAA number.
• Rate and scope: Rate Sheet fully completed (Schedule 6) with rate/km and rates excluding VAT; North Region rate schedule (0–90 km) must be populated.
• Compliance: responses on time; no delivery before official PO; prices firm incl VAT; adherence to SAFCOL terms and conditions.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 20 July 2026 at 12:00 PM. Late submissions not accepted. RFQ validity: 60 days from closing date.
• Submission method: email to RFQHighveld@safcol.co.za (subject must include RFQ/202/081/2026) and inquiries to sibongiseni.mgushelo@safcol.co.za.
• Required documents: fully completed RFQ on company letterhead, latest tax clearance, SANAS B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, CSD/MAAA number, director IDs, rate sheet (Schedule 6) completed, ENatis documentation (RC1/LCO or proof of purchase), and any lease agreements if applicable (see attached documents RFQ DOCUMENT.pdf).
• Briefing sessions: not specified.
• Documents to obtain: RFQ documents are provided in the attached PDFs (RFQ DOCUMENT.pdfRFQ2020812026 ROUND LOG TRANSPORT ENTABENI.pdf).