PROVISION OF ROUND LOG TRANSPORT FROM SAFCOL BERGVLIET PLANTATION TO SAPPI NGODWANAClosed

Overview

Provision of round log transport from SAFCOL Bergvliet Plantation to Sappi Ngodwana, covering pine and gum/pulp transport within regional forestry operations. Target bidders are transport/logistics providers with forestry-grade equipment and the ability to meet fleet, regulatory, and B-BBEE requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum mandatory equipment: at least three 6x4 or 6x6 rigid truck tractors with two/three-axle logger trailers, plus two or more wheel loggers for loading; proof of ownership via ENatis (RC1/LCO) or equivalent, or lease agreements if leased; original manufacturer documentation if ownership proof is not available; COF and licenses for all units.
• Compliance and certifications: COF/licensing; SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn EME/QSE affidavit; CSD registration; SARS tax clearance; IDs of company directors.
• Administrative and contractual: quotations on company letterhead; completion of all SBD forms; VAT inclusive pricing; returnable documents as listed (see attached RFQ).
• Operational scope: timber transport across multiple modes (SH, DTM, LH, Handling) for pine and gum within up to 100 km; rate sheet to be completed in Schedule 6.
• Evaluation: conformity to administrative and mandatory requirements; price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points) with 51%+ Black Ownership yielding 20 points.

How to Apply

• Deadline: 05 October 2026, 12:00 PM (late submissions not accepted) (RFQ document references RFQ/202/128/2026).
• Submission method: email responses to RFQHighveld@safcol.co.za with the RFQ number in the subject. For specification queries contact Sibongiseni Mgushelo (see document).
• Documents to submit (returnable): fully completed RFQ, official quotation on letterhead, latest Tax Clearance, BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, CSD report/MAAA number, ID copies of directors, equipment ownership documentation (RCI/LCO or proof of purchase; lease if applicable) (see attached RFQ for full list and Schedule 6 details) – (descriptionRFQ2021282026 ROUNDLOG TRANSPORT BERGVLIET (002).pdf).
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD registration (or register within 7 working days of award), SARS tax clearance, and BBBEE verification as above.
• Note: Schedule 6 contains the North Region rate schedule and must be fully completed; rates are quoted per km with VAT-inclusive pricing (see attached document).