PROVISION OF ROUND LOG TRANSPORT FROM SAFCOL THATHE VONDO PLANTATION TO TIMBADOLA SAWMILL

Overview

Provision of round log transport services from SAFCOL Thathe Vondo Plantation to Timbadola Sawmill. This procurement is aimed at forestry/logistics service providers with timber transport capabilities, equipment readiness (e.g., 6x4/6x6 rigid trucks with logger bodies and three-wheel loggers), and proven compliance credentials. Eligible bidders should have ENatis/LCO/RCI proof, SANAS B-BBEE verification or an EME/QSE sworn affidavit, tax clearance, and CSD registration, and must be able to operate within a lead distance up to 90 km using multiple transport modes for pine sawlogs. The estimated contract value is around R1 million and bids are evaluated under SAFCOL SCM rules with a 60-day vigilance window.

Requirements

Minimum mandatory equipment and certifications: at least three 6x4 or 6x6 rigid truck tractors with logger bodies and two/three-axis trailers, plus three-wheel loggers; Certificate of Fitness (COF) and licences; ENatis (RC1/LCO) proof or purchase proof; where applicable, lease/rental agreements.
Compliance documents: SARS tax clearance; SANAS-accredited B-BBEE verification (or EME/QSE sworn affidavit); CSD registration; ID copies for directors; completion of SBD forms.
Administrative/commercial: fully completed RFQ, pricing on Schedule 6, prices inclusive of VAT; returnable documents include tax clearance, BBBEE, CSD/MAAA number; 60-day RFQ validity; and adherence to conditions (no pre-delivery goods without PO).
Evaluation framework: Phase 1 Administrative Compliance; Phase 2 Mandatory Equipment proofs; Phase 3 Price and Specific Goals (80/20 system; 51%+ Black Ownership 20 points).
Additional: Estimated contract value and rate schedules are provided in Schedule 6; all required documents must be included with the bid.

How to Apply

Submission deadline: 30 October 2026 (closing time shown as 12:00 PM in the RFQ text; note there is a conflicting time in metadata; refer to the RFQ document RFQ2021432026 RONDLOG TRANSPORT THATHE VONDO.pdf). Submissions must be emailed to RFQHighveld@safcol.co.za with the RFQ number in the subject. Enquiries to sibongiseni.mgushelo@safcol.co.za.
Submission method: Electronic submission via email (RFQHighveld@safcol.co.za).
Documents to submit (returnable): Fully completed RFQ; official quotation on company letterhead; latest Tax Clearance; B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for EME/QSE; CSD report or MAAA number; ID copies of company directors; SBD forms; rate Schedule/Schedule 6 completed (rates per km).
Required registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD registration (register within 7 working days of award if not already); SANAS B-BBEE verification or sworn affidavit; ENatis RC1/LCO or proof of ownership; tax clearance.
Briefing session: Not explicitly detailed in the RFQ text; a MBOMBELA address is listed in metadata as a briefing venue (Paul Kruger Street, MBOMBELA, 1200).
Documents to obtain: RFQ PDF documents (RFQ2021432026 RONDLOG TRANSPORT THATHE VONDO.pdf; another copy variant) contain the Schedule 6 rate sheet and detailed requirements.
From attached documents: Contract value (R1,000,000), equipment specs, Schedule 6 rate structure, and the full conditions for responses (see RFQ2021432026 RONDLOG TRANSPORT THATHE VONDO.pdf).

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