PROVISION OF ROUND LOG TRANSPORT FROM THATHE VONDO TO TIMBADOLA SAWMILLClosed

Overview

This RFQ seeks a service provider to transport round logs from Thathe Vondo to Timbadola Sawmill. Eligible bidders are forestry/logistics operators with capable timber-haul equipment, experience in forestry transport, and the ability to meet SAFCOL’s pre-qualification requirements (COF/licence, SANAS B-BBEE or EME/QSE affidavit, CSD/tax clearance, ENatis ownership/lease documents).

Note: The RFQ scope references Entabeni plantation with lead distances up to 90 km, while Delivery Location in metadata is Nelspruit.

Requirements

• Minimum equipment: at least three 6x4 or 6x6 rigid truck tractors with 2–3 axle logger trailers; three-wheel log loaders.
• Proof of equipment ownership or valid ENatis documents (RC1/LCO or equivalent) and, if leased, lease agreements.
• All units to meet COF and licensing requirements; OEM accreditation recommended.
• Rate sheet completed in Schedule 6 (including all rate/km spaces); rates exclude VAT.
• Returnable documents: signed RFQ, company letterhead quotation, tax clearance, SANAS B-BBEE or sworn affidavit, CSD/MAAA number, IDs of directors.
• B-BBEE: SANAS-accredited certificate or sworn affidavit; joint ventures require consolidated BEE.
• Compliance documents: SBD forms; SAFCOL Supplier Code of Conduct acknowledgment.
• Pre-qualification: valid tax status; CSD registration within 7 days of award if not on CSD; compliance with anti-corruption declarations.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 20 July 2026 at 12:00 (late submissions not accepted). (RFQ DOCUMENT.pdf)
• Submission method: email quotations to RFQHighveld@safcol.co.za with RFQ number in the subject. (RFQ DOCUMENT.pdf)
• Documents to submit: fully completed RFQ, company letterhead quotation, tax clearance, BBBEE, CSD/MAAA, director IDs, and any ENatis documentation. (RFQ DOCUMENT.pdf)
• Pre-qualifications: registration on CSD if not already; SANAS B-BBEE or sworn affidavit; enatis proof for equipment; if JV, consolidated BEE.
• Clarifications/enquiries: sibongiseni.mgushelo@safcol.co.za; responses to specification questions only. (RFQ DOCUMENT.pdf)
• Where to obtain bid docs: RFQ documents attached to this RFQ; Rate Sheet referenced as Schedule 6 (see RFQ DOCUMENT.pdf). (RFQ DOCUMENT.pdf)
• Note: The evaluation uses an 80/20 system (Price 80; Specific Goals 20) with 51%+ black ownership yielding 20 points. (SBD6.1)