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

Overview

The RFQ seeks the provision of round log transport from Thathe Vondo to Timbadola Sawmill as and when required. SAFCOL invites qualified timber transport providers (forestry/logistics) with equipment and operating capability in Entabeni, within lead distances up to 90 km; the estimated contract value is up to R500,000.

Requirements

• Equipment (mandatory): minimum of three 6x4 or 6x6 rigid truck tractors with 2–3 axle log trailers; three-wheel loggers for loading; Certificates of Fitness and licences in order.
• Ownership/registration: ENatis documents (RC1 or LCO) or proof of purchase; lease/rental agreements if leased.
• Qualifications/compliance: SANAS-accredited B-BBEE verification or sworn affidavit for EME/QSE; SARS tax clearance; CSD registration; ID copies of directors.
• JV/consortium: Consolidated B-BBEE certificate required.
• Operations: equipment must be ready immediately after award letter; rates to be shown in Schedule 6; rates exclude VAT and handling.
• Documentation to submit: fully completed RFQ on company letterhead; SBD forms; BBBEE; tax clearance; CSD/MAAA; ID copies; rate schedule; rate sheet completed (Schedule 6).
• Evaluation criteria: Administrative Compliance, Mandatory Evaluation (equipment/configuration), then Price (80) and Specific Goals (20); 51%+ Black Ownership yields 20 points.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 24 August 2026 at 12:00 PM; late submissions not accepted. (RFQ documents state 12:00; RFQ issued 14 Aug 2026.)
• Submission method: via email to RFQHighveld@safcol.co.za; enquiries to sibongiseni.mgushelo@safcol.co.za; include RFQ number in the subject.
• Required documents: fully completed RFQ; official quotation on letterhead; latest tax clearance; BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; CSD (or MAAA number); ID copies of directors; lease agreements if applicable; Rate Schedule (Schedule 6).
• Where to obtain docs: RFQ text references Schedule 6 and attached RFQ documents (RFQ2020962026 ROUNDLOG TRANSPORT AT THATHE VONDO.pdf).