# RED IRON ORE DUST STUDY: FIRST-PHASE RAPID ASSESSMENT

- **Reference:** Tender 016-FPS-2026
- **Issuer:** [SALDANHA BAY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONE](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/saldanha-bay-industrial-development-zone.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-27
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-03 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of a rapid economic and technical mitigation study to assess red iron ore dust at Freeport Saldanha, delivering an eight-week, two-workstream analysis (economic/strategic assessment and technical mitigation options) with an engagement pack and final reporting.** Bidders should have proven experience in port/logistics or SEZ environments and in dust/air quality management for bulk materials, with familiarity of South African port governance and regulatory frameworks.

#### Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in economic, investment or sector-opportunity assessments in port/logistics/SEZ settings.
- Demonstrated technical expertise in dust and air quality management for bulk materials handling (iron ore or minerals preferred).
- Company profile with at least three comparable assignments in the past five years, with client references.
- Familiarity with SA port governance and air quality regulatory framework.
- Core team proposal with roles (project lead, integrator, Workstream leads) and CVs/time allocation; key personnel not replaceable without written approval.
- Clear methodology showing integration of two workstreams; openness to Annexure A with a compliant alternative.
- Demonstrated experience in executive-level stakeholder engagement.
- Ability to deliver within eight weeks and meet D1–D5 milestones.
- Declaration of actual or potential conflicts of interest with Transnet Group, TPT, TNPA, iron ore producers or dust-control suppliers.
- Confidentiality, independence and ownership: all deliverables become Freeport Saldanha property on completion.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 03 November 2026 at 11:00; Electronic submissions only.
- Submission method: Electronic submission accepted (per RFQ metadata).
- Documents to submit: active National Treasury Central Supplier Database registration; WCBD4; valid B-BBEE certificate.
- Pre-qualifications/registrations: CSD registration, WCBD4, B-BBEE certificate.
- Briefing/session details: not specified in RFQ; refer to Terms of Reference for process and milestones (document: Freeport Saldanha Red Dust RFQ-ToR_FV2.pdf).
- Documents to obtain: RFQ Terms of Reference (see above) for deliverables, timelines and Annexures.
- Data access and site: formal data requests to Transnet Group, TPT, TNPA and municipalities; site access requires TNPA/TPT safety inductions.
- Pricing: fixed-price quotation in ZAR inclusive of VAT; breakdown by D1–D5, disbursements, data costs, stakeholder workshop, and out-of-scope rates; payment milestones: 20% D1, 30% D3, 50% D5.
- Eligibility: active CSD registration, WCBD4, B-BBEE certificate.
- Evaluation: functionality, price and alignment with SCM policy and PPFA; weights and thresholds per Annexure D (details in the ToR).

## Description

RED IRON ORE DUST STUDY: FIRST-PHASE RAPID ASSESSMENT

RED IRON ORE DUST STUDY: FIRST-PHASE RAPID ASSESSMENT Economic Case and Technical Mitigation Options

## Documents

- Freeport Saldanha Red Dust RFQ-ToR\_FV2.pdf..pdf
- Freeport Saldanha Red Dust RFQ-ToR\_FV2.pdf

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