Request for a service provider or panel of service providers to provide port and miscellaneous services to the six (6) DFFE/MLRF fleet of vessels.Closed

Overview

Procurement of a service provider or panel of service providers to provide port and miscellaneous services to the DFFE/MLRF fleet of six vessels. Open tender by DFFE/MLRF for Port Agent services (home and foreign ports) for 12 months. Suitable for qualified port agencies with maritime service capability. Closing date and time: 16 October 2026 at 11:00; bid box drop-off at Foretrust Building, Cape Town; no briefing session. (mlrf226.26_portandmiscellaneousservice.pdf)

Requirements

• Completion and signing of official bid forms (SBD1, SBD2, SBD4) with tax and compliance details.
• Tax compliance: SARS PIN or Tax Clearance; CSD registration if PIN unavailable; separate TCS for consortiums.
• BBBEE: BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for preference points.
• JV/consortium documents if applicable; signed JV agreement.
• Proof of non-conflict and eligibility (no state-employed individuals or related disqualifications).
• All personnel supplied must have valid certificates/licences; service provider to maintain liability insurance.
• Non-mandatory requirements (Phase 2) include SAASOA membership and TNPA vessel agent registration (proof required).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 16 October 2026 at 11:00; deposit in Bid Box: Ground Floor, Foretrust Building, Martin Hammerschlag Way, Foreshore, Cape Town 8001 (mlrf226.26_portandmiscellaneousservice.pdf).
• Submission method: physical bid deposit (no briefing session; not online).
• Documents to submit: SBD1/2/4; Tax Clearance or TC Status PIN; CSD/MAAA numbers; consortia details; certified identity documents; CK1; Letter of Authority; BBBEE documents; table of contents and compliance checklist; proof for non-mandatory requirements.
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: tax compliance, SARS PIN, CSD/MAAA, SAASOA membership (Phase 2), TNPA vessel agent certificate (Phase 2).
• Briefing session: none.
• Where to obtain bid documents: within the RFQ package (mlrf226.26_portandmiscellaneousservice.pdf). Enquiries: MLRFtenders@dffe.gov.za with subject “MLRF226/26: Enquiries.”