REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IN RESPECT OF STEEP AREA EXTRACTION SOLUTIONS FOR FORESTRY HARVESTING CLEARFELL AND THINNING OPERATIONS

Overview

This RFI seeks information on steep-area extraction solutions for forestry harvesting in clearfell and thinning operations, and is intended for SA-based OEMs, dealers and contractors with proven capabilities in excavator-based yarders, grapple yarders, high lead and skyline systems, winch-assisted and tethered extraction, to support SAFCOL’s plantations. SAFCOL will use responses to inform strategy and potential delivery models (direct procurement, contracted services or other arrangements) and to identify suppliers with strong local support capabilities.

Requirements

• Established SA-based suppliers/OEMs capable of supplying steep-area extraction equipment for clearfell and thinning; provide Company Profile.
• Demonstrated experience: number of projects, client references, case studies, lessons learned.
• Functional/technical capability: equipment for steep slopes (excavator-based yarders, grapple yarders, high lead, skyline, winch, tethered, etc.) and local support (maintenance, spares, training).
• Pricing information: indicative pricing and total cost of ownership; availability of leasing, rental, or contract-based solutions.
• B-BBEE/supplier-demographic information: provide status or supporting documentation where available.

How to Apply

• Questions by 02 November 2026 16h00; submission by 06 November 2026 12h00 (RFI001/2026).
• Submit via email to Tenders@safcol.co.za in PDF; properly indexed.
• Include Annexure A Respondent Response Form, company profile, technical brochures, case studies, client references, pricing schedule; mark confidential where applicable.
• Responses in English; validity period 90 days.
• Reference: Annexure A form and Respondent Response Form – Steep Area Clearfell Extraction Solutions (document attachments). Questions contact: Lungile Moeketsi (Lungile.Moeketsi@safcol.co.za).