REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PASSENGER FERRIES TO RENDER CHARTERING SERVICES TOClosed

Overview

Procurement of passenger ferry chartering services to Robben Island Museum for three years. Eligible bidders are maritime transport operators with proven ferry experience, appropriate vessel types (Passenger Boats or Luxury Boats), and required safety, licensing, and insurance certifications.

Requirements

• Minimum five years’ track record in passenger vessel services (with client references).
• Qualified crew with SAMSA certificates and CVs for senior officers.
• Vessel specifications: max 35 m length, max loaded draft 2.2 m, max beam 10 m; air-conditioned spaces; universal accessibility; appropriate passenger capacity and amenities.
• Compliance: legal operation between Cape Town Harbour and Robben Island; safety and regulatory standards met; up-to-date safety and class certificates; Pilot Exemption as applicable.
• Insurance: P&I cover USD 500 million and Hull & Machinery Insurance; lease agreement if Owner is not the tenderer.
• Availability: vessel available to RIM at ≥80% during the contract.
• Financials and maintenance: last 3 years audited statements, bank rating, proof of funding, indicative maintenance schedule, and proof of tax compliance/status.
• Bid documentation: complete statutory forms, CSD and SARS tax compliance where applicable, and proof of BBBEE status.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 21 September 2026, 11:00. (RIM-RFP01/2026/27)
• Submission method: online via the eTender portal: https://www.etenders.gov.za/ (no hard copies).
• Documents to submit: completed Invitation to Bid, Letter of Authority, GCC, CSD report, company profile, TOR response, SBD1/SBD4/SBD6.1/SBD7.2, SANAS B-BBEE.
• Pre-qualifications/registrations: Tax compliance PIN (SARS), CSD registration, valid tax clearance; provide separate certificates for joint ventures/consortia.
• Clarifications: may be sought in writing up to one week before the deadline.
• Briefing session (non-compulsory): 07 September 2026, 12:00–13:00 via Microsoft Teams (link in TOR). (RIM-RFP01-2026-27 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS...pdf)
• Documents location: bid documents are issued and responses submitted online via the eTender portal.