# Request to appoint a service provider to supply the department, MLRF with the services of a port agent to provide ports and miscellaneous services for the research vessel (Ellen Khuzwayo) for a period of six (6) months or until the advertised vessels manager is appointed.

> This tender closed on 2026-10-14.

- **Reference:** RFQ0001297
- **Issuer:** [Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/department-of-forestry-fisheries-and-the-environment.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-10-05
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-14 11:00 SAST

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of port agent services to supply the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s Marine Living Resources Fund with ports and miscellaneous services for the research vessel Ellen Khuzwayo for six months or until the vessel manager is appointed.** Suitable for service providers with port agency/marine support capabilities, with required registrations and compliance.

#### Requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
- Provide an original and valid Tax Clearance Certificate (SBD 2).
- Provide a B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate (SBD 6.1).
- Submit bids on official forms; contract to be signed on SBD 7 if successful.
- Include full bidder details: name, postal and street addresses, telephone, cellphone, email, VAT number.
- Ensure submission of VAT registration number.
- Adhere to PPPFA 2022, GCC, and any special conditions of contract.
- Late submissions will not be considered (and RFQs may be emailed to the specified address).

#### How to Apply
- Submission method: Email bid documents to MLRFQUOTATIONS@dffe.gov.za (RFQ0001297.26.27provideportsandmiscellaneousservices_ellenkhuzwayo.pdf).
- Closing date/time: 14 Oct 2026 at 11:00 (RFQ0001297.26.27provideportsandmiscellaneousservices_ellenkhuzwayo.pdf). Submission deadline per metadata: 14 Oct 2026 09:00.
- Documents to complete/submit: Official forms (SBD 1, SBD 2, SBD 6.1) and, if awarded, contract form (SBD 7). Include all requested bidder particulars.
- Pre-qualification: CSD registration, tax clearance, and B-BBEE verification.
- Where to obtain bid documents: RFQ documents via the email address above (attachment format in the RFQ).

## Description

Request to appoint a service provider to supply the department, MLRF with the services of a port agent to provide ports and miscellaneous services for the research vessel (Ellen Khuzwayo) for a period of six (6) months or until the advertised vessels manager is appointed.

## Documents

- rfq0001297.26.27provideportsandmiscellaneousservices\_ellenkhuzwayo.pdf
- RFQ0001297.pdf..pdf
- RFQ0001297.pdf

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## Published on

- [Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries](https://www.dffe.gov.za)
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