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Overview

RFQ for the design, supply, installation, testing and certification of lifting systems for cooling towers at Ushaka Marine World. Bidders should be qualified lifting-equipment manufacturers/contractors capable of turnkey engineering, fabrication, corrosion-protected installation, testing, certification and commissioning for marine/ coastal environments. Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and the eThekwini Supplier Portal is required, with CIDB grading 1ME or higher, tax clearance (or SARS PIN/TCS) and at least two reference projects of a similar nature.

Requirements

• Registered on CSD and eThekwini Supplier Portal
• Active CIDB grading 1ME or higher
• Tax clearance status or SARS TCS PIN (foreign bidders may require Part B questionnaire)
• Valid Coida/Good Standing; proof of SARS status; CSD number if no TCS
• Public liability insurance minimum R500,000 (prior to award)
• Completed MBD forms: MBD1, MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD8, MBD9; bid on official letterhead
• At least two traceable references for similar work
• Site briefing attendance and full compliance with admin requirements
• Bids must comply with 80/20 price/ specific-goals framework (as applicable)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 22 October 2026 at 11:00 (ac276.pdf)
• Submission method: sealed bids in the tender box; deposits at Guest Information Centre, 1 King Shaka Avenue, Ushaka Marine World, Durban 4000 (or as per documents) (ac276.pdf)
• Documents to submit: completed official bid forms (MBD1/4/6.1/8/9) plus pricing, tax/CSD/VAT details, CIDB, and reference letters (ac276.pdf)
• Pre-qualifications/registrations: CSD and eThekwini Supplier Portal; CIDB 1ME+; SARS TCS PIN; if foreign, Part B questions and separate TCS per party
• Briefing session: Compulsory Site Briefing on 15 October 2026 at 10:30 am, Ushaka Marine World staff entrance (Camperdown Road) (ac276.pdf)
• Documents location: bid documents available on Ushaka Marine World and Durban eThekwini sites (ac276.pdf)
• Additional notes: late bids or unsealed envelopes not accepted; the entity may require contract signing on MBD7 post-selection (ac276.pdf)