Service provider to manufacture and supply bilge cradles for Armscor Dockyard, SimonstownClosed

Overview

Procurement of a service provider to manufacture and supply eight bilge block cradles for Armscor Dockyard, Simon’s Town. Bidders should have marine structural fabrication capability, design/drafting (2D/3D CAD, preferably SolidWorks), welding and quality system expertise (ISO 3834 or equivalent), and compliance with local content and tax/B-BBEE requirements.

Requirements

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration or Unique Registration Reference
• Valid Tax Clearance Certificate (SARS) and/or verification PIN
• CIPC registration documents showing all members and shareholding
• Valid BBBEE status for bidder and subcontractors
• Local production/content declarations and applicable DTIC exemptions (if any)

Additionally, bidders must meet:

• Demonstrated experience in fabrication of structural steel assemblies or marine support structures (with client references)
• Steel material meeting minimum ASTM-TYPE A-36 (or equivalent) with specified mechanical requirements
• Verified welding capability with qualified welders, approved WPS/PQR, and an accepted welding quality system (ISO 3834 Part 3 or equivalent)

How to Apply

• Deadline: 16 July 2026 at 11:00 (RFQ RR83693/26-27) (see document: Request for Quote - RR83693/26-27 (docking cradles).pdf)
• Submission method: electronically via email to Procurementdy@armscordy.co.za; PDFs must be protected from modification; pricing in a separate attachment; email at least one hour before closing
• Documents to submit: returnable schedule with CSD, Tax, CIPC, BBBEE, Local content; Annexure A SOW (8 bilge block cradles), drawings, and pricing; non-compulsory SOW/drawings package
• Pre-qualification/briefing: non-compulsory briefing 08 July 2026 at Armscor Dockyard (8 Cole Point, Simon’s Town); confirm attendance 24 hours prior
• Site inspection: non-compulsory on 08 July 2026 at 11:00; bring measuring tools
• Queries: in writing to Procurement division at least three working days before closing
• Other: Armscor security registrations may apply; delivery address is Armscor Dockyard, Transit Store, Cole Point, Simon’s Town; payment terms 30 days after invoice