SERVICING, MAINTENANCE, UPGRADES, AD-HOC REPAIRS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO SAIAB’S TWO 15m ALUMINIUM RESEARCH VESSELS FOR A PERIOD FIVE (5) YEARS.Closed

Overview

Servicing, maintenance, upgrades, ad-hoc repairs and technical support for NRF-SAIAB’s two 15m aluminium research vessels over a five-year period. Bidders should have marine vessel maintenance capability, experience with large aluminium vessels, OEM-service capacity, and be located within ~150 km of the Port Elizabeth or Durban ports to perform on-site work; proximity is a key requirement.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience with maintenance/construction of large (>15m) aluminium vessels and alloy-welding by certified personnel.
• Ability to perform OEM-prescribed service, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, upgrades, and provide on-site and off-site technical support with compliant reporting; ensure integration of engines, generators, electrics, navigation, hull and super-structure.
• Must be located within 150 km of Port Elizabeth or Durban to service vessels.
• Must notify SAMSA for required modifications; obtain approvals; maintain statutory certifications; ensure safety/operational compliance.
• Must use OEM-approved parts; provide service reports with evidence; warranty: labour warranty of 6 months; pass-through OEM warranties; disposal/trade-in where applicable.
• Tax/compliance: provide CSD registration and SARS Tax PIN; SBD forms; Stage 1 mandatory documents; B-BBEE optional.

How to Apply

• Compulsory briefing: 29 September 2026 at 11:00; Online Teams meeting. (NRF SAIAB Coastal Craft Bid BSC_FINAL.pdf)
• Closing: 16 October 2026 at 11:00; electronic submission via etenders.gov.za. (NRF SAIAB Coastal Craft Bid BSC_FINAL.pdf)
• Submission: two e-Submission folders on etender: Folder 1 - Compliance/technical; Folder 2 - Financial. (NRF SAIAB Coastal Craft Bid BSC_FINAL.pdf)
• Documents to submit: SBD1, SBD3.2 (Pricing), SBD4, SBD6.1; tax/compliance docs (CSD, SARS PIN); company/profile with aluminium vessel experience. (NRF SAIAB Coastal Craft Bid BSC_FINAL.pdf)
• Bid validity: 90 days from closure. (NRF SAIAB Coastal Craft Bid BSC_FINAL.pdf)