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Overview

MHSC invites bids to appoint a service provider for COE 210502 “Assessment and review of winder rope discard criteria, testing procedure and condition assessment protocol,” an 18-month research project (15 months research, 3 months MHSC administration). Target bidders are specialists in mechanical engineering, winder rope condition assessment/testing in mining, and applied research/consulting with capacity to conduct literature reviews, testing, stakeholder workshops, and training-material updates (SANS 10293/10294 alignment).

Requirements

• Service provider with at least 5 years in applied research/consulting; project team with:
• Mechanical engineer with a minimum 10 years in winder rope condition assessment and testing in mining
• Experience in safety management and exposure to winder rope conditions in mining (min 10 years)
• Team members with qualifications: Master’s degree or higher; or equivalent (as per evaluation criteria)
• Mandatory compliance: Central Supplier Database registration; SARS tax compliance status (PIN or CSD number); POPIA, OHSAS considerations
• Ability to engage with rope-testing labs and suppliers; conduct a hybrid stakeholder workshop in Gauteng; deliver reports and final recommendations

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 06 July 2026, 11:00 (MHSC) (see MHSC_011_2026-2027.pdf)
• Briefing: 19 June 2026, 10:00, Microsoft Teams (non-compulsory) (see MHSC_011_2026-2027.pdf)
• Submission method: Bids delivered to the Tender Box at 145 Western Service Road, Woodmead; late submissions not accepted (see MHSC_011_2026-2027.pdf)
• Documents to submit (two-envelope approach):
  • Technical proposal and Pricing proposal (separate), plus USB copy
  • Completed SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1 (specific goals), SBD 3 (pricing), and SBD 7 (contract form) if awarded (see MHSC_011_2026-2027.pdf)
• Registrations/regulations: CSD registration proof and SARS Tax Compliance PIN/CSD number; POPIA compliance; OH&S acknowledgment
• Where to obtain docs: MHSC website and National Treasury e-tender portal; see attached documents for details (MHSC_011_2026-2027.pdf; MHSC Research Proposal template)