THE APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT CONSULTANTS FOR THE PROVISION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY SERVICES FOR THE NATIONAL ENERGY REGULATOR OF SOUTH AFRICA (NERSA) FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS.Closed

Overview

Appointment of a panel of Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHSE) consultants to provide health and safety services to NERSA for 36 months. Bidders should be professional OHSE service providers (OHS training, audits/compliance, ISO management systems, occupational health, travel health) with relevant registrations, track record, and team qualifications (e.g., HPCSA/SANC, SAIOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor).

Requirements

• Administrative prerequisites: CSD registration or MA number; SARS PIN/TCS; valid B-BBEE certificate; Invitation to Bid; proof of experience; CVs for proposed team; professional registrations; security clearance proof; and compliance with Labour/Labour-related requirements.
• Qualification and capabilities: evidence of experience in similar OHSE work; minimum five reference letters; summarised CVs of proposed team; contingency plan and professional indemnity where applicable.
• Category-specific capabilities (Lot-based): OHS Training, OHS Audits/Compliance, ISO Integrated Management Systems, Occupational Health Services, Travel Health/Travel Medicine. Each category requires relevant certifications (e.g., ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, HPCSA/SANC where applicable, travel vaccination authority, etc.).
• Evaluation: Stage 1 administrative compliance; Stage 2 functionality (max 100 points; minimum 60 required) with criteria for experience, methodology, and team qualifications (up to 40/30/30). Presentations may be optional.
• IP and confidentiality: NERSA owns deliverables; strict confidentiality; IP rights vest in NERSA.

(Document reference: BID DOCUMENT_NERSA-2627/HRT/OHS/BID007.pdf)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 3 July 2026 at 11:00; late bids are disqualified.
• Submission method: one original plus a USB with a duplicate submission; sealed envelope to The Procurement Manager, Kulawula House, 526 Madiba Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.
• Required documents: Invitation to Bid, Tax Compliance PIN/TCS, CSD proof, B-BBEE certificate, Bidder’s Disclosure, Preference Points Form, technical proposal, pricing schedule (submitted separately), track record with references, CVs of proposed team, proof of registrations, and special contract conditions.
• Briefing: non-compulsory virtual briefing on 17 June 2026 at 10:00 (MS Teams). Register by 09:00 on 17 June 2026; questions due by 12:00 on 18 June 2026; responses by 19 June 2026.
• Where to obtain documents: the attached bid document pack (see BID007.pdf).
• RFQ process: after panel appointment, NERSA issues RFQs to panel members; highest-scoring quotes win; panel capped at six per commodity.
• Contact for queries: briefingsessions@nersa.org.za (refer to the document for details).