THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER/S TO MANAGE THE DEPARTMENT’S FLEET OF FISHERIES PROTECTION AND RESEARCH VESSELS FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARSClosed

Overview

Procurement of a service provider/s to manage the Department’s fleet of Fisheries Protection and Research Vessels for 5 years. The tender is an Open-Tender from the Marine Living Resources Fund, inviting bidders with maritime vessel management capabilities and related regulatory compliance experience to oversee the department’s protected-and-research vessel fleet.

Requirements

Key qualifications, compliance criteria, and conditions are detailed in paragraph 13 of the Terms of Reference. For the full set of requirements, refer to the attached bid document MLRF227-26 RESEARCH VESSEL BID.pdf.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 28 October 2026 at 11:00.
• Briefing: Mandatory on 13 October 2026 at 10:00; via MS Teams (link request from MLRFTENDERS@DFFE.GOV.ZA); physical briefing address: Martin Hammerschlag Way, Foreshore, Cape Town 8001.
• Submission method: Details are provided in the attached bid document (MLRF227-26 RESEARCH VESSEL BID.pdf).
• Documents to submit: See the attached bid document for required forms and pricing schedules.
• Additional info: Bid documents are attached; questions/clarifications can be directed to kstemela@dffe.gov.za or via the posted contact channels. Request the MS Teams link from MLRFTENDERS@DFFE.GOV.ZA.