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

> This tender closed on 2026-10-28.

- **Reference:** MLRF227/27
- **Issuer:** [Marine Living Resources Fund](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/marine-living-resources-fund.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-10-06
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-28 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-13 12:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Architectural and engineering services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M71.md)

## Summary

#### 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.

## Description

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

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

Conditions: Refer to paragraph 13 of the advertised Terms of Reference Briefing Venue: MS Teams, link can be requested from MLRFTENDERS@DFFE.GOV.ZA

## Documents

- MLRF227-26 RESEARCH VESSEL BID.pdf..pdf
- MLRF227-26 RESEARCH VESSEL BID.pdf

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