The appointment of a service provider/s to manage the Marine Living Resources Fund (MLRF) / the department (DFFE) fleet of fisheries protection and research vessels for a period of five (5) years.Closed

Overview

The tender seeks the appointment of a service provider/s to manage the Marine Living Resources Fund (MLRF)/the DFFE fleet of four fisheries protection vessels and two fisheries research vessels for a period of five years. The assignment covers fleet management, vessel crew/manning, security, compliance with maritime standards, and related services to support the MLRF/DFFE mandate. Target bidders should be registered on the Central Supplier Database with SARS Tax Compliance status and may need BBBEE documentation; compliance with tax and statutory requirements is required. The contract uses a two-envelope system and involves compulsory briefing and a physical bid drop-off in Cape Town.

Requirements

• CSD registration with Tax Compliance Status (or SARS TCS) and; if applicable, BBBEE documentation.
• Compliance with tax and statutory requirements; avoid disqualifications under PFMA/PPP regulations.
• Security, confidentiality, and information-security measures; staff must sign NDAs; potential security vetting and polygraph testing.
• Manning and crew requirements aligned with SAMSA standards for each vessel; capability to source suitably qualified crew for specialised surveys.
• Compliance with SAMSA, SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, Class Society regulations; safety and environmental controls as part of service delivery.
• Ability to provide performance security and to adhere to GCC terms; attention to contract management, delivery timelines, and potential penalties.
• Bid must be submitted in two sealed envelopes (technical/compliance and financial) and delivered to the bid box by the stated closing time.
• Documentation to accompany bids includes official forms (SBD family), Pricing Schedule, tax clearance, and related statements. (Document references: mlrf227/26manage_fleetoffisheriesprotection_0.pdf)

How to Apply

• Deadline: 28 October 2026 (closing time 11:00 per attached document).
• Briefing: Virtual compulsory session on 13 October 2026 (Teams link and meeting details in the tender) (mlrf227/26manage_fleetoffisheriesprotection_0.pdf).
• Submission method: Two sealed envelopes submitted by hand to the Bid Box at Foretrust Building, Ground Floor, 2 Martin Hammerschlag Way, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001; deposit of bids required (mlrf227/26manage_fleetoffisheriesprotection_0.pdf).
• Documents to complete/submit: Official bid forms (SBD 1, SBD 6.1, SBD 3.3 Pricing Schedule, SBD 7) and any BBBEE documents; Tax Clearance or CSD details as applicable; two-envelope submission ensures separation of technical/commercial content.
• Pre-qualifications: CSD registration and SARS Tax Compliance (or PIN/CSD number); ensure compliance with tax and statutory requirements (SARS TCS); may require proof for joint ventures/consortia.
• Briefing venue/dates: See above; details in mlrf227/26manage_fleetoffisheriesprotection_0.pdf.
• Bid documents: Available with the attached tender package; pricing schedule included. (Pricing Schedule text embedded in the pdf: mlrf227/26manage_fleetoffisheriesprotection_0.pdf)

Field mapping

• SECTORS: as above.
• Source document references: mlrf227.26.27manage_fleetoffisheriesprotection_0.pdf