# 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.

> This tender closed on 2026-10-28.

- **Reference:** MLRF227/26
- **Issuer:** [Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/department-of-forestry-fisheries-and-the-environment.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-10-06
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-28 11:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md), [Water transport](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/H50.md)

## Summary

#### 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

## Description

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.

## Documents

- mlrf227.26.27manage\_fleetoffisheriesprotection\_0.pdf

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## Published on

- [Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries](https://www.dffe.gov.za)

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