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

Overview

The Department seeks to appoint a service provider to manage the Marine Living Resources Fund (MLRF)/DFFE fleet of fisheries protection and research vessels for five years. The procurement uses a two-envelope open process (Technical/Compliance and Financial) for six vessels (four protection, two research) with 24/7 operations. Compulsory briefing is on 18 June 2026; closing date was extended to 31 July 2026 (see extension notice). Two envelopes must be submitted to the Tender Box in Cape Town; bid documents include SBD1, SBD3.3, SBD6.1 (see attached).

Document: mlrf219/26.26.27_managefleetoffisheriesprotectionandrrsearchvessels.pdf and extension notice mlrf219.26.27_extension_managefleetoffisheriesprotectionandrrsearchvessels.pdf.

Requirements

• Experience managing government maritime fleets and crewed vessels; capable of 24/7 operations.
• Compliance with SAMSA, SOLAS, MARPOL, STCW, Class Society, and related regulations; confidentiality and information-security protocols; NDAs for all personnel.
• Manning capability to meet SAMSA-approved scales per vessel (Africana, Ellen Khuzwayo, Sarah Baartman, Lilian Ngoyi, Ruth First, Victoria Mxenge) including deck, engineer, and ratings staffing.
• Security vetting, background checks, and potential polygraph testing; data confidentiality with researchers and operations.
• Staffing and subcontracting controls; all personnel sign NDAs; MLRF reserves right to vet key personnel.
• Compliance/Preference framework: 90/10 or 80/20 preference system; proof for specific goals (e.g., 51% black ownership, 50% women ownership, youth, disability).
• Tax and registrations: SARS Tax Clearance PIN; CSD registration if no TCS; separate TCS for consortium members.
• Pricing: ceiling price, all taxes included, with travel and other expenses itemized (see Pricing Schedule).

Document: mlrf219/26.26.27_managefleetoffisheriesprotectionandrrsearchvessels.pdf

How to Apply

• Attend compulsory briefing on 18 June 2026 at 10:00 (link from MLRFTenders@dffe.gov.za). (see document)
• Submit bids in two sealed envelopes: Envelope 1 Technical/Compliance; Envelope 2 Financial; deposit to the Bid Box at Foretrust Building, Cape Town (ground floor) by closing time.
• Closing date: 31 July 2026, 11:00 (extension notice). Submit in hard copy and electronic format (see extension notice).
• Complete documents: official forms (SBD1 Part A, SBD3.3 Pricing Schedule, SBD6.1 Preference Points); SARS TCS/CSD documentation; BBEE documentation.
• Include contact persons: Ms Pamela Mtintelwa, Ms Ncumisa Matiwane (MLRF Tenders).
• Where to obtain documents: MLRF tenders email or site (see attached PDFs for details).

Document: mlrf219/26.26.27_managefleetoffisheriesprotectionandrrsearchvessels.pdf; extension mlrf219.26.27_extension_managefleetoffisheriesprotectionandrrsearchvessels.pdf.