THE PROVISION OF SAWMILL SERVICES (STACKING, DESTACKING & REWORK) FOR A PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS.Closed

Overview

Procurement of sawmill services (stacking, destacking & rework) for 18 months at TIMBADOLA SAWMILL. Bidders should have experience in sawmilling/forestry or wood-related operations and be ready to meet SAFCOL’s supplier and compliance requirements (CSD, SARS PIN, COIDA, BBBEE, etc.).

Requirements

• Mandatory registrations and certifications:
  • Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
  • SARS Tax Compliance status or Tax PIN.
  • B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (EMEs/QSEs may use sworn affidavit).
  • Proof of COIDA/Good Standing.
• Documentation to submit (on official forms):
  • SBD 1 (Invitation to Tender), SBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule, SBD 4 Bidder’s Disclosure, SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form.
  • Pricing documentation (Price Declaration Form) and Pricing Schedule; ensure VAT inclusive pricing.
  • Proof of company registration and, if applicable, Joint Venture/Consortium agreements; proof to claim specific goals.
• Qualifications and experience:
  • Demonstrated experience in sawmilling/forestry/agriculture with client references.
  • Phase 2 requires a contract manager with at least 3 years in junior management and NQF 6 in Wood Technology/Forestry/Operations (CVs with certified qualifications).
• Compliance and contract conditions:
  • Adherence to GCC, PPPFA/Regulations 2022, and supplier code of conduct; confidentiality undertakings.
  • Submission must include all mandatory information; incomplete bids may be disqualified.
• Additional bid mechanics:
  • Ensure ability to supply labor, equipment and safety compliance (PPE, site induction, etc.) as specified in the TOR.
  • Consortia/JV must provide signed work-split agreements; all parties must co-sign the bid document.

(Details drawn from RFB005/2026 – SAWMILLING SERVICES AT TIMBADOLLA.pdf)

How to Apply

• Briefing: compulsory session on 25 June 2026, 11:00–12:30 via Microsoft Teams (mandatory; see link in tender). (RFB005/2026)
• Closing: 10 July 2026, 12:00. Bids must be hand delivered or couriered to SAFCOL Nelspruit Office, ABSA Square, 3rd Floor Reception, 20 Paul Kruger Street, Mbombela. No late bids accepted. (RFB005/2026)
• Submission format:
  • Submit original bid document plus a copy on official forms; no retyping; use black ink.
  • Deposit bids in SAFCOL Bid Box next to reception; 8:00–16:30, Mon–Fri. (RFB005/2026)
• Documents to obtain/governing rules:
  • Official bid documents (SBDs) and Pricing Schedule (no charge for bid documents).
  • Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and SARS PIN/TCS; BBBEE documents; joint venture agreements if applicable. (RFB005/2026)
• Evaluation and outcome:
  • Three-phase process: Administrative compliance, Mandatory requirements, Functionality, then price and specific goals (80/20 for price/goals; minimum 60/100 for functionality). Shortlisted bidders may be invited to present. (RFB005/2026)

Note: All references and specific forms/components are from the attached RFB005/2026 documentation.