Service provider for water quality management.
Lungile Moeketsi
In plain English
SAFCOL is procuring services for water quality management over a period of 3 years. The tender document does not specify any particular eligibility requirements.
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The South African Forestry Company SOC Ltd (SAFCOL) invites service providers to tender for water quality management services across its North and South region plantations. The contract will run for a period of 3 years. The successful bidder will be responsible for the provision of chemical dosing apparatus, supply of SABS-approved water treatment chemicals, monthly water sampling, and laboratory analysis. The service provider must ensure all water quality results comply with SANS 241 standards and relevant national legislation. Key deliverables include conducting on-site chemical residual tests, implementing corrective measures based on laboratory findings, and providing monthly reports to management. The work covers multiple locations, including Ngome, Roburnia, Jessievale, Nelshoogte, Berlin, Belfast, Lakenvlei, Tweefontein, Uitsoek, Witklip, Brooklands, Woodbush, Entabeni, Blyde-Morgenzon, Bergvliet, Wilgeboom, and Timbadola Sawmill. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 08 July 2026 via Microsoft Teams. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience in water quality management and employ qualified specialists in water care or engineering fields.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- SANAS accreditation for chemical analysis (own or third-party agreement)
- Valid COIDA registration and Letter of Good Standing
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS tax compliance status PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Certified CIPC company registration documents
- Minimum functionality score of 65 points
- Verified experience via reference letters
- Attendance at compulsory briefing session
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lungile Moeketsi
Email: Lungile.Moeketsi@safcol.co.za
Phone: 012-436-6300
How to apply: Submit one original bid document and one copy in the tender box at the SAFCOL Nelspruit Office, ABSA Square, 3rd Floor, 20 Paul Kruger Street, Mbombela, by 12:00 on 22 July 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
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