Port and miscellaneous services for DFFE/MLRF vessels.
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
In plain English
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is seeking a service provider or panel of service providers to provide port and miscellaneous services to its fleet of six vessels. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE/MLRF) is seeking a service provider to manage port and miscellaneous services for its fleet of six vessels. The work will take place at various ports as required. Key deliverables include managing vessel arrivals and departures, waste removal, customs and immigration support, logistics for medical emergencies, bunkering, and marine engineering support. The contract will run for a period of twelve months. This tender is essential for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the fisheries protection and research fleet.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid registration with SAASOA
- Valid vessel agent registration certificate (TNPA)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms. Ncumisa Matiwane & Ms Pamela Mtintelwa
Email: MLRFTENDERS@DFFE.GOV.ZA
Phone: 066 471 1471 / 073 164 6415
How to apply: Bids must be delivered physically to the Tender Box located on the Ground Floor, Foretrust Building, 2 Martin Hammerschlag Way, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001.
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