Supply of fuel and blasting services for Quelea control.
John Tladi
In plain English
The Department of Agriculture is seeking service providers for supplying fuel and executing blasting of Quelea for three years. Bidders must be registered with the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The Department of Agriculture invites bids for the supply of fuel and the execution of blasting services to control Redbilled Quelea outbreaks. This project will be conducted across South Africa as required by the Department. The successful service provider must be available to perform operations within 24 hours of a request. Key responsibilities include acquiring and transporting explosives and fuel, setting up detonation networks, coordinating with local authorities, and ensuring site safety. The contract will span a period of three years. Bidders must provide specialized labor and a licensed, fully equipped explosives carrier vehicle. All operations must strictly adhere to the Explosive Materials Act.
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
- Valid SAPS Certificate of Registration for blasting Redbilled Quelea
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or SARS PIN
- Registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: John Tladi
Email: JohnTL@nda.gov.za
Phone: 012-319-6717
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid number and closing date. Submissions must be deposited into the bid box located at the Department of Agriculture, 20 Steve Biko Road, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001.
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