Panel for Roundlog Transport Services for SAFCOL.
Lungile Moeketsi
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
29 June 2026 at 11:00 · Microsoft Teams
In plain English
SAFCOL is seeking a service provider for a panel of roundlog transport services for three years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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SAFCOL is seeking service providers to join a panel for roundlog transport services over a three-year period. The work involves transporting sawlogs and pulpwood across plantations and sawmills in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal. Key tasks include short-haul, long-haul, and direct-to-mill transport, as well as loading and unloading using specialized equipment like three-wheel loggers and heavy-duty trucks. Bidders must demonstrate the capacity to handle large volumes of timber. The project requires strict adherence to safety and environmental standards. A compulsory briefing session will be held via Microsoft Teams on 29 June 2026.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- Public Liability Insurance of at least R5,000,000 including Spread of Fire
- Proof of company registration (CIPC documents or share certificates)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of ownership for required transport and loading equipment
- Minimum one year of relevant industry experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lungile Moeketsi
Email: Lungile.Moeketsi@safcol.co.za
Phone: 012-436-6300
How to apply: Bids must be hand-delivered or couriered to the SAFCOL Nelspruit Office, located at ABSA Square, 3rd Floor, 20 Paul Kruger Street, Mbombela, Nelspruit, by 13 July 2026 at 12:00.
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