Customs Clearing and Forwarding for SANAE Voyage
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
In plain English
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is procuring services for customs clearing, forwarding, stevedoring, and loading/off-loading for the SANAE 2026/2027 relief voyage. Bidders must be registered with SARS as a clearing agent and comply with tax legislation, and they should submit a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment requires a service provider for customs clearing, forwarding, and stevedoring services for the SANAE 2026/2027 Antarctica relief voyage. The work involves managing the export of equipment, food, and medical supplies onto the SA Agulhas II, as well as the re-import of waste and used items upon the vessel's return. The provider must supply labor, including forklift drivers and tally clerks, and manage all customs documentation. Operations will take place at the port, with loading scheduled for December 2026 and off-loading in February 2027.
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.
- Import/export licence — A SARS importer's/exporter's code for cross-border goods.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold a valid SARS Clearing Agent License
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Must hold valid operator and machinery licenses for forklifts
Contact & how to apply
Name: Andiswa Charlie
Email: acharlie@dffe.gov.za
Phone: 021-493-7149
How to apply: Submit your quotation on a company letterhead, including all required item descriptions and your CSD MAAA number, via email to RFQCT@dffe.gov.za for the attention of Andiswa Charlie.
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