Supply of Tall Oil Fatty Acid for Foskor.
Foskor
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Supply of Tall Oil Fatty Acid for Foskor's mining division. Bidders must have quality control and assurance certificates and a certificate of analysis from an accredited laboratory.
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Foskor Mining Division is inviting bids for the supply and delivery of Tall Oil Fatty Acid (TOFA) to their Phalaborwa Reagents Storage Yard. This reagent is essential for the direct flotation process used to recover apatite. The contract will span a duration of 36 months, with an expected start date of 01 May 2027. The estimated annual requirement is 9,200,000 kg. Bidders must ensure the product meets specific chemical compositions, including defined levels of oleic, linoleic, and linolenic acids. The successful supplier must maintain a minimum of six weeks of stock on-site at the Foskor facility. The tender process requires strict adherence to safety, quality, and technical specifications, including the provision of a Safety Data Sheet and a Business Continuity Plan. Bidders must achieve a technical score of at least 70% to qualify for further consideration.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Proof of manufacturing facility and production capacity
- Compliance with National Road Traffic Act and hazardous goods regulations
- Relevant industry quality and analysis certifications
- Required safety files and legal exam certifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: Richard Rammupudu
Email: Richardr@foskor.co.za
Phone: 015-789-2277
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the tender box at Foskor Phalaborwa, 27 Selati Road, Phalaborwa, 1389, or via email to tenders@foskor.co.za. A USB flash drive containing an exact copy of the submission must be included.
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