Refurbishment of 837 Tank at Phosphoric Acid Plant.
Foskor
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
12 August 2026 at 13:00 · 21 John Ross, Foskor
In plain English
Foskor is seeking proposals for the refurbishment of 837 tank rubber and bricks over a period of 3 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with B-BBEE requirements.
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Foskor is inviting tenders for the refurbishment of the 837 buffer tank at their Phosphoric Acid Plant in Richards Bay. The project involves stripping old rubber and bricks, preparing the surface, and installing new chemically cured butyl rubber and carbon bricks. Key deliverables include a project schedule, a quality control plan, and a safety management plan. The work must be completed within a 3-month period. A compulsory site briefing will be held on 12 August 2026 at 21 John Ross, Richards Bay. Bidders must provide their own transport and accommodation for this session.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 5 Mechanical Engineering (5ME)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB 5ME grading certificate
- Safety officer must hold SACPCMP certification
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must possess a valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Must hold ISO 45001 certification
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sisanda Mbeje
Email: sisandam@foskor.co.za
Phone: 035-902-3270
How to apply: Submit bids in a sealed envelope to 21 John Ross, Richards Bay, or via email to tenderrbay@foskor.co.za. Include a USB flash drive with a soft copy of the bid. Ensure the email is in PDF format and under 5MB.
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