Design and Installation of Cold Heat Exchanger for C Plant.
Foskor
This tender closed on 8 September 2026
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Foskor Richards Bay is inviting tenders for the design, fabrication, supply, and installation of a Cold Interpass Heat Exchanger (Equipment Number 350-801-HE) for their C Plant. The project must follow ASME VIII standards and requires a six-month completion timeline. The work will take place at the Foskor Richards Bay facility. Bidders must provide a reference list of similar projects and ensure all technical work is performed by qualified professionals. The tender is issued by Foskor (Pty) Ltd. The bid validity period is 90 business days from the closing date of 08 September 2026.
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 6 Mechanical Engineering (6ME)) — 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
- CIDB grading of 6ME or higher
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid ECSA, SAIW Level 2, or Sigma paint applicator certification
- ISO 3834 certification or SAIW registration
- Safety Officer with SACPMP registration and relevant safety diplomas
- Proof of Third-Party Inspection Authority (AIA) accreditation
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Audited financial statements for the current and two previous years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Harry Mthembu
Email: harrym@foskor.co.za
Phone: 035-902-3228
How to apply: Bids must be submitted via email to tenderrbay@foskor.co.za (PDF format, max 5MB) or deposited in the tender box at Foskor (Pty) Ltd, 21 John Ross Highway, Richards Bay, 3900 by 12:00 on 08 September 2026.
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