Design and Install Superheater Tube Bank at Acid Plant.
Foskor
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Foskor (Pty) Ltd has issued a tender for the design, manufacture, supply, and installation of a new superheater tube bank for the Economizer at their Sulphuric Acid A-Plant in Richards Bay. The project aims to replace worn-out equipment to restore heat transfer efficiency. The work must follow ASME VIII standards and be completed within a six-month duration. Key deliverables include a high-level work methodology, a quality control plan, and a comprehensive safety management plan. The tender is open for submission until 11 August 2026 at 12:00. Additionally, bidders must complete a mandatory counterparty due diligence questionnaire to verify legal standing and ownership. Bidders are also required to meet a 70% technical threshold for the construction of acid storage tanks as part of the broader project requirements.
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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid CIDB 6ME registration certificate
- ECSA registered Professional Engineer or Technologist
- SANAS accredited Approved Inspection Authority (AIA) certificate
- SAIW Level 2 Welding and Fabrication Inspector certification
- ISO 3834 certification
- SACPCMP registration for the Safety Officer
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lisu Khumalo
Email: lisuk@foskor.co.za
Phone: 035-902-3278
How to apply: Submit physical copies to the tender box at Foskor (Pty) Ltd, 21 John Ross Highway, Richards Bay, 3900. Alternatively, email a PDF version (max 5 MB) to tenderrbay@foskor.co.za. Include a signed due diligence questionnaire and all required supporting documentation.
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