Provision of Sawmill Services for 18 Months
Lungile Moeketsi
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
25 June 2026 at 11:00 · Microsoft Teams
In plain English
SAFCOL is seeking proposals for sawmill services including stacking, destacking, and rework for 18 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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SAFCOL invites bids for the provision of sawmill services at the Timbadola Sawmill, located on the R524 between Louis Trichardt and Thohoyandou. The contract covers an 18-month period and includes stacking, destacking, boiler cleaning, and rework services. The successful bidder must provide and manage a large workforce across these departments, ensuring strict adherence to quality control, moisture monitoring, and SANS standards. Key deliverables include daily production reporting, preventative machinery maintenance, and full management of industrial relations. The contractor is also responsible for providing all necessary personal protective equipment and maintaining a 24/7 standby vehicle for medical emergencies. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session via Microsoft Teams on 25 June 2026 to remain eligible for the tender.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Certified company registration and share certificates
- Key personnel must hold relevant academic and professional qualifications
- Proof of vehicle ownership or valid lease agreements
- Minimum of three signed contactable reference letters
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Signed Joint Venture or Consortium agreement if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lungile Moeketsi
Email: Lungile.Moeketsi@safcol.co.za
Phone: 012-436-6300
How to apply: Bids must be hand-delivered or couriered to the SAFCOL Nelspruit Office at ABSA Square, 3rd Floor, 20 Paul Kruger Street, Mbombela. Submissions must be placed in the designated tender box at reception before the closing date of 10 July 2026 at 12:00.
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