Scaffolding Services at Foskor Mine.
Foskor
In plain English
Foskor is procuring the supply and erection of scaffolding for a period of 3 years. No specific bidder eligibility requirements are stated.
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Foskor is inviting bids for the provision of scaffolding erection and dismantling services at the Foskor Mine in Phalaborwa. The contract will run for a period of three years. The scope includes supplying scaffolding materials, management, and labor for both daily operations and annual maintenance shutdowns. The contractor must provide a management team, qualified scaffolding inspectors, and erection crews. The work must comply with SANS 10085 and Mine Health and Safety Act standards. The project requires 24/7 operational support, including standby crews for after-hours and public holidays. Bidders must attend a non-compulsory virtual briefing session on 18 August 2026.
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.
- CIDB grading — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold CIDB grading 7 SL or higher
- Must be registered on the National Treasury CSD
- Must possess a valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Must hold a valid COIDA certificate and Letter of Good Standing
- Must provide audited financial statements for the current and two previous years
- Must provide a CIPC-issued beneficial ownership certificate
- Must employ MHSA 2.6.1 managers, 2.9.2 supervisors, and qualified erectors/inspectors
Contact & how to apply
Name: BEN THOBEJANE
Email: BenT@foskor.co.za
Phone: 015-789-2466
How to apply: Submit bids in a sealed envelope to the Foskor Phalaborwa Head Office (27 Selati Street, Moshate Office Building) AND via email to tenders@Foskor.co.za. Ensure all files are in PDF format and do not exceed 5MB per email.
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