Research on Conveyor Belt Fire Prevention in Mines
SCM Office
In plain English
The Mine Health and Safety Council is seeking a service provider to research and develop measures to prevent, detect, and combat conveyor belt fires in inclined excavations in underground mines. No specific eligibility requirements such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA are stated.
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The Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC) invites bids for a research project to investigate and prevent conveyor belt fires in inclined underground mines. The work involves conducting literature reviews, analyzing fire dynamics, developing new design requirements, and testing these designs in a controlled environment. The project will take place over 18 months. Key deliverables include comprehensive reports on research findings, design improvements, assessment tools, and test results. A stakeholder workshop must also be held in Gauteng. Bidders must provide expert personnel, including a Mine Ventilation Engineer and a Mechanical Engineer, each with at least 10 years of relevant experience in underground mining environments.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Minimum 5 years experience in applied research
- Key engineering personnel must have qualifications and 10+ years experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Office
Email: tenders@mhsc.org.za
Phone: 011-656-1797
How to apply: Submit a two-envelope system (separate technical and pricing proposals) containing one original, two hard copies, and one electronic copy on a USB. Deliver to the tender box at B7 Maple Place, 145 Western Service Road, Woodmead, Sandton, 2080.
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