Provision of Log Transport to Timbadola Sawmill
Sibongiseni Mgushelo
In plain English
SAFCOL SOC LTD is procuring round log transport services from Thathe Vondo to Timbadola Sawmill. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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SAFCOL is seeking a service provider to transport pine sawlogs from the Thathe Vondo plantation to the Timbadola Sawmill. The work will take place in the Entabeni Plantation within the North Region. The project involves short-haul, direct-to-mill, and long-haul transport, as well as loading services for distances up to 90 kilometers. The service provider must supply suitable forestry equipment and maintain a monthly uptime of 80 percent. The contract is volume-based and will expire once the total value is reached. All equipment must be available immediately upon receiving the award letter.
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
- Proof of ownership or valid lease for forestry transport and loading equipment
- Valid Tax Compliance status
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sibongiseni Mgushelo
Email: sibongiseni.mgushelo@safcol.co.za
Phone: 066-479-0612
How to apply: Submit your quotation via email to the address specified in the RFQ documentation. Ensure the email subject line includes the reference number: RFQ/202/080/2026.
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