Provision of Load and Haul Services at North Pit.
Foskor
In plain English
Foskor is procuring goods and services as specified in its Bid Document. Eligible bidders are those who comply with the submission requirements and conditions outlined by Foskor.
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Foskor is inviting tenders for Load and Haul services and Equipment Rental services at its North Pit in Phalaborwa. The contract duration is five years. The project involves two scopes: Scope A (full mining operations including drilling, blasting, loading, and hauling) and Scope B (provision of a rental mining fleet). Key deliverables include a fleet of heavy equipment such as excavators, dump trucks, dozers, and graders, all equipped with collision avoidance systems. The work requires 24/7 operations. Bidders must provide a detailed maintenance plan, safety training records, and a socio-economic development plan. The tender is subject to a 70% technical evaluation threshold.
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.
- 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 SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Must attend compulsory site briefing with required PPE
- Possess Mine Surveyor Certificate and relevant blasting tickets
- Must hold valid SETA accreditation
- Proof of equipment ownership or formal lease agreements
Contact & how to apply
Name: Silindile Ngcobo
Email: SilindileN@foskor.co.za
Phone: 011-347-0646
How to apply: Bids must be deposited in the tender box at the reception of Foskor Phalaborwa, 27 Selati Rd, Phalaborwa, 1389, or emailed to Tenders@Foskor.co.za. Submissions must include a USB flash drive containing an exact copy of the hard copy bid.
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