Service Providers for Port and Miscellaneous Services for DFFE/MLRF Vessels
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
In plain English
The MLRF is procuring services in accordance with a Project Plan and Project Scope. Eligibility requirements are not specified in the provided text.
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The Marine Living Resources Fund, under the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, is seeking a service provider for tender MLRF226/26. The project involves rendering professional services in accordance with a specific project plan and scope. The work will be performed for the Marine Living Resources Fund. Key deliverables include the timely submission of all project information and work outputs, as payment is directly linked to the successful delivery of these items. The contract spans multiple financial years, requiring new order numbers to be generated annually after the first of April.
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.
Full requirements
- Valid tax compliance status
- Proof of company registration
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Vuyo Mteki
Email: MLRFtenders@dffe.gov.za
Phone: 073-164-6415
How to apply: For enquiries or to request a link for the compulsory briefing session, bidders must email MLRFtenders@dffe.gov.za using the subject line 'MLRF226/26: Enquiries'.
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