Passenger ferry chartering services for Robben Island Museum.
Molefi Machela
In plain English
Robben Island Museum is procuring chartering services for passenger ferries for three years. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and submit relevant certifications and experience proof.
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The Robben Island Museum is seeking proposals for passenger ferry chartering services for a three-year period. The successful bidder will transport visitors between the Nelson Mandela Gateway and Robben Island. The service requires both standard passenger boats and luxury vessels that meet specific size, capacity, and accessibility standards, including wheelchair access and multimedia capabilities. Vessels must operate safely in various weather conditions and provide air-conditioned passenger spaces. The service provider is responsible for supplying qualified, uniformed crew members trained in emergency procedures and customer service. This contract aims to ensure a high-quality, safe, and reliable visitor experience for all guests traveling to the island.
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
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or certificate
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid maritime vessel certifications (Safety, Registry, Load Line, Hull, Safe Manning)
- Personnel must hold SAMSA Certificates of Competency
- SAQA evaluation certificates for all foreign qualifications
- Proof of P&I and Hull & Machinery insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Molefi Machela
Email: MolefiM@robben-island.org.za
Phone: 021-413-4246
How to apply: Submissions must be uploaded to the e-Tender portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Bidders must submit separate files for the Technical Bid and the Financial Bid.
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