B-Plant Boiler No.1 Dome Replacement RFP
Foskor
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Foskor (Pty) Ltd has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the B-Plant Boiler No.1 Dome Replacement. The project is located at 21 John Ross Parkway, Alton, Richards Bay. This is a once-off contract with a bid validity period of 90 business days. A compulsory site briefing is scheduled for 28 July 2026 at 10:00 am at the Club Hall in Alton. Key deliverables include the full replacement of the dome as specified in the tender documentation. Bidders must demonstrate technical competence, financial resources, and managerial capability. The project must be completed in accordance with Foskor’s strict health, safety, and environmental standards. All work must be performed by qualified personnel, and the bidder must maintain appropriate insurance throughout the contract duration.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 Mechanical Engineering (3ME)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold CIDB grading of 3ME or higher
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must possess a valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Must provide proof of comprehensive third-party public liability insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mphumeleli Ngqulunga
Email: phumeN@foskor.co.za
Phone: 035-902-3115
How to apply: Bids must be deposited in the tender box at the Main Reception, 21 John Ross Parkway, Alton, or emailed to tenderrbay@foskor.co.za. Email submissions must be in PDF format and not exceed 5 MB. All submissions must include a USB drive containing an exact copy of the bid.
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