Supply of Cargo Services for Marion Island Relief.
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
In plain English
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is procuring customs clearing, forwarding, stevedoring, and loading/off-loading services for the return of relief cargo from Marion Island. Bidders must be registered with SARS as a clearing agent and have a CSD number.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment invites quotations for customs clearing, forwarding, and stevedoring services for the Marion Island 2026 relief cargo return. The work involves loading and off-loading equipment, food, medical supplies, and fuel at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Key deliverables include providing a site supervisor, a tally clerk, a 4-tonne forklift, and a labor team for the SA Agulhas II vessel operations. The project is scheduled around September 2026, with a 90-day validity period for all submitted quotations.
What you need to qualify
- 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.
- Import/export licence — A SARS importer's/exporter's code for cross-border goods.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold a valid SARS Clearing Agent License
- Must possess valid operator and machinery licenses
- Must provide valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Must provide proof of active tax compliance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Andiswa Euphimia Charlie
Email: acharlie@dffe.gov.za
Phone: 021-493-7149
How to apply: Submit your quotation on a company letterhead via email to RFQCT@dffe.gov.za before 11:00 on 15 July 2026. Ensure the document includes itemized VAT, banking details, a valid CSD report, and a SARS Tax Status Pin.
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