Design and Supply of Cold Heat Exchanger for Sulphuric Acid Plant
Foskor
This tender closed on 11 August 2026
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In plain English
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Foskor (Pty) Ltd invites tenders for the design, manufacture, and supply of a new vertical, radial, tubular cold heat exchanger for its Sulphuric Acid A-Plant in Richards Bay. The project involves detailed engineering, fabrication, testing, and commissioning of the unit. Key deliverables include design calculations, fabrication drawings, a quality control plan, and a safety management plan. The project duration is estimated at 6 months. The tender is issued under reference FOSRBY-RFP-05-26/27. A non-compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 22 July 2026 at the Foskor Club Hall. The closing date for submissions is 11 August 2026 at 12:00. Bids must remain valid for 180 business days.
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 6 Mechanical Engineering (6ME)) — 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
- CIDB grading of 6ME or higher
- Engineers/Technologists must hold ECSA registration
- Must be a SANA accredited Authorized Inspection Authority
- Personnel must hold SAIW Level 2 Welding and Fabrication certification
- Must hold ISO 3834 certification or SAIW registration
- Safety officer must have Diploma/SAMTRAC and SACPMP registration
- Must hold Sigma paint applicator certification
- Must be registered on the National Treasury CSD
- Must provide audited financial statements for the last three years
- Must provide a valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
Contact & how to apply
Name: Slindile Gumbi
Email: Slindileg@foskor.co.za
Phone: 035-902-3104
How to apply: Submit bids in the tender box at Foskor (Pty) Ltd, 21 John Ross Highway, Richards Bay, 3900, or via email to tenderrbay@foskor.co.za. Include a USB flash drive with an exact copy of the submission. Email attachments must be in PDF format and not exceed 5 MB.
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