Logistics contractor for asset relocation from Uitkomst Mine to Pretoria.
SABS
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
1 October 2026 at 10:00 · Uitkomst Colliery Mine, SABS Uitkomst Laboratory, 27 km off R34 from Newcastle to Utrecht, KwaZulu-Natal
In plain English
The South African Bureau of Standards is procuring logistics and transport services to relocate assets from Uitkomst Mine to Pretoria. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database and provide a valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is seeking a logistics contractor to relocate assets from the Uitkomst Mine near Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, to the SABS Head Office in Pretoria. The project involves the loading, transportation, and offloading of laboratory equipment, IT hardware, office items, a park home, and a storage container. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, vehicles, and lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts. Key deliverables include a site assessment, secure transit of all assets, and a final inventory reconciliation. A compulsory site briefing is scheduled for 01 October 2026, and the tender closes on 05 October 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Public liability insurance cover of at least R10 million
- Valid goods-in-transit, vehicle, and worker's compensation insurance
- National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Five contactable references for similar projects completed within five years
- Minimum of three years of logistics experience
- Signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
- Disclosure of all CSD-registered companies linked to directors
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lekgolo Lebepe
Email: elvis.lebepe@sabs.co.za
Phone: 012-428-6157
How to apply: Responses must be submitted via email to elvis.lebepe@sabs.co.za. No late submissions will be accepted.
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