Research on Dust Sources in Underground Mines.
SCM Office
In plain English
The Mine Health and Safety Council is seeking a service provider to conduct research on dust sources in underground mines. Eligible bidders must comply with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and be tax compliant.
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The Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC) invites bids for a research project to assess and quantify dust sources in South African gold, coal, and diamond mines. The project involves conducting literature reviews, performing gravimetric sampling, deploying real-time monitoring, and using modelling techniques to rank dust contributions. The service provider will evaluate current dust control strategies and develop best practice guidelines for intake airway dust management. The work will take place across various mine sites and include a stakeholder workshop in Gauteng. The project duration is 18 months. Key deliverables include comprehensive research reports, exposure profiles, and final best practice guidelines.
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
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid SAIOH registration for the Occupational Hygienist
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Office
Email: tenders@mhsc.org.za
Phone: 011-656-1797
How to apply: Submit your technical and pricing proposals via email to tenders@mhsc.org.za. Ensure all documents are signed and the total email attachment size does not exceed 150MB.
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