Transport of pine sawlogs (round logs) from thathe vondo to timbadola sawmill in mpumalanga

• Closing date and time: 20 July 2026 at 12:00 PM.
• RFQ validity period: 60 days from the closing date.
• No other dates (briefings, site visits) are mentioned in the document.

• Contact person for enquiries: Sibongiseni Mgushelo.
• Email for specification enquiries: [email protected].
• General enquiry email: [email protected].
• Phone: 013 754 2700 ext 2870.
• Cell: 0664790612.
• Submission address: Quotations must be emailed only. No physical address is provided.

• Submit your quotation by email only to the address provided.
• Use the RFQ number in the email subject line.
• The closing date is 20 July 2026 at 12:00 PM. Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Your quotation must be on company letterhead and the RFQ document must be fully completed and signed.
• You must include these returnable documents: Fully completed and signed RFQ, Official quotation on company letterhead, Latest Tax Clearance Certificate, Latest B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit for EME/QSE, CSD Report (or MAAA number), ID copies of company directors.
• Incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
• All SBD forms must be signed and returned with the quotation.
• Joint venture bidders must submit a consolidated B-BBEE certificate.

Tax compliant status verified via CSD/SARS; must not be on National Treasury's restricted suppliers list; must meet mandatory equipment requirements; must submit all required documentation; bids that are incomplete, late, or contain fraudulent information will be disqualified.

• Service required: Transport of pine sawlogs from Thathe Vondo to Timbadola Sawmill in the Entabeni plantation.
• Transport modes: Shorthaul (SH), Direct-to-mill (DTM), Longhaul (LH), and Handling (Loading).
• Lead distance: Up to 90 km.
• Location: North Region – Entabeni Plantation.
• Product: Pine sawlogs.
• Contract duration: Volume-based; expires when the contract value is reached.
• Equipment requirement: You must have sufficient, configured forestry equipment available immediately after award. No waiting period allowed.
• Vehicle compliance: All units must have a valid Certificate of Fitness (COF) and license.
• Performance measures: Agreed monthly uptime is 80%. A penalty formula adjusts payment if uptime is below target.
• Pricing: Complete Schedule 6 (rate sheet) with all rates per km. Do not leave any blanks.

• Note: All transport rates quoted exclude handling costs (e.g., loading, depot handling, offloading, sorting).

• Estimated contract value: R500,000.
• All quoted prices must be firm and inclusive of VAT.
• Transport rates exclude handling (loading, offloading, depot handling, sorting).
• Rates exclude VAT.
• Fuel adjustments are specified per transport mode in Schedule 6.

• Tax Compliance: Must be tax compliant. Status verified via CSD or SARS eFiling. If non-compliant, you have 7 working days to rectify. Continued non-compliance leads to disqualification.
• B-BBEE: Submit a valid B-BBEE Verification Certificate from a SANAS-accredited agency or an EME/QSE sworn affidavit.
• CSD Registration: Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database. If not registered, you must register within 7 working days of award.
• Company Registration: Provide proof of company registration (e.g., Pty, Trust, CC).
• Disqualification Risks: You will be disqualified for: Non-compliant tax status, fraudulent information, false declarations, being listed on the National Treasury's restricted supplier database, or failing to quote as per specification.

• You must declare company details, registration number, and type.
• By signing, you certify that all information and preference points claimed are true.
• If claims are fraudulent, SAFCOL may: Disqualify you, recover costs, cancel the contract, restrict you from public sector business for up to 10 years, or refer the matter for criminal prosecution.