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Issuing Organization
South African National Energy Development InstituteLocation
Gauteng
Closing Date
02 Sept 2026
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Block C, Upper Grayston Office Park, 152 Ann Crescent 2146 - Strathovan - Sandton - 2146
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
04 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-164560
Sanedi is procuring a feasibility study to assess converting mining equipment to hydrogen dual-fuel combustion technology at two specific mines: tharisa mine (surface, marikana) and sibanye stillwater mine (underground, rustenburg). The study covers site visits, duty and technical analysis, route and energy consumption simulation, vehicle integration, risk and regulatory analysis, total cost of ownership, and emissions impact. Bidders must achieve a minimum 70% technical evaluation score and submit electronically by 2 september 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Submission: Electronic only, to [email protected], as locked PDF attachments (no links), max 20 MB per email; late or corrupt submissions disqualified.
Closing date: 2 September 2026 at 11:00 AM; non-compulsory virtual briefing on 18 August 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Team Leader: Minimum 10 years' experience in energy projects, must have led at least 5 hydrogen/energy projects, with qualification in science, energy, engineering or related; certified copies of certificates required.
Hydrogen & Energy Expert: Minimum 5 years' practical experience in feasibility studies and alternative energy scenarios, with at least 3 relevant projects; certified copies of certificates required.
Finance Expert: Degree in finance or economics, minimum 3 years' experience in structuring energy project financing.
Company Experience: Minimum 5 signed reference letters for relevant hydrogen/energy projects, with client contact details; references must be from different locations.
Evaluation: 80/20 preference point system (80 price, 20 specific goals); technical evaluation weights: Team Leader and Key Experts 50%, Project Methodology & Plan 30%, Company Experience 20%; minimum threshold 70%.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 02 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/315039981373028?p=T84pmkubFCwUZsU3XG
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Block C, Upper Grayston Office Park, 152 Ann Crescent 2146 - Strathovan - Sandton - 2146
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Source: BID 0326 - Hydrogen powered Equipment.pdf04 Aug
2026
Tender Published
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2026
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Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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BID 0326 - Hydrogen powered Equipment.pdf
The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) is requesting proposals for a feasibility study on converting mining equipment to hydrogen dual-fuel (H2DF) combustion technology for both surface (Tharisa Mine) and underground (Sibanye Stillwater Mine) applications. The study is Phase 1a of a larger project and involves site inspections, duty/risk/regulatory analyses, and developing a total cost of ownership model. The project duration is 24 weeks.
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SANEDI is a statutory body under the National Energy Act. The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) established the Energy Secretariat at SANEDI in 2020, managing energy RDI flagship programmes including Hydrogen South Africa (HySA), Renewable Energy Hub and Spokes, Coal CO2 to X, and Energy Storage. The Hydrogen Society Roadmap (HSRM) was approved in 2021. The mining sector is expected to lead in supporting hydrogen economy implementation.
Important Dates
Source: BID 0326 - Hydrogen powered Equipment.pdf (RFP)Closing: 2 September 2026 at 11:00 AM. Non-compulsory virtual briefing: 18 August 2026 at 10:00 AM.
Briefing Session
Source: BID 0326 - Hydrogen powered Equipment.pdf (RFP)Non-compulsory virtual briefing: 18 August 2026 at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams.
Contact Information
Source: BID 0326 - Hydrogen powered Equipment.pdf (RFP)SCM Department: 011 038 4300, [email protected]. Submission email: [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: BID 0326 - Hydrogen powered Equipment.pdf (RFP)Submit electronically to [email protected]. Attachments only, no links. PDF format, locked, not editable. Max 20 MB per email; multiple emails allowed. Late bids disqualified. Bidders must not use SANEDI staff as couriers. Corrupt PDFs excluded. Returnable forms: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), Technical Proposal & Methodology Statement, Certificate of Acceptance – General Conditions of Contract, Pricing Schedule / Schedule of Rates, Form of Tender. All must be completed and signed.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: BID 0326 - Hydrogen powered Equipment.pdf (RFP)80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (B-BBEE status level, women, youth, persons with disability ownership). Technical evaluation: Team Leader and Key Experts (50%), Project Methodology & Plan (30%), Company Experience (20%). Minimum threshold: 70%.
Technical Specifications
Source: BID 0326 - Hydrogen powered Equipment.pdf (RFP)Feasibility study for hydrogen-powered mining equipment conversion using hydrogen combustion technology. Two sites: Tharisa Mine, Marikana (surface) and Sibanye Stillwater Mine, Rustenburg (underground). Scope: site visits, duty assessment, technical analysis of vehicles, route and energy consumption analysis, operational simulation models, vehicle integration analysis, operational risk and regulatory analysis, total cost of ownership model, emissions impact study. Deliverables: comprehensive technical study report, regulatory framework, risk analysis matrix, cost model, system specification. Duration: 24 weeks. Reporting: monthly progress reports and meetings, draft and final technical reports.
Methodology
Source: BID 0326 - Hydrogen powered Equipment.pdfThe Solution Statement and Methodology must respond to the scope of work, outline the proposed technical solution, articulate value add, detail time frames and methodology. Layout should mirror the Scope of Works headings. Include a quality plan, risk management approach, and an activity Gantt chart with work breakdown structure.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: BID 0326 - Hydrogen powered Equipment.pdfTeam Leader: minimum 10 years' experience in energy projects, hydrogen/energy specialist, led 5 hydrogen/energy projects. Hydrogen & Energy Expert: minimum 5 years' experience in feasibility studies, participated in or led 3 relevant projects. Finance Expert: degree in finance or economics, minimum 3 years' experience in structuring energy project financing. Certified copies of qualifications required. Reference letters with contact details for each expert.
Quality Management
Source: BID 0326 - Hydrogen powered Equipment.pdfThe technical proposal must include a quality plan outlining processes and procedures for testing and verification of deliverables.
Pricing Schedule
Source: BID 0326 - Hydrogen powered Equipment.pdfPricing Schedule: cost breakdown for Activity 1 through Activity 5, as per deliverables.
Financial Requirements
Source: BID 0326 - Hydrogen powered Equipment.pdf (RFP)Pricing Schedule: cost breakdown per activity (Activity 1 to 5). Payment schedule to be negotiated at contracting, linked to deliverables and milestones.
Compliance Requirements
Source: BID 0326 - Hydrogen powered Equipment.pdf (RFP)CSD registration required. SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses employment by organ of state or relationship with procuring institution. SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE status level and specific goals points under 80/20 system. Certified copies of qualifications for key experts must be attached.
Environmental
Source: BID 0326 - Hydrogen powered Equipment.pdfThe study includes an emissions impact study of solutions. Outputs include fuel substitution and emissions savings.
Section
Source: BID 0326 - Hydrogen powered Equipment.pdfTechnical evaluation: Team Leader and Key Experts (50%) – Team Leader/Project Manager (20%), Hydrogen & Energy Expert (20%), Finance Expert (10%). Project Methodology & Plan (30%) – Methodology (10%), Project Plan (10%), Collaboration with Key Stakeholders (10%). Company Experience (20%). Minimum threshold: 70%.
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Block C, Upper Grayston Office Park, 152 Ann Crescent, Strathavon, Sandton, 2146, South Africa
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011-038-4300[email protected]www.sanedi.org.zaBlock C, Upper Grayston Office Park, 152 Ann Crescent, Strathavon, Sandton, 2146, South Africa
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