RFQ for the provision of vessel hire for coastal marine environmental survey work in the kwazulu-natal area on an “as and when” required basis for a period of 5 years for the csir

Closing date: 30 January 2026 (14:30 GMT). No other dates (briefings, site visits, clarification deadlines) are mentioned in the document.

Email: [email protected]. No phone number, contact name or physical address is provided in the extracted sections.

• Submit the bid electronically to [email protected] using the RFQ number 9523/30/01/2026 in the email subject.
• If the file size exceeds 25 MB, split the submission into multiple emails.
• All required forms must be used as provided; do not re‑type the forms.
• Bids must be received by the stipulated closing time (30 January 2026, 14:30 GMT). Late submissions will be rejected.
• Sign and return Annexure F (Non‑Disclosure Agreement) with the bid.
• Provide proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) and any required certificates (tax compliance, CSD number, etc.).
• The CSIR may extend the closing date, correct errors, verify information, request additional documentation, conduct site inspections, award the contract to one or more bidders, or cancel the process at any stage. Non‑compliance with any of these requirements may lead to disqualification.

Scope: Provision of vessel hire on an “as and when” basis for coastal marine environmental survey work in the KwaZulu‑Natal area for a period of five (5) years for the CSIR.

• Deliverables: Availability of a suitable vessel with required marine survey equipment whenever the CSIR requests it.
• Service level: Vessel must be ready for deployment as per CSIR’s schedule; no detailed performance metrics are specified in the extracted text.

• Register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide the CSD number.
• Maintain tax compliance; submit SARS Tax Clearance Certificate or TCS PIN as proof.
• Provide proof of tax compliance for each consortium/joint‑venture/sub‑contractor if applicable.
• No bids accepted from persons in the service of the State or companies with directors who are state employees.
• Submit required certifications (e.g., B‑BBEE, CIDB) only if specifically requested – none are detailed in the extracted text.