20 PAUL KRUGER STREET - ABSA SQUARE BUILDING, THIRD FLOOR (Reception) - NELSPRUIT - 1200
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GOVERNMENT
Published
01 Jul 2026
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Summary
South african forestry company limited (SAFCOL) is seeking a qualified service provider to manage water quality across its plantations in mpumalanga and limpopo for a three-year period. The contract involves chemical dosing, water sampling, laboratory testing, and compliance with SANS 241 and the water services act. Interested bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session and submit their bids by 22 july 2026.
Key Requirements
Attend the compulsory briefing session on 08 July 2026 (11:00-12:30) via Microsoft Teams; failure to attend will result in disqualification.
Submit bids by 22 July 2026 at 12:00 to SAFCOL Nelspruit Office, ABSA Square, 3rd Floor Reception, 20 Paul Kruger Street, Mbombela, Nelspruit.
Complete all official forms (SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1) and include certified CIPC documents, CSD registration summary, and B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
Provide a total bid price inclusive of VAT in ZAR, valid for 90 days from closing date.
Comply with mandatory requirements: CSD registration, tax compliance (TCS/PIN), and COIDA coverage for all employees.
Demonstrate capability to deliver water quality management services, including chemical dosing, sampling, and laboratory analysis, across the specified regions.
Ensure no state employees are involved in the bidding entity and that the bidder is not listed on restricted supplier databases.
20 PAUL KRUGER STREET - ABSA SQUARE BUILDING, THIRD FLOOR (Reception) - NELSPRUIT - 1200
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Description
Source: RFB008.2026 - Annexure A - Pricing Schedule.pdf
Important Dates
01 Jul
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
22 Jul
2026
DEADLINE
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Procurement Rules & Compliance ContextThis tender may be governed by South African public procurement rules covering fairness, transparency, preferential procurement, anti-corruption, administrative justice and access to information.
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RFB008.2026 - Reference Template_ Annexure 1 Water Quality .pdf
SAFCOL seeks a service provider for a 3-year water quality management contract in Mpumalanga, requiring documented company experience via client references.
The South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) is seeking a service provider for comprehensive water quality management across multiple plantations in Mpumalanga for a 3-year period. The tender involves two main packages: Part A covers full water treatment services including chemical dosing equipment provision, chemical supply, sampling, analysis, and reporting across 14 plantation sites; Part B covers monitoring and analysis services for packaged treatment plants across 11 additional sites. The contract requires monthly and quarterly water quality testing, chemical residual testing, and regular reporting to business units.
The South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) invites bids for the appointment of a service provider to undertake water quality management for a period of 3 years. The tender (RFB008/2026) closes on 22 July 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with a compulsory briefing session on Microsoft Teams on 08 July 2026. Bids must be submitted in hard copy to SAFCOL’s Nelspruit office or via courier. The contract is governed by South African law and subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and its 2022 regulations, with an 80/20 preference point system (80 points for price, 20 for B-BBEE compliance).
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The scope involves water quality management services across multiple SAFCOL plantations.
Services include chemical dosing apparatus provision and maintenance, chemical supply and topping up, sampling and analysis, travel, and same-day residual testing.
Contact Information
Source: RFB008.2026 - Annexure A - Pricing Schedule.pdf (unknown)
Head Office Phone: +27 12 436 6300
Head Office Address: PO Box 1771, Silverton, 0127.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFB008.2026 - Annexure A - Pricing Schedule.pdf (unknown)
Late submissions will not be considered.
The bid and all information must be held in strict confidence.
Bidders may not disclose any information, documents, or products to any other party without prior written approval from SAFCOL.
Successful bidders may be subjected to screening and signing of a confidentiality oath.
SAFCOL reserves the right not to award the bid/contract.
SAFCOL reserves the right to negotiate price with the preferred bidder.
Copyright of all resulting documentation belongs to SAFCOL.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFB008.2026 - Annexure A - Pricing Schedule.pdf (unknown)
No explicit evaluation criteria are stated in the provided document. Bidders must comply with confidentiality and IP requirements, and late submissions will not be considered.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFB008.2026 - Annexure A - Pricing Schedule.pdf (unknown)
The service covers water quality management across multiple plantations and sites for a 3-year period.
Key deliverables per site include:
Provision, installation, and maintenance of simple chemical dosing apparatus (once-off per site).
Supply and topping up of chemicals monthly for 36 months.
Monthly sampling, analysis, and submission of results for main parameters; quarterly full analysis with clear recommendations.
Monthly travel to business units.
Same-day conduction of chemical residual tests and issuance of results.
Sites are grouped into Part A (full package) and Part B (packaged treatment plants), covering water and sewer treatment at various locations.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFB008.2026 - Annexure A - Pricing Schedule.pdf
Bidders must complete a detailed pricing schedule covering multiple plantations and sites.
The schedule is divided into Part A (full package) and Part B (packaged treatment plants).
Each item requires unit, quantity, rate, and amount for a 36-month period (except where noted).
A summary sheet must total costs excluding VAT, with VAT added at 15%.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFB008.2026 - Annexure A - Pricing Schedule.pdf (unknown)
Pricing must be submitted using the provided pricing schedule format (Item, Description, Unit, QTY, Rate, Amount).
The contract duration is 36 months for most line items.
Prices must be broken down per plantation and site as detailed in the schedule.
The total cost must be calculated excluding VAT, with VAT added at 15%.
SAFCOL reserves the right to negotiate price with the preferred bidder.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFB008.2026 - Annexure A - Pricing Schedule.pdf (unknown)
All intellectual property rights from the work conducted vest in SAFCOL and cannot be distributed, published, or disclosed without prior explicit written consent.
Successful bidders may be subjected to screening and signing of a confidentiality oath.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFB008.2026 - Annexure A - Pricing Schedule.pdf
Intellectual property rights for all work conducted remain vested in SAFCOL and cannot be distributed, published, or disclosed without prior explicit written consent.
Successful bidders may be subjected to screening and signing of a confidentiality oath.
Special Conditions
Source: RFB008.2026 - Annexure A - Pricing Schedule.pdf (unknown)
SAFCOL reserves the right not to award the bid/contract.
SAFCOL reserves the right to negotiate price with the preferred bidder.
Late submissions will not be considered.
All bid information must be kept confidential.
Bidders cannot disclose information without prior written approval.
Copyright of all resulting documentation belongs to SAFCOL.
DocumentRFB008.2026 - Reference Template_ Annexure 1 Water Quality .pdfReview complete
Submit Annexure 1: Reference Template (Company Experience) completed by the referee/client.
Alternatively, use client letterhead provided it complies with the functional criteria requirements as stated in the template.
A separate form must be completed for each reference as required in the evaluation criteria.
Information provided will be verified; false or misrepresented information will result in punitive measures including blacklisting and restriction from future government tenders.
Required returnable document: Annexure 1: Reference Template (Company Experience) must be completed by the referee/client and included in the tender submission.
Alternatively, use client letterhead provided it complies with the functional criteria requirements as stated in the template.
A separate form must be completed for each reference as required in the evaluation criteria.
Information provided will be verified; false or misrepresented information will result in punitive measures including blacklisting and restriction from participating in any future government tender.
Proven experience in water quality management services as verified by client references.
Each reference must include service description, dates, client contact details, and quality assessment.
Quality of the service/goods provided by the company.
References must be submitted using Annexure 1 or client letterhead complying with template requirements.
A separate form must be completed for each reference as required.
Information will be verified; false or misrepresented information leads to punitive measures including blacklisting and restriction from future government tenders.
No specific compliance requirements found in the document.
DocumentRFB008.2026 - WATER QUALITY FOR 3 YEARS.pdfReview complete
Description
Source: RFB008.2026 - WATER QUALITY FOR 3 YEARS.pdf
This tender is for the appointment of a service provider to undertake water quality management for SAFCOL (South African Forestry Company SOC Ltd) for a period of 3 years.
SAFCOL, a state-owned forestry company, requires water treatment services due to remote plantation locations where municipal services are unavailable or expensive.
The service includes provision of dosing systems, filtration, supply of SABS-approved chemicals, sampling, laboratory analysis, and corrective measures to ensure compliance with SANS 241 and the Water Services Act.
Work covers multiple sites across two regions (South and North) in Mpumalanga and Limpopo, involving potable water and wastewater treatment.
Important Dates
Source: RFB008.2026 - WATER QUALITY FOR 3 YEARS.pdf (RFP)
Closing date and time: 22 July 2026 at 12:00.
Compulsory briefing session: 08 July 2026 from 11:00 to 12:30, held on Microsoft Teams.
Deadline for questions or enquiries: 11 July 2026 at 12:00.
Bid validity period: 90 days from the closing date (22 July 2026).
Contact Information
Source: RFB008.2026 - WATER QUALITY FOR 3 YEARS.pdf (RFP)
For bidding procedure enquiries: Contact Lungile Moeketsi via email at [email protected].
For technical information: Contact Selby Mwelase via email at [email protected].
Youth-owned entities (≥51% youth ownership): 3 points. Submit ID and CIPC documents.
Entities owned by persons with disabilities (≥51% ownership): 2 points. Submit medical doctor’s letter confirming disability.
Bidders must declare company details and type. False claims may result in disqualification, contract cancellation, cost recovery, restriction from public sector business, or criminal prosecution.
General evaluation criteria:
Bidder must not be a state employee, nor have directors/members who are state employees.
Bidder must not be listed on National Treasury’s Register for Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers.
Bidder must be registered on the CSD (unless foreign with no local entity).
Tax obligations must be in order (TCS/PIN required).
Bidder must attend the compulsory briefing session.
B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required to claim preference points.
Foreign bidders must have a branch, permanent establishment, or income source in RSA to require tax compliance.
International bidders with no RSA presence are exempt from CSD registration but must still submit bids in hard copy if they have a local office.
Disqualification risks: incomplete or fraudulent documentation, failure to meet mandatory criteria, collusion, bid-rigging, false declarations, non-attendance at compulsory briefing.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFB008.2026 - WATER QUALITY FOR 3 YEARS.pdf (RFP)
Scope: Appointment of a service provider to undertake water quality management for a period of 3 years.
Deliverables include:
Provision of a simple chemical dosing mechanism and filtration systems.
Supply and topping up of water treatment chemicals (must be SABS approved).
Sampling and submission of water samples to reputable scientific laboratories.
Analysis of laboratory results and implementation of corrective measures if deviations from standards occur.
Monthly submission of test results to the responsible business unit and infrastructure section.
Services cover both potable water and wastewater, complying with SANS 241 and the Water Services Act.
Work includes two regions:
South Region: Ngome, Roburnia, Jessievale, Belfast, Nelshoogte, Berlin, Uitsoek, and Brooklands plantations.
The service provider must conduct residual chemical tests on sampling day.
The service provider is responsible for medical assessment, qualifications, and induction of its employees.
Key performance areas include provision of controllable dosing systems, water test results from reputable laboratories, implementation of corrective measures if standards are deviated, and guidance on sampling and testing.
SAFCOL reserves the right to request clarifications, conduct inspections, and link conditions to bid acceptance.
The lowest bid may not necessarily be accepted.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFB008.2026 - WATER QUALITY FOR 3 YEARS.pdf
SAFCOL supports B-BBEE and requires bidders to demonstrate commitment in ownership, skills transfer, employment equity, and procurement practices.
The Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and 2022 Regulations apply.
Quality Management
Source: RFB008.2026 - WATER QUALITY FOR 3 YEARS.pdf
Key performance areas include provision of controllable dosing systems, water test results from reputable laboratories, implementation of corrective measures if standards are deviated, and guidance on sampling and testing.
Deliverables include dosing mechanisms, filtration systems, chemical supply, sampling, laboratory analysis, and corrective action.
SAFCOL reserves the right to request clarifications, conduct inspections, and link conditions to bid acceptance.
The lowest bid may not necessarily be accepted.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFB008.2026 - WATER QUALITY FOR 3 YEARS.pdf
Complete and submit SBD3.1 Pricing Schedule.
Indicate total bid price inclusive of VAT in South African Rand (ZAR).
Ensure price is consistent across all submissions.
Specify if rates are firm for the full contract period; if not, provide adjustment basis (e.g., CPI) and cost breakdown.
No price adjustments 100% linked to exchange rate variations are allowed.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFB008.2026 - WATER QUALITY FOR 3 YEARS.pdf (RFP)
Submit SBD3.1 Pricing Schedule with total bid price inclusive of VAT.
All prices must be quoted in South African Rand (ZAR) and be VAT inclusive.
Indicate if rates are firm for the full 3-year contract period. If not, provide details of adjustment basis (e.g., CPI) and cost breakdown.
No price adjustments 100% linked to exchange rate variations are allowed.
Clearly specify any additional costs.
The total bid price must be consistent across all pricing submissions.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFB008.2026 - WATER QUALITY FOR 3 YEARS.pdf (RFP)
Mandatory registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Provide your CSD number.
Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or PIN from SARS is required. If not available, provide CSD number.
Submit proof of B-BBEE status: B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) to qualify for preference points.
Provide company registration documents (CIPC), VAT registration number, PAYE number, COIDA number, and UIF number.
Employees must be covered under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA). SAFCOL may request proof of registration and good standing.
Bidders must disclose any relationship with state employees and declare no conflicts of interest.
Bidders listed on the National Treasury’s database of restricted suppliers or defaulters will be disqualified.
Bid documents must be completed in black ink. Ensure all pages are present; SAFCOL accepts no liability for missing or duplicated pages.
The bid offer remains binding and open for acceptance by SAFCOL for the validity period (90 days from closing date).
The contract will be governed by South African law.
Bidders’ own terms and conditions are not acceptable.
Bidders confirm that quoted prices cover all work specified and accept risk for any pricing errors.
Bidders accept full responsibility for contract execution.
Confidentiality: All tender information is confidential and must not be disclosed to unauthorized parties. SAFCOL retains ownership of all confidential information provided.
The successful bidder’s response may be included in the final contract.
Health & Safety
Source: RFB008.2026 - WATER QUALITY FOR 3 YEARS.pdf
Employees (including subcontractors) must be covered under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA). SAFCOL may request proof of registration and good standing.
Bidders must disclose any relationship with state employees and declare no conflicts of interest.
Bidders listed on the National Treasury’s database of restricted suppliers or defaulters will be disqualified.
Bidders must submit complete and accurate information; fraudulent submissions may lead to disqualification.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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