Awarded Tender: Mhsc research tender: rcs exposure reduction in gold mines
Contract Awarded
This tender has been awarded to ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA for R 3 786 950 00.
AwardedMHSC022/2026/27
Award Information
Award Value
R 3 786 950 00
Winning Supplier
ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
Type: GEN
Mining Support Service Activities
Appointment of a service provider to undertake research project coe 240604 “investigate the reduction of the respirable crystalline silica (rcs) exposure risk associated with the use of backfill in underground gold mines for support”
Appointment of a service provider to undertake research project coe 240604 “investigate the reduction of the respirable crystalline silica (rcs) exposure risk associated with the use of backfill in underground gold mines for support”
What the tender required and what the award supports
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Summary
The mine health and safety council (mhsc) invites bids from qualified service providers to conduct an 18-month research project investigating ways to reduce respirable crystalline silica (rcs) exposure risks associated with the use of backfill in underground gold mines. The project involves literature review, material characterisation, exposure monitoring, evaluating control measures, assessing alternative materials, and developing guidance documents. Bidders must have significant experience in applied mining research, occupational hygiene, and related engineering disciplines.
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DocumentMHSC_022_2026_2027.pdfReview complete
Important Dates
Source: MHSC_022_2026_2027.pdf (TENDER)
Award analysis coverage
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technical scope
21 sourced criteria
financial capacity
9 sourced criteria
pricing
8 sourced criteria
compliance returnables
19 sourced criteria
evaluation
27 sourced criteria
experience
10 sourced criteria
personnel
2 sourced criteria
equipment capacity
Source analysis requires completion or review
delivery contract
10 sourced criteria
equity registrations
3 sourced criteria
What the buyer was looking for
1Inferred operational need
Submit your bid via email to [email protected] by 18 August 2026 at 11:00am; late bids are not accepted. The maximum email attachment size is 150MB.
Threshold: maximum email attachment size is 150MB
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Known supplier evidence
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
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Closing date and time: 18 August 2026 at 11:00am.
Non-compulsory briefing session: 31 July 2026 at 11:00, held via Microsoft Teams (link provided).
Deadline for queries: 10 August 2026.
Bid validity period: 120 days from the tender closing date.
Contact Information
Source: MHSC_022_2026_2027.pdf (TENDER)
For bidding procedure enquiries: Supply Chain Management Department.
All queries must be submitted in writing to the above email. Do not approach any other MHSC employees.
Technical enquiries may also be directed to the same email address.
Submission Guidelines
Source: MHSC_022_2026_2027.pdf (TENDER)
Submit your bid via email to [email protected]. The maximum email attachment size allowed is 150MB.
Ensure your bid is submitted by the closing date and time: 18 August 2026 at 11:00am. Late bids will not be accepted.
Use the official tender forms provided (SBD forms). Do not retype or redraft them; photocopies are acceptable but must be signed in original black ink.
Mandatory returnable documents that must be fully completed and submitted include: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Claim Form), and SBD 3 (Pricing Schedule).
You must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) prior to submission. Non-registered bidders will be disqualified.
Provide your Tax Compliance Status PIN from SARS or your CSD number in the SBD 1. Failure to be tax compliant will disqualify your bid.
Bids must remain valid for 120 days from the tender closing date.
Bids submitted in any other manner other than the specified designated address shall not be accepted.
There shall be no public opening of bids; subsequent discussions are at MHSC's discretion.
Bidders must sign the tender register when submitting their bid at the tender box.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: MHSC_022_2026_2027.pdf (TENDER)
Stage 1: Mandatory Evaluation — verify compliance with mandatory requirements. Failure leads to disqualification.
Occupational hygienist/technologist registration with SAIOH (valid certificate must be attached).
Tax compliance (SARS PIN or CSD number).
Registration on Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Submission of all required SBD forms (1, 3, 4, 6.1).
Bids must be valid for 120 days.
No state employees or directors may bid.
Foreign suppliers must answer tax questionnaire.
Stage 2: Functionality Evaluation — bidders must achieve at least 70% to progress.
Criteria and weightings (total 100 points):
Company experience in applied research/consulting (5 points): >5 years = 5; 5 years = 3; <5 years = 0. Company profile must be attached.
Reference letters (5 points): 5+ verifiable letters = 5; 4 = 4; 3 = 3; <3 = 0. Letters must be signed, on letterhead, with contactable details.
Team member experience in occupational hygiene (10 points): >10 years = 5; 10 years = 3; <5 years or no CV = 0. Must have underground gold mine experience.
Qualifications of occupational hygienist (10 points): Master's or above = 5; Honours = 3; less = 0.
Experience in rock/geotechnical/mining engineering or geology (10 points): >10 years = 5; 10 years = 3; <10 years or no CV = 0. Must have backfill material experience.
Qualifications in rock/geotechnical/mining engineering or geology (5 points): Master's or above = 5; Honours = 3; less = 0.
Experience in material science/chemistry/chemical engineering (10 points): >5 years = 5; 5 years = 3; <5 years or no CV = 0. Must have silica content analysis experience.
Qualifications in material science/chemistry/chemical engineering/metallurgy (5 points): Master's or above = 5; Honours = 3; less = 0.
Quality of project proposal (40 points): must address all four requirements (methodology, feasibility, scope coverage, schedule with timelines and costing). 5 points if all addressed; 0 if not. Proposals reproducing scope text verbatim score 0.
Stage 3: Price and Specific Goals Evaluation — 80/20 preference point system.
Specific goals: 20 points maximum, claimed via SBD 6.1 with valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
MHSC may conduct due diligence (interviews, presentations, site visits, reference checks) with shortlisted bidders.
Award may be subject to price negotiations if prices are not market-related.
Technical Specifications
Source: MHSC_022_2026_2027.pdf (TENDER)
The service provider must undertake a research project to investigate the reduction of Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) exposure risk from backfill use in underground gold mines.
Key deliverables include:
Conduct a comprehensive literature review on RCS exposure risks, material characteristics, handling practices, and existing control measures.
Characterise backfill materials (silica content, properties) from selected mines: Gauteng (2), Free State (2), Northwest (1).
Identify and assess key tasks and activities contributing to RCS exposure (including underground workers, pumping crews, support personnel).
Undertake personal and area monitoring of RCS concentrations in high-risk working areas (backfill preparation, pumping, transfer, placement) in accordance with recognised standards.
Evaluate effectiveness of existing dust control measures (engineering, administrative, PPE) and identify performance gaps.
Assess feasibility of alternative backfill materials, additives, binders, or substitutions with lower silica content (considering technical performance, safety, cost, operational compatibility).
Develop a draft guidance document and best practice document with integrated control strategies (hierarchy of controls), monitoring approaches, legislative alignment, and practical implementation recommendations.
Conduct a hybrid stakeholder workshop in Gauteng to present findings and solicit inputs; produce an improved guidance document.
Expected outcomes: detailed reports on each of the above components, a draft final report, and a final report.
Project duration: 18 months (15 months for project work, 3 months for MHSC administrative duties).
Mandatory team experience:
Service provider must have at least 5 years' experience in applied research in the South African Mining Industry (SAMI).
Team members must include:
Minimum 10 years' experience in occupational hygiene, specifically in underground gold mines.
Minimum 10 years' experience in rock engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining engineering, geology, or related disciplines, with expertise in backfill material composition, characterisation, and handling.
Minimum 5 years' experience in material science, chemistry, or chemical engineering, with experience in analysing silica content, additives, and material modification.
Attach company profiles, CVs, and qualification certificates as proof.
Methodology
Source: MHSC_022_2026_2027.pdf
Your project proposal must include a clearly defined methodology (design, participants, study sites, instruments, procedures).
The methodology must be feasible (considering participant accessibility, site access, data collection, sample sizes).
The proposal must address all items in the project scope and include a project schedule with timelines and costing.
Attach the project proposal using the provided template. Proposals that merely reproduce the scope text without interpretation will score zero points.
The proposal must address the following four requirements: clearly defined methodology, feasibility, sufficient coverage of all project scope items, and a project schedule with expected outcomes, timelines, and costing.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: MHSC_022_2026_2027.pdf
The service provider must have at least 5 years' experience in conducting applied research in the South African Mining Industry (SAMI).
The project team must include members with:
Minimum 10 years' experience in occupational hygiene, specifically in underground gold mines.
Minimum 10 years' experience in rock engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining engineering, geology, or related disciplines, with expertise in backfill material composition, characterisation, and handling.
Minimum 5 years' experience in material science, chemistry, or chemical engineering, with experience in analysing silica content, additives, and material modification.
Evaluation criteria award points for company experience, reference letters, and the specific experience and qualifications of team members in these areas. Attach company profiles, CVs, and qualification certificates as proof.
Reference letters must be signed, verifiable, on valid letterheads, with contactable details, from organisations where previous related research work was conducted.
Pricing Schedule
Source: MHSC_022_2026_2027.pdf
You must submit a detailed pricing schedule (SBD 3.3) as part of your bid.
The schedule must list costs for each deliverable: project initiation, reports on literature review, backfill material characterisation, exposure tasks, RCS monitoring, control measure evaluation, alternative material feasibility, guidance document development, hybrid workshop, and final reports.
Provide subtotals excluding VAT, VAT at 15%, and a grand total inclusive of VAT.
Prices must be fully inclusive of all costs, taxes, and disbursements.
Price changes due to CPI, PPI, or industry expansions may be allowed per the signed contract.
The SBD 3 pricing schedule is considered the definitive price; discrepancies with other quotes will not be corrected.
All prices must be quoted in South African Rand (ZAR).
Financial Requirements
Source: MHSC_022_2026_2027.pdf (TENDER)
All prices must be quoted in South African Rand (ZAR), inclusive of VAT and all other applicable taxes and costs.
Complete the pricing schedule (SBD 3.3) fully, listing costs for each deliverable (e.g., project initiation, reports). Provide a grand total inclusive of VAT.
If using imported goods/services subject to exchange rate fluctuations, state the currency and exchange rate at bid time.
Submit the pricing proposal alongside the technical proposal, clearly labelled.
The bid price must remain valid for 120 days from the tender closing date.
Payment terms: Within 30 days of receipt of a valid invoice after completion of deliverables, as per PFMA regulations.
Price negotiations may occur if bid prices are not market-related.
The SBD 3 pricing schedule is considered the definitive price; discrepancies with other quotes will not be corrected.
Price changes due to CPI, PPI, or industry expansions may be allowed per the signed contract.
Compliance Requirements
Source: MHSC_022_2026_2027.pdf (TENDER)
Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) is compulsory. Non-registered bidders will be disqualified.
Tax compliance: Submit your Tax Compliance Status PIN from SARS or your CSD number. Bidders with tax matters not in order will be disqualified.
Occupational hygienist/technologist must be registered with the South African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH). Attach a valid certificate of registration.
Submit fully completed and signed SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1 (with supporting B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit), and SBD 3.
Bidders must comply with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, its 2022 Regulations, General Conditions of Contract, and any special conditions.
Bidders must not be in the service of the state, and must disclose any conflicts of interest via SBD 4.
Fronting practices are prohibited and will lead to disqualification and potential blacklisting.
Bidders must be aware of and comply with the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, acknowledging their duties as an employer.
Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
Bidders must not be in the process of selling the company (or intend to sell within 12-60 months) if they are the highest points scorer; MHSC may decide not to award on a case-by-case basis.
Health & Safety
Source: MHSC_022_2026_2027.pdf
The service provider must be fully aware of and comply with the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, acknowledging their duties as an employer.
The research focuses on reducing RCS exposure and silicosis risks associated with backfill in underground gold mines.
Key references include ILO, MSHA, and academic publications on silica dust exposure and control.
The service provider must acknowledge the provisions of the Mine Health and Safety Act and promote a culture of occupational health and safety in the mining industry.
Contractual Terms
Source: MHSC_022_2026_2027.pdf
The bid forms must not be retyped; photocopies are acceptable but must be signed in original black ink.
Bidders must check page numbers to ensure none are missing or duplicated. MHSC accepts no liability for issues arising from missing/duplicated pages.
Setting counter conditions or amending bid conditions will invalidate your bid.
MHSC is not liable for any bid preparation costs incurred by bidders.
MHSC reserves the right to cancel the tender due to insufficient funds, no longer needing the services, no bids meeting specifications, material irregularity, or bidder misrepresentation.
The contract is governed by South African law.
MHSC disclaims liability for any incorrect or misleading information in the tender document and warns bidders to be aware of scammers posing as MHSC employees.
The successful bidder will be required to sign a written contract form (SBD7) upon award.
No service will be rendered or goods delivered before an official MHSC Purchase Order has been issued.
Bidders may not modify their initial pricing offer during the validity period.
MHSC reserves the right to terminate the contract/PO during the first week after work commences if the service provider misrepresented themselves or cannot fulfil requirements.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
2Mandatory requirement
Complete and submit all mandatory SBD forms (SBD 1, SBD 3, SBD 4, SBD 6.1) using official forms only, signed in black ink. Bids must remain valid for 120 days.
Threshold: 120 days
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
3Inferred operational need
Provide a detailed project proposal addressing methodology, feasibility, scope, and schedule with timelines and costing. Proposals that simply reproduce the scope text will score zero.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
4Mandatory requirement
The service provider must be fully aware of and comply with the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, acknowledging their duties as an employer.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
6Mandatory requirement
The service provider must acknowledge the provisions of the Mine Health and Safety Act and promote a culture of occupational health and safety in the mining industry.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
10Mandatory requirement
The proposal must address the following four requirements: clearly defined methodology, feasibility, sufficient coverage of all project scope items, and a project schedule with expected outcomes, timelines, and costing.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
11Mandatory requirement
The service provider must undertake a research project to investigate the reduction of Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) exposure risk from backfill use in underground gold mines.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
15Inferred operational need
Undertake personal and area monitoring of RCS concentrations in high-risk working areas (backfill preparation, pumping, transfer, placement) in accordance with recognised standards.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
18Inferred operational need
Develop a draft guidance document and best practice document with integrated control strategies (hierarchy of controls), monitoring approaches, legislative alignment, and practical implementation recommendations.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
22Inferred operational need
Price changes due to CPI, PPI, or industry expansions may be allowed per the signed contract.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
23Inferred operational need
The SBD 3 pricing schedule is considered the definitive price; discrepancies with other quotes will not be corrected.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
25Inferred operational need
Complete the pricing schedule (SBD 3.3) fully, listing costs for each deliverable (e.g., project initiation, reports). Provide a grand total inclusive of VAT.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
31Inferred operational need
Quote all prices in South African Rand (ZAR) inclusive of VAT, complete the SBD 3.3 pricing schedule, and note that the project duration is 18 months (15 months for work, 3 months for MHSC administration).
Threshold: 18 months
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
32Inferred operational need
Bidders may not modify their initial pricing offer during the validity period.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
34Mandatory requirement
The schedule must list costs for each deliverable: project initiation, reports on literature review, backfill material characterisation, exposure tasks, RCS monitoring, control measure evaluation, alternative material feasibility, guidance document development, hybrid workshop, and final reports.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
38Mandatory requirement
Mandatory returnable documents that must be fully completed and submitted include: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Claim Form), and SBD 3 (Pricing Schedule).
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
39Inferred operational need
Be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN or CSD number. Non-compliance will lead to disqualification.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
40Inferred operational need
Submit your bid via email to [email protected]. The maximum email attachment size allowed is 150MB.
Threshold: maximum email attachment size allowed is 150MB
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
42Mandatory requirement
Use the official tender forms provided (SBD forms). Do not retype or redraft them; photocopies are acceptable but must be signed in original black ink.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
52Mandatory requirement
Occupational hygienist/technologist must be registered with the South African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH). Attach a valid certificate of registration.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
53Mandatory requirement
Bidders must comply with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, its 2022 Regulations, General Conditions of Contract, and any special conditions.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
56Mandatory requirement
Bidders must be aware of and comply with the Mine Health and Safety Act and the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, acknowledging their duties as an employer.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
58Inferred operational need
Achieve a minimum of 70% in the functionality evaluation (Stage 2) to progress. The evaluation includes criteria on company experience, reference letters, team experience, qualifications, and project proposal quality (40 points).
Threshold: minimum of 70% in the functionality evaluation (Stage 2) to progress
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
59Inferred operational need
Attach the project proposal using the provided template. Proposals that merely reproduce the scope text without interpretation will score zero points.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
60Inferred operational need
Evaluation criteria award points for company experience, reference letters, and the specific experience and qualifications of team members in these areas. Attach company profiles, CVs, and qualification certificates as proof.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
73Scored criterion
Team member experience in occupational hygiene (10 points): >10 years = 5; 10 years = 3; <5 years or no CV = 0. Must have underground gold mine experience.
Threshold: 10 points
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
75Scored criterion
Experience in rock/geotechnical/mining engineering or geology (10 points): >10 years = 5; 10 years = 3; <10 years or no CV = 0. Must have backfill material experience.
Threshold: 10 points
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
77Scored criterion
Experience in material science/chemistry/chemical engineering (10 points): >5 years = 5; 5 years = 3; <5 years or no CV = 0. Must have silica content analysis experience.
Threshold: 10 points
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
79Scored criterion
Quality of project proposal (40 points): must address all four requirements (methodology, feasibility, scope coverage, schedule with timelines and costing). 5 points if all addressed; 0 if not. Proposals reproducing scope text verbatim score 0.
Threshold: 40 points
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
84Mandatory requirement
Bidders must not be in the process of selling the company (or intend to sell within 12-60 months) if they are the highest points scorer; MHSC may decide not to award on a case-by-case basis.
Threshold: 60 months
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
85Inferred operational need
Have at least 5 years' experience in applied research in the South African Mining Industry, with team members meeting specific experience and qualification requirements (e.g., 10 years in occupational hygiene with underground gold mine experience, 10 years in rock/geotechnical/mining engineering with backfill expertise, 5 years in material science/chemistry with silica analysis).
Threshold: at least 5 years' experience in applied research in the South African
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
86Inferred operational need
Key references include ILO, MSHA, and academic publications on silica dust exposure and control.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
89Inferred operational need
Minimum 10 years' experience in occupational hygiene, specifically in underground gold mines.
Threshold: Minimum 10 years' experience in occupational hygiene
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
90Inferred operational need
Minimum 10 years' experience in rock engineering, geotechnical engineering, mining engineering, geology, or related disciplines, with expertise in backfill material composition, characterisation, and handling.
Threshold: Minimum 10 years' experience in rock engineering
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
91Inferred operational need
Minimum 5 years' experience in material science, chemistry, or chemical engineering, with experience in analysing silica content, additives, and material modification.
Threshold: Minimum 5 years' experience in material science
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
92Mandatory requirement
Reference letters must be signed, verifiable, on valid letterheads, with contactable details, from organisations where previous related research work was conducted.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
101Inferred operational need
MHSC reserves the right to cancel the tender due to insufficient funds, no longer needing the services, no bids meeting specifications, material irregularity, or bidder misrepresentation.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 3786950 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
103Inferred operational need
MHSC disclaims liability for any incorrect or misleading information in the tender document and warns bidders to be aware of scammers posing as MHSC employees.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for ENTERPRISES UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
106Inferred operational need
MHSC reserves the right to terminate the contract/PO during the first week after work commences if the service provider misrepresented themselves or cannot fulfil requirements.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.