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Request to Appoint A Service Provider (SP) to Supply the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, MLRF With the Services of A Port Agent to Provide Ports and Miscellaneous Services for the Research Vessel (ellen Khuzwayo) for A Period of Six (6) Months Or Until the Advertised Vessels…

National - Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

National - Environment, Forestry and Fisheries in South Africa is inviting bids for “Request to Appoint A Service Provider (SP) to Supply the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, MLRF With the Services of A Port…”. Bids close on 14 October 2026, 11:00 SAST. Reference: RFQ0001297. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Six-month port agent services for the research vessel Ellen Khuzwayo, for registered port agents

The Marine Living Resources Fund, part of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, needs a port agent to provide ports and miscellaneous services for the research vessel Ellen Khuzwayo. The contract runs for six months or until the advertised vessels manager is appointed. Services are delivered at the Foretrust building, Martin Hammerschlag Way, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001.

Key facts

Estimated value
Not disclosed by the buyer
Procedure
Open
Contract period
Six months or until the advertised vessels manager is appointed
How bids are judged
80/20 preference point system
Published
04 Oct 2026
Reference
RFQ0001297

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