To: Prospective Bidders
Addendum: MHSC 021/2026-27: Appointment of a service provider to undertake research project CoE 240601 “assess and quantify dust contributing sources at the intake airways in South African Gold, Coal and Diamond underground mines.”
Clarifying Questions and Answers: 31 July 2026
1. PURPOSE
To provide prospective bidders with answers in response to questions raised by email for the appointment of a service provider to undertake research project CoE 240601 “assess and quantify dust contributing sources at the intake airways in South African Gold, Coal and Diamond underground mines”. MHSC 021/2026-27.
2. BACKGROUND
The Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC) has issued Bid MHSC 021/2026-27 for appointment of a service provider to undertake research project CoE 240601 “assess and quantify dust contributing sources at the intake airways in South African Gold, Coal and Diamond underground mines”.
3. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The following answers address the questions asked during the non-compulsory briefing session.
Summary of Questions with Answers:
| NO# | Error | Responses |
| 1 | Item 1.3 under detailed scope of work was only mentioning Coal for sampling. | The following commodities were included for sampling: Gold and Diamond underground mines |
| 2 | Item 2.4 under detailed scope of work was only mentioning Coal for sampling report. | The report will cover all commodities as per item 1.3 of the tender document. |
All other terms and conditions of the tender document remain unchanged. Bidders are requested to take this addendum to take this addendum into account when preparing their bids.
4. ISSUED BY:
MHSC Supply Chain Management
5. ENQUIRIES:
All further questions must be submitted in writing to the address stipulated in the bid by the deadline indicated therein. Responses (if any) will be circulated to all prospective bidders
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ADDENDUM SUMMARY MHSC021_2026_2027
