Tall Fatty Acid Supply NEW

The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited (IDC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) under reference FOSPHB-RFP26-26/27 for the supply of tall fatty acid (commonly known as tall oil fatty acid, or TOFA) over a period of three years. Tall fatty acid is a by-product of kraft pulping of softwood, and it is widely used as a raw material in industrial chemicals, including lubricants, surfactants, coatings, adhesives, rubber processing, and mining and processing reagents. The contract is categorised under General Supplies, which indicates a goods-based procurement rather than a services engagement.

The RFP was published on 9 November 2026 with a closing date of 1 December 2026. The supporting document is a compressed RFP pack (RFPdoc_fattyacid_20102026), which could not be extracted for this summary. As a result, the technical specifications, quantities, delivery locations and schedules, pricing structure, evaluation criteria, and mandatory compliance requirements are not confirmed here. Prospective bidders should download and review the full RFP pack from eTenders before deciding whether to submit a proposal. The listing also shows a status of "draft", so bidders should confirm that the tender is formally open before preparing a response.

For businesses, the opportunity offers a multi-year supply arrangement with a state-owned development finance institution, which can provide revenue predictability and a valuable public-sector reference. Typical requirements for South African public tenders include a valid tax clearance certificate, CSD (Central Supplier Database) registration, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, and compliance with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act. Bidders should verify these and any additional requirements specified in the RFP document.