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Summary
The eastern cape department of economic development, environmental affairs and tourism (dedeat) seeks a service provider to develop and gazette the 4th edition of the eastern cape environmental implementation plan (eip) for 2027–2032, ensuring compliance with chapter 3 of the national environmental management act (nema). The project involves gap analysis, stakeholder consultations, public participation, and the creation of a gazette-ready eip document.
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technical scope
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financial capacity
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pricing
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compliance returnables
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evaluation
18 sourced criteria
experience
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personnel
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equipment capacity
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delivery contract
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equity registrations
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What the buyer was looking for
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The linked award records COASTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1049749 ZAR.
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Important Dates
Source: Terms of Reference for the review of the EC EIP 4th Edition - signed.pdf
Closing date for submission: 22 June 2026 at 11h00.
Contract period: Maximum 12 months from appointment.
Proposal validity period: 90 days from submission.
Contact Information
Source: Terms of Reference for the review of the EC EIP 4th Edition - signed.pdf
Submission address: Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Cnr of Independence Avenue and Siwane Avenue; Second Floor, Chungwa Building, Bisho.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Terms of Reference for the review of the EC EIP 4th Edition - signed.pdf
Submit one original sealed proposal in a clearly marked envelope: 'APPOINTMENT OF A SUITABLE SERVICE PROVIDER FOR DEVELOPMENT AND GAZETTING OF THE EASTERN CAPE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN – 4TH EDITION IN TERMS OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (ACT NO. ) AS AMENDED'.
Deposit in the Bid Box at: Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Cnr of Independence Avenue and Siwane Avenue; Second Floor, Chungwa Building, Bisho.
Closing date: 22 June 2026 at 11h00. Late submissions will not be considered.
Telegraphic, telexed, facsimiled, or e-mailed submissions will not be accepted.
Returnable documents required (certified copies where specified):
Company registration certificate.
Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) certificate.
Resolution authorizing a signatory for bid documents.
SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid).
SBD 3.3 (Pricing Schedule).
SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest).
SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form).
Only bids from entities registered on the CSD Supplier database will be considered.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Terms of Reference for the review of the EC EIP 4th Edition - signed.pdf
Pre-qualification (functionality) requires a minimum score of 70/100 to advance. Evaluation criteria and points:
Understanding of the brief: 20 points.
Methodology and approach: 25 points (must align with NEMA Chapter 3, include structured public participation, and address legislative requirements).
Qualifications of personnel: 15 points (Project Leader must have a Master’s degree in Environmental Management/related field; team must include Honours/NQF7 in Social Sciences and Bachelor’s/NQF7 in Environmental Sciences or related).
Project experience of personnel: 25 points (Project Leader must have managed ≥3 similar projects; team must have ≥3 relevant project participations).
Company experience: 15 points (≥3 similar projects with signed reference letters).
Preferential Procurement (80/20 principle):
80 points for price, 20 points for preference.
Preference points allocated as follows: HDI black people (5), HDI women (5), HDI youth (5), HDI living in Eastern Cape (5).
Mandatory documents for evaluation:
Signed SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest).
Resolution authorizing a signatory.
Certified company registration and CIPC certificates.
Valid tax clearance certificate.
SBD 1, 3.3, 6.1 forms.
CVs of all team members with contactable references.
Certified proof of qualifications for the proposed team.
Technical Specifications
Source: Terms of Reference for the review of the EC EIP 4th Edition - signed.pdf
Objective: Develop and support gazetting of the Eastern Cape Environmental Implementation Plan (EIP) – 4th Edition (2027–2032) in compliance with NEMA Chapter 3.
Key deliverables:
Inception meeting and Inception Report (within 2 weeks of appointment).
Gap Analysis and Situational Assessment Report (Scoping Phase, 3 months from appointment).
Draft and Final Eastern Cape EIP (4th Edition) with Executive Summary, Implementation Framework, and Monitoring Matrix.
Public Participation Process: Minimum 6 workshops (2 physical + 1 virtual for Scoping Phase; 2 physical + 1 virtual for EIP Development Phase) plus targeted consultations.
Gazette-ready final document, including all supporting materials (tables, diagrams, databases).
Bi-monthly progress reports and Project Steering Committee (PSC) support (secretariat services, agendas, minutes).
Stakeholder Consultation Report with proof of engagements, attendance registers, and responses to comments.
Team must demonstrate expertise in environmental planning, policy development, cooperative governance, and public participation.
Project duration: 12 months.
Financial Requirements
Source: Terms of Reference for the review of the EC EIP 4th Edition - signed.pdf
Submit a comprehensive budget including VAT, with:
Cost per deliverable.
Charge-out rates for personnel.
All associated costs (travel, accommodation, venue hire, facilitation).
Travelling costs and disbursements between the service provider’s offices and DEDEAT are not automatically covered unless agreed in writing.
Payment tranches (based on deliverables):
15% on acceptance of Inception Report.
25% on acceptance of Scoping Report + required progress reports.
30% on acceptance of draft EIP for public participation + required progress reports.
30% on acceptance of final draft EIP and related reports.
Rates must align with government cost norms (e.g., AGSA, DPSA).
Services outside the approved scope require prior written approval from DEDEAT Project Manager.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Terms of Reference for the review of the EC EIP 4th Edition - signed.pdf
Mandatory compliance:
Valid tax clearance certificate.
Registered on the CSD Supplier database.
Certified company registration and CIPC certificates.
Signed SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form).
Resolution authorizing a signatory for bid documents.
B-BBEE/Preference Points:
Preference points for HDI categories: black people, women, youth, living in Eastern Cape Province, disabilities, rural/underdeveloped areas, Military veterans, co-operatives/non-profits (51% black-owned).
Qualifications:
Certified proof of qualifications for all proposed team members (Project Leader: Master’s degree in Environmental Management/related field; team: Honours/NQF7 in Social Sciences, Bachelor’s/NQF7 in Environmental Sciences or related).
CVs of all team members with contactable references for similar projects.
Additional:
All data, reports, and outputs generated during the project will remain the property of DEDEAT.
Bidders must comply with National Treasury and departmental SCM 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.
2Inferred operational need
Inception meeting and Inception Report (within 2 weeks of appointment).
Threshold: 2 weeks
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 COASTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES.
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.
22Mandatory requirement
- Must comply with NEMA Chapter 3 requirements for Environmental Implementation Plans. - Submit a comprehensive budget (including VAT) with cost per deliverable, personnel rates, and associated costs. - Minimum 3 dedicated team members: Project Leader (Master’s in Environmental Management/related), Environmental Planning Specialist, and Stakeholder Engagement Specialist. - Conduct 6+ stakeholder workshops (2 physical + 1 virtual per phase) and targeted consultations. - Deliver Inception Report (2 weeks), Scoping Report (3 months), Draft EIP, Final EIP, and Gazette-ready document within 12 months. - Provide certified proof of qualifications, CVs, and 3+ contactable references for similar projects. - Mandatory documents: SBD 1, 3.3, 4, 6.1, tax clearance, CIPC certificate, and company registration.
Threshold: Minimum 3 dedicated team members: Project Leader (Master’s in Enviro
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
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for COASTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES.
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.
23Inferred operational need
SBD 3.3 (Pricing Schedule).
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 COASTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1049749 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.
24Inferred operational need
Submit one original sealed proposal in a clearly marked envelope: 'APPOINTMENT OF A SUITABLE SERVICE PROVIDER FOR DEVELOPMENT AND GAZETTING OF THE EASTERN CAPE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN – 4TH EDITION IN TERMS OF CHAPTER 3 OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (ACT NO. ) AS AMENDED'.
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 COASTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES.
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.
25Inferred operational need
Deposit in the Bid Box at: Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Cnr of Independence Avenue and Siwane Avenue; Second Floor, Chungwa Building, Bisho.
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 COASTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES.
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.
35Inferred operational need
Objective: Develop and support gazetting of the Eastern Cape Environmental Implementation Plan (EIP) – 4th Edition (2027–2032) in compliance with NEMA Chapter 3.
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 COASTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1049749 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.
45Scored criterion
Qualifications of personnel: 15 points (Project Leader must have a Master’s degree in Environmental Management/related field; team must include Honours/NQF7 in Social Sciences and Bachelor’s/NQF7 in Environmental Sciences or related).
Threshold: 15 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 COASTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1049749 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.
53Scored criterionConflicting classification
Certified company registration and CIPC certificates.
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. Conflicting source classifications: scored_criterion and inferred_operational_need. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records COASTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1049749 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Conflicting evidence
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
Relevant records disagree; review the cited sources and dates.
54Scored criterionConflicting classification
Valid tax clearance certificate.
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. Conflicting source classifications: scored_criterion and inferred_operational_need. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records COASTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1049749 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.
64Inferred operational need
Certified proof of qualifications for all proposed team members (Project Leader: Master’s degree in Environmental Management/related field; team: Honours/NQF7 in Social Sciences, Bachelor’s/NQF7 in Environmental Sciences or related).
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 COASTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1049749 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.
67Inferred operational need
Preference points for HDI categories: black people, women, youth, living in Eastern Cape Province, disabilities, rural/underdeveloped areas, Military veterans, co-operatives/non-profits (51% black-owned).
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 COASTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES.
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.
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