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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Scientific Services, Kruger National Park - Phalaborwa - Phalaborwa Gate Hendrick Van Eck street - 1390
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
25 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166850
The saeon ndlovu node seeks a service provider to cut and remove 10,000 unwanted small trees and shrubs across 200 hectares at the wits rural facility in limpopo, over a 12-month period. The contract requires the service provider to cover all costs, including labour, transport, tools, and PPE, and to start work on 14 september 2026. A compulsory site visit on 2 september 2026 is mandatory, and bids must be submitted by email by 4 september 2026.
Compulsory briefing session / site visit on 2 September 2026 at 9:00 AM at Wits Rural Facility (Orpen Road, Limpopo). Attendance is mandatory.
Closing date and time: 4 September 2026 at 16:00 (as per NRF systems).
Bids must be submitted by email only to [email protected], in PDF format.
Mandatory returnable documents: signed SBD 1 (including SBD 4, SBD 6.1, and Bid Submission Certificate), proof of authority to sign, proof of CSD registration, COIDA certificate, two reference letters related to bush clearing, completed pricing schedule (SBD 3.2) and detailed quotation on company letterhead.
Bidders must provide evidence of previous bush clearing work, a suitable vehicle for transport on gravel roads, the number of labourers available, and the ability to start on Monday 14 September 2026.
The service provider must remove 10,000 small trees and shrubs across 200 hectares, with removal defined as digging around the base, cutting roots, and physically removing the base.
Pricing must be firm for the 12-month contract, inclusive of all costs (labour, transport, tools, PPE, administration, VAT, UIF, SDL), and submitted in South African Rands.
Bidders must be tax compliant and registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD); a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is required to claim preference points under the 80/20 system.
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Venue
Wits Rural Facility
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Request for Quotation
Scientific Services, Kruger National Park - Phalaborwa - Phalaborwa Gate Hendrick Van Eck street - 1390
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Source: RFQ_Bush clearing.pdf25 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
04 Sept
2026
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Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
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RFQ_Bush clearing.pdf
The National Research Foundation is procuring a service provider to remove unwanted small trees and shrubs from the WITS Rural Facility in Limpopo Province for a period of 12 months. The service provider must cut and remove 10 000 small trees and shrubs across an area of 200 ha.
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The SAEON Ndlovu Node seeks to appoint a service provider to cut and remove unwanted small trees and shrubs at the Wits Rural Facility (Orpen Road, near Acornhoek, Bushbuckridge, Limpopo) for a period of 12 months.
A total of 10,000 small trees and shrubs must be removed across an area of 200 hectares.
Removal involves digging around the base, cutting roots, and physically removing the base.
All plants to be removed are marked and shown by a SAEON staff member.
A SAEON staff member inspects and counts removals monthly; payment follows invoice receipt.
All costs including transportation, tools, and PPE for labourers are covered by the service provider.
Work is on an 'as and when required' basis.
The service provider must be able to start on Monday 14 September 2026.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ_Bush clearing.pdf (RFQ)Compulsory briefing session / site visit: 2 September 2026 at 9:00 AM at Wits Rural Facility (Orpen Road, Limpopo). Attendance is mandatory.
Closing date and time: 4 September 2026 at 16:00 (as per NRF systems).
Work must start on Monday 14 September 2026.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ_Bush clearing.pdf (RFQ)Bidding procedure enquiries: SCM Section, [email protected].
Technical information enquiries: Dr Tony Swemmer, [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ_Bush clearing.pdf (RFQ)Submission is by email only, to [email protected], in PDF format. One original set of bid documents is required. Late bids are not accepted. Bids must be on the official forms, not re-typed. The bid must remain valid for 60 days from the closing date.
Mandatory returnable documents (missing any disqualifies):
Optional: valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to claim preference points.
Returnable Documents
Source: RFQ_Bush clearing.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory returnable documents: (1) Signed Procurement Invitation (SBD 1) including SBD 4, 6.1 and Bid Submission Certificate (Pages 1-21); (2) Proof of authority (company resolution); (3) Proof of CSD registration; (4) Compulsory onsite briefing session attendance; (5) COIDA Certificate; (6) Two reference letters related to bush clearing; (7) Specification compliance; (8) Completed pricing schedule (SBD 3.2) and detailed quotation on company letterhead (Pages 9-11). Optional: Valid B-BBEE certificate or Sworn Affidavit (Pages 16-19). One original bid document set required in electronic format (email) for contract signing.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ_Bush clearing.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation is in stages:
Specific goals (20 points) under the 80/20 system:
A valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit must be submitted to claim these points; otherwise no specific goal points are awarded.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ_Bush clearing.pdf (RFQ)Scope: Cut and remove unwanted small trees and shrubs at the Wits Rural Facility (Orpen Road, near Acornhoek, Bushbuckridge, Limpopo).
Quantity: 10,000 small trees and shrubs across an area of 200 hectares.
Removal method: Dig around the base of each tree or shrub, cut roots attached to the base, and physically remove the base.
Marking and inspection: SAEON staff will mark and show all plants to be removed. A SAEON staff member will inspect and count removals monthly; payment follows receipt of an invoice.
Costs: The service provider covers all costs, including transportation, tools, and PPE for labourers.
Contract period: 12 months, on an 'as and when required' basis.
Evidence required from bidders:
Methodology
Source: RFQ_Bush clearing.pdf (RFQ)Removal method: dig around the base of each tree or shrub, cut roots attached to the base, and physically remove the base.
All plants to be removed are marked and shown by SAEON staff.
Monthly inspection and count by SAEON staff; payment after invoice receipt.
Work is on an 'as and when required' basis during normal working hours (Monday to Friday, 08h30 to 17h00, excluding public holidays).
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ_Bush clearing.pdf (RFQ)Evidence of previous bush clearing work is required.
Two reference letters related to bush clearing are mandatory.
Bidders must demonstrate a suitable vehicle for transporting staff to WRF and on gravel roads.
Bidders must state the number of labourers available.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ_Bush clearing.pdf (RFQ)Pricing must be submitted on SBD 3.2 (Pricing Schedule) and a detailed quotation on company letterhead.
Single line item: Cost of removing 10,000 small trees and shrubs, inclusive of all labour, transport, tools, PPE, administration, and any other costs. Unit price per tree/shrub, as and when required.
Provide: total price excluding VAT for 12 months, VAT amount, and total contract ceiling price including VAT.
Pricing is firm for the contract duration; no changes, extensions, or ad hoc costs except authorised price adjustments per Special Conditions. Price quoted in South African Rands, fully inclusive of delivery, VAT, UIF, and SDL.
The contract ceiling price includes firm and estimated quantities; the NRF pays only for verified deliveries. Fair pricing tests apply; price negotiation only with the highest-ranked bidder if outside the fair range.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ_Bush clearing.pdf (RFQ)Tax compliance: Submit a SARS tax compliance status (TCS) PIN or a printed TCS certificate. If no TCS is available, provide a CSD number. Each party in a consortium/JV/sub-contracting arrangement must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
CSD registration: Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database is required.
B-BBEE: A valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) must be submitted to claim preference points.
COIDA: A valid COIDA certificate (Letter of Good Standing) is required.
State employment: No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state, companies with directors who are state employees, or close corporations with members who are state employees.
Fronting: The NRF may investigate fronting; the bidder must prove no fronting within 7 days of notification or face invalidation and possible 10-year restriction from public sector business.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RFQ_Bush clearing.pdf (RFQ)Preference point system: 80/20 (80 points price, 20 points specific goals).
Specific goals and points:
A valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) must be submitted to claim points. Failure to submit proof means no points for specific goals.
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ_Bush clearing.pdfAll personnel must obtain safety induction before working on NRF sites.
Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and its regulations is mandatory.
PPE required at all times: closed safety shoes, hard hats, height safety equipment, and high-visibility vests.
Personnel must obey site signage, restricted access rules, and speed limits.
The contractor is responsible for its employees and affected persons under the OHS Act.
A valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA) must be provided and remain valid during the contract.
A Section 37.2 agreement (OHS Act) is required.
A health and safety plan complying with the OHS Act must be maintained at the work site.
Each team member (including sub-contractors) must submit a signed indemnity form before site entry, kept in the contractor's health and safety file.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ_Bush clearing.pdfThe contract is governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) with Special Conditions prevailing over the GCC.
Contract period: 12 months.
Price adjustments: Per Special Conditions Clause 17.1, with risk shared equally between NRF and contractor.
Cancellation: The NRF may cancel prior to award if procurement is no longer needed, no acceptable bids are received, a material irregularity occurs, or funds are insufficient or prices are not market-related (fair pricing tests applied).
Fronting: Investigations per DTI guidelines; bidder must prove no fronting within 7 days of notification or face invalidation and possible 10-year restriction.
Collusion, fraud, corruption: Any effort to influence evaluation or award results in disqualification.
Costs: The NRF is not liable for bid preparation costs.
Disclaimer: The NRF does not warrant accuracy or completeness and has no liability to bidders.
Special Conditions
Source: RFQ_Bush clearing.pdf (RFQ)Service Provider Obligations:
Communication:
Occupational Health & Safety:
Performance Management:
Requirements
Source: RFQ_Bush clearing.pdf (RFQ)Eligibility criteria (go/no-go):
Bidders must provide evidence of:
Tax compliance: SARS PIN or TCS certificate/CSD number required.
No bids from persons in the service of the state.
CSD registration requested.
Validity period: 60 days from closure.
Section
Source: RFQ_Bush clearing.pdfEvaluation follows a five-stage process:
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 54 of 1972
Relevant to food safety, catering, canteens, food handling and nutrition-programme procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve cleaning, hygiene, pest control, sanitation, or facilities services.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve guarding, access control, CCTV, surveillance, or private security services. Relevant because this tender appears to involve cleaning, hygiene, pest control, sanitation, or facilities services.
Act 56 of 2001
Relevant where security providers, guards, access control or private security services are required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve guarding, access control, CCTV, surveillance, or private security services.
Website
sansa.org.za
Address
Scientific Services, Kruger National Park - Phalaborwa - Phalaborwa Gate Hendrick Van Eck street - 1390
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High source confidence
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Last checked
25 Aug 2026
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