Service provider for forest enumeration services.
Lungile Moeketsi
In plain English
Komatiland Forests SOC Limited is procuring enumeration services for a period of three years. The tender document does not specify eligibility criteria such as CSD, B-BBEE, CIDB, or PSIRA registrations.
Always check the official documentDescription
Komatiland Forests (SAFCOL) invites bids for the appointment of a service provider to perform forest enumeration services over a three-year period. The work covers approximately 120,000 hectares across various plantations, ranging from Louis Trichardt to Vryheid. The scope includes early enumeration, thinning control, working plan enumeration, and pre-clearfell assessments. Key deliverables involve measuring tree diameter and height, plot marking, and data collection using specialized equipment like electronic calipers and GPS. The contractor must provide all necessary transport, accommodation, and equipment, including 4x4 vehicles. The project requires a team of at least six units to manage an estimated 18,000 hectares annually. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 19 August 2026. The contract follows an NEC4 Term Service format, and all work must comply with strict safety, ethical, and reporting standards.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- Proof of ownership or lease for two 4x4 vehicles
- Proven experience in forest enumeration via signed reference letters
- Team Leader must hold Grade 12 or higher qualification
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Certified CIPC company registration documents
- Signed Joint Venture or Consortium agreement if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lungile Moeketsi
Email: Lungile.Moeketsi@safcol.co.za
Phone: 012-436-6300
How to apply: Bidders must hand-deliver or courier the original bid document plus one copy to the SAFCOL Nelspruit Office, located at ABSA Square, 3rd Floor, 20 Paul Kruger Street, Mbombela, Nelspruit, by 12:00 on 04 September 2026.
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