Construction of Reserve Manager’s House at Brakfontein.
UNATHI ZINGANTO
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
9 September 2026 at 11:00 · Brakfontein Community Nature Reserve (Close to Double Drift Nature Reserve Alice), GPS Co-ordinates - Latitude 32°57'34.19"S Longitude 26°53'33.18"E
In plain English
Construction of a reserve manager's house at Brakfontein Community Nature Reserve. Bidders must have a CIDB designation of 3GB or higher and be registered on the CSD.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency invites bids for the construction of a 3-bedroom staff house at the Brakfontein Community Nature Reserve. The project involves building a 150m² brick unit with an ensuite, kitchen, and lounge. Key deliverables include installing a rainwater harvesting tank, a sewer conservancy tank, and a solar backup system. The work must be completed within 4 to 6 months of site handover. This project is funded by the World Bank and requires adherence to specific procurement regulations. A compulsory site briefing is scheduled for 9 September 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- CIDB grading (Grade 3 General Building (3GB)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB grading of 3GB or higher
- Valid NHBRC registration
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid Workman Compensation registration
- Compliance with local content thresholds for designated materials
- Attendance at compulsory site briefing
Contact & how to apply
Name: UNATHI ZINGANTO
Email: unathi.zinganto@ecpta.co.za
Phone: 043-492-0871
How to apply: Submit a single sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid number and project name to the Tender Box at Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism, 17-25 Oxford Street, East London. Email, fax, or telephonic submissions are not accepted.
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