Supply and delivery of game pellets and dry feeds.
Phuti Maffodi
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
6 November 2026 at 10:00 · The Education Centre, National Zoological Garden, Corner Boom and Paul Kruger Streets, 232 Boom Street, Pretoria Central, 0183
In plain English
The South African National Biodiversity Institute is seeking two service providers to supply and deliver game pellets and dry feeds for three years. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) invites bids for the supply and delivery of game pellets and dry animal feeds to the National Zoological Garden in Pretoria. This contract will be awarded to two service providers who will operate on a rotational basis for a period of three years. Deliveries are required on an as-and-when-needed basis, typically weekly, and must be completed within 72 hours of receiving an order. The service provider is responsible for offloading and packing the feed into designated storage areas. Bidders must demonstrate the capacity to supply consistent quantities and provide contingency plans for potential supply disruptions. The tender requires adherence to strict nutritional specifications for all feed products.
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.
- 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
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN.
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing.
- Public liability insurance of at least R1,500,000 per claim.
- Proof of ownership or lease for a 5-ton covered truck with e-NATIS registration.
- Four signed reference letters for similar work from three different organizations.
Contact & how to apply
Name: Phuti Maffodi
Email: P.Maffodi@sanbi.org.za
Phone: 012-843-5000
How to apply: Submit one original hard copy and one electronic copy on a USB to the Tender Box at the Biodiversity Centre Building, Pretoria National Botanical Garden, 2 Cussonia Avenue, Brummeria, Pretoria. Emailed or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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