Turnkey Filtration System at National Zoological Garden.
Lwandise Cungcu
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
11 September 2026 at 11:00 · Online via Microsoft Teams
In plain English
The South African National Biodiversity Institute is procuring a turnkey service provider to assess and potentially replace the filtration system at the National Zoological Garden in Pretoria. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit for preference points.
Always check the official documentDescription
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) invites bids for a turnkey project at the National Zoological Garden in Pretoria. The project involves assessing the existing water filtration system, designing a solution, and implementing repairs or a new system. Key deliverables include a conditional assessment, engineering designs, installation, commissioning, and a 5-year maintenance plan. The work must be completed in stages, from inception to close-out. A compulsory briefing session will be held via Microsoft Teams on 11 September 2026. The tender closing date is 22 September 2026 at 11:00 am. Bidders must provide a lump sum ceiling price covering all phases and expenses.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- CIDB grading (Grade 4 Mechanical Engineering (4ME)) — 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
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- CIDB grading of 4ME or higher
- Proof of equipment ownership or plant hire intent
- Professional registration for key engineering and OHS personnel
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lwandise Cungcu
Email: L.Cungcu@sanbi.org.za
Phone: 012-002-5201
How to apply: Submit one original hard copy (technical and financial) in a sealed envelope plus one electronic copy on a USB. Deliver to the tender box at the reception of the Biodiversity Centre Building, Pretoria National Botanical Garden, 2 Cussonia Avenue, Brummeria, Pretoria.
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