Management of Municipal Forest for 10 Years
Msunduzi Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
23 September 2026 at 10:00 · Auditorium 1, 1st Floor, Bessie Head Library, 260 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg
In plain English
The Msunduzi Municipality is seeking a service provider for the total management of the municipal forest for a 10-year period. Bidders must have forestry operations knowledge and proof of a timber market, and be registered on the CSD.
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The Msunduzi Municipality is seeking a service provider for the total management of a 2130-hectare municipal forest in Pietermaritzburg. This is a 10-year contract covering silviculture, timber harvesting, fire protection, and the maintenance of 220 km of access roads. Key deliverables include implementing Occupational Health and Safety protocols and achieving Forest Stewardship Council certification. The project requires a qualified forester and proof of established timber market access. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 23 September 2026 at the Bessie Head Library.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Lead forester must hold NQF6 Diploma in Forestry
- Must provide proof of existing timber market access
- Minimum R10 million Public Liability Insurance
- Must hold membership with a local Fire Protection Association
- Must have valid Tax Clearance and CSD registration
- Must provide proof of good standing with municipal utility accounts
- Must demonstrate financial liquidity and cash flow via audited statements
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nontobeko Mofokeng
Email: nontobeko.mofokeng@msunduzi.gov.za
Phone: 033-392-3107
How to apply: Submit hard copies and a digital version (CD/USB) in a sealed envelope marked with the contract number and description. Deliver to the Tender Box at the Msunduzi Municipality’s Central Stores, 2 Abattoir Road, Pietermaritzburg, by 12h00 on 08 October 2026.
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