Basic Snake Handling and Bite Treatment Training.
Siphokazi Shude
In plain English
The NRF is seeking a service provider to conduct basic training on snake identification, handling, and bite treatment for 8 SAEON staff. Eligible bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with tax obligations.
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The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) is seeking a service provider to conduct basic snake handling, identification, and bite treatment training. This training is for eight staff members and will cover topics such as snake behavior, bite prevention, and first aid for snake, spider, and scorpion encounters. The training must be delivered in English and can take place at the provider's premises in Hoedspruit or on-site at the WITS Rural Facility in Mpumalanga. The service provider must supply all training materials and issue certificates of completion to the attendees. This is a once-off project, and the closing date for submissions is 11 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.
- 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.
- 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 PIN
- Accreditation from FGASA, NFTGA, or SAHA
- Two reference letters from previous clients
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Siphokazi Shude
Email: scm@saeon.nrf.ac.za
Phone: 021-019-5154
How to apply: Interested service providers must submit their response documents in PDF format via email to SCM@saeon.nrf.ac.za by the closing date and time.
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