Panel of contractors for firebreak cutting services.
SANParks
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
13 November 2026 at 10:00 · Tokai Admin Office (Main Boardroom)
In plain English
A panel of contractors is being appointed for firebreak cutting in Table Mountain National Park for five years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or Sworn Affidavit.
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South African National Parks (SANParks) invites contractors to join a panel for firebreak cutting services at Table Mountain National Park. The project spans five years and covers approximately 160km of firebreaks across various sections, including the City of Cape Town, Silvermine, and Tokai. Key deliverables include constructing new firebreaks, annual clearing, brush cutting, tree pruning, alien vegetation removal, and mechanical chipping. Work must be performed between 07:00 and 17:30, primarily during the spring season. Bidders must demonstrate sufficient capacity, including specific equipment like brush cutters and chainsaws, and a qualified team trained in wildland firefighting and first aid.
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.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
- PAYE registration — Registration for PAYE (employees' tax) with SARS.
- UIF registration — Registration with the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Registered with UIF, Workman’s Compensation Fund, and SARS (PAYE/VAT)
- Documented proof of equipment ownership or lease agreements
- Valid training certificates for all personnel (under 24 months old)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Meagan van Neel
Email: meagan.duplessis@sanparks.org
Phone: 042-281-1607
How to apply: Bids must be physically delivered to the bid box at Table Mountain National Park. Submissions must include two original hard copies and one electronic copy on a flash drive, placed in two separate envelopes.
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