Sale and relocation of excess game for ecological restoration.
Mr H M Ngomane
This tender closed on 7 August 2026
Bidding is no longer open. Browse open general purpose tenders or see the related tenders below.
In plain English
The tender involves the sale, purchase, capture, removal, and relocation of excess game from Nkomazi Local Municipality. Suitably qualified, experienced, and capable game capture operators, wildlife traders, and game ranchers can bid.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Nkomazi Local Municipality is inviting bids for the purchase, capture, and relocation of excess game from Marloth Park. This project aims to support ecological restoration during the 2026 game capture season. The successful bidder will be responsible for the entire operation, including providing all necessary equipment, vehicles, capture teams, and veterinary support. The scope includes the removal of various species, such as 10 giraffes, 40 zebras, 150 kudus, 600 impalas, 200 bushbucks, 150 warthogs, and 20 blue wildebeest. The bidder must manage all loading and transportation and secure all required conservation permits. The work will take place in the Nkomazi Local Municipality area. The tender closes on 07 August 2026 at 12:00.
What you need to qualify
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Proven experience as a qualified game capture operator, wildlife trader, or game rancher.
- Ability to secure all necessary wildlife conservation permits and movement documentation.
- Demonstrated capacity to comply with wildlife, veterinary, environmental, and animal welfare legislation.
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr H M Ngomane
Email: Hendry.Ngomane@nkomazi.gov.za
Phone: 013-790-0386
How to apply: Submit completed bid documents in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number into the Tender Box at the main entrance of the Nkomazi Local Municipality, 9 Park Street, Malalane. Faxed or emailed submissions are not accepted.
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