Ground Truthing for Open Space Corridor in Witteklip.
Saldanha Bay Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
13 November 2026 at 10:00 · Teams Meeting (Online)
In plain English
Ground truthing services for an open space corridor in Witteklip, Vredenburg are being procured. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The Saldanha Bay Municipality is seeking a botanical specialist to perform ground truthing for the Open Space Corridor in Witteklip, Vredenburg. The project involves visiting specific sites to assess vegetation, identify species of conservation concern, and map ecological communities. The specialist must perform a site sensitivity verification by comparing desktop data with on-site conditions. Key deliverables include a draft report by 15 January 2027 and a final botanical assessment report by 30 January 2027. This work is essential for confirming environmental sensitivity and supporting land-use planning.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- 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)
- Professional registration as a Natural Scientist with SACNASP
- Completed at least 3 similar projects in the last 5 years
Contact & how to apply
Name: N Duarte
Phone: 022 701 7116
How to apply: Quotations must be hand-delivered in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number, to the Investment Centre (Ground floor), Saldanha Bay Municipality, 15 Main Road, Vredenburg, 7380.
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