Ground Truthing for Farm 23/3 in Paternoster
Saldanha Bay Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
13 November 2026 at 11:00 · Teams Meeting
In plain English
Ground truthing services for Farm 23/3 Paternoster are being procured. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with B-BBEE requirements.
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The Saldanha Bay Municipality is seeking a botanical specialist to perform ground truthing at Farm 23/3 in Paternoster. The project involves verifying environmental data, mapping vegetation communities, and assessing conservation sensitivity. The specialist must compare site conditions against national environmental screening tools and provide a detailed report. Key deliverables include a draft report by 15 January 2027 and a final report by 30 January 2027. Bidders must attend a compulsory online clarification meeting on 13 November 2026 to remain eligible for the project.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- 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
- Proven track record of three similar projects within the last five years
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid CIPC company registration
- Proof of municipal account or valid lease agreement
Contact & how to apply
Name: N Duarte
Phone: 022 701 7116
How to apply: Submit sealed quotations to the quotation box at the Investment Centre, Ground Floor, Saldanha Bay Municipality, 15 Main Road, Vredenburg, 7380. Quotations must be clearly marked with the tender number.
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