Construction at Nylsvlei Nature Reserve, Limpopo.
DBSA
In plain English
A conference centre is being constructed at Nysvlei Nature Reserve. Eligibility requirements are not specified in the text.
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The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) invites tenders for the construction of hotel rooms, a conference center, parking areas, and associated external works at the Nylsvlei Nature Reserve in Limpopo. The project, designated as RFP144/2026, involves the demolition of existing asbestos structures and the construction of new masonry facilities. Key deliverables include earthworks, electrical and water reticulation, fire protection systems, and the refurbishment of a boma. The project is expected to be completed within 18 months of site handover. Bidders must note that the project is located in a remote nature reserve, requiring strict adherence to environmental and wildlife management protocols. The contract follows the JBCC Principal Building Agreement (Edition 4.1).
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 8 General Building (8GB)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB registration of 8 GB or higher
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Public Liability Insurance cover of at least R10,000,000 per claim
- Department of Employment and Labour asbestos removal registration
- SACPCMP registration for Construction Manager and Health & Safety Officer
- Audited financial statements for the past two years
- Mandatory attendance at the tender briefing
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lihle Nyide
Email: NyideLSCM@dbsa.org
Phone: 011-313-3814
How to apply: Bidders must request a tender submission link by emailing LihleSCM@dbsa.org no later than 14 October 2026 at 16:30. Submissions must be uploaded as a compressed folder via the provided Microsoft OneDrive link before 23:55 on 14 October 2026.
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