Biodiversity Management Plan for Morgenzon Forest Reserve.
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
In plain English
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is procuring a professional service provider to develop a biodiversity management plan for Morgenzon Forest Reserve in Mpumalanga for six months. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
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The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment invites bids to develop a Biodiversity Management Plan for the Morgenzon Forest Reserve in Mpumalanga. The project requires a professional service provider to conduct a situational analysis, perform a literature review, and facilitate stakeholder engagements with local communities and government departments. Key deliverables include an inception report, a comprehensive Biodiversity Management Plan, and a final close-out report. The work must be completed within six months of the service level agreement. The project team must include experts in ecology, nature conservation, and environmental law. The service provider must demonstrate previous experience in developing similar biodiversity plans through positive reference letters.
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.
- 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
- SAQA Certificate of Evaluation for foreign qualifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Officials
Email: Tenders@dffe.gov.za
How to apply: Submit one bound master original document and one electronic copy on a USB to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Environment House, 473 Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria.
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