Rental of concert stage canopy at Kirstenbosch.
Amjad Hendricks
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
30 July 2026 at 14:00 · Old Mutual Conference Hall, Visitor Centre, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Rhodes Drive, Newlands
In plain English
The South African National Biodiversity Institute is seeking a service provider for the rental of a concert stage tunnel canopy for three years at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and provide a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit to qualify for preference points.
Always check the official documentDescription
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) invites bids for the rental, installation, and dismantling of a concert stage tunnel canopy at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town. This project, reference SANBI: G579/2026, spans a three-year period. The successful service provider must supply, install, and maintain the structure for the annual concert season from November to March. Key deliverables include providing structural designs, engineering certifications, safety barriers, and unskilled labor for maintenance support. The structure must comply with SANS 10366 standards and withstand specific wind forces. The contract requires a compulsory briefing session on 30 July 2026, with the final tender submission due by 11:00 am on 14 August 2026. All work must be signed off by a structural engineer, and a Health and Safety file must be maintained throughout the duration of the contract.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- 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)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Attended the compulsory briefing session
- Structural engineer must hold valid ECSA registration
- Five reference letters for similar completed projects
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN
- Certified qualifications for all key personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: Amjad Hendricks
Email: A.Hendricks@sanbi.org.za
Phone: 012-002-5201
How to apply: Submit one original hard copy (technical and financial) and one electronic copy on a USB to the tender box at the Biodiversity Centre Building, Pretoria National Botanical Garden, 2 Cussonia Avenue, Brummeria, Pretoria. E-mailed or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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