Ecological Risk Assessment for Aardvark and Honey Badger.
Hlokoma Mtshotshisa
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
11 August 2026 at 10:00 · Dept of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Office No 15, Ground Floor, Alderwood House, Palm Square Business Park, Bonza Bay Road, Beacon Bay
In plain English
The Department is seeking a service provider to conduct an ecological risk assessment of the harvest and utilisation of Aardvark and Honey Badger. Bidders must be registered with the Centralised Supplier Database (CSD).
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism invites service providers to conduct an ecological risk assessment regarding the harvest and utilisation of Aardvark and Honey Badger in the Eastern Cape. The project requires a comprehensive literature review, stakeholder engagement workshops across three regions, and the development of a risk classification framework and monitoring guidelines. Key deliverables include an Inception Report, a Scoping and Gap Analysis, a final Ecological Risk Assessment report, and a public participation summary. The project must be completed within a maximum of 9 months. A compulsory hybrid briefing session is scheduled for 11 August 2026. The final report must be provided in both English and IsiXhosa.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on Centralised Supplier Database (CSD)
- Registered on DEDEAT supplier database
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or PIN
- Must pass State Security Agency vetting
Contact & how to apply
Name: Hlokoma Mtshotshisa
Email: Hlokoma.mtshotshisa@dedea.gov.za
Phone: 043-605-7153
How to apply: Submit one original and two photocopies of the proposal in a sealed envelope marked with the bid number and description. Deposit the documents in the bid box at the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism, 2nd floor, Chungwa Building, Independence Avenue, Bhisho, 5605.
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