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. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database and comply with tax obligations.
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The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment invites bids for the development of a Biodiversity Management Plan for the Morgenzon Forest Reserve in Mpumalanga. The project aims to align the reserve with the National Environment Management: Protected Areas Act. The successful service provider will conduct literature reviews, perform situational analyses, and facilitate stakeholder engagements with local communities and government bodies. Key deliverables include an inception report, a comprehensive Biodiversity Management Plan, and a final close-out report. The project is expected to be completed within six months. Bidders must provide a team with expertise in ecology, nature conservation, and environmental law. The tender is subject to an 80/20 preference point system.
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 PIN or certificate
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE status verification certificate or sworn affidavit
- SAQA Certificate of Evaluation for foreign qualifications
- Proof of relevant professional qualifications and experience for project team members
- Contactable, signed positive reference letters for company experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM OFFICIALS
Email: Tenders@dffe.gov.za
Phone: 012-399-9892
How to apply: Submit one bound 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, by 09 November 2026 at 11:00 AM.
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