Rental of concert stage tunnel canopy at Kirstenbosch.
Amjad Hendricks
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
8 September 2026 at 11:00 · 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 ensure compliance with tax obligations and may need to provide a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit 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 the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town. This contract spans three years, covering the annual summer concert season from November to March. The successful service provider must supply the structure, provide engineering certification, and perform weekly safety inspections. Key deliverables include a 12m x 10m x 6m tunnel roof, safety barriers, and support for the maintenance team. The project requires professional structural engineering expertise to ensure compliance with safety standards and wind resistance requirements. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 08 September 2026, and the final submission deadline is 15 September 2026.
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.
- 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 Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Attended the compulsory briefing session
- Structural Engineer/Technologist must hold valid ECSA registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Five reference letters for similar projects from at least three organizations
- CVs for Structural Engineer/Technologist and Project Manager
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 of the technical and financial documents plus one electronic copy on a USB to the tender box at the Biodiversity Centre Building, Pretoria National Botanical Garden, 2 Cussonia Avenue, Brummeria, Pretoria.
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