RIISA/RFQ 2026/27:126Closed

Overview

The NRF seeks to appoint a garden maintenance service provider with a CIDB grading of 1SH or higher to deliver comprehensive maintenance at NRF Brummeria Campus, Pretoria, for six months. The contract covers about 13,000 m² site including ~9,000 m² of landscaped gardens requiring daily upkeep, with a qualified Horticulturist and full crew to perform daily to quarterly maintenance.

Requirements

• CIDB Grade 1SH or higher
• Three contactable references for similar work in the last 60 months
• CV and qualification for a qualified Horticulturist (NQF 6+; min 3 years’ experience)
• Valid Public Liability Insurance (or letter of intent)
• COIDA Good Standing
• Proof of Gauteng office (lease or rates statement)
• Registration on Central Supplier Database (CSD) with supplier number
• Submission of mandatory bidding documents (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 3.1; and tax-related SBDs)
• Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
• Tax compliance status (SARS PIN or CSD reference) and related documentation

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 23 October 2026, 09:00 (electronic to rfq@nrf.ac.za; use subject RIISA/RFQ 2026/27:126) (RFQ 126.pdf)
• Briefing session: 16 October 2026, 11:30–12:30, Tiyo Soga Auditorium, NRF Brummeria; mandatory attendance (RFQ 126.pdf)
• Submission method: Electronic submission to rfq@nrf.ac.za (subject line must include bid reference) (RFQ 126.pdf)
• Documents to submit: Official forms and pricing (SBD 1, SBD 1B, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1), pricing schedule, Horticulturist CV/qualification, CIDB certificate, B-BBEE certificate or affidavit, company profile, three references, COIDA, PLI, Gauteng office proof, CSD number (RFQ 126.pdf)
• Additional notes: Questions via tender.enquiries@nrf.ac.za; bid submissions via rfq@nrf.ac.za; ensure attendance at compulsory briefing (RFQ 126.pdf)