# RIISA/RFQ 2026/27:126

> This tender closed on 2026-10-23.

- **Reference:** RIISA/RFQ 2026/27:126
- **Issuer:** [National Research Foundation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-research-foundation.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-08
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-23 11:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-16 11:30 SAST (compulsory)

## Summary

#### 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)

## Description

RIISA/RFQ 2026/27:126

APPOINTMENT A SUITABLY QUALIFIED GARDEN MAINTENANCE SERVICE PROVIDER WITH A CIDB GRADING OF 1SH OR HIGHER TO DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES AT NRF BRUMMERIA CAMPUS IN PRETORIA FOR A PERIOD OF SIX (6) MONTHS.

Briefing session: Date: 16 October 2026 Time: 11:30am-12:30pm Venue: Tiyo Soga Auditorium Address: National Research Foundation Meiring Naude Road, CSIR South gate, Brummeria, Pretoria Response submission: rfq@nrf.ac.za Bidders must use the bid reference number: RIISA/RFQ 2026/27:126, as the subject line when submitting proposals

## Documents

- RFQ 126

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