# APPOINTMENT OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE SNAKE AWARENESS, SNAKE IDENTIFICATION, AND SNAKE HANDLING TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ACROSS VARIOUS TCTA SITES INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF TRAINING MATERIAL, CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCE/ATTENDANCE, AND ADVISORY SUPPORT ON SNAKE-RELATED OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS

> This tender closed on 2026-07-07.

- **Reference:** 029/2026/EWSS/TRAINING/RFQ
- **Issuer:** [Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/trans-caledon-tunnel-authority.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-06-30
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-07 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a Professional Service Provider to provide Snake Awareness, Snake Identification, and Snake Handling Training for employees across various TCTA sites, including training material, certificates of competence/attendance, and advisory support on snake-related occupational hazards for 24 months.** Target bidders are wildlife/wildlife-handling training providers with English-delivery capability, accredited trainers (e.g., FGASA or equivalent), and proven experience delivering snake-related training (minimum three projects). Training material must be supplied by the provider; certificates issued on completion.

#### Requirements
- Training in English; aligned to wildlife handling best practices and national standards; trainers accredited by recognized bodies; training material supplied by provider; certificates issued; strict animal welfare for live handling; delivery in-person, online (awareness only), or hybrid; attendees per component: 20 (minimum 6 per session).
- Company experience: minimum of three snake-awareness/handling projects; Annexure A or three reference letters; accreditation/registration with wildlife/environment/first-aid bodies; at least five related trainings.
- Personnel: Snake Trainer/Facilitator with ≥5 years with wild snakes; recognized certifications in snake handling, venomous-snake management, snakebite first-aid; Snake Advisory Specialist with ≥5–10 years in herpetology/wildlife/wildlife risk assessments.
- Deliverables/Returnables: complete RFQ scope; Annexure A or three reference letters; CVs for key personnel; fully completed pricing schedule; BBBEE Certificate or valid sworn affidavit; SBDs; CSD/tax compliance.
- Pricing: price schedule must be used (no reformatting); per-attendee pricing; VAT included; prices firm.
(Reference: RFQ text in RFQ FOR SNAKE TRAINING SERVICES.pdf)

#### How to Apply
- Clarification deadline: 02 July 2025, 11:00; Closing: 07 July 2026, 11:00. No briefing session.
- Submission method: proposals to tenders06@tcta.co.za (and may reference alternative bid-box submission per attachments) (RFQ FOR SNAKE TRAINING SERVICES.pdf).
- Documents to submit: Annexure A (Company Experience) or three reference letters; CVs for Snake Trainer/Facilitator and Snake Advisory Specialist; Annexures B–E (BBBEE, SBDs, etc.); Fully completed RFQ Pricing Schedule.
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: Tax compliance with SARS PIN or TCS; CSD registration where applicable; SANAS/SANAS-aligned BBBEE where required.
- Briefing: none (N/A) (RFQ FOR SNAKE TRAINING SERVICES.pdf).
- Where to obtain documents: RFQ attachments (Annexures A–E) in the RFQ file. (RFQ FOR SNAKE TRAINING SERVICES.pdf)

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE SNAKE AWARENESS, SNAKE IDENTIFICATION, AND SNAKE HANDLING TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ACROSS VARIOUS TCTA SITES INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF TRAINING MATERIAL, CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCE/ATTENDANCE, AND ADVISORY SUPPORT ON SNAKE-RELATED OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS

APPOINTMENT OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE SNAKE AWARENESS, SNAKE IDENTIFICATION, AND SNAKE HANDLING TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ACROSS VARIOUS TCTA SITES INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF TRAINING MATERIAL, CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCE/ATTENDANCE, AND ADVISORY SUPPORT ON SNAKE-RELATED OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS FOR A PERIOD OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- RFQ FOR SNAKE TRAINING SERVICES.pdf..pdf
- RFQ FOR SNAKE TRAINING SERVICES.pdf

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