APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES, AT CETA HEAD OFFICE FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHSClosed

Overview

Appointment of a service provider for gardening and landscaping services at CETA Head Office for a period of thirty-six (36) months. Bidders should be qualified gardening/landscaping contractors with capabilities in grounds maintenance, irrigation, exterior cleaning, waste management, and OHSA-compliant staffing; must meet COIDA, SALI, CSD, and tax compliance requirements.

(TOR reference: TOR - GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES AT CETA HEAD OFFICE v1.pdf)

Requirements

• Valid COIDA letter of good standing; SALI membership.
• Register on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) and be tax compliant (provide CSD proof or SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN).
• Due diligence before appointment: site visit, lease/ownership proof for offices, signed due diligence report, and verified employment contracts.
• If a joint venture, attach JV agreement, CSD reports for all members, signed SBD 4 forms for all members, and valid B-BBEE certificate.
• Complete and sign required documents: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 7.2, GCC.
• Provide three written reference letters (within 5 years) confirming relevant gardening/landscaping work; attach CVs for key staff (landscaping supervisor with SAQA-aligned qualification; minimum 5 CVs for gardeners with 3+ years’ experience).
• Health and safety: OHSA compliance, PPE, risk assessments, incident reporting, safety file.
• B-BBEE documentation and specific goals compliance; complete the preference points form (SBD 6.1) and provide proof as required.
• Pricing schedule and related schedules (Schedules 1–6) completed and submitted with bid responses.

(TOR sections and schedules reference: Schedules 1–6; SBD forms; B-BBEE, and EHS requirements in the attached document)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 21 July 2026 at 11:00.
• Submissions must be hand-delivered to CETA Head Office, 52-54 14th Road, Noordwyk, Midrand 1687; sign the tender register on delivery. Courier bidders must have the courier write the bidding company name on the tender register.
• Bid responses must include one original hard copy and one unlocked USB with all returnable documents (and electronic copies).
• Documents to submit (as per bid documents): SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 7.2, GCC; COIDA; SALI; CSD proof; tax compliance status; pricing schedules; JV documents if applicable; three reference letters and staff CVs; OHSA and EHS plan; method statement.
• Briefing session: None.
• Where to obtain bid documents: included with the tender package (see TOR: TOR - GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES AT CETA HEAD OFFICE v1.pdf).
• Pre-qualification: must be tax-compliant and registered on CSD; confirm local/ownership goals for specific BBEE requirements.

Note: The award may not be to the lowest bidder; submissions governed by 80/20 (price vs. specific goals) preferences, with detailed evaluation criteria (functionality, references, staff qualifications, methodology, EHS plan, price, and BBEEE).