# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE DRY ROOM AND MINOR REPAIR WORK TO THE SEEDBANK FACILITY AT THE KIRSTENBOSCH NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN, CAPE TOWN

- **Reference:** SANBI:G587/2026
- **Issuer:** [South African National Biodiversity Institute](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/south-african-national-biodiversity-institute.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-10-26
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-25 12:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-11-09 09:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F.md), [Specialised construction](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/F43.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The tender seeks to appoint a service provider to complete the dry room and undertake minor repair work to the Seedbank facility at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, including HVAC/refrigeration works.** Suitable bidders are construction/MEP contractors with CIDB 3ME or higher (or an agreed equivalent for JV), and with registered professionals in health and safety, project management, refrigeration, and related disciplines.

#### Requirements
- CIDB: contractor grading 3ME or higher (or JV with lead partner 2ME and combined 3ME+ per regulations).
- National Treasury Central Supplier Database: registered (or provide application) and proof; if not registered, submit application and proof within 21 days after closing.
- COIDA: good standing.
- Returnable documents: fully completed SBD forms; compulsory site briefing certificate; Appendix E completed.
- Personnel: professional CHSO (SACPCMP) with CV; Contracts/Project Manager (SACPCMP or ECSA) with CV; Site Foreman/Refrigeration Mechanic with trade certificate, SARACCA/SAQCC Gas registration, Category B registration, refrigerant handling credentials, and Certificates of Conformity.
- Equipment: fully completed Appendix E – Equipment Offered with supplier datasheets.
- Additional: compliance with COIDA, contractor health and safety requirements, and all relevant regulations; not on Tender Defaulters list; CSD/CIDB verifications; site visits may be conducted.

#### How to Apply
- Briefing: mandatory on-site briefing, 9 November 2026 at 11:00, Garden Office Boardroom, Kirstenbosch. Enquiries until 16 November 2026.
- Submission deadline: 25 November 2026, 11:00 (two-envelope system; not opened publicly).
- Submission method: hard-copy tender offers in two envelopes (Original A – Financial, Original B – Technical) with USB containing a non-pricing version of Technical Envelope; outer envelope must be sealed and labeled with tender number SANBI: G591/2026. See attached documents for details (G591/2026 KNBG Completion of Seedbank Tender.pdf).
- Documents to submit (returnable): CSD registration, CIDB listing, COIDA good standing letter, completed SBD forms, compulsory site briefing certificate, CHS officer and project manager registrations with CVs, refrigeration foreman credentials, and complete Appendix E with datasheets (G591/2026 Appendices A–E). Clarifications to queries due at least 7 working days before closing; no telephonic/fax/e-mail offers accepted (per tender data).

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE DRY ROOM AND MINOR REPAIR WORK TO THE SEEDBANK FACILITY AT THE KIRSTENBOSCH NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN, CAPE TOWN

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE DRY ROOM AND MINOR REPAIR WORK TO THE SEEDBANK FACILITY AT THE KIRSTENBOSCH NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN, CAPE TOWN

Documents available from: 28 October 2026 Site Meeting: Yes Municipality: City of Cape Town Metropolitan

## Documents

- 06\. Apendix E - Equipment Offered.pdf..pdf
- 04\. Apendix C - OP23-M07-H01 - HVAC Rev03.pdf..pdf
- 05\. Apendix D - Technical Datasheets.pdf..pdf
- G591-2026 KNBG Completion of Seedbank Tender.pdf..pdf
- 02\. Apendix A - Part 1 - General Specifications.pdf..pdf
- 03\. Apendix B - Part 2 - Scope of Work and Technical Specifications.pdf..pdf
- 04\. Apendix C - OP23-M07-H01 - HVAC Rev03.pdf
- 06\. Apendix E - Equipment Offered.pdf
- 02\. Apendix A - Part 1 - General Specifications.pdf
- 05\. Apendix D - Technical Datasheets.pdf
- G591-2026 KNBG Completion of Seedbank Tender.pdf
- 03\. Apendix B - Part 2 - Scope of Work and Technical Specifications.pdf

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