APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO CONDUCT ALOE SIMII MONITORINGClosed

Overview

RFQ to appoint a SACNASP-registered Natural Scientist to conduct Aloe simii monitoring on SAFCOL Witklip and Tweefontein plantations for 2026/27, including field surveys, permanent markers, data analysis, and a management-oriented final report. Bidders should have ecological/conservation expertise, SACNASP registration, and ability to present a post-survey feedback session to management.

Requirements

• Must be registered with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP).
• Proof of current up-to-date SACNASP registration for the project leader/manager.
• Proof of valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; CSD registration proof; tax clearance.
• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and supplier number; ensure tax status is up to date on CSD.
• Past experience in environmental/ecological/conservation monitoring (within the last 5 years); at least one reference letter.
• Breakdown of quotations by cost category; include materials to establish permanent local markers.
• Compliance with SAFCOL Supplier Code of Conduct; signing of SBD forms.
• Project manager qualifications (tertiary qualification in Environmental/Conservation/Ecological sciences) and CV.
• Enquiries and site visits must be coordinated with SAFCOL SHEQ/Plantation managers; pre-arranged visits.
• Deliverables include a final concise report with methodology, results, interpretation for forestry/biodiversity management (including fire considerations), and future recommendations; include photography as applicable.
• A post-monitoring feedback session (virtual via Teams or similar) for Komatiland Forests management.
• Project commencement no later than November 2026.
• Local data delivery and access to Aloe simii reports/maps provided by KLF SHEQ.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 18 August 2026 at 12:00; late submissions will not be considered. (RFQ 890/SHEQ/18/2026 Aloe Simii Monitoring.pdf)
• Submission method: Email quotations to RFQCentralNSP@safcol.co.za; queries to zakira@safcol.co.za; reference RFQ number in subject.
• Documents to submit with the quotation: completed RFQ document on company letterhead; SBD forms; BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; valid Tax Clearance; proof of CSD registration including supplier number and unique reference; SACNASP registration for project leader; CV and qualifications; at least one reference letter; evidence of relevant monitoring experience; breakdown by cost category; confirmation of willingness to provide the mandatory deliverables and feedback session.
• Briefing/site visits: arrange visits with SAFCOL environmental/plantation managers as required (no separate briefing details provided).
• Where to obtain documents: RFQ attachments (reference RFQ 890.SHEQ .18.2026 ALOE SIMII MONITORING .pdf).
• Evaluation: Phase 1 Administrative Compliance; Phase 2 Mandatory SACNASP and experience checks; Phase 3 Price (80) and Specific Goals (20) with 51%+ Black-Owned status as a potential scorer.
• Specific goals: 51%+ Black Owned entities = up to 20 points.
• Other: Quotation must comply with the SAFCOL Supplier Code of Conduct and general RFQ terms.
• (Document: RFQ 890.SHEQ .18.2026 ALOE SIMII MONITORING .pdf)