Appointment of a suitable independent service provider to conduct an assessment of government undertakings and commitments under the forest sector code for a period of three (3) months.Closed

Overview

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment seeks to appoint a suitable independent service provider to conduct an assessment of Government undertakings and commitments under the Forest Sector Code for a period of three months. Suitable bidders include consulting firms with BBBEE/BBEE, public governance and reporting experience, and strong project-management capabilities to develop a completeness ratio framework and deliver a consolidated report and presentation to the Forest Sector Charter Council (FSCC). Relevant expertise in BBBEE, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement is preferred.

Requirements

• Compliance with tax (SARS PIN) and CSD registration; provide VAT status if applicable.
• B-BBEE status/verification (SANAS or CIPC certificate or sworn affidavit with CSD).
• If a JV/consortium, include an agreement and separate B-BBEE documentation for each party.
• Complete SBD 1, SBD 3.3 (pricing), SBD 4 (bidders disclosure), SBD 6.1 (preferences); Annexures A, B, C; CVs for project team leader and team members.
• Provide a detailed project plan, team CVs, references, and a Letter of Authority to sign on behalf of the company.
• Foreign qualifications must include SAQA SAQ A evaluation (SCoE) where relevant.
• Functionality must meet thresholds (Phase 3) to progress; minimum score specified in evaluation criteria.
• Period dictated: 3 months from SLA signing; deliverables as per Terms of Reference.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 07 October 2026 at 11:00 (dfferfq003.26.27_forestsectorcodecommitments.pdf).
• Briefing: mandatory 02 September 2026, 10:00–11:30, via Microsoft Teams (Minutes of Compulsory Briefing Session).
• Submission method: physical bid proposals deposited in the Bid Box at the Department’s Environment House, Arcadia, Pretoria; master original + USB copy (as per bid proceedings).
• Documents to submit: SBD1, SBD3.3 (pricing), SBD4, SBD6.1, Annexure A (Pricing Schedule), Annexure B (CV templates), Annexure C (Consent/Indemnity); CSD/TAX PIN; Letter of Authority; JV documents if applicable.
• Deliverables to expect: Inception Report (2 weeks), Interim Progress Report (6 weeks), Final Comprehensive Assessment Report with a Compliance Rating Framework and project presentation (Close-out within 3 months) (Terms of Reference).
• Pricing: provide a comprehensive, all-inclusive offer (VAT included); price validity 120 days; DFFE may negotiate with a recommended bidder (Annexure A).
• Evaluation: four-phase process (Pre-compliance, Mandatory, Functionality, Price/Preference) with mandatory briefing attendance and a minimum functionality threshold (per SCM briefing records).

Notes: Non-compliance with tax/CSD/B-BBEE or missing forms can invalidate bids. Payment terms: 30 days after approved invoice.