Appointment of Two (2) service providers for the garden and landscaping maintenance for a period of 36 monthsClosed

Overview

Appointment of two service providers to perform garden and landscaping maintenance for a 36-month period at TASEZ. Bidders should have horticultural/landscaping capability, with the ability to supply equipment, trained personnel, and comply with SA procurement rules (CSD, SARS tax clearance, B-BBEE, COID, public liability).

Requirements

• Minimum B-BBEE level 3 or higher; SANAS-accredited certificate or EMES/Sworn Affidavit.
• Tax compliance: SARS PIN, TCS certificate, and proof submitted with bid; CSD registration within 3 months.
• Returnable documents: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 6.2; complete, signed.
• Registered with CIPC; proof of public liability cover (R500,000) and COID/Compensation Fund standing.
• Five project references in garden/landscaping; CVs for a qualified supervisor (with Matric + SHE training) and four garden machine operators; four valid brush-cutter certificates (SAQA/SETA Unit Standard 264182).
• Equipment inventory and proof of on-site capability; on-site supervisor, English proficiency, and horticultural guidance (local horticulturist).
• Compliance with OH&S, spill kit, PPE, decanting facilities; low-water, eco-friendly products; pesticide prohibition.
• Grounds Maintenance Plan to be submitted within 30 days of award; annual, regionally tailored plan.
• Pricing must be full and cover all scopes; 80/20 price evaluation; CPI escalations after year one.
• Preference for empowerment and local content targets; adherence to PFMA and procurement policies. (Refer to TAS-FSC-RFP02 for full criteria.)

How to Apply

• Closing date/time: 18 September 2026 at 12:00. Questions by 11 September 2026 via rfqs-rfps@tasez.co.za. (see TASEZ_RFP001-2026 Gardening Services1.pdf)
• Compulsory briefing: 8 September 2026, 10:00–12:00, at TASEZ Central Hub, Manitoba, The Willows 340-Jr, Pretoria 0081. (see document)
• Submission: hard copy in a sealed envelope with one original, plus a flash drive; bid box at The Procurement Officer, CSIR Meiring Naudé Road, Brummeria. Electronic submissions not allowed. (see TAS-FSC-RFP02)
• Documents to submit: SBD forms, CSD verification, tax clearance, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, proof of public liability, COID/Workers’ Compensation, ward address letters, and complete tender returnables.
• Where to obtain documents: www.tasez.co.za; document set includes the full RFP TAS-FSC-RFP02. (see RFP)