THE APPOINTMENT OF A TRANSACTION ADVISOR TO UNDERTAKE A WAREHOUSING OUTSOURCING FEASIBILITY STUDY AND BUSINESS CASE DEVELOPMENTClosed

Overview

Procurement of a Transaction Advisor to undertake a warehousing outsourcing feasibility study and develop a comprehensive business case for SANParks (Skukuza/Kruger Park). Bidders should have proven transaction advisory, logistics/warehousing optimization, financial modelling, HR transition, and legal/commercial expertise, with capacity to deliver in SANParks’ Kruger footprint and meet SARS tax/compliance requirements. The assignment is capped at a total of R999,000 (incl. taxes) and bid validity is 90 days from closing.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in transaction advisory services (references/contracts/certificates; >3 years, with points tiers).
• Demonstrated experience in logistics and warehousing optimization (case studies and references).
• Availability of multidisciplinary resources: key personnel with CVs, qualifications, and roles (Transaction Advisory, Logistics/Warehousing, Financial Modelling, HR/Labour, Legal/Commercial).
• Required qualifications per specialist (e.g., Transaction Advisory Specialist: NQF7 + 10+ years; others with appropriate levels/experience) and proof.
• Compliance: Tax compliance PIN or SARS e-Filing TCS; if no TCS PIN, provide CSD number; ensure no disqualifying state-service status.
• Bid response on official forms; SBD 7 may be required if contracted.
• Evaluation: Stage 1 functionality threshold of 55/100; Stage 2 price and preference (80/20; BBBEE points for Level 1–4).
• Pricing: Detailed SBD 3.1 pricing schedule; total bid must not exceed R999,000 (excl. VAT shown, including taxes).
• Deliverables include inception, current state, financial feasibility, HR absorption, alternative models, CBA, risk, business case, outsourcing strategy, implementation roadmap, and governance framework.
• Source documents: RFQ and attachments (e.g., SANParks RFQ No 029312/SK/2026 PDF).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 15 October 2026 at 16:00; bid responses must be emailed to Sithembile.Maseko@sanparks.org. Bid validity: 90 days from closing.
• Submission method: Email submissions to the designated SANParks address; late submissions not accepted.
• Documents to submit: Official bid response forms; pricing schedule (SBD 3.1); CVs and qualifications of proposed staff; client reference letters/certificates; SARS TCS PIN or CSD details; BBBEE documentation to claim Specific Goals; proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) as needed.
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: Tax compliance (PIN/TCS), SARS e-Filing; provide CSD number if no TCS PIN; ensure compliance with PPPFA and GCC.
• Briefing: Briefing venue listed as Finance Department, Skukuza, Kruger National Park (address provided in metadata); date/time not specified in the text.
• Where to obtain/submit documents: RFQ documents are provided in the SANParks file (e.g., SANParks RFQ No 029312-SK-2026_Transaction Advisor-Skukuza Warehouse Outsourcing.pdf). All submissions must go to the designatedSANParks email above.