# The appointment of the professional service provider to develop biodiversity management plan for Morgenzon forest reserve located in Mpumalanga province, as per National Environment Management: Protected Areas Act (NEMPAA) for a period of six (06) months

- **Reference:** RFQ004
- **Issuer:** [Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/department-of-forestry-fisheries-and-the-environment.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-10-12
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-09 11:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-19 11:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md), [Architectural and engineering services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M71.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The appointment of a professional service provider to develop a Biodiversity Management Plan for Morgenzon Forest Reserve, Mpumalanga, under NEMPAA, for six months.** Bidders should have expertise in biodiversity conservation, ecosystem planning, literature reviews, stakeholder engagement and BMP development (ecology/nature conservation/resource management; environmental law support as needed).
#### Requirements
- Tax and CSD compliance: provide SARS PIN or Tax Compliance status and CSD number/report
- Complete and submit official bid forms: SBD1, SBD3.3 (Pricing), SBD4, SBD6.1; Annexure A (Pricing Schedule) and Annexure B (CV templates)
- B-BBEE: valid verification certificate or sworn affidavit; JV/consortia to provide consolidated credentials
- Project team qualifications: Project Team Leader with Ecology/ Biological Sciences/ Nature Conservation/ Resource Management; CVs for team members including Environmental Law qualifications
- Demonstrated experience: prior Biodiversity Management Plan development; references and case evidence
- Deliverables readiness: project plan, budget, milestones and deliverables aligned to BMP scope
- Registration: CSD or SARS tax status evidence; compliance with relevant legislation
#### How to Apply
- Briefing session: 19 October 2026, 11:00–12:00 via Teams (non-compulsory) (rfq004.26.27develop_biodiversitymanagementplan_morgenzonforestreserve.pdf)
- Closing date/time: 9 November 2026 at 11:00 (rfq004.26.27develop_biodiversitymanagementplan_morgenzonforestreserve.pdf)
- Submission method: deposit in the Bid Box at Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment; include one master original and a USB copy per SBD requirements (rfq004.26.27develop_biodiversitymanagementplan_morgenzonforestreserve.pdf)
- Required documents: SBD1, SBD3.3 (pricing), SBD4, SBD6.1; Annexure A pricing; Annexure B CV templates; CSD/tax PIN; Letter of Authority; Consent and Indemnity; CVs and project plan (rfq004.26.27develop_biodiversitymanagementplan_morgenzonforestreserve.pdf)
- Clarifications: submit questions at least seven calendar days before closing (rfq004.26.27develop_biodiversitymanagementplan_morgenzonforestreserve.pdf)
- Where to obtain docs/queries: tenders@dffe.gov.za; information session link provided in the tender (rfq004.26.27develop_biodiversitymanagementplan_morgenzonforestreserve.pdf)

## Description

The appointment of the professional service provider to develop biodiversity management plan for Morgenzon forest reserve located in Mpumalanga province, as per National Environment Management: Protected Areas Act (NEMPAA) for a period of six (06) months

## Documents

- rfq004.26.27develop\_biodiversitymanagementplan\_morgenzonforestreserve.pdf

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## Published on

- [Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries](https://www.dffe.gov.za)

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