TO APPOINT A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER TO COMPILE AND PRODUCE THE TRIENNIAL STATE OF THE FORESTS REPORT FOR THE PERIOD: 2022-2024, TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHSClosed

Overview

TO APPOINT A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER TO COMPILE AND PRODUCE THE TRIENNIAL STATE OF THE FORESTS REPORT FOR 2022-2024, TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS. The contract targets forestry/environmental science professionals with data collection, spatial and non-spatial analysis, stakeholder engagement, and report design/publishing, including printing 600 copies.

Requirements

• Project Team Leader and project team with Forestry/Environmental Sciences/Natural Resources Management qualifications; Master’s level preferred; CVs showing relevant leadership and Forestry/Environment reporting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyse and publish forestry data, including spatial data (forest extent, ownership, conservation areas, plantation categories) and non-spatial data ( socio-economic benefits, governance, health).
• Capability to conduct national stakeholder consultations and integrate inputs into the final report.
• Compliance with tax, CSD/SARS requirements, B-BBEE or sworn affidavit, POPIA, SAQA evaluation for foreign qualifications if applicable.
• Envisaged project governance: inception within 2 weeks, full report within 12 months, design/layout, and final printing of 600 copies; regular progress reporting and adherence to GCC/SCC.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 2 September 2026 at 11:00; deposit bid documents in the official bid box at The Environment House, Arcadia (473 Steve Biko Road) (see B005 ADVERT.pdf).
• Briefing: non-compulsory session on 12 August 2026 (10:00–11:30) via MS Teams (see B005 ADVERT.pdf).
• Documents to submit: official bidding forms (SBD1, SBD3.3, SBD4, SBD6.1), Annexure A–Pricing Schedule, CVs (Annexure B), Consent and Indemnity (Annexure C), Letter of Authority, CSD/SARS documentation (see B005 ADVERT.pdf).
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: Tax Compliance (PIN) or CSD number; B-BBEE certification or sworn affidavit; adherence to VAT if applicable (see SBD sections in the documents).
• Where to obtain documents: the attached tender documents and Terms of Reference (see B005 ADVERT.pdf). Further details and annexures are in the Terms of Reference.