# To appoint an independent service provider to conduct the initial phased baseline benthic survey and specialist monitoring on behalf of the DFFE/MLRF in compliance with the stipulations in the operational phase marine ecology monitoring and the environmental management programme for the sea-based aquaculture development zone located within Algoa Bay in the Eastern Cape for a period of 36 months.

> This tender closed on 2026-07-17.

- **Reference:** MLRF220/26
- **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:** 2026-06-17
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-17 11:00 SAST

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procure an independent service provider to conduct the initial phased baseline benthic survey and specialist monitoring for the sea-based aquaculture development zone in Algoa Bay, Eastern Cape, over a 36-month period, on behalf of the DFFE/MLRF.** Target bidders are those with marine ecological survey expertise, benthic survey capability, and ability to operate under the Environmental Management Programme and related monitoring stipulations.

#### Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in benthic baseline surveys and marine ecology monitoring, particularly for sea-based aquaculture zones.
- Ability to implement and comply with the Algoa Bay Environmental Management Programme and operational phase monitoring stipulations.
- Availability and capacity to deliver a 36-month engagement with required reporting and data deliverables.
- Compliance with Terms of Reference, Paragraph 10 (per Additional Info).
- Bid validity: 122 days.

#### How to Apply
- Key dates: **Submission deadline 17 July 2026 09:00**; briefing on **2 July 2026 10:00** (address below).
- Briefing session: 2 July 2026, Martin Hammerschlag Way, Foreshore, Cape Town 8001.
- Submission method: not specified in the metadata; please consult the official tender documents for method.
- Documents to submit: not specified here; refer to the Tender Documents for required forms and schedules.
- Pre-qualifications/registrations: not specified here; check the official tender documents.
- Where to obtain bid documents: see attached Tender Document mlrf220.26.27benthicsurvey_algoabay.pdf or the DFFE tender portal for open tenders.

## Description

To appoint an independent service provider to conduct the initial phased baseline benthic survey and specialist monitoring on behalf of the DFFE/MLRF in compliance with the stipulations in the operational phase marine ecology monitoring and the environmental management programme for the sea-based aquaculture development zone located within Algoa Bay in the Eastern Cape for a period of 36 months.

## Documents

- mlrf220.26.27benthicsurvey\_algoabay.pdf

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## Published on

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