Garden Services at Wesselsbron Magistrate Court (36 Months)
Tender Information
- Tender Number: GAR26/012
- Tender Title: Garden Services at Wesselsbron Magistrate Court
- Department: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
- Location: Wesselsbron
- Tender Category: Gardening, Vegetation Management and Landscaping Services
- Contract Duration: 36 Months
- Closing Date: 12 June 2026
- Closing Time: 11:00 AM
Tender Objective
The purpose of this tender is to appoint a service provider to provide comprehensive garden maintenance and landscaping services at the Wesselsbron Magistrate Court for a period of three years.
The successful contractor will be responsible for maintaining the grounds to a high standard, ensuring a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment for court officials, visitors, and the public.
Scope of Work
General Garden Maintenance
The contractor will be required to:
- Maintain lawns and grassed areas.
- Care for shrubs and hedges.
- Maintain roses and flower beds.
- Care for perennial and tuberous plants.
- Maintain trees and annual seedlings.
- Perform routine gardening activities.
Grounds Maintenance
Responsibilities include:
- Cleaning roads and access routes.
- Sweeping sidewalks and footpaths.
- Maintaining paved areas.
- Cleaning stormwater canals and drainage areas.
- Removing litter and debris.
Plant Care and Landscaping
The contractor must perform:
- Fertilisation programmes.
- Mulching activities.
- Pruning and trimming.
- Weed control.
- Soil cultivation.
- Planting of seasonal seedlings and perennials.
- Maintenance of tree water basins.
Irrigation Management
The service provider must:
- Monitor irrigation systems.
- Maintain irrigation infrastructure.
- Ensure efficient water use.
- Identify and report irrigation defects.
Pest and Environmental Control
Services include:
- Pest control and prevention.
- Removal of garden waste.
- Rubble removal.
- Cleaning of rubbish bins.
- Fire belt management.
- Environmental compliance measures.
Technical Requirements
The successful bidder must provide:
Labour
- Adequately trained gardening personnel.
- Experienced supervisors.
- Safety personnel where required.
Equipment and Machinery
All necessary:
- Lawnmowers.
- Brush cutters.
- Trimmers.
- Gardening tools.
- Irrigation maintenance equipment.
- Waste removal equipment.
Materials
- Fertilisers.
- Mulch.
- Herbicides and approved pest-control products.
- Seedlings and replacement plants where required.
Health and Safety Requirements
The contractor must:
- Comply with Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
- Conduct risk assessments.
- Identify workplace hazards.
- Report incidents and accidents.
- Provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Ensure safe operation of all equipment and machinery.
Reporting and Administration
The service provider will be expected to:
- Attend site meetings.
- Submit progress reports.
- Maintain maintenance records.
- Keep safety documentation updated.
- Provide compliance documentation when required.
Skills and Experience Requirements
Suitable bidders should possess:
Horticultural Expertise
- Experience in garden maintenance.
- Knowledge of landscaping principles.
- Knowledge of plant care and cultivation.
Technical Skills
- Operation of gardening machinery.
- Irrigation system maintenance.
- Pest control practices.
- Tree and shrub maintenance.
Compliance Knowledge
- Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
- Environmental management regulations.
- Waste management procedures.
- Site safety management.
Required Personnel
The tender requires access to:
- Qualified gardeners.
- Experienced landscaping personnel.
- Competent supervisors.
- Health and safety representatives/officers.
- Irrigation maintenance personnel where necessary.
Submission Details
Tender Submission Address
Bid Box
Customs House
Ground Floor
Lower Heerengracht
Cape Town
Closing Date
12 June 2026
Closing Time
11:00 AM
Late submissions will not be accepted.