Service Provider for Refurbishment of Restaurant Shade Net and Outdoor Blinds 2026
Tender Details
- Tender Title: Service Provider for Refurbishment of Restaurant Shade Net and Outdoor Blinds
- Tender Number: Q12002/2026
- Organisation: South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
- Location: Free State National Botanical Garden, Bloemfontein, Free State
- Tender Type: Quotation under R1,000,000
- Tender Category: Building upgrades, refurbishment and maintenance
- Closing Date: 10 September 2026 at 11:00
- Compulsory Site Visit: 2 September 2026 at 11:00
- Site Visit Venue: Free State National Botanical Garden, Bloemfontein
- Contract Period: Two months for completion
- Defects Liability Period: 12 months
Tender Description
SANBI is inviting suitably qualified service providers to undertake the refurbishment of the restaurant veranda at the Free State National Botanical Garden in Bloemfontein.
The project involves removing and replacing damaged outdoor blinds and shade netting, repainting the supporting steel structures and ensuring that all removed materials are disposed of in an environmentally compliant manner.
The appointed contractor will be required to coordinate closely with garden personnel to ensure that the work is completed safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to operations.
Scope of Work
The successful service provider will be responsible for:
- Removing the existing PVC outdoor blinds.
- Removing the existing green waterproof shade cloth.
- Supplying and installing new 700g PVC outdoor blinds.
- Installing blinds with integrated pulley systems.
- Providing gauze windows as specified.
- Installing inward-opening mechanisms and side doors.
- Repainting the existing steel support structure using the specified olive-tint base paint.
- Ensuring safe and environmentally compliant disposal of removed materials.
- Coordinating all work with SANBI/garden personnel.
- Completing the project within the required two-month timeframe.
- Rectifying defects identified during the 12-month defects liability period.
Requirements
Contractor Requirements
- Minimum CIDB grading: 1GB.
- Demonstrated experience in similar construction or refurbishment projects within the past five years.
- At least three verified reference letters detailing previous contracts, contract values and performance.
- Detailed CVs for key personnel showing relevant qualifications and practical experience.
- A comprehensive project methodology covering:
- Work activities
- Project timelines
- Deliverables
- Resources
- Implementation approach
Health & Safety Requirements
The successful contractor must comply with:
- Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Construction Regulations 2014.
- Applicable SANS standards.
- Municipal by-laws and other relevant legislation.
The contractor must provide:
- Comprehensive Health and Safety Plan.
- Initial project programme.
- Security measures.
- Proof of public liability insurance with a minimum cover of R5 million.
- COIDA Letter of Good Standing, where required.
- Other health and safety documentation specified in the tender documents.
Financial & Technical Requirements
- Provide a performance guarantee of 10% of the contract sum.
- Use only new, high-quality materials approved by the Engineer before procurement.
- Pricing will follow a re-measurement model, with fixed unit rates.
- Quotations must be VAT-inclusive.
- Submit a detailed cost breakdown.
- Provide environmental disposal certificates for removed materials.
- Achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100 during evaluation.
- Comply with applicable B-BBEE preference requirements.
Briefing / Compulsory Site Visit
Date: Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Time: 11:00
Venue: Free State National Botanical Garden, Bloemfontein
Important: The site visit is listed as compulsory, so prospective bidders should make arrangements to attend.
Submission Details
Proposals must be emailed to:
A copy must also be sent to:
Ms Cloudy Masilane: M.cloudy@sanbi.org.za
Email size limit: Emails sent to SANBI must be under 10 MB.
Tender Enquiries
SCM Queries:
Ms. Cloudy Masilane
Tel: (012) 002 8313
Email: M.cloudy@sanbi.org.za
Technical Queries:
Mr. Loyd Vukeya
Email: L.Vukeya@sanbi.org.za