Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a service provider capable of completing the remaining infrastructural works at Kwelera National Botanical Garden, East London, ensuring the delivery of functional, safe, and environmentally compliant facilities that meet SANBI’s standards and project scope.

Scope

The scope encompasses the full completion of infrastructural assets including:

• Construction of new buildings such as the Visitor Centre, Staff Facility, and associated facilities.
• Installation of external works including paving, fencing, stormwater drainage, and landscaping.
• Completion of internal works such as ceilings, flooring, doors, ironmongery, and painting.
• Implementation of environmental and safety measures, including waste management, stormwater control, and hazard mitigation.
• Addressing defects and incomplete works identified in assessment reports.
• Ensuring compliance with SANBI, occupational health and safety, and environmental specifications.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Adherence to the JBCC Series 2000 Principal Building Agreement (July 2007 edition 5.0) and associated specifications.
• Compliance with SANS 1200 series standards for civil and building works.
• Implementation of approved construction methods, plant, and materials as per specifications.
• Provision of detailed programmes using Microsoft Project, with baseline and updated schedules.
• Preparation and submission of health and safety plans, risk assessments, and environmental management plans.
• Installation of specified infrastructure including stormwater, fencing, gates, and internal finishes.
• Completion of defect rectification and final handover procedures.

Skills Requirements

The tenderer must demonstrate:

• Registration with CIDB in a contractor grading designation of 4GB or higher, or capable of registration prior to evaluation.
• Proven experience in similar infrastructural projects within the last 10 years, supported by verifiable references and completion certificates.
• Qualified and experienced personnel, including:
• Construction Manager with >5 years’ experience and SACPCMP registration.
• Site Agent with >5 years’ experience and relevant qualifications.
• Construction Health & Safety Officer with >5 years’ experience and SACPCMP registration.
• Capability to manage environmental, safety, and quality standards as per SANBI and statutory requirements.
• Ability to produce detailed project programmes, safety plans, and environmental management plans.
• Capacity to address defects, incomplete works, and final handover within the stipulated timeframe.

All skills and experience claims must be substantiated with CVs, certificates, and verifiable references as part of the tender submission.