Summary of the Tender: Objectives, Scope, Technical and Skills Requirements

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to replace the existing timber boardwalk at Stony Point Nature Reserve with a new, environmentally sensitive, durable, and aesthetically pleasing structure. The project aims to minimize ecological disturbance, especially to the African penguin colony, while providing safe, accessible, and sustainable infrastructure for visitors.

Scope

• Demolition and removal of the existing timber boardwalk.
• Construction of new support columns anchored into bedrock using epoxy-fixed reinforcement bars.
• Installation of prefabricated steel support beams, channel beams, timber joists, and decking panels.
• Assembly of steel and timber components on-site, following segmental construction principles.
• Installation of safety features including handrails, balustrades, signage, and embayments.
• Environmental management, including minimal earth disturbance and wildlife protection measures.
• Post-construction site cleanup, inspection, and handover.

Technical Requirements

• Use of corrosion-resistant materials: hot-dip galvanised steel, epoxy-coated steel, and treated timber.
• Segmental construction methodology to minimize environmental impact and facilitate off-site manufacturing.
• Precise drilling, anchoring, and casting of concrete supports into bedrock, with detailed reinforcement and grout specifications.
• Manufacture and installation of prefabricated steel beams, channel beams, timber joists, and decking planks with pre-drilled holes and slotted connections.
• Adherence to design drawings, specifications, and environmental management plans.
• Implementation of safety and environmental mitigation measures during construction.

Skills and Competencies Required

• Experience in civil and structural engineering, especially in rock anchoring and reinforced concrete support foundations.
• Proficiency in steel fabrication, galvanising, and assembly of structural steel components.
• Expertise in timber treatment, installation, and finishing, particularly with eco-friendly products like Rhino Wood or approved equivalents.
• Knowledge of environmental management, ecological impact mitigation, and wildlife protection, particularly in sensitive habitats.
• Competence in construction safety management, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and implementation of safety protocols.
• Ability to coordinate off-site manufacturing, logistics, and on-site assembly within strict environmental and safety standards.
• Qualified personnel in occupational health and safety, environmental compliance, and project management.

Overall Summary

This tender seeks a contractor with proven expertise in environmentally sensitive construction, structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, timber installation, and safety management. The successful bidder must demonstrate capacity to deliver a durable, safe, and ecologically compliant boardwalk, adhering to detailed technical specifications and environmental protocols, while minimizing impact on the local fauna and flora, especially the penguin colony.