Provision Of 12 Months Gardening Services At Tsolo Magistrate Court

MTHQ197/26

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Tender Closed on: 2026-10-26 11:00

Department of Public Works

Gardening, Vegetation Management and Landscaping Services

Eastern Cape, Mthatha

Department of Public Works

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Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint a qualified service provider to deliver comprehensive gardening and grounds maintenance services for a twelve-month period at the Tsolo Magistrate Court. The contract aims to ensure the premises remain safe, compliant, and aesthetically maintained through reliable, cost-effective landscaping support.

Scope

The scope covers all routine and specialized gardening activities required for the specified magistrate court facility over a twelve-month duration. This includes lawn care, weeding, pruning, planting, irrigation maintenance, green waste removal, and general landscape upkeep. Services apply to both interior and exterior grounds associated with the court building, ensuring continuous operational readiness and adherence to departmental maintenance standards.

Technical Requirements

Bidders must satisfy mandatory pre-qualification criteria, including submission of a valid Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) certificate at Level 1. All functional and compliance requirements will be assessed against a maximum of 100 points, with a defined minimum threshold required to advance to the price and preference evaluation stage. Documentation must demonstrate financial stability, legal compliance, and capacity to execute the contract within the stipulated timeframe.

Skills Requirements

The successful bidder must demonstrate proven expertise in commercial and institutional landscaping, including proficiency in horticultural practices, grounds maintenance, and seasonal garden management. Required competencies encompass skilled labor for planting, pruning, and irrigation systems, project coordination capabilities, strict adherence to occupational health and safety regulations, and prior experience managing maintenance contracts for government or judicial facilities. Supervisory oversight and quality assurance protocols must be clearly outlined to guarantee consistent service delivery.

Explanation of Procurement Terms

  • 80/20 Scoring System: A standard South African public procurement evaluation model. Eighty percent of the total score is allocated to price competitiveness, while twenty percent is reserved for preference points based on designated procurement policies aimed at economic transformation.
  • Functionality Scored Out of 100: Refers to the mandatory technical and compliance assessment phase. Bidders must meet all specified baseline requirements to pass this stage before their pricing and preference claims are evaluated.
  • Preference Point Scoring System: A government-mandated mechanism that awards additional points to qualifying entities to promote historical redress and inclusive economic participation in public contracting.
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