Government tenderSANBI G584/2026

Construction of Gabion Structures in Nelspruit

South African National Biodiversity Institute

ConstructionMpumalangaCloses in 26 days
26 days left, closes 23 Sept 2026, 11:00 SAST

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Buyer

South African National Biodiversity Institute

Delivery location

Emnotweni Avenue, Riverside Park, - Mbombela - Nelspruit - 1200

Procurement method

Request for Bid(Open-Tender)

Published

28 Aug 2026

Description

APPOINTMENT OF A CONTRACTOR FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF GABION STRUCTURES AT THE LOWVELD NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN IN NELSPRUIT

What this tender is about

The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) is inviting small businesses to bid for the construction of gabion structures at the Lowveld National Botanical Garden in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The tender involves site clearance, earthworks, dismantling existing gabions, importing materials, constructing new gabion baskets and Reno mattresses, and using geotextile. A compulsory briefing session will be held on 15 September 2026 at 10:00. Bids must be submitted by 23 September 2026 at 11:00. This is an open tender procurement method.

Scope of work

  • Construction of gabion structures using galvanised PVC coated wire mesh, including filling with rocks. Various sizes of gabion baskets and Reno mattresses are specified.
  • Site clearance including clearing and grubbing stream beds and sides.
  • Earthworks involving excavation, backfilling, compacting, and importing material for embankments.
  • Dismantling of existing gabions, piling stones for reuse, and transporting gabion cages for disposal.
  • Surface preparation for bedding of gabions.
  • Installation of Geotextile Bidum A5 (or similar) below mattresses and baskets, and behind gabion walls.
  • Preliminary and general items including contractual requirements, facilities for contractors, environmental management, and health and safety plans.

How to submit

  • Bids must be submitted by 2026-09-23 at 11:00.

What is in the documents

  • BoQ Gabions - unPriced.xlsx

    This document contains the Bill of Quantities for the construction of gabion structures. It details preliminary and general items, as well as specific items for gabions and mattresses, including site clearance, earthworks, and the construction of gabion baskets and Reno...

The sections above were generated from the official tender notice and its documents, with the source shown beside each point. The official record takes precedence; always verify against the tender documents before you submit.

Briefing session

Compulsory

15 Sept 2026, 10:00 SAST

Lowveld National Botanical Graden

Tender documents (3)

  • PDFBoQ Gabions - unPriced.pdf
  • XLSBoQ Gabions - unPriced.xlsx
  • PDFLVNBG Tender Document - Gabions.pdf

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