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NRF/SAAO/RFQ/ 116050 — Provision of Professional Horticultural Services, Grounds maintenance and landscaping services at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), Cape Town Site, in Observatory – Western Cape for a Period of 1 Year
National Research Foundation has published tender NRF/SAAO/RFQ/ 116050 for Provision of Professional Horticultural Services, Grounds maintenance and landscaping services at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), Cape Town Site, in Observatory – Western Cape for a Period of 1 Year. The tender is listed under Landscaping and is relevant to suppliers operating in Western Cape. The closing date is 18 Mar 2026.
Award details
Awarded company
WPM CONSULTING
Contract value
R850 000,00
Award date
30 Mar 2026
| Tender number | NRF/SAAO/RFQ/ 116050 |
|---|---|
| Tender title | Provision of Professional Horticultural Services, Grounds maintenance and landscaping services at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), Cape Town Site, in Observatory – Western Cape for a Period of 1 Year |
| Organ of state | National Research Foundation |
| Province/location | Western Cape |
| Sector/category | Landscaping |
| Published date | 22 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date | 18 Mar 2026, 14:00 |
| Awarded company | WPM CONSULTING |
| Contract value | R850 000,00 |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Briefing date | 11 Mar 2026, 10:00 |
| Compulsory briefing | Yes |
| Submission method | 2 OBSERVATORY ROAD Observatory Cape Town |
Tender summary
National Research Foundation is inviting suppliers to respond to tender NRF/SAAO/RFQ/ 116050 for Provision of Professional Horticultural Services, Grounds maintenance and landscaping services at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), Cape Town Site, in Observatory – Western Cape for a Period of 1 Year. This opportunity is associated with Landscaping in Western Cape, with a closing date of 18 Mar 2026. Suppliers should review the official documents, eligibility requirements and submission instructions before preparing a response.
Key dates
- Published: 22 Aug 2026
- Closing: 18 Mar 2026, 14:00
- Briefing: 11 Mar 2026, 10:00
- Briefing compulsory: Yes
Buyer / organ of state
The buyer for this opportunity is National Research Foundation. The listed contact person is SCM. Enquiries may be directed to scm@saao.ac.za.
Location
This tender is listed for Western Cape. The place of delivery or submission location is recorded as 2 OBSERVATORY ROAD Observatory Cape Town.
Documents
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Requirements
Provision of Professional Horticultural Services, Grounds maintenance and landscaping services at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), Cape Town Site, in Observatory – Western Cape for a Period of 1 Year
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Enquiries
Key Dates
Closing Date & Time
2026-03-18 16:00
Briefing SessionCompulsory
2026-03-11 12:00
Source
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