The Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo has officially issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) on 25 March 2026 for professional landscaping and multidisciplinary design services tied to the Alexandra Far East Bank Park development.
The tender, referenced as JCPZ/RFQ/CID22/2025, invites qualified firms to participate in the transformation of a key urban green corridor in Johannesburg, positioning the project as a targeted opportunity for built environment professionals and infrastructure service providers.
Scope: Full Park Redevelopment With Smart City Integration
The RFQ outlines a comprehensive redevelopment of the Far East Bank Park in Alexandra, including:
- Construction of new walkways and public access routes
- Development of sports facilities including a 5-a-side soccer field and basketball court
- Installation of children’s play areas and community gathering zones
- Landscaping, tree planting, and ecological riverbank enhancements
- Integration of smart city elements, including WiFi hotspots and smart lighting
The project is designed to convert an underutilised river corridor into a safe, accessible, and multifunctional urban space, with flood control and environmental sustainability embedded into the design.
“The proposed linear park aims to transform an underutilized river corridor into a vibrant, safe, and sustainable green space,” the tender documentation states.
Project Value and Professional Requirements
The tender specifies a declared project budget of approximately R4 million (excluding VAT) for professional services, covering stages 1 through 6 of project development.
Bidders are required to assemble multidisciplinary teams, including:
- A registered Landscape Architect
- An ECSA-registered Civil Engineer
- An EAPASA-registered Environmental Practitioner
Additional responsibilities include:
- Public participation and stakeholder engagement
- Environmental compliance and regulatory approvals
- Project handover and documentation
Eligibility and Evaluation Criteria
Participation is open to firms that meet strict compliance and capability requirements, including:
- Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA certification and tax compliance
- Proven experience in landscape architecture projects
- Professional indemnity insurance of at least R5 million
Evaluation will follow the 80/20 preferential procurement system, combining price competitiveness with specific empowerment criteria, including women-owned enterprise participation.
Key Dates and Submission Details
- Advertisement Date: 25 March 2026
- Compulsory Site Briefing: 7 April 2026 (Alexandra)
- Closing Date: 13 April 2026 at 12:00
Submissions must be physically delivered in sealed envelopes to the designated tender box in Braamfontein, with strict adherence to submission protocols.
Who Should Participate
This opportunity is particularly suited for:
- Landscape architecture firms seeking public sector projects
- Engineering and environmental consultancies
- Built environment consortia forming joint ventures
- SMEs with compliant credentials and municipal project experience
The structure of the RFQ strongly encourages collaborative bidding, especially for firms that can combine design, engineering, and environmental expertise.
A Targeted Urban Development Opportunity
The Alexandra Far East Bank Park project represents a focused investment in urban infrastructure that combines environmental restoration, community development, and smart city integration.
For service providers, it offers:
- Entry into municipal infrastructure delivery pipelines
- Participation in a community-impact urban project
- A defined, funded project with clear scope and timelines
With submissions closing in under three weeks, the window for participation is immediate and execution-focused.
