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The objective is to increase the plant capacity from 29Ml/d to 40Ml/d, with an estimated total cost of works of R305 million. This project is dependent on the Berg River-Voölvlei Augmentation Scheme (BRVAS) becoming operational, which is expected in 2029.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000170#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Project B focuses on upgrading the existing bulk pipeline between Malmesbury and Darling to increase capacity for water supply to Darling and Yzerfontein. The estimated total cost of works is R200 million. The PSP must identify critical sections for replacement based on the 2021 Swartland Bulk Water Master Plan, pipe burst frequency, and demand projections.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000170#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The scope of services for both projects follows the Engineering Council of SA (ECSA) Guideline Scope of Services and Tariff of Fees for Civil Engineering Services. The work is divided into four stages: Stage 1 (Inception), Stage 2 (Concept and Viability, including assessments), Stage 3 (Detailed Design), and Stage 4 (Documentation and Procurement).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000170#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The procurement approach uses a phased pricing model. Stages 1, 2a, and 2b are costed as a fixed fee. Stages 3 and 4 are estimated based on current costs of works using a discount or mark-up rate relative to the ECSA fee scale. GreenCape reserves the right to terminate the contract after Stage 2 if the project is deemed unfeasible or if grant funding is insufficient.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000170#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Tender evaluation is based on a technical score (requiring a minimum of 80% to proceed to financial evaluation), a financial score, and B-BBEE status. Technical evaluation includes the experience of key personnel (Project Director, Civil Engineer, Water Specialist, Finance Specialist, Quantity Surveyor, and Legal Specialist), the tenderer's project experience from 2018-2024, and the proposed technical approach.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000170#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The RFP requires the PSP to integrate climate change resilience and environmental sustainability into the project preparation. This includes reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improving resilience against climate change impacts, and complying with the Climate Change Act 2024.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000170#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The project preparation must include a full financial feasibility assessment. This must cover lifecycle cost analysis and explore novel revenue sources to finance debt, such as tariff increases, development charges, tax increment financing, and beneficiation revenue streams, to determine the municipality's maximum viable debt threshold.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000170#insight-9","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Knowledge transfer and skills development are mandatory components of the project management, which must be conducted in line with the CIDB B.U.I.L.D. Programme. The PSP may utilize various types of learners, including Occupational, Trade, and Work Integrated Learners.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000170#insight-10","date_modified":"2026-08-17"}],"climate_tags":[],"geography_discussed":["Western Cape","Malmesbury","Darling","Yzerfontein","Sonquasdrift"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":[]},{"id":"greenca-000171","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/greenca-000171","title":"Request for Proposal: SIDAFF 01/2026","publisher":{"name":"GreenCape","organization":"greencape"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://greencape.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GreenCape_Request-for-Proposal_ToR_SIDAFF_Vredenburg-WWTW-Sampling_final.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"This Request for Proposal (RFP No. SIDAFF 01/2026), issued by the GreenCape Sector Development Agency on 24 June 2026, seeks a service provider to conduct a 7-day sampling, testing, and analysis campaign at the Vredenburg Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) in the Saldanha Bay Local Municipality. The data collected will inform the design of proposed upgrades to the facility. The project is part of the Sustainable Infrastructure Development and Financial Facility (SIDAFF) Programme, an initiative of the Western Cape Government supported by international donors including the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and Impact Fund Denmark (IFD).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000171#summary","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The primary objective of the requested services is to perform a 7-day sampling, testing, and analysis campaign of raw wastewater influent and treated effluent to provide data for the design of upgrades to the Vredenburg Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) in Saldanha Bay Municipality (SBM).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000171#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Sampling must be conducted at three specific locations within the site boundary: the existing inlet works (Raw Wastewater Influent), the Transnet line or sump (Industrial Effluent), and the existing secondary settling tank outlet launder (Treated Effluent).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000171#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The sampling regime requires flow proportional composite samples for raw wastewater influent and treated effluent, taken at one-hour intervals over 24 hours to create one daily composite sample. Industrial effluent also requires one-hour samples for composite mixtures, though flow proportional sampling may not be possible for this stream.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000171#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The analysis must cover a wide range of parameters, including Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), various forms of Ammonia, Total Phosphate, Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), and a comprehensive list of metals such as Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), and Lead (Pb).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000171#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Bidders must meet strict compliance requirements, including providing a valid SANAS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation Certificate for all listed parameters and proof of professional indemnity insurance of at least R5,000,000.00 for any single claim, public liability insurance of at least R10,000,000.00 per event, and Financial Liability insurance of at least R500,000.00.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000171#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Tender evaluations are weighted based on functionality (50%), financial cost (30%), and B-BBEE status (20%). Functionality is specifically assessed on the bidder's track record (requiring at least 3 reference projects since 2021) and their proposed sampling methodology.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000171#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-08-17"}],"climate_tags":["wastewater treatment","infrastructure upgrades","water quality"],"geography_discussed":["Western Cape"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["Request for Proposal"]},{"id":"greenca-000172","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/greenca-000172","title":"REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) Active climate change citizenship for a just transition in South Africa","publisher":{"name":"GreenCape","organization":"greencape"},"document_type":"guide","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://greencape.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/GreenCape_Request-for-Quote_Terms-of-Reference_EUCCC-End-Term-Eval-Audit.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights 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specific stakeholder groups: 10 local CSOs/CBOs (with at least 60% female staff), 20 high school teachers (at least 50% female), at least 500 students aged 14 to 20 in renewable energy development zones (at least 50% female), at least 6 regional and local authorities, and at least 25 journalists, bloggers, and social media activists.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000172#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The intervention is implemented in the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa, focusing on the renewable energy sector, which has over 6GW installed and a national target of 17.8GW by 2030.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000172#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The required evaluation must use five standard OECD/DAC criteria (relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and early signs of impact) and two EU-specific criteria: EU added value and coherence with the EU strategy in South 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The required lease duration is 3 to 5 years, with an option for extension and available parking bays.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000173#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The procurement process evaluates quotations based on a weighted scoring system consisting of functionality (50%), price (30%), and B-BBEE status (20%). Cost competitiveness is specifically assessed by the price per square metre, annual price escalation, and the cost of parking bays.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000173#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The need for expanded office space is driven by GreenCape's contract on the JUST SA project, which requires additional room for team members.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000173#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Interested bidders were required to submit their quotations, company profiles, tax clearance certificates, registration certificates, and BEE credentials to Etienne Basson by 10 April 2023.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000173#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-08-17"}],"climate_tags":["green economy"],"geography_discussed":[],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["procurement"]},{"id":"greenca-000181","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/greenca-000181","title":"groundwater-application-process-abbreviations-contacts-and-references-03c46afec9c5c0c4.pdf","publisher":{"name":"GreenCape","organization":"greencape"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://greencape.co.za/assets/Groundwater-application-process-Abbreviations-Contacts-and-References.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed"],"summary":{"text":"The document serves as a reference sheet for groundwater application processes, listing key contacts at the City of Cape Town (CoCT), the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP), and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). It also catalogues official guidelines, bylaws, and presentations related to the National Water Act and water use licenses.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000181#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The document identifies key regulatory and administrative contacts for groundwater management across three entities: the City of Cape Town (CoCT) for effluent and Water Services Intermediary (WSI) matters, the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP), and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000181#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The groundwater application process is governed by several official documents and laws, most notably the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no. 36 of 1998), and the City of Cape Town's 2013 Wastewater and Industrial Effluent ByLaw.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000181#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Administrative processes for water use licenses are managed through the Electronic Water Use License Authorization Application System, referred to as e-WULAAS or eWULA.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000181#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["wastewater treatment"],"geography_discussed":["City of Cape Town"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":[]},{"id":"greenca-000183","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/greenca-000183","title":"REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ)","publisher":{"name":"GreenCape","organization":"greencape"},"document_type":"briefing","language":"en","date_published":null,"source_url":"https://greencape.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IKI0024_-JUST-SA_GreenCape_RFQ_Conference_host_final.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"GreenCape has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a full conference package to support a project for the German International Climate Initiative (JUST SA). The package includes venue hire, catering, accommodation, and a recreational activity for 30 delegates in the Kruger Lowveld region of Mpumalanga from 21 to 25 May 2024.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000183#summary","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},"key_insights":[{"text":"GreenCape is seeking a service provider to host an annual conference for 30 delegates from 22 to 24 May 2024. The venue must provide a U-shape layout, a flat podium, uncapped high-speed Wi-Fi, A/V equipment including a data projector and microphones, an on-site A/V technician, and backup power.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000183#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The required package includes accommodation for 30 delegates in single individual rooms from check-in on 21 May 2024 to check-out on 25 May 2024. Catering must be provided for all delegates, including breakfast, lunch, tea/coffee, and dinner, with flexibility for dietary requirements such as halal, vegan, and gluten-free options.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000183#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The conference is part of a project for the German International Climate Initiative (JUST SA) aimed at implementing pathways for a 'Just Transition' toward a low carbon economy and a climate-resilient, environmentally sustainable society.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000183#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The target location for the event is the Kruger Lowveld in Mpumalanga, specifically mentioning areas such as Bushbuckridge, Hazyview, Hectorspruit, Kaapmuiden, Komatipoort, Kruger National Park, Malelane, Nelspruit/Mbombela, Sabie, and White River. The package must also include one evening game drive for the 30 delegates.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"greenca-000183#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Quotations must be submitted by 23 February 2024 at 12pm. 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