The musina-makhado special economic zone (mmsez) seeks to appoint a qualified service provider to finalise the township establishment application for its south site. The tender targets professional town and regional planning firms or multidisciplinary practices with at least 51% ownership by registered built environment professionals, under the supervision of a registered planner.
Key Requirements
Bid deadline: 08 July 2026 at 11:00, submitted to MMSEZ Offices, 93 Biccard Street, Polokwane. Late bids are disqualified.
Service provider must be a town/regional planning business or multidisciplinary practice with ≥51% ownership by registered professionals (Planning Profession Act, 2002, or other built environment acts) and full-time supervision by a registered planner.
Submit proof of current professional registration for all principals, including at least one registered planner listed as a Key Person.
Provide 5 contactable references for similar projects, each with a minimum fee value of R5 million (incl. VAT), supported by Completion Certificates or client reference letters.
Mandatory documents: CSD Registration Report (≤30 days old), Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate, VAT-inclusive pricing schedule, Professional Indemnity Insurance, and board resolutions authorising signatories.
Bids are valid for 180 days post-closing. Evaluation uses an 80/20 preference point system (price: 80 points, specific goals: 20 points).
No fronting, collusion, or state-employed individuals/companies permitted. Non-compliance with submission rules (e.g., pencil use, missing documents) results in disqualification.
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Description
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Important Dates
17 Jun
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
08 Jul
2026
DEADLINE
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Procurement Rules & Compliance ContextThis tender may be governed by South African public procurement rules covering fairness, transparency, preferential procurement, anti-corruption, administrative justice and access to information.
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Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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The Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) in Limpopo, South Africa, invites bids for the appointment of a service provider to conclude the township establishment application for the MMSEZ South Site. The bid (MMSEZ/INF/06/2026/01) closes on 08 July 2026 at 11:00 UTC. The project requires professional town and regional planning services, with strict compliance to legal, technical, and procedural standards.
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The tender is for the appointment of a service provider to conclude township establishment application for the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone South Site.
The bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, the Preferential Procurement Regulations, General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and any special conditions of contract.
Important Dates
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Closing date and time: 08 July 2026 at 11:00.
Bid validity period: 180 days after closing date.
Contact Information
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Submit bid documents in the tender box at MMSEZ Offices, 93 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699, by 11:00 on 08 July 2026. Late bids will not be accepted.
Use only the official forms provided; do not retype. Complete all documents in black ink. Corrections must be lined through and initialled; use of pencil, erasable ink, or correction fluid will disqualify.
The bid must include the entire tender document, all returnable schedules, and the following completed and signed documents:
Bidder’s Disclosure (SBD4).
Bid Data.
Part C: Pricing Data & Form of Offer.
Part D: Contract Data.
A CSD Registration Report (printout not older than 30 days) showing VAT, tax compliance, and company registration, or your CSD reference number (MAAA...). For joint ventures/consortiums, each member must provide their own.
A board resolution authorising the signatory to act for the bidding company. For joint ventures/consortiums, each partner company must provide a board resolution.
Joint Venture/Consortium Agreement and Power of Attorney (if applicable).
Proof of Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance.
Certified copies of qualifications/registration with relevant South African Built Environment Professional Organisation(s).
Completion Certificates or reference letters for at least five projects with a minimum professional fee value of R5 million (incl. VAT) each, showing contact details, completion dates, and fee value.
Bids are valid for 180 days after the closing date.
Returnable Documents
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Submit the entire tender document, all returnable schedules, and the following completed and signed documents:
Bidder’s Disclosure (SBD4).
Bid Data.
Part C: Pricing Data & Form of Offer.
Part D: Contract Data.
CSD Registration Report (not older than 30 days) or CSD reference number.
Board resolution authorising signatory.
Joint Venture/Consortium Agreement and Power of Attorney (if applicable).
Proof of Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance.
Certified copies of qualifications/registration with relevant professional bodies.
Completion Certificates or reference letters for at least five projects with minimum fee value of R5 million (incl. VAT) each.
Evaluation Criteria
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The 80/20 preference point system applies. Price scores up to 80 points; specific goals score up to 20 points.
Functionality is evaluated as a prequalification criterion against weighted criteria in Part B. After functionality, evaluation is based solely on price and preference.
The employer does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid and may accept the bid in whole or in part.
Technical Specifications
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The service provider must be a town and regional planning business undertaking or a multidisciplinary professional practice that also practices town and regional planning work.
The business must be under the full-time supervision of a registered professional planner.
At least 51% ownership and control (by number, shareholding, and voting power) must be held by registered professionals in terms of the Planning Profession Act, 2002, and/or other relevant built environment acts (Architectural, Landscape Architectural, Engineering, Project and Construction Management, Quantity Surveying).
Certified copies of current professional registration certificates (with registration numbers) for all registered principals must be submitted.
At least one registered professional planner must be listed as a Key Person in the tender.
The bidder must demonstrate proven experience by providing up to five contactable references for similar professional planning services, each with a minimum professional fee value of R5 million (incl. VAT) per completed project. Submit Completion Certificates or reference letters on client letterhead with project summary, completion dates, and fee value.
The successful bidder will be required to sign a Service Level Agreement (SLA).
Methodology
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The bidder must provide a complete solution that delivers the required service efficiently and cost-effectively, even if the TOR specification has omissions or inconsistencies.
The employer may seek clarification or supporting information from bidders during adjudication, but no changes to the technical or financial substance are permitted.
The employer may investigate the bidder’s ability, experience, joint venture partners, and proposed subcontractors, and require confirmation from other parties.
Experience & Qualifications
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Demonstrate proven experience in professional planning services by providing up to five contactable references for similar projects.
Each reference must show a minimum professional fee value of R5 million (incl. 15% VAT) per completed project.
Submit Completion Certificates reflecting final certified construction value and completion date, or reference letters from clients on letterhead with contact details, project summary, completion dates, and fee value.
Pricing Schedule
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The bid must include Part C: Pricing Data, which contains pricing instructions, a pricing schedule/activity schedule, and a payment schedule.
Complete the pricing schedule fully and sign it; otherwise, the bidder will be excluded from evaluation.
Sum rates on the summary page, add 15% VAT, and transfer the total bid amount to the Form of Offer and Acceptance.
The total bid amount inclusive of VAT must be stated in the Form of Offer.
Financial Requirements
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The pricing schedule must be fully completed and signed; incomplete schedules will lead to exclusion.
Sum all rates on the summary page, add 15% VAT, and transfer the total bid amount to the Form of Offer and Acceptance.
Include 15% VAT in your pricing. If you are not VAT-registered but the contract value is above the VAT registration threshold, you must submit proof of application for VAT vendor registration within 14 days of contract signing, otherwise VAT will not be paid.
Payment terms will be as stipulated in the bid documentation and the Service Level Agreement.
Compliance Requirements
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Tax Compliance: Submit your SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or a printed TCS certificate. Alternatively, provide your Central Supplier Database (CSD) number if no TCS PIN is available. For consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors, each party must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
CSD Registration: Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD). Include a CSD Registration Report (not older than 30 days) showing VAT and tax registration status, tax compliance, and company registration number.
B-BBEE: Preference points are allocated for specific goals including Black ownership, Women equity, Youth equity, Disability, Promotion of small businesses, Local enterprises, and Military Veterans. Claim points using the SBD 6.1 form with supporting documentation (e.g., CSD report).
Professional Registration: Provide certified copies of qualifications and current professional registration with relevant South African Built Environment Professional Organisation(s) as specified.
Authority to Sign: Submit a board resolution authorising the signatory. For joint ventures/consortiums, provide a joint venture agreement and power of attorney.
No persons in the service of the state, or companies/close corporations with directors/members in the service of the state, may bid.
Proof of Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance is required.
B-BBEE Requirements
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Use SBD 6.1 form to claim preference points for specific goals under the 80/20 system.
Points are allocated for: Black ownership (5), Women equity (3), Youth equity (2), Disability (2), Promotion of small businesses (3), Enterprises located within the area (3), Military Veterans (2).
Support claims with documentation (e.g., CSD report, medical certificate, financial statements, proof of address, MVA force number).
Failure to submit proof means no points are claimed. The organ of state may verify claims and take action against fraudulent claims.
Contractual Terms
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The successful bidder must sign a Service Level Agreement (SLA) and a written contract form (SBD7).
Bids are valid for 180 days after the closing date. Failure to sign the SLA/Contract or produce required PI Insurance proof within the required time may result in liability for costs of re-advertising and any increase in bid value.
The employer reserves the right to cancel the bid if circumstances change, funds are unavailable, no acceptable bids are received, or there is a material irregularity.
For joint ventures/consortiums, a joint venture agreement must be submitted, and all parties accept joint and several liability. The employer will enter into a single contract with the principal bidder.
The employer may conduct supplier due diligence, including surprise site visits, before award or during the contract.
No assignment or fronting is allowed; fronting leads to disqualification and contract cancellation with cost liability.
Confidentiality: The bid document contents are confidential and may not be reproduced or disclosed without prior written permission from MMSEZ SOC.
Requirements
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The tendering service provider must be a town and regional planning business or multidisciplinary practice with at least 51% ownership and control by registered professionals under relevant built environment acts.
Submit certified copies of current professional registration for all registered principals.
Foreign suppliers must complete a questionnaire; if not resident in RSA and have no branch, permanent establishment, income, or tax liability in RSA, TCS PIN registration is not required.
No bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies/close corporations with directors/members in the service of the state, are allowed.
Bidders must ensure tax compliance and submit SARS PIN or TCS certificate/CSD number.
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