Msinga local municipality invites bids for the appointment of a multidisciplinary service provider to complete the phase 2 solomon-linda town urban design framework (udf) and implementation plan. The project involves specialist studies, statutory planning (spluma) and environmental authorisation (nema) processes, cadastral survey, and registration support, with a contract duration of 18 months. The successful bidder will build on baseline outputs from a prior appointment and must deliver an approval-ready, implementable udf package.
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Mandatory administrative compliance documents (Tax Clearance PIN, Letter of Good Standing, CSD report, signed Form of Offer, MBD forms, proof of compulsory site briefing attendance, signed tender document, rates statement or sworn affidavit, JV agreement if applicable) – non-submission leads to immediate disqualification.
Compulsory site briefing and inspection on 07 August 2026 at 10:00 at Municipal Offices; tenders close 07 August 2026 at 12:00 (noon).
Must achieve at least 70 points on functionality (100-point scale) to be considered; functionality criteria include relevant experience (min 3 urban design projects), references, team capacity (Zulu-speaking project leader), and project plan.
Pricing must cover only the outstanding scope, structured by phases (Inception 5%, Specialist Studies 30%, Statutory Planning 35%, Surveyor-General/Deeds 25%, Close-out 5%) over 20 months; price both NEMA Basic Assessment and Scoping & EIA scenarios.
Deliverables must support SPLUMA and NEMA processes to decision stage, including specialist studies (bulk infrastructure, biodiversity, flood lines, geotechnical, heritage, air quality, etc.), stakeholder engagement, and Surveyor-General/Deeds registration support.
Must participate in a gap assessment within 10 working days of appointment; corrective work only on written instruction.
Must provide a skills transfer plan with minimum 48 hours of joint working sessions with municipal staff.
B-BBEE preference points apply (race, gender, location) as per PPPFA 2022 80/20 split.
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Description
Source: Phase 2 TOR - Solomon Linda Urban Design Framework Plan .pdf
Important Dates
24 Jul
2026
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07 Aug
2026
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Phase 2 TOR - Solomon Linda Urban Design Framework Plan .pdf
Msinga Local Municipality invites bids for Phase 2 of the Solomon-Linda Town Urban Design Framework (UDF) and Implementation Plan 2026. This is a continuation project where baseline outputs from a prior appointment will be provided. The appointed service provider must complete outstanding specialist studies, secure statutory approvals (SPLUMA & NEMA), finalize the UDF, and support cadastral/registration processes. The project duration is 18 months, with a strict 70-point functionality threshold for bid consideration.
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Project: Appointment of service provider to continue and complete Solomon-Linda Urban Design Framework Plan with Implementation Plan 2026.
Background: uMsinga Local Municipality is a Category B municipality; Solomon-Linda Town is a priority rural service centre requiring UDF for land use management, infrastructure coordination, and economic development.
Prior appointment produced baseline outputs; this tender is for outstanding scope.
Source: Phase 2 TOR - Solomon Linda Urban Design Framework Plan .pdf (TENDER)
Closing date: 07 August 2026 at 12pm (noon).
Compulsory site briefing and inspection: 07 August 2026 at 10am at Municipal Offices.
TOR available from municipal website from 29 July 2026.
Contact Information
Source: Phase 2 TOR - Solomon Linda Urban Design Framework Plan .pdf (TENDER)
Enquiries: IDP Manager, Mr S Shabalala or Olwethu Radebe.
Telephone: 033-4938029 during office hours.
Postal address: Private Bag X530, Tugela Ferry, 3010.
Department: Development Planning Department.
General tel: (033) - 493 8000/29.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Phase 2 TOR - Solomon Linda Urban Design Framework Plan .pdf (TENDER)
Submit tender in a sealed envelope addressed to the Municipal Manager, Msinga Municipality.
Clearly mark envelope with tender number, title, and bidder's name and details.
Deposit in the tender box at Msinga Municipality office on main Road (R33) opposite MPCC, Tugela Ferry.
Deadline: 12h00 (noon) on the closing date. No late or faxed tenders accepted.
No tender document only TOR available from Municipal website: www.umsinga.gov.za.
Returnable documents required for administrative compliance: Tax Clearance PIN, valid Letter of Good Standing, CSD full report, completed and signed Form of Offer, fully completed MBD forms, proof of attended compulsory site briefing and inspection, fully signed and initiated tender document, municipal rates statement or sworn affidavit for businesses operating in rural areas, JV agreement (if applicable).
Invalid or non-submission of these documents leads to immediate disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Phase 2 TOR - Solomon Linda Urban Design Framework Plan .pdf (TENDER)
Must obtain 70 points on functionality assessment to be considered.
Administrative compliance: non-submission of mandatory documents leads to immediate disqualification.
Compulsory site briefing and inspection attendance required.
Bidders in service of the state are disqualified (MBD 4 declaration required).
Functionality scoring (100 points total):
Relevant similar experience (min 3 urban design projects with appointment letters): max 30 points (0-1 projects = 10, 2-3 = 20, >3 = 30).
References (3 contactable references, random check): max 15 points (negative = 0, positive = 5 per reference).
Capacity (CVs, Zulu-speaking project leader, roles aligned to methodology): max 20 points (team members with qualifications = 10, roles aligned = 5, Zulu-speaking leader = 5).
Project plan (methodology, timeframe with Gantt chart, budget per phase, clear deliverables): max 35 points (each sub-criterion: Yes = 10, No = 0).
Price and functionality points determined per PPPFA 2022 80/20 split.
B-BBEE specific goals: Race (Black People – CSD Copy) 5 points, Gender (Black Women) 10 points, Enterprises located in Msinga municipal area 2.5 points, Enterprises located in KZN 2.5 points.
Technical Specifications
Source: Phase 2 TOR - Solomon Linda Urban Design Framework Plan .pdf (TENDER)
Project: Continue and complete Solomon-Linda Urban Design Framework (UDF) Plan with Implementation Plan 2026.
Scope: Multidisciplinary service provider to deliver outstanding scope over 18 months.
Baseline outputs from prior appointment provided; successful bidder must use these and deliver remaining scope.
Key deliverables:
Phase 1: Inception Report, skills transfer plan (minimum 48 hours joint sessions with municipal staff).
Phase 3: Statutory planning (SPLUMA) and environmental authorisation (NEMA) processes to decision stage, including stakeholder engagement (minimum public meetings, Traditional Authority engagement).
Phase 4: Cadastral survey, Surveyor-General and Deeds Office registration support.
Phase 5: Close-out report, handover workshop, final documentation.
Study area: Solomon-Linda Town (Erf 10 000 and adjacent expansion areas).
Must integrate specialist constraints, produce consolidated GIS data pack, and refine layouts.
Gap assessment process within 10 working days of appointment to identify critical deficiencies.
Quality assurance: Proposal must include quality assurance and risk management approach.
Must price both NEMA scenarios (Basic Assessment and Scoping & EIA).
Phase 4 pricing based on baseline land status; conditional pricing for additional tenure approvals.
Financial Requirements
Source: Phase 2 TOR - Solomon Linda Urban Design Framework Plan .pdf (TENDER)
Pricing must be for outstanding scope only; duplication of completed work excluded.
Pricing schedule by phase (budget % and months):
Phase 1 (Inception Report): 5%, 2 months.
Phase 2 (Specialist Studies): 30%, 4 months.
Phase 3 (Statutory Planning and Stakeholder Engagement): 35%, 7 months.
Phase 4 (Surveyor-General and Deeds Registration Support): 25%, 6 months.
Phase 5 (Close-out): 5%, 1 month.
Total project duration: 20 months.
For NEMA: Price both Basic Assessment (included) and Scoping & EIA (alternative) scenarios; Scoping & EIA only activated on written instruction.
Phase 4 pricing based on baseline land status; additional tenure-specific approvals (e.g., Ingonyama Trust) require separate conditional price activated on written instruction.
Extension of time clauses: Delay events defined; no cost escalation; extensions subject to municipal approval.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Phase 2 TOR - Solomon Linda Urban Design Framework Plan .pdf (TENDER)
Mandatory documents for administrative compliance (non-submission leads to disqualification):
Tax Clearance PIN.
Valid Letter of Good Standing.
CSD full report.
Completed and signed Form of Offer.
Fully completed MBD forms.
Proof of attended compulsory site briefing and inspection.
Fully signed and initiated tender document.
Municipal rates statement or sworn affidavit for businesses operating in rural areas.
JV agreement (if applicable).
B-BBEE: Preference points as per PPPFA 2022 (race, gender, location).
Professional registrations: Not explicitly stated.
Local content: Preference for enterprises located in Msinga municipal area and KZN.
Statutory compliance: Deliverables must support SPLUMA, NEMA, Surveyor-General, and Deeds Office processes.
Stakeholder engagement requirements: Minimum sessions with Traditional Authority, public meetings, and community mobilisation.
Contract duration: 18 months from appointment.
Extension of time for delay events (e.g., statutory approval delays) subject to municipal approval; no cost escalation.
Gap assessment process: Within 10 working days of appointment, submit memorandum; corrective work only on written instruction.
Skills transfer: Minimum 48 hours joint working sessions with municipal town planner and GIS official.
Municipality reserves right to accept whole or part of tender, not necessarily lowest.
Force majeure: Defined delay events; notification within 7 calendar days; mitigation required.
Environmental
Source: Phase 2 TOR - Solomon Linda Urban Design Framework Plan .pdf
Environmental authorisation required under NEMA: Base case is Basic Assessment; Scoping & EIA priced separately and activated only if required.
Specialist studies include Terrestrial Biodiversity Assessment, Flood line Delineation, Geohydrological Assessment, Air Quality Monitoring.
Must produce Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) where required.
Stakeholder engagement for NEMA includes public participation meetings.
Requirements
Source: Phase 2 TOR - Solomon Linda Urban Design Framework Plan .pdf (TENDER)
Service provider must be multidisciplinary and suitably qualified.
Deliverables must be legally compliant, implementable, and support statutory approvals.
Project completed within 18 months.
Use baseline outputs provided by municipality.
Price only outstanding scope.
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Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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