Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
CHURCH STREET - Hopetown - HOPETOWN - 8750
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
20 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-156560
Thembelihle local municipality invites proposals for the 20-year lease of 3,000–5,000 hectares of land in hopetown for the development of pv solar farm(s) to support local economic development. The tender is open to individuals and businesses with technical, financial, and regulatory capabilities.
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2026
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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TLM10_2025-26 - Leasing of land for solar.pdf
Thembelihle Local Municipality invites proposals for a 20-year lease of 3000-5000ha land in Hopetown for a PV Solar Farm project to promote local economic development. Tenders must be submitted by 12:00 on 19 June 2026.
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Important Dates
Source: TLM10_2025-26 - Leasing of land for solar.pdfClosing date: 19 June 2026 at 12:00. Tender documents available from 20 May 2026. Bids remain valid for 90 days post-closing. Tender box emptied just after 12:00 on closing date, followed by public opening of bids.
Contact Information
Source: TLM10_2025-26 - Leasing of land for solar.pdfEnquiries: Mrs. N Jaxa or Mr. E Mouton. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 064 968 2641. Submission address: Tender Box, Thembelihle Local Municipal Offices, Corner Mark and Church Streets, Hopetown, 8750. Postal: Private Bag X3, Hopetown, 8750. General municipality contact: (053) 203 0005/8. Fax: (053) 203 0490. Website: www.thembelihlemunicipality.gov.za.
Submission Guidelines
Source: TLM10_2025-26 - Leasing of land for solar.pdfSubmit proposals in a sealed envelope to the tender box at Thembelihle Local Municipal Offices, Corner Mark and Church Streets, Hopetown, or via courier to arrive before 12:00 on 19 June 2026. Envelopes must be clearly marked with: tender number (TLM10/2025/26), project title, bidder’s name, and closing date/time. Tenders must use original documents and remain valid for 90 days after closing. Late, emailed, or faxed submissions will be rejected. Tender documents cost R500 (non-refundable) and are available from Hopetown offices (07:30–16:00, Monday–Friday) starting 20 May 2026. Pay via EFT (Standard Bank, Account: 041 879 171, Branch: 050103, Reference: TLM10 + Bidder Name) or cash at the cashier. The municipality may request presentations from bidders post-submission.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TLM10_2025-26 - Leasing of land for solar.pdfEvaluation is two-stage: Functionality (minimum 77/110 points required) and 80/20 Preference Points System (PPPFA 2022). Functionality criteria (110 points total): Proposed Plan (5 points: Executive Summary), Experience (15 points: proof of past projects, minimum 3 reference letters), Project Background (5), Technical Configuration (5), Grid Connection Strategy (5), Licensing/Regulatory Framework (5), Off-take Structure/Commercial Strategy (5), Tariff/Revenue Model (5), Project/IRR Financial Model & Investor Returns (5), Risk Management/Insurance Framework (5), Investor Shareholder Value/Exit Strategy (5), Tariff Benchmarking/Off-Taker Cost Savings (5), Employment Opportunities (15). Financial Proposal (25 points): Rental Structure (10), Benefits to Municipality/Community (15, with estimated monetary values). Specific Goals (20 points): HDI (10), Locality (10, requires rates/taxes statements ≤90 days old). Only bidders scoring ≥77/110 on functionality proceed to Price and Specific Goals evaluation.
Technical Specifications
Source: TLM10_2025-26 - Leasing of land for solar.pdfLease of 3,000–5,000 hectares of land (remaining portion of Erf 1, Hopetown) for a PV Solar Farm(s) for 20 years. Proposals must include: Executive Summary, Experience (with proof of past projects, minimum 3 reference letters), Project Background, Technical Configuration, Grid Connection Strategy, Licensing/Regulatory Framework, Off-take Structure/Commercial Strategy, Tariff/Revenue Model, Project/IRR Financial Model & Investor Returns, Risk Management/Insurance Framework, Investor Shareholder Value/Exit Strategy, Tariff Benchmarking/Off-Taker Cost Savings, and Employment Opportunities (Part & Full Time).
Financial Requirements
Source: TLM10_2025-26 - Leasing of land for solar.pdfFinancial Proposal must include: Proposed rental amount for the land and monetary values of additional benefits to the Municipality. Scoring: Rental Structure (10 points), Benefits to Municipality/Community (15 points). Payment for tender documents: R500 (non-refundable) via EFT or cash. EFT details: Account Holder: Thembelihle Local Municipality, Account Number: 041 879 171, Bank: Standard Bank, Branch: Hopetown (050103), Reference: TLM10 + Bidder Name.
Compliance Requirements
Source: TLM10_2025-26 - Leasing of land for solar.pdfMandatory: Certified copy of valid B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit. Rates and taxes statements (≤90 days old) required for Locality points. Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) is required; non-registered bidders may be disqualified. Failure to submit B-BBEE or locality documents forfeits Specific Goals points.
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