Appointment of a service provider to conduct a market demand study for erf 3138 witbank extension 16, mpumalanga and erf 13120 queenstown, eastern cape.

Closing date: 25 August 2026 at 11h00. No briefing, site visit, or clarification deadline is stated.

Email: [email protected]. Telephone: 011 544-1000. Submission address: Housing Development Agency, 4 Kikuyu Road, Sunninghill, Sandton, 2157. Proposals must be addressed to the SCM Department Head Office.

Proposals must be delivered physically to the Housing Development Agency, 4 Kikuyu Road, Sunninghill, Sandton, 2157, addressed to the SCM Department Head Office, before the closing date and time. Late or incomplete proposals will not be considered. The HDA Conditions of Purchase apply. Returnable documents: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), CSD registration number, and a Joint Venture/Consortium agreement or Trust Deed where applicable. Bidders must complete the pricing schedule and state their delivery period and quotation validity period (HDA requires up to 90 working days). Quotations offering a shorter validity period may be disregarded. Bidders must provide their reference number on the quotation. Proposals must only be delivered to the address provided; no other submission channel is specified.

Evaluation is in three stages. Stage 1: compliance check — bidders must submit all required documents (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, CSD registration number, and Joint Venture/Consortium agreement or Trust Deed where applicable). Non-submission of these makes the bid non-compliant. Stage 2: functionality/technical evaluation — bidders must score a minimum of 70 out of 100 points to qualify for further evaluation. Stage 3: price and specific goals — weighting is 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals. Price is scored using the formula PS = (Pmin/Pt) x 80. Specific goals points are claimed by submitting proof via CSD or sworn affidavit; failure to submit proof means 0 points for specific goals but does not disqualify the bid. Technical evaluation criteria: Company Profile (5 points) — corporate profile and a minimum list of eight demand market studies conducted; the Project Lead must not be a Town and Regional Planning company. Bidder's work experience (30 points) — evidence of expertise in market research and demand market studies in human settlement projects, including previously conducted research/policy contributions (5 points), completed market demand studies with completion letters (15 points), and client reference letters (10 points). Work experience in specific programmes (15 points) — social housing, student housing, up-market developments, precinct market studies, and subsidised housing (3 points each). Team composition and experience: Team Leader (Development Economist) (20 points) — NQF level 8 qualification in Economics (5 points) and a minimum of 10 projects on CV with completion/reference letters (15 points). Team member (Market Researcher/Market Analyst/Investment Analyst) (15 points) — NQF level 7 qualification in Development Finance/Economics or similar (5 points) and a minimum of 10 projects on CV (10 points). Methodology and Approach (15 points) — comprehensive methodology including stakeholders to be consulted (10 points) and a four-month indicative programme for the two sites (5 points).

The service provider will conduct a detailed market demand study for two sites: Erf 3138 Witbank Extension 16, Emalahleni, Mpumalanga (residential development) and Erf 13120 Queenstown (Komani), Eastern Cape (student housing/accommodation). Erf 13120 Queenstown is subdivided into Portion 1 (0.4003 ha, Institutional II, Church/Place of Worship) and Remainder (4.7921 ha, Special Purposes (Social & Affordable Housing)/Residential III, Student Accommodation), total 5.1911 ha. The study must determine appropriate income, housing typologies and mix for the Witbank site, and affordability, housing typologies and mix for the Queenstown student housing site, referencing surrounding developments. Scope of work: (a) macro and microeconomic market demand and supply assessment of the Mpumalanga (Witbank/Emalahleni) and Eastern Cape (Queenstown/Komani) regions; (b) real demand study to determine suitable targets for residential development in Witbank and student accommodation in Queenstown, considering the mandates of the National Department of Human Settlements, DHET, and NSFAS; (c) comprehensive reports covering location delineation, location analysis, economic profiling, demographic market overview, residential market analysis, social housing sector analysis, student housing sector analysis, First Home Finance sector analysis, up-market sector analysis, and alignment with Department of Human Settlements strategic initiatives. The contract will be valid for six months.

Bidders must provide a comprehensive methodology and approach, including stakeholders to be consulted (10 points). A four-month indicative programme for the two sites (Witbank and Queenstown) is required (5 points). The scope of work includes: (a) macro and microeconomic market demand and supply assessment of the two regions; (b) real demand study for residential development in Witbank and student accommodation in Queenstown, considering national policies and funding; (c) comprehensive reports covering location delineation, location analysis, economic profiling, demographic market overview, residential market analysis, social housing sector analysis, student housing sector analysis, First Home Finance sector analysis, up-market sector analysis, and alignment with Department of Human Settlements strategic initiatives.

Team Leader (Development Economist) must have a minimum of 10 years' post-qualification experience in research, research methodologies, and data analysis for demand studies, and a relevant NQF level 8 qualification in Economics. Team members (Market Researcher/Market Analyst/Investment Analyst) must have a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in research and market studies within the human settlement sector, and a relevant NQF level 7 qualification in Development Finance/Economics or similar. The service provider must have completed 5 or more comprehensive similar assignments successfully, and must submit at least 5 reference letters of similar assignments, signed and dated, indicating scope, scale, and date. Bidders must provide a corporate profile and a minimum list of eight demand market studies conducted. The Project Lead must not be a Town and Regional Planning company.

Pricing must be submitted on the provided schedule, structured by project phase: Initiation Phase (5% of sub-total cost) — Initiation Report with proposed methodology for two sites; Concept and Development Phase (45%) — Draft Demand Market Study Report with affordable sales projections (site 1) and student housing rate projections (site 2); Implementation Phase (45%) — Final Report with recommendations for both sites, sales and rental projections; Project Close Out (5%) — Project Close Out Report. VAT and total must be included. Bidders must state their delivery period in working days from date of order. Quotation validity period required is up to 90 working days.

Pricing schedule is structured by project phase with percentages of sub-total cost: Initiation Phase 5% (Initiation Report with proposed methodology for two sites), Concept and Development Phase 45% (Draft Demand Market Study Report with affordable sales projections for site 1 and student housing rate projections for site 2), Implementation Phase 45% (Final Report with recommendations for both sites, sales and rental projections), Project Close Out 5% (Project Close Out Report). VAT and total must be included. Payment will be made upon completion of the works within 30 days from date of receipt of a correct tax invoice. Bidders must state their delivery period in working days from date of order. Quotation validity period required is up to 90 working days.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide their CSD registration number for verification. Tax compliance status (TCS) PIN may be obtained via e-filing through the SARS website; if no TCS PIN is available but the bidder is registered on CSD, the CSD number must be provided. Bidders must complete and submit SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim). A Joint Venture/Consortium agreement or Trust Deed is required where applicable. Specific goals points are claimable for Black Women Owned (max 4 points), Youth (max 7 points), Disabled People (max 5 points), Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (max 2 points), and Military Veterans (max 2 points), with proof via CSD or sworn affidavit. B-BBEE minimum level is 8, but no points are allocated for B-BBEE in this tender.

Specific goals points are claimable as follows: Black Women Owned (max 4 points) — 75%-100% ownership: 4 points, 51%-74.99%: 3 points, below 51%: 1 point, proof via CSD or sworn affidavit. Youth (max 7 points) — 75%-100%: 7 points, 51%-74.99%: 5 points, below 51%: 3 points, proof via CSD. Disabled People (max 5 points) — 75%-100%: 5 points, 51%-74.99%: 4 points, below 51%: 2 points, proof via CSD. Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (max 2 points) — 2 points, proof via CSD or sworn affidavit. Military Veterans (max 2 points) — 2 points, proof via CSD. Bidders failing to submit proof for specific goals will score 0 points out of 20 but will not be disqualified. B-BBEE minimum level is 8, but no points are allocated for B-BBEE in this tender.

The contract will be valid for six months. The HDA Conditions of Purchase apply. The General Conditions of Contract (GCC) form part of the bid and may not be amended; Special Conditions of Contract (SCC), if any, supplement the GCC and prevail in case of conflict. Key GCC provisions: performance security may be required within 30 days of contract award, in the form of a bank guarantee, irrevocable letter of credit, or cashier's/certified cheque; payment within 30 days of invoice; prices fixed unless adjusted in SCC; no assignment without prior written consent; subcontracts must be notified in writing; delays may incur penalties calculated at the prime interest rate per day of delay; termination for default possible, with potential restriction from doing business with the public sector for up to 10 years; disputes to be resolved by mutual consultation, then mediation, then South African courts; contract governed by South African law; supplier must indemnify purchaser against third-party patent/trademark claims; supplier must permit inspection and audit of records; warranty of goods for 12 months after delivery or 18 months after shipment, whichever earlier.

The service provider must demonstrate: Team leader with minimum 10 years' post-qualification experience in research, research methodologies, and data analysis for demand studies; team members with minimum 5 years' post-qualification experience in research and market studies within the human settlement sector; completion of 5 or more comprehensive similar assignments, with at least 5 reference letters of similar assignments, signed and dated, indicating scope, scale, and date. The contract will be valid for six months.

Stage 1: compliance check — bidders must submit all required documents (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, CSD registration number, and Joint Venture/Consortium agreement or Trust Deed where applicable). Non-submission makes the bid non-compliant. Stage 2: functionality/technical evaluation — minimum threshold of 70 out of 100 points to qualify for further evaluation. Stage 3: price and specific goals — 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals. Technical evaluation criteria: Company Profile (5 points) — corporate profile and minimum list of eight demand market studies; Project Lead must not be a Town and Regional Planning company. Bidder's work experience (30 points) — previously conducted research/policy contributions (5 points), completed market demand studies with completion letters (15 points), client reference letters (10 points). Work experience in specific programmes (15 points) — social housing, student housing, up-market developments, precinct market studies, subsidised housing (3 points each). Team Leader (20 points) — NQF level 8 in Economics (5 points) and minimum 10 projects on CV (15 points). Team member (15 points) — NQF level 7 in Development Finance/Economics (5 points) and minimum 10 projects on CV (10 points). Methodology and Approach (15 points) — comprehensive methodology including stakeholders (10 points) and four-month indicative programme (5 points).