Specialist transport planning consultant needed for cape winelands district integrated transport plan review

The tender requires the appointment of a specialist transport planning service provider to review the District Integrated Transport Plan (DITP) for Cape Winelands Municipality, as mandated by the National Land Transport Act, Act 5 of 2009. The DITP must align with the minimum requirements for integrated transport plans and include 10 specified chapters covering vision, objectives, infrastructure, public transport, freight, and other transport-related strategies.

Closing date: 24 July 2026 at 11:00. Tender opening occurs immediately after the closing time in public.

Technical enquiries: Ms. CT Nkasela, Tel: 086 126 5263, Email: [email protected]. Bidding procedure enquiries: Financial Services, Supply Chain Management, Tel: 086 126 5263. Submission address: 29 Du Toit Street, Stellenbosch (official tender box).

Submit a sealed tender in a separate envelope, clearly endorsed with the tender number (T 2026/052) and description. Deposit it in the official tender box at 29 Du Toit Street, Stellenbosch by 11:00 on 24 July 2026. Late submissions are not accepted. Tender documents must be completed in black ink; corrections with Tippex will disqualify the bid. Missing pages or incomplete original documents will also disqualify the bid. Ensure all required forms (e.g., MBD forms) are included. Electronic submissions (fax, email, telex) are not permitted. Bidders must register on the Cape Winelands District Municipality (CWDM) Supplier Database and the Central Supplier Database (CSD) before the closing date. Tenders will be opened in public immediately after the closing time.

The scope requires a review of the District Integrated Transport Plan (DITP) for Cape Winelands Municipality, in compliance with the National Land Transport Act, Act 5 of 2009. The DITP must include the following chapters: Executive Summary, Chapter 1: Introduction, Chapter 2: Transport Vision and Objectives, Chapter 3: Transport Register, Chapter 4: Spatial Development Framework, Chapter 5: Transport Needs Assessment, Chapter 6: Public Transport Plan, Chapter 7: Transport Infrastructure Strategy, Chapter 8: Travel Demand Management, Chapter 9: Freight Transport Strategy, Chapter 10: Other Transport Related Strategies.

Pre-bidding testing costs are the bidder’s responsibility. The Municipality may inspect, test, or analyze goods/services at any stage. If goods/services comply, the Municipality covers inspection costs; if non-compliant, the supplier covers costs. Non-compliant goods/services may be rejected and must be replaced at the supplier’s expense. The Municipality may cancel the contract for repeated non-compliance. Suppliers must permit inspections of their records and premises by the Municipality or its appointed auditors.

Pricing must be fixed and not vary from the quoted bid price. VAT must be clearly shown on invoices for contracts exceeding R2.3 million. Bidders must be VAT-registered if the contract value exceeds R1 million. All taxes, duties, and levies (local or foreign) are the bidder’s responsibility. No contract will be awarded to bidders with outstanding tax or municipal rates/taxes. Payment terms: 30 calendar days from invoice submission.

Pricing must be fixed and not vary from the quoted bid price. Payments will be made within 30 calendar days of invoice submission. VAT must be clearly shown on invoices for contracts exceeding R2.3 million. Bidders must be VAT-registered if the contract value exceeds R1 million. No contract will be awarded to bidders with outstanding tax or municipal rates/taxes. All taxes, duties, and levies are the bidder’s responsibility. Performance security (e.g., bank guarantee or certified cheque) may be required within 30 days of contract award.

Mandatory compliance requirements: Valid Tax Compliance Status Pin (from SARS) must accompany the bid. Certified copy of municipal rates account (not older than 90 days) or proof of rental including municipal charges. Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund (COIDA) valid at closing date. Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and CWDM Supplier Database before closing date. B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate (or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs) must be submitted to claim preference points. Joint ventures/consortia must submit a consolidated B-BBEE certificate. Foreign suppliers must complete additional pre-award questionnaires.

Contract terms include: 180-day bid validity period (extendable if all bidders agree in writing). The Municipality reserves the right to reject any tender, accept the highest-scoring or lowest-priced bid, or accept multiple tenders. Subcontracting the entire contract is prohibited; partial subcontracting requires prior written consent. Contracts may be extended if additional funds become available. Termination for default or insolvency is permitted with written notice. Disputes are resolved via mediation first, then South African courts. Payment terms: 30 calendar days from invoice submission. Prices must remain fixed as quoted. Performance security (e.g., bank guarantee) may be required within 30 days of award. Warranty: 12 months for goods/services, with defects to be remedied at the supplier’s cost. Penalties apply for delays, calculated using the prime interest rate per day. Force majeure events may exempt suppliers from penalties or termination.

The 80/20 Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 system applies. 80 points are allocated for the lowest compliant price. The remaining 20 points are divided equally between B-BBEE status level (10 points) and locality (10 points). B-BBEE points are awarded per the official scorecard (e.g., Level 1 = 10 points, Level 8 = 1 point). Locality points are awarded as follows: 5 points for a head office or primary business in Cape Winelands District Municipality, and 5 points for a head office or primary business in the Western Cape Province. Non-compliant B-BBEE contributors score 0 for B-BBEE but remain eligible for price evaluation. Additional evaluation factors include compliance with specifications, value for money, and capability to execute the contract.