Acquisition of office buildings for umgungundlovu economic development agency (umeda) in pietermaritzburg

UMEDA seeks offers for the acquisition of office buildings meeting the following scope: Minimum 500 sqm gross lettable area with detailed floor plan required. Must include function/board rooms, open-plan offices, meeting rooms, reception, kitchen, storage, ablutions, Server/IT room, and executive offices. Building must be presentable, within 2km of City Hall, with secure parking for 15+ vehicles, paraplegic access, solar power, inverter/battery backup, controlled access, CCTV, perimeter security, and valid municipal zoning/approvals. Property must be structurally sound, compliant with regulations, and ready for immediate occupation or minor alterations.

Closing date: 02 July 2026 at 12h00. Advert date: 18 June 2026. Bid validity period: 90 days from closing date. Compulsory briefing session: Not applicable.

Technical/SCM enquiries: Ms. Lethiwe Zondi (Finance Department) - Phone: (033) 342 3396, Email: [email protected]. Bidding procedure enquiries: Mr. Mpumelelo Hadebe (Finance Department) - Phone: (033) 342 3396, Email: [email protected]. Submission address: uMgungundlovu Economic Development Agency Offices, UMEDA House, Royal Show Grounds, 1 Howick Road, Wembley, Pietermaritzburg 3201.

Submit a sealed, clearly marked envelope containing the bound tender documents to the tender box at: uMgungundlovu Economic Development Agency Offices, UMEDA House, Royal Show Grounds, 1 Howick Road, Wembley, Pietermaritzburg 3201. Deadline: 02 July 2026 at 12h00. Late, faxed, or emailed bids will not be accepted. Required documents: Company registration certificate with certified ID copies of directors, valid tax compliance status PIN, proof of CSD registration, proof of good standing with municipal accounts (not older than 3 months), and fully completed/signed forms: MBD 1, MBD 4, MBD 6.1, MBD 8, MBD 9, Proof of Municipal Accounts, Authority for Signatory, and Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable).

Required returnable documents: Company registration certificate with certified director IDs, valid tax compliance PIN/CSD number, CSD registration proof, municipal good standing proof (≤3 months old), and signed forms: MBD 1, MBD 4, MBD 6.1, MBD 8, MBD 9, Proof of Municipal Accounts, Authority for Signatory, Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable). All documents must be certified where required. Non-compliance results in rejection.

Building requirements: Minimum 500 sqm gross lettable area. Must include: Function/Board Room with kitchenette, utility area, toilets, storeroom (for stakeholder sessions), Management Boardroom (for staff/executive meetings), open-plan office areas, meeting rooms, reception area, kitchen facilities, storage/archive facilities, ablution facilities, Server/IT room, executive office accommodation, and boardroom for 20+ persons. Additional requirements: Presentable and well-maintained (provide recent interior/exterior images), within 2km of City Hall, secure parking for 15+ vehicles, paraplegic access and lavatory, solar-powered system with inverter and battery backup, controlled access gates, CCTV infrastructure, perimeter fencing/walling, appropriately zoned for office/business/mixed-use, structurally sound, compliant with municipal building regulations, in good condition with limited capital expenditure required, valid occupation approvals, municipal accounts in good standing, and suitable for immediate occupation or minor alterations only.

Quality standards: Goods/services must conform to bidding document specifications. Inspection rights: Purchaser may inspect supplier’s premises/records at reasonable hours. Testing: Pre-bidding testing costs borne by bidder. If contract requires inspections/tests, non-compliance costs are borne by the supplier. Rejected goods must be removed/replaced at supplier’s cost and risk. Supplier must indemnify purchaser against third-party claims for patent/trademark infringement. Intellectual property rights for supplier-developed documents vest with UMEDA.

Pricing data must be submitted as part of the tender (Part 2 of contract). Total bid price must be stated in Rand (words and figures). VAT inclusive. Bid must include all applicable taxes and discounts. For income-generating contracts, the highest acceptable tender determines the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system.

Bid must include total price (VAT inclusive) in words and figures. Bids must remain valid for 90 days from closing date. Performance security (bank guarantee, irrevocable letter of credit, or cashier’s/certified cheque) must be furnished within 30 days of contract award notification. Purchase is subject to: Board approval, independent valuation, registration in Deeds Office, and legal due diligence. Certified copies of all required documents must be submitted; uncertified copies will result in rejection.

Mandatory compliance: Registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD), valid tax compliance status PIN (or CSD number if TCS unavailable), company registration certificate with certified ID copies of directors, not listed on National Treasury’s database of prohibited persons or Register of Tender Defaulters, no fraud/corruption convictions in past 5 years, no SCM system abuse, no contract terminations for non-performance in past 5 years, and municipal accounts not in arrears for >90 days (or >30 days if tender price exceeds R10M). Required forms: MBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), MBD 8 (Past SCM Practices), MBD 9 (Independent Bid Determination), Proof of Municipal Good Standing, Authority for Signatory, and Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable). B-BBEE: Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points.

UMEDA’s procurement policy applies. UMEDA reserves the right to accept/reject any tender (including lowest bid) and may accept whole/part of a tender. Bids must remain valid for 90 days from closing date. Contract terms include GCC 2010 and Special Conditions of Contract. Performance security required within 30 days of award. Purchase subject to Board approval, valuation, Deeds Office registration, and legal due diligence.

Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system. Price (80 points): Ps = 80

• (1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin) for standard procurement, or Ps = 80
• (1 + (Pt - Pmax)/Pmax) for disposal/leasing. Specific Goals (20 points): Locality-based points (20 for uMgungundlovu District, 10 for KwaZulu-Natal outside uMDM, 5 for outside KwaZulu-Natal). Proof required: Municipal account or councillor’s letter. Fraudulent claims may result in disqualification, cost recovery, contract cancellation, 10-year public sector restriction, or criminal prosecution.