Tender for sale of municipal industrial properties in piketberg

• The tender is for the alienation of various municipal properties in Piketberg Industrial Area.
• Specific properties include erven such as Remainder Erf 4489, Erf 4551, Erf 4552, Erf 4550, Erf 4549, Erf 4548, and Remainder Erf 4474.

• Closing date and time: Tuesday, 11 August 2026 at 12:00.
• Compulsory clarification/site meeting: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 11:00 at Bergrivier Municipal Offices, 13 Kerk Street, Piketberg.
• Latecomers are not allowed; bids from bidders who do not attend or arrive late will be disqualified.
• Envelope 1 will be opened publicly at the municipal offices on the closing day.
• Envelope 2 will be opened publicly on a date and time advised by the municipality, within 120 days of the closing date.

• A compulsory clarification meeting will be held on Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 11:00 at Bergrivier Municipal Offices, 13 Kerk Street, Piketberg.

• For technical enquiries: Mr. Werner Wagener, Town and Regional Planner, Tel: (022) 913 6000, Email: [email protected].
• For bid procedures and SCM enquiries: Mr. Coellin Julius, Tel: (022) 913 6121, Email: [email protected].
• Submission address: Tender box at Bergrivier Municipal Offices, 13 Kerk Street, Piketberg, 7320.
• Postal address for correspondence: Bergrivier Municipality, PO Box 60, Piketberg, 7320.

• This is a two-envelope tender process. Submit two sealed envelopes together.
• Envelope 1 must contain the Development Proposal for each property (e.g., 'ENVELOPE 1: DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL: REMAINDER ERF 4489, PIKETBERG, 7320').
• Envelope 2 must contain the Financial Offer, B-BBEE Certificate/Sworn Affidavit, and Proof of Locality.
• Submit both envelopes in the tender box at Bergrivier Municipal Offices, 13 Kerk Street, Piketberg, 7320 by 12:00 on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
• Late, faxed, emailed, or incomplete bids will not be accepted.
• Bids must be completed in black ink on the original bid documentation; electronic signatures are not accepted.
• Bids addressed to any municipal official personally will be disqualified.
• The municipality is not liable for courier companies failing to place bids in the tender box.
• Bids must be valid for 120 days after the closing date.
• Required returnable documents include: signed contract conditions, valid Tax Clearance Certificate/TCS Pin, completed MBD 6.1, MBD 8, MBD 9, Development Proposal, Form of Offer, and Declaration by Tenderer.

• This is a two-envelope process: Envelope 2 must contain the Financial Offer, B-BBEE Certificate/Sworn Affidavit, and Proof of Locality.
• Envelopes must be clearly marked for each property (e.g., 'ENVELOPE 1: DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL: [ERF NUMBER]').
• Bids must be submitted by the deadline; late, faxed, or emailed bids will not be accepted.
• Only bids completed in black ink on the original documentation are accepted.

Bidder must not be indebted to the Municipality for rates/taxes/service charges, or must agree to a deduction arrangement. Tax matters must be in order with SARS. Must attend the compulsory clarification meeting. Bids must be submitted in the correct tender box at 13 Kerk Street, Piketberg by the deadline. No faxed, emailed, or late bids accepted. Bids addressed to officials personally will be disqualified.

• The tender is for the alienation (sale/transfer) of various municipal properties in Piketberg Industrial Area.
• Specific erven include: Remainder Erf 4489, Erf 4551, Erf 4552, Erf 4550, Erf 4549, Erf 4548, and Remainder Erf 4474.
• Bidders must submit a Development Proposal for each property in Envelope 1, detailing the proposed use and alignment with municipal objectives.
• The municipality will evaluate proposals for compliance, feasibility, and alignment with municipal objectives before considering financial offers.
• Full specifications and minimum requirements are available on the municipality's website (www.bergmun.org.za) or in hard copy for a fee.

• A 'competitor' is defined as any individual or organization that could submit a bid, has similar qualifications, abilities, experience, or is in the same line of business.

• The buyer must not disclose or use contract documents or information without prior written consent, except for contract performance.

• Use a two-envelope system: pricing (financial offer) must be in a separate envelope from the development proposal.
• The successful bidder is responsible for transfer and registration costs at the Deeds Office.
• Bidders must declare if they owe municipal rates, taxes, or charges in arrears.
• Bidders must declare if any previous contracts were terminated due to failure to perform.

• Submit the financial offer in Envelope 2, separate from the development proposal.
• All prices must be quoted in South African Rand and include VAT.
• For contracts exceeding R1 million, bidders must be registered for VAT with SARS; prices will be deemed VAT-inclusive.
• The transfer and registration costs at the Deeds Office will be borne by the successful bidder.
• Bidders indebted to the municipality for rates, taxes, or service charges may be disqualified or have deductions from payments.
• Bidders must declare all municipal account numbers in the Bergrivier area for which they are responsible.

• Submit a valid Tax Clearance Certificate or Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin/CSD registration number with the bid; failure will invalidate the bid.
• Submit a B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (originally certified) in Envelope 2 to claim B-BBEE points.
• Complete and submit the Preference Points Claim Form (MBD 6.1), Declaration of Past Supply Chain Practices (MBD 8), and Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (MBD 9).
• Proof of locality (e.g., municipal account, lease agreement, CIPC registration) must be submitted in Envelope 2.
• Bidders must not be in arrears with municipal rates, taxes, or service charges.
• No contract will be awarded if tax matters are not in order as certified by SARS.

• The contract will be governed by the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and South African law.
• Payments will be made in Rand within 30 days after the award letter.
• The buyer may not assign the contract without the municipality's prior written consent.
• Penalties may apply for late payment, calculated using the prime interest rate.
• The municipality may terminate the contract for default, insolvency, corrupt or fraudulent practices.
• Disputes should first be resolved amicably, then through mediation, and finally in a South African court.
• The buyer's liability is limited to the total contract price, except for criminal negligence or wilful misconduct.
• All correspondence must be in English.
• The contract may be amended only in writing and signed by both parties.

• Bids addressed to a municipal official in a personal capacity will be disqualified.
• Bidders are responsible for ensuring courier companies place bids in the tender box; the municipality is not liable for failures.

• Bid documentation is available free on the municipality's website or for a R70.00 fee in hard copy.
• A valid Tax Clearance Certificate/TCS Pin must be submitted with the bid; failure will invalidate the bid.

• A two-stage bidding process is used.
• The preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) applies based on contract value.
• Points are awarded for price, specific participation goals (locality), and B-BBEE status.
• Bidders must attach business registration and proof of locality to claim specific goals.