Use & management of horseshoe farm 9288 (500 ha) for agricultural & district economic priority purposes (9 years 11 months)

• Bid for the use and management of approximately 500 hectares of Horseshoe Farm 9288.
• Purpose: Agricultural production on arable land and non-agricultural district economic priority purposes on non-agricultural land.
• Contract duration: Nine (9) years and eleven (11) months.
• Aim: Stimulate economic activity, inclusive growth, job creation, and support emerging farmers.

• Bid closing date: Friday, 07 August 2026 at 12h00.
• Compulsory briefing session: Friday, 10 July 2026 at 10h00 at Ugu District Municipality Offices, Oslo Beach Phase 2, Building Boardroom 1.
• Bid documents available from Tuesday, 07 July 2026.

• Bid enquiries: Mr Sihle Mbatha.
• Telephone: 039 688 5896.
• Email: [email protected].
• Submission address: Ugu District Municipality, 96 Marine Drive, Phase 2 Building, Oslo Beach.

• Submit sealed bids endorsed with contract number UGU-08-1725-2026.
• Deposit in the official tender box at the foyer of Ugu District Municipality, 96 Marine Drive, Phase 2 Building, Oslo Beach.
• Closing deadline: Friday, 07 August 2026 at 12h00. Late submissions will be rejected.
• Bids must be completed in black ink, signed, and valid for 90 days.
• Do not submit by fax, email, courier, or electronically.
• Required returnables include: company registration documents, tax reference number, all declaration forms, ID documents, joint venture agreement (if applicable), proof of municipal services payment, Central Supplier Database registration, specific goals supporting documents.
• Failure to provide any required documents will lead to automatic disqualification.

No bids from persons in service of the state; must meet minimum 60% functionality score; must provide all required supporting documents; must attend compulsory briefing session; must have no municipal arrears over 3 months; must not be listed on restricted supplier databases; must submit valid tax compliance; joint ventures must submit separate declaration forms.

• Scope: Use and management of approximately 500 hectares of Horseshoe Farm 9288 for agricultural purposes on arable land and non-agricultural district economic priority purposes on non-agricultural land.
• Contract period: Nine (9) years and eleven (11) months.
• Deliverables: Commercial agriculture production, emerging farmer development, non-agricultural economic development contributing to district priorities.
• Required plans: Agricultural land-use plan and non-agriculture land-use plan.
• Off-take agreement required for market alignment.

• Pricing format: As per pricing schedule in bid documents.
• Bid documents obtainable for a non-refundable payment of R1000.00 (no cheques) from Ugu District Municipality office, or free download from municipality website and e-tender portal.
• Payment terms: Invoices paid within 30 days after receipt.

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration mandatory.
• Tax compliance: Submit valid tax reference number and PIN.
• B-BBEE: Submit B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for preference points.
• Municipal services: Provide proof of payment or affidavit/lease agreement if not liable.
• No bids accepted from persons in the service of the state.
• Submit company registration documents, ID documents of directors/owners/shareholders.