Awarded Tender: Mpumalanga regulator RFP – feasibility study fourth casino

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Summary

The mpumalanga economic regulator invites proposals to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for a fourth casino licence in the province. The study must cover market, economic, financial, regulatory and social aspects and be delivered within three months of contract award.

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What the buyer was looking for

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Submit one original tender document, one hard‑copy copy and an electronic soft‑copy in a sealed, initialed envelope by 11:00 AM on 30 January 2026 at the MER Office, White River.

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Known supplier evidence

The linked award records SAMBA SOLUTIONS as appointed for this tender.

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Contract Awarded

Award Information

Winning Supplier

Request for proposal to conduct a feasibility study for a fourth casino licence in mpumalanga province

Award Details

Mpumalanga - Economic Regulator

Awards Won: SAMBA SOLUTIONS

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What the tender required and what the award supports

Submit one original tender document, one hard‑copy copy and an electronic soft‑copy in a sealed, initialed envelope by 11:00 AM on 30 January 2026 at the MER Office, White River.

Include all mandatory SBD forms (SBD 1, 3.3, 4, 6.1) and administrative documents such as company registration, directors’ IDs, B‑BBEE certificate, bank details, CVs, qualifications and relevant project references.

Demonstrate technical proficiency, relevant experience (up to 40 points) and a robust research methodology as part of the functional evaluation (minimum 80 points required).

Provide evidence of PPPFA preference criteria (black, black women, black youth, black disabled ownership) to claim up to 20 preference points.

Price the work using the SBD 3.3 schedule; price will be scored according to the tender formula (up to 80/90 points). Proposals must remain valid for at least 90 days.

Submit one original tender document plus one hard‑copy copy and a soft‑copy electronic version.

All documents must be placed in a sealed envelope, each page of the tender document must be initialed.

Submit to MER Office, First Avenue, White River, 1240, before 11:00 AM on 30 January 2026.

Late or emailed submissions will be rejected.

Include all required SBD forms (SBD 1 Invitation to Bid, SBD 3.3 Pricing Schedule, SBD 4 Bidder’s Disclosure, SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form).

Attach mandatory administrative documents: company registration copy, directors’ ID copies, joint‑venture agreement (if applicable), B‑BBEE certificate, bank details, CVs and certified qualification copies of team members, references for similar projects.

Proposals must be valid for at least 90 days from the submission deadline.

Failure to meet any of these conditions results in disqualification.

Two‑stage evaluation:

Functionality (minimum 80 points) – technical criteria:

Technical proficiency – 15 points

Relevant experience – up to 40 points (0‑5 projects = 0‑40 points)

Research approach & methodology – 30 points (approach 10, methodology 10, work plan 10)

Resources/experience – 15 points (team CVs)

Bidders scoring < 80 are excluded.

Preference points (20 points) – awarded per PPPFA specific goals:

51 % black ownership – 3 points

51 % black women ownership – 5 points

51 % black youth ownership – 8 points

51 % black disabled ownership – 4 points

Points must be claimed with supporting documentation (SBD 6.1).

Price scoring – up to 80 points (or 90 points) calculated using the formula provided in the tender (Ps = 80(1‑Pt/Pmax) or Ps = 90(1‑Pt/Pmax)).

Mandatory administrative compliance:

Certified copy of company registration (close corporation if applicable).

Certified copies of directors/partners’ ID documents.

Joint‑venture agreement (if applicable).

Certified B‑BBEE certificate.

Proof of banking details.

Completed and signed SBD forms (SBD 1, SBD 3.3, SBD 4, SBD 6.1).

CVs and certified qualification copies of key personnel.

References/contract details for similar research projects.

No additional CSD, tax clearance, CIDB, or professional registration requirements are mentioned.

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Submit one original tender document, one hard‑copy copy and an electronic soft‑copy in a sealed, initialed envelope by 11:00 AM on 30 January 2026 at the MER Office, White River.

Include all mandatory SBD forms (SBD 1, 3.3, 4, 6.1) and administrative documents such as company registration, directors’ IDs, B‑BBEE certificate, bank details, CVs, qualifications and relevant project references.

Price the work using the SBD 3.3 schedule; price will be scored according to the tender formula (up to 80/90 points). Proposals must remain valid for at least 90 days.

Submit to MER Office, First Avenue, White River, 1240, before 11:00 AM on 30 January 2026.

Include all required SBD forms (SBD 1 Invitation to Bid, SBD 3.3 Pricing Schedule, SBD 4 Bidder’s Disclosure, SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form).

Proposals must be valid for at least 90 days from the submission deadline.

Functionality (minimum 80 points) – technical criteria:

Technical proficiency – 15 points

Relevant experience – up to 40 points (0‑5 projects = 0‑40 points)

Research approach & methodology – 30 points (approach 10, methodology 10, work plan 10)

Resources/experience – 15 points (team CVs)

Bidders scoring < 80 are excluded.

Preference points (20 points) – awarded per PPPFA specific goals:

51 % black ownership – 3 points

51 % black women ownership – 5 points

51 % black youth ownership – 8 points

51 % black disabled ownership – 4 points

Points must be claimed with supporting documentation (SBD 6.1).

Price scoring – up to 80 points (or 90 points) calculated using the formula provided in the tender (Ps = 80(1‑Pt/Pmax) or Ps = 90(1‑Pt/Pmax)).

Completed and signed SBD forms (SBD 1, SBD 3.3, SBD 4, SBD 6.1).