Planning services for the zimbane (mandlovini) sports facility

Compulsory site inspection: 19 August 2026 at 11h00, Mthatha Town Hall.

• Closing date: 15 September 2026 at 12h00.
• Tender documents available from 14 August 2026 on the eTenders portal and the municipality's website.

Technical enquiries: Mr A. Ndabeni, Technical Services, email [email protected].

• SCM enquiries: SCM Unit, email [email protected].
• Municipal Manager: Mr N. Pakade.

Returnable forms — MBD 1 to MBD 9 and Annexures A to F must be completed in full and signed; omissions or errors render the bid non-responsive.

• MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): failure to declare any involvement of companies will render the bid non-responsive.
• MBD 5: must be signed for any offer at or above R10 million (VAT included).
• JV agreement: a comprehensive agreement is required where applicable; individual JV partners must submit all relevant documents.
• Municipal rates statement: latest statement (not older than three months) showing no arrears exceeding three months; lease agreement required for leased premises; proof of non-liability for rates where applicable.
• CSD registration: mandatory; failure results in non-responsiveness.
• Local production and content declaration: mandatory.
• Bids must be sealed, clearly marked with the SCM number and project name, and placed in the tender box at 1st Floor, Munitata Building, next to Room 146.
• Bids submitted by fax, mail, or electronically (including copies) will not be accepted.
• Late, incomplete, or unsigned bids will not be accepted.
• All alterations to prices/quotes must be signed; unsigned alterations render the bid non-responsive.
• Bids remain valid for 90 days.
• Queries must be emailed; no queries will be entertained within 5 working days before closing.

Evaluation stages: Stage 1 compliance, Stage 2 functionality (minimum 70 out of 100 points), then preference points under the 80/20 system.

• Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of Level 6 or higher if the work allocation exceeds R10 million.
• Bidders must submit a valid municipal rates statement (not older than three months) showing no arrears exceeding three months; bidders on leased properties must provide a valid lease agreement; bidders in areas not subject to municipal rates must provide proof of exemption.
• Bidders must complete and submit all tender forms (MBD 1 to MBD 9 and Annexures A to F) fully and correctly.
• Bidders must declare any interest in MBD 4.
• Bidders must sign MBD 5 for offers exceeding R10 million.
• Bidders must submit a comprehensive JV agreement if applicable.
• Bidders must not have members or shareholders owing municipal rates or taxes.
• Bidders must comply with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) 2022 regulations and the 80/20 preference point system.

Scope: planning for the Zimbane (Mandlovini) sports facility.

• The tender is for planning services only; no construction or supply of materials is included.
• No further technical specifications are provided in the available document.

Pricing must be submitted on the pricing schedule provided; the total cost must match the schedule exactly. Any alterations to prices must be signed. Bids will be evaluated on the total bid price.

Pricing must be based on the rates calculated in the pricing schedule; the total cost (bid price) must match the schedule, otherwise the bid is non-responsive.

• Bids for work valued at or above R10 million (VAT included) require the bidder to sign MBD 5.
• Bidders holding a CIDB grading of Level 6 or higher and able to undertake work above R10 million must submit annual financial statements for the past three years (or since establishment if younger).
• No other financial requirements are stated.

CSD registration: mandatory; failure results in non-responsiveness.

• B-BBEE: preference points claimed under the 80/20 system; B-BBEE level must be declared.
• CIDB: bidders with a grading of Level 6 or higher must submit financial statements as noted.
• Municipal rates: no arrears exceeding three months; proof required.
• Local production and content: declaration required.
• MBD 1 to MBD 9 and Annexures A to F: all must be completed and signed.