Expression of interest: upgrading of properties at constitution hill precinct – gauteng tender

Closing date: 21 September 2026 at 12H00. Compulsory briefing: Not applicable. EOI documents issued: 21 August 2026. Clarification requests must be e-mailed to the JDA by close of business 48 hours before the closing date.

Compulsory briefing: Not applicable.

Procurement and document queries: Mr. Yandisa Dinga, 011 688 7878, [email protected]. Technical queries: Mr. Manyedi Rakabe, [email protected]. EOI enquiries: [email protected] (use the EOI number and title in the subject line).

Submit the EOI response by e-mail to [email protected] with the EOI number in the subject line. The response must be signed by a person duly authorised. All documentation must be in English. Responses must be submitted on the official tender documents downloaded from the JDA website (www.jda.org.za) or the e-Tenders portal (www.etenders.gov.za); retyping the tender document is not permitted. Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, e-mail and late submissions are not accepted. The EOI is valid for 180 days (six months) from the closing date. The JDA may extend the closing date, verify information, or cancel or withdraw the EOI at its discretion. The JDA is not liable for any costs incurred in preparing a response. The JDA does not bind itself to accept any particular EOI and will not enter into correspondence with unsuccessful parties.

All expressions of interest are to be submitted to [email protected]. The response must include a cover letter (Annexure B) and a business declaration (Annexure A).

The EOI evaluation will not include a functionality or price evaluation. Responses will be eliminated if submitted after the deadline, submitted at an incorrect location, or submitted by a restricted supplier in line with Treasury Regulations.

The JDA, with the Gauteng Department of Economic Development, invites expressions of interest for the redevelopment and upgrade of various properties at the Constitution Hill Precinct in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. The proposed mixed-use development will be implemented through a long-term lease arrangement. Assets to be redeveloped: 1) Transwerke Building: GLA 2,400 m², multi-storey, industrial heritage, currently occupied by studio and production tenants. 2) Nurses Home: GLA 3,200 m², Grade II heritage structure, vacant and requiring urgent intervention. 3) Old Fort: GLA 4,100 m², Grade I equivalent (UNESCO World Heritage Site), partially used for interpretation and tours. 4) Number Four Ramparts and Towers: historic fortification ramparts and observation towers, offering elevated views. 5) Women's Jail: GLA 2,100 m², central courtyard of ~900 m², seasonal event and exhibition use. 6) Gym Building: GLA 600 m², currently used for storage. The precinct is bounded by Sam Hancock Street to the north, Joubert Street to the west, Kotze Street to the south, and Queens Road to the east. The development aims to enhance the existing infrastructure, including the Women's Jail, Old Fort, Visitors Centre, Constitution Square, and Nurses Home.

Possible key Smart City Elements to be Reimagined include: Smart Heritage & Education, 4IR Technologies & Innovation, Sustainable Infrastructure.

SECTION B: COMPANY PROFILE AND EXPERIENCE, Names and locations of past development or current operations.

What is the enterprise's annual turnover for the last three years and what is the estimated turnover of current commitments from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016 (excl. VAT).

The EOI does not include a price evaluation. The EOI is an expression of interest only and does not constitute an offer or contract. The JDA will not be liable for any costs incurred by respondents in preparing or submitting a response.

Bidders must be actively registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) at the time of tender closure; failure to provide a valid CSD registration number results in immediate disqualification. Submissions from restricted suppliers in line with Treasury Regulations will be eliminated. The EOI is open to private parties, consortia, developers, and funders.

Heritage and safety constraints apply to the assets: the Old Fort requires a Section 38 Heritage Impact Assessment for any material programme change; the ramparts require a structural survey before public activation and safety railing to current standards; accessibility for mobility-impaired visitors is challenging and would require technically complex lift or ramp infrastructure.

Possible Smart City elements to be reimagined include: Smart Heritage & Education (AR/VR to visualise historical events), 4IR Technologies & Innovation (space for 3D prototyping, robotics, digital fabrication), and Sustainable Infrastructure (energy efficiency through smart grids, water management, sustainable building technologies).

The JDA reserves the right to extend the closing date, verify any information contained in a response, cancel or withdraw this EOI as a whole or in part.

Any enquiries regarding this EOI shall be submitted in writing to the JDA at [email protected].