Stellenbosch Municipality invites qualified service providers to submit bids for the horticultural maintenance, cleaning, clearing, weeding, and litter picking of various municipal gardens and playgrounds within the municipal area (WC024). This long-term contract opportunity spans until 30 June 2029, offering stable partnership potential for established landscaping and grounds maintenance businesses in the Western Cape.
Tender Overview
The appointed provider will deliver comprehensive grounds maintenance services across municipal properties, gardens, and play parks. The contract is divided into three distinct sections requiring specific skills and equipment, with bidders able to submit proposals for one, multiple, or all sections.
Tender Scope & Contract Sections
The contract covers three work areas, each evaluated separately:
- Section A: Ornamental Horticulture – Includes weeding, pruning, deadheading, litter control, and cleaning of hard surfaces at locations such as Klapmuts entrances, Kayamandi wall, and along the R44.
- Section B: Franschhoek Parks & Gardens – Covers the Town Hall Garden, suburb parks (e.g., Groendal, La Motte, Pinel, Lanquedoc), and the Circus Grounds Park.
- Section C: Municipal Premises/Gardens – A price-per-square-meter model for various municipal properties.
Compulsory Briefing Requirements
A mandatory clarification session will be held at Town Hall, 17 Plein Street, Stellenbosch. Attendance is compulsory; failure to participate will result in disqualification. Bidders must arrive prepared with identification and appropriate attire for potential site inspection components.
Key Submission Requirements
- Valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Completed MBD forms (SBD 1, 4, 6.1, 8, 9)
- Proof of relevant horticultural maintenance experience
- Public liability insurance coverage for contract duration
- Tax compliance status and B-BBEE certification
Evaluation and Preference Framework
Bids will be assessed using the 80/20 preference point system under the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. Functionality scoring covers technical capability, equipment availability, and staff qualifications. Specific goals include B-BBEE status level contribution and locality preference for businesses operating within Stellenbosch Municipality boundaries.
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Important Dates and Deadlines
- Published: Thursday, 21 May 2026
- Closing: Monday, 22 June 2026 at 12:00
- Briefing: Date to be confirmed at Town Hall, 17 Plein Street
- Contract End: 30 June 2029
- Submission Address: Tender box at Stellenbosch Municipal Offices, Plein Street
Document Access and Enquiries
Download the complete tender specification: Tender BSM 105/26 Document
For technical enquiries, contact Nazeema Mohamed at Nazeema.mohamed@stellenbosch.gov.za or 021-808-8235. Submit sealed bids before the closing deadline to be considered for this strategic municipal maintenance contract.
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