Makhado Local Municipality invites suitably qualified developers to submit proposals for the development and lease of a portion of farm Bergvliet for commercial use. This Request for Bid (Bid No. 25 of 2026) offers a rare long-term opportunity to develop and operate a commercial site under a 75-year lease agreement.
The land is described as the remainder of Portion 7 of Farm Bergvliet 288-LS, located within the Makhado municipal area. This is an open tender process, and the municipality is not bound to accept the lowest or any bid.
Key Tender Details & Deadline
- Tender Number: 25 of 2026
- Closing Date: 16 July 2026 at 12:00
- Lease Period: 75 years
- Evaluation Criteria: 80/20 preferential points system with functionality
- Bid Validity Period: 90 days
- Briefing Session: None
Tender Document Access & Fee
Tender documents can be obtained from 22 June 2026:
- Hard copy: R600.00 (non-refundable) at the Procurement Office No. B043, Ground Floor, 83 Krogh Street, Civic Centre, Makhado
Mandatory Submission Requirements (Disqualifiable)
Bids that are late, incomplete, unsigned, submitted in pencil, by telegraph, facsimile, or e-mail will not be evaluated. The following documents must be attached:
- Company registration documents (CK)
- Certified copy/copies of company owner(s) ID book(s) – certification not older than 3 months
- Proof of municipal rates payment (not owing >3 months) OR formal lease agreement for rental premises OR letter from traditional authority (non-ratable areas) – for both entity and directors
- Copy of Central Supplier Database (CSD) report (full report)
Note: All service providers doing business with Makhado Municipality must be registered on CSD. A copy of a certified copy will not be accepted.
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Submission Details
Sealed tenders must be properly deposited into the tender box at Makhado Local Municipality Civic Centre, 83 Krogh Street, Makhado before the closing date and time. The bid box is located at the Civic Centre.
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