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    Hessequa Municipality Offers Agricultural Land Lease

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    The Hessequa Municipality in the Western Cape has issued an open tender (HES-CORP 05/2627) for the leasing of a portion of agricultural land. This strategic, long-term lease agreement spans a period of nine (9) years and eleven (11) months, offering a stable opportunity for qualified agricultural enterprises to utilize municipal land for sustainable farming operations in the Melkhoutfontein area.

    Scope of the Lease

    The successful bidder will lease approximately 2.3 hectares of Portion 69 of Farm 480, Melkhoutfontein. The property is to be utilized strictly for agricultural purposes. Key operational conditions include:

    • Primary focus on the cultivation of vegetables and crops.
    • Strict prohibition on the keeping, breeding, housing, feeding, or accommodating of livestock, poultry, game, pets, or any other animals on the property at any time.
    • Any agricultural activity not expressly permitted in the lease agreement requires prior written approval from the Municipality.
    • Payment of the annual rental amount in advance, as stipulated in the pricing schedule.

    Special Conditions and Document Access

    A critical special condition applies to this procurement: tender documents are available at a non-refundable fee of R200.00 per set. Prospective bidders must make payment via cash or bank deposit to the Hessequa Municipality’s First National Bank account (Account Number: 5357 1024 174, Branch: Riversdale, Branch Code: 200313) using the reference “HES-CORP 05/2627”. Proof of payment must be emailed to leanne@hessequa.gov.za to receive the full tender documentation package.

    Mandatory Compliance Requirements

    To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a fully compliant documentation package demonstrating operational legitimacy. Essential submissions include:

    • A valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report with an active MAAA status.
    • A current SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN.
    • A valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
    • Proof of a minimum of one (1) year of agricultural experience.
    • A formal declaration that the bid will remain valid, irrevocable, and open for acceptance for a period of 90 days after the closing date.

    Evaluation Criteria

    Tenders will be evaluated and adjudicated in strict accordance with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and the Hessequa Municipality’s Supply Chain Management Policy. The scoring system allocates:

    • 80 points for price competitiveness.
    • 10 points for B-BBEE contribution.
    • 10 points for locality preference, favoring enterprises operating within the municipal area.
      The Municipality reserves the right to withdraw the invitation, reject any tender, or accept a bid in part.

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    There will be no briefing session for this procurement. Fully completed original tender documents must be placed in individually sealed envelopes, clearly endorsed with the tender number, title, and closing date. Envelopes must be deposited in the tender box on the ground floor of the Hessequa Municipality Absa Building, Corner of Dickson and Church Street, Riversdale, 6670. The strict closing time is 12:00 on Friday, 04 December 2026. Late, emailed, or faxed bids will not be accepted. For enquiries, contact Leanne Windvogel at 028-713-8087 or leanne@hessequa.gov.za.

    Prospective bidders can access the tender documentation via the official National Treasury eTender portal:

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