Restaurant and Fine Dining Opportunities-club Hall and Akanyang Buildings, University of Pretoria

RFP-202511-00334

2025-11-12 13:30

Tender Closed on: 2025-11-25 12:00

University of Pretoria

Catering Services, Food and Beverage Supplies, Outsourcing and Concessions

Gauteng, Pretoria

University of Pretoria

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UP has a Restaurant (Fine Dining / Catering), opportunities available at the UP-Club Hall and Akanyang Buildings, respectively, on the Hatfield Campus. UP is seeking creative ideas and vibrant, trendy concepts to utilise the spaces. See attached document for full details. Important Information: UP can only access tender submissions after the closing date and time has passed. Please take load shedding and site congestion into account and plan accordingly. If you need assistance with registration or online submission, contact [email protected] for assistance. No e-mail submissions are accepted-only online submissions will be accepted.
Process No. RFP-202511-00334
Type RFP (Request For Proposal)
Country South African
Submission Online
Information Session and Site Visit Date 12 November 2025 Time 13:30 Venue Restaurant (Adlers) at Akanyang Building, thereafter proceeding to the UP Club Hall (Pure Café), on the Hatfield Campus of the University of Pretoria, Lynnwood Road, Hatfield Bidders to present identification at the gate (allow min. 30 minutes for registration) An attendance register will be signed and considered as the mandatory document used to verify that the bidder attended the session. The attendance register shall be closed 10 minutes after the time indicated above. Late arrivals of bidders shall be disqualified from the tender evaluation process. Prospective bidders must read the bid specification document and bring a copy to the information session. Please print the tender document and bring it, along with your ID/Driver’s License, to gain access at the Security gate.

Required Supplier Documents

Tax Clearance Status PIN: SARS Tax Clearance Status PIN(Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of submission & Contractor must be compliant on SARS online verification of compliance status)

Company Registration Document (Copy must be clear): Please submit the CIPC document. Document Should Reflect The Company Name, Registration number, date of registration and active Directors or Members

Proof of Bank Account: Submit Original Stamped Letter From Bank

Valid B-BBEE Certificate (Sector Specific if Required in the Tender): Valid B-BBEE Certificate from a SANAS accredited verification agency or sworn affidavit as prescribed by the B-BBEE codes of good practice per sector

VAT Registration: Copy of VAT registration certificate. In the abscence of VAT Registration provide a letter with reasons for not being registered for VAT

Proxy: Proxy- Attach a director's resolution or proxy, authorizing the signatory on the tender documents on behalf of the Service Provider if applicable

Company Profile: Brief company profile

Audited Financial Statements: Audited Financial Statements for the two previous financial years

Department of Labour Letter of Good Standing: Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Department of Labour for Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COIDA)

Completed statement of commitment: Completed statement of commitment-upload here-Annexure D

Staffing structure/organogram/Conditions of Employment: Staffing structure/organogram

CV for Manager of the operation: Scan all together and upload here

CV Head Chef: Scan all together and upload here

CV Occupational Health and Safety Officer: Scan all together and upload here

Proposal/Business Plan-vision,funding,equipment etc: Business Plan, funding,purchasing equipment -see Table 2-all scanned together and uploaded here

Sample menu-Products and pricing: Sample menu-Products and pricing-Scan all menus together and upload here

Reference letters from clients: Scan all together and upload here

Quality Control plan-standard operating procedures,monitoring,method,contingency plan: Scan all together and upload here


Name
Mrs RE Viljoen
Email
[email protected]

Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to select a suitable service provider to operate restaurant and catering services at the University of Pretoria's Club Hall and Akanyang Buildings on the Hatfield Campus. The aim is to offer vibrant, trendy, and inclusive food services that cater to the diverse needs of students, staff, visitors, alumni, and the broader university community. The successful bidder will enhance the campus experience, support the university’s public relations and advancement strategies, and provide high-quality management, systems, labor, materials, and equipment to ensure the facilities are operated successfully.

Scope

The scope includes:

  • Operating the UP Club Hall restaurant and bar, including banquet and meeting facilities, covering approximately 1,306 m².
  • Managing the restaurant at the Akanyang Building, which features an open-plan layout with indoor dining and an adjoining deck, measuring approximately 785 m².
  • Providing comprehensive food and beverage services, including catering for events at the Graduate and Conference Centres.
  • Furnishing, fitting out, and maintaining the facilities in accordance with specified standards and designs.
  • Developing and implementing innovative, inclusive menus and service offerings that appeal to a broad demographic.
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, health and safety standards, and university policies.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements encompass:

  • Adherence to detailed specifications outlined in Annexures A, B, and C, including space layouts, design, and service standards.
  • Provision of all management, systems, labor, materials, and equipment necessary for operation.
  • Implementation of a comprehensive operational plan covering days and hours of service, staffing, menu offerings, pricing, and customer service protocols.
  • Development of a business plan demonstrating financial viability, including capital investment, projected income, overhead costs, and proposed rental and repayment terms.
  • Compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, including maintaining a Health & Safety File and adherence to the OHS Act.
  • Participation in site visits, briefing sessions, and presentations as part of the evaluation process.

Skills Requirements

The tender specifies that the successful bidder must demonstrate:

  • Proven experience in managing similar restaurant and catering operations, with a minimum of 2 years, ideally exceeding 10 years.
  • Strong organizational and operational capabilities, including staff management, menu development, and customer service excellence.
  • Capability to develop innovative and inclusive food service concepts tailored to diverse demographics.
  • Financial stability and the ability to develop and implement a sustainable business plan.
  • Qualified personnel, including a manager, head chef (if applicable), Occupational Health and Safety Officer, and other key staff, with appropriate CVs and organizational structure.
  • Ability to meet quality control standards and provide references and proof of past successful projects.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, health and safety standards, and university policies.
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