Tender Summary: Development of the Harry Gwala District 2027/2032 Spatial Development Framework

Objectives

The primary objective is to develop the municipality's sixth-generation Spatial Development Framework (SDF) and accompanying Spatial Development Plan (SDP) for the 2027–2032 term. The SDF will serve as a core decision-making tool for political leadership, guide municipal project prioritization, and ensure full legislative compliance, particularly with the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA) and the Municipal Systems Act. It must align with existing and emerging strategic instruments, including the Integrated Development Plan, Climate Change Response Strategy, and Integrated Transport Plan.

Scope of Work

The successful bidder will design a legally compliant SDF integrating short, medium, and long-term spatial development proposals. The process requires synthesizing Census 2022 data, Department of Rural and Land Reform Guidelines (2017), the National Spatial Development Framework (2022), and Chapter 4 of SPLUMA. Key deliverables include:

• A comprehensive SDF textual document (hard and soft copies)
• An SDF narrative integrated into the IDP
• A 15-minute visual/video presentation highlighting infrastructure networks, water schemes, reticulation plans, development phases, budgets, and investment potential
• A public consultation report
• All supporting maps in electronic formats
• Gazette notices and proof of advertising

The contract duration is 18 months from signing, with phased GIS deliverables required for continuous review and approval.

Technical Requirements

All geospatial outputs must comply with the Spatial Data Infrastructure Act (Act 54 of 2003), its regulations, and the Committee for Spatial Information (CSI) metadata standards. GIS data must be submitted in formats compatible with the client's systems, adhering to SANS-1878, and packaged for user-friendly viewing. Deliverables must include electronic image files (JPEG, BMP, GIF), video clips in MP4 and MOV formats, and documents in MS Word and PDF. All spatial information remains state property and must be disseminated according to official pricing policies. Bid document corrections require ink cross-outs and signatures; correction fluid is strictly prohibited.

Skills & Team Requirements

Bidders must assemble a multidisciplinary team with certified qualifications and relevant experience:

• Project Manager/Team Leader: Minimum seven years' experience in SDF development and spatial planning, holding a Master's degree or equivalent. Mandatory registration with SACPLAN.
• Economist: Five years' experience in spatial economics, local economic development, or socio-economic analysis, with a Master's or Bachelor's qualification.
• Architect/Urban Designer: Five years' experience in urban design, spatial visualization, 3D modelling, animation, and video production, holding a Bachelor's degree or National Diploma.
• Technician: Three years' experience in Computer-Aided Design (CAD), with a Bachelor's degree or National Diploma. Mandatory SACPLAN registration.

Proposals must include a detailed methodology outlining a systematic project plan, phase-by-phase deliverables, individual team contributions, and a transparent cost breakdown per phase.

Key Terminology & Unusual Requirements

• Spatial Development Framework (SDF): A statutory planning instrument that guides land use, infrastructure placement, and economic growth over a 10–20 year horizon, ensuring spatial justice, sustainability, efficiency, resilience, and good administration.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A procurement evaluation model allocating 80 points to price competitiveness and 20 points to designated social/economic goals. Points are awarded for enterprises located within the Harry Gwala region or KwaZulu-Natal province, and for businesses with at least 51% black ownership.
• Spatial Data Infrastructure Act Compliance: Mandates strict adherence to national geospatial standards, requiring precise metadata tagging, standardized coordinate systems, and secure data handling for all digital mapping products. All works remain state property.