Tender Summary: Sur26/001

Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint a qualified land surveyor to execute the legal subdivision of the Remainder of Erf 1961 in Bloemfontein. The contract will be awarded to the highest-scoring compliant tenderer, evaluated strictly against a standardized public procurement scoring model.

Scope of Work

The scope encompasses all professional land surveying services required to facilitate the subdivision of the specified property. This includes boundary verification, topographical and control surveys, preparation of subdivision diagrams, coordination with local municipal authorities for plan approvals, and execution of all necessary fieldwork. Prospective service providers must attend a compulsory site inspection prior to tender submission.

Technical Requirements

• Compliance with national land surveying standards, spatial data protocols, and municipal zoning bylaws.
• Valid CIDB contractor grading designation commensurate with the estimated tender value and applicable construction class (exact grade threshold is not fully specified in the source documentation but must align with project valuation).
• Submission of a fully compliant tender package aligned with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) evaluation criteria.
• Accurate pricing schedules and valid proof of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status level.
• Attendance at a mandatory site inspection (specific scheduling details are pending communication).
• Tender documentation is provided at no financial cost.

Skills Requirements

• Professional registration as a Land Surveyor with the relevant statutory regulatory body.
• Proven track record in property subdivision, including successful navigation of municipal approval and title deed amendment processes.
• Proficiency in modern surveying instrumentation, geospatial data processing, and CAD/GIS drafting software.
• Strong understanding of South African land use management legislation and local authority submission protocols.
• Ability to independently manage project deliverables, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance without external oversight.

Key Terms & Definitions

• PPPFA (Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act): South African legislation governing public procurement. It mandates that tenders be evaluated using a weighted scoring system that balances competitive pricing with socio-economic transformation goals, particularly through preference points allocated for B-BBEE compliance.
• CIDB Grading Designation: A classification system administered by the Construction Industry Development Board that assesses contractors based on financial capacity, annual turnover, and project complexity. Its inclusion indicates that the subdivision may involve ancillary civil works, infrastructure upgrades, or that the client requires formal contractor registration thresholds to be met for risk mitigation.
• B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment): A national policy framework aimed at increasing economic participation, ownership, and management among historically disadvantaged groups. Tenderers must submit an official B-BBEE certificate or affidavit, which directly impacts the preference points allocated during the evaluation phase.