Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to design and construct a top structure facility within the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) Phase 2 Programme, spanning approximately 81 hectares in Silverton. The project aims to develop a modern industrial infrastructure that supports automotive manufacturing, logistics, research, and community development, including facilities like a Centre of Excellence, retail and industrial nodes, and utility services.

The project also seeks to facilitate economic growth, promote technology transfer, create sustainable jobs, and enhance local SMME participation, aligning with broader regional development goals.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

• Design and construction of a 50,000 sqm top structure facility with provisions for expansion to 70,000 sqm.
• Development of access roads, parking, utility services (water, sewer, stormwater, electrical), security infrastructure (gates, guardhouses, CCTV), landscaping, and external works.
• Construction of bulk utility services, including bulk earthworks, retaining walls, stormwater management, and internal utility connections up to boundary points.
• Design and construction of tenant fit-out spaces (white boxes), including HVAC, electrical, fire suppression, and connectivity infrastructure.
• Implementation of safety, environmental, and occupational health standards, including compliance with relevant legislation and specifications.
• Provision of site facilities, security, and management of existing services and utilities.
• Coordination with other contractors, authorities, and stakeholders, including community liaison and SMME involvement.

Technical Requirements

• Adherence to FIDIC Silver Book 2017 conditions, including detailed design, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Design and construction of all bulk utility services, roads, landscaping, security, and tenant fit-out as per specifications.
• Compliance with environmental, health and safety, and occupational health legislation, including submission of SHE plans, risk assessments, and safety documentation.
• Preparation of detailed design drawings, Bills of Quantities, and technical reports, including geotechnical, topographical, stormwater, and traffic impact assessments.
• Implementation of quality assurance, control plans, and environmental management plans.
• Provision of "white box" tenant spaces, including HVAC, electrical, fire suppression, and connectivity infrastructure.
• Development of project schedules, work programmes, and methodology aligned with project milestones and critical path.
• Management of permits, wayleaves, and statutory approvals from relevant authorities.

Skills Requirements

• Proven experience in large-scale industrial or commercial construction projects, specifically with structures similar in size and complexity (minimum R200M project value).
• Registered professionals including Project Managers, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, and Safety Officers, all compliant with South African standards (ECSA, SACPCMP, SACQSP, SACNASP).
• Demonstrated capability in design, engineering, and construction management, including familiarity with FIDIC Silver Book conditions.
• Experience in utility infrastructure, stormwater management, geotechnical investigations, traffic impact assessments, and environmental compliance.
• Capacity to manage SMME and local labour participation targets, with proven track record in socio-economic development and community engagement.
• Strong project planning, scheduling, and methodology skills, including the use of Primavera P6 or equivalent software.
• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.