APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHSClosed

Overview

APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS. The Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ) seeks to form a panel of architectural service providers to execute architectural and related services for projects over 36 months. Bidders must be architectural practices under full-time supervision by a registered architect or architectural technologist, with ownership and control by SACAP-registered professionals of at least 51%. The process includes a multi-criteria functionality assessment and a price/preference evaluation. (Architectural Services Panel.pdf)

Requirements

• Architectural firm must be under the full-time supervision of a registered Architect or SACAP-registered professional and be owned/controlled by SACAP-registered professionals (51%).
• Provide copies of current SACAP registrations for all principals listed in the tender data, plus proof for any JV/consortium principals.
• Lead professional: at least one Architect (Pr. Arch) with relevant experience; minimum 15 years post-qualification experience for the lead, plus registration with SACAP.
• Provide a minimum of three supporting SACAP-registered Architectural Professionals (Pr. Arch or Pr. Arch. Tech) with minimum 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Minimum of three additional technical staff (Architectural Professionals) with CVs, organogram, and proof of qualifications; all staff must be professionally registered.
• Proof of Professional Indemnity Insurance at least twice the contract amount.
• Evidence of ownership/control by SACAP professionals (>51%), and related documentation for consortiums/JVs.
• Returnable documents: ownership particulars (MMSEZ-01), project particulars (MMSEZ-02), proof of CSD registration, company profile, and other forms listed in T2.2 (MMSEZ-05 to MMSEZ-09 as applicable). (Architectural Services Panel.pdf)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 20 August 2026 at 11:00.
• Submit in the MMSEZ Tender Box at 93 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699 (address in tender data). (Architectural Services Panel.pdf)
• Use official bid forms; do not retype; forms include Form SBD1 (Invitation to Bid), Form C1.1 (Form of Offer and Acceptance), and other MMSEZ returnable schedules (MMSEZ-01 to MMSEZ-09 as applicable).
• Pre-qualifications: Tax clearance and SARS PIN; CSD registration; VAT status if applicable; proof of entity registration and powers of signatory; and board resolutions for signatories or joint ventures.
• Clarification meeting: not applicable for this tender.
• Access to documents: the attached tender document and the MMSEZ website/E-Tender Portal; (Architectural Services Panel.pdf)

Notes: Evaluation comprises five stages—Administrative Compliance, Substantive Compliance, Functionality (minimum 70/100 to proceed), Price, and Preferences. Functionality requires documented experience, key personnel, supporting staff, and a credible Project Execution Plan (PEP) for a typical project. The minimum 36-month panel will be governed by CIDB Standard Conditions of Tender and the MMSEZ Contract Data. (Architectural Services Panel.pdf)