# APPOINTMENT OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE BENEFICIATION OF MARULA FRUIT (ONCE-OFF).

- **Reference:** SK8/3/1-17/2026/2027
- **Issuer:** [Sekhukhune District Municipality](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/sekhukhune-district-municipality.md)
- **Region:** Limpopo
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-10-26
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-17 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md), [Agriculture, forestry and fishing](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/A.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a professional service provider to develop a feasibility study on the beneficiation of marula fruit (once-off).** Sekhukhune District Municipality invites bids from professional service providers with expertise in agricultural feasibility studies, agro-processing, market analysis and implementation planning. The assignment covers inception to final deliverables for assessing marula beneficiation opportunities, with a 90-day bid validity and a mandatory briefing session at Groblersdal. Bid documents must be submitted in the AB Sikhosana Fire Station bid box (Groblersdal) by 17 Nov 2026, 11:00, in accordance with the open-tender process. A compulsory briefing session will be held at the stated Groblersdal venue; questions and site-inspection details (if any) are in the tender pack. Bidders should prepare to provide standard bid documentation and proof of tax status, CIDB/CSD registration, and enterprise information.

#### Requirements
- Postgraduate degree in Agricultural Sciences, Horticulture, Food Science and Technology, Agroprocessing, Agricultural Economics or Chemical Engineering.
- Demonstrated experience in feasibility studies, agricultural development, agro-processing, market analysis, and commercialization.
- Evidence of past relevant projects (CVs, appointment letters, references).
- Ability to develop inception reports, situational analyses, draft/ final feasibility studies and prototype concepts for cosmetics, nutraceuticals and food.
- Compliance with tax and supplier registrations (Tax Clearance/PIN, CSD, CIDB registration); submission of returnable documents (MBD forms 1,4-9, Schedule 1A/1B, etc.).
- Adherence to 80/20 Preferential Points system with HDI/local goals, and disclosure of any related party conflicts.
- Bid validity: 90 days; other administrative requirements (consent for municipal services verification, etc.).

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 17 November 2026 at 11:00; late bids not accepted.
- Submission method: deposit in the bid box at AB Sikhosana Fire Station, Groblersdal (submission address provided in the tender).
- Documents to complete/submit: Invitation to Bid Part A & B, Pricing Schedule, MBD1, MBD4, MBD5, MBD6.1, MBD7.2 (Contract for Rendering of Services), MBD8, MBD9, Schedule 1A & 1B, and related enterprise questionnaires (CIDB/CSD, Tax status).
- Required registrations/pre-qualifications: Tax Compliance Status (TCS PIN or printed certificate), CSD registration or CIDB registration, and proof of VAT where applicable.
- Briefing session: compulsory; venue at Groblersdal (CNR Chris Wiid and Van Riebeeck Street). Contact for queries: Voster Masemola; SDM Supply Chain Management.
- Where to obtain bid documents: as per tender pack; see attached documents for complete requirements (see attached tender documents).

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE BENEFICIATION OF MARULA FRUIT (ONCE-OFF).

## Documents

- Appointment of a Professional Service Provider for the Development of a Feasibility Study on the Beneficiation of Marula Fruit (Once-Off).pdf..pdf
- Appointment of a Professional Service Provider for the Development of a Feasibility Study on the Beneficiation of Marula Fruit (Once-Off).pdf

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