# Lease and Operation of the Franchise Retail Spaces (Student Bar) at UNIVEN

> This tender closed on 2026-08-21.

- **Reference:** SA/01/2026
- **Issuer:** [University of Venda (Univen)](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/university-of-venda-univen.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-21 23:59 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-08-12 13:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Real estate activities](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/L68.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**This tender seeks bidders to Lease and Operate the Franchise Retail Spaces (Student Bar) at the University of Venda, Thohoyandou Campus, for 60 months (PU8013/028).** Open to firms with franchising/retail management experience and campus/site operations capability; UNIVEN may award to an empowerment company or via a joint venture with empowerment partners.

#### Requirements
- Compulsory briefing and site inspection for SA/01/2026 (Student Bar): 12 August 2026, 13:00, UNIVEN Research Conference Centre (PU8013/028).
- Closing date for electronic submissions: 21 August 2026, 23:59.
- Tender documents available for purchase: R1,150 (VAT included) via PURCO SA (from 30 July 2026).
- Submission method: Electronic submission through PURCO SA online portal (online-tender-submissions-guide provided).
- Submission content: Tender documents submitted as per PURCO SA process.
- UNIVEN reserves rights: not necessarily the lowest tender; may award to an empowerment company or via a joint venture; may award whole or part without furnishing reasons.

#### How to Apply
- Purchase tender documents on PURCO SA (PU8013/028 for the Student Bar): register/login, then buy (Payfast payment). Contact: Ms Gayla Manganyi (gayla.manganyi@purcosa.co.za) for document purchases.
- Prepare and submit the proposal per the tender documents.
- Submit electronically by 21 August 2026, 23:59 via the PURCO SA online submissions portal (see online-tender-submissions-guide).
- Attend the mandatory briefing on 12 August 2026, 13:00 at UNIVEN Research Conference Centre.
- For bid documents, obtain them through PURCO SA; the PURCO SA site is the source if attachments are not provided.

## Description

Lease and Operation of the Franchise Retail Spaces (Student Bar) at UNIVEN

Lease and Operation of the Franchise Retail Spaces (Student Bar) at the University of Venda, Thohoyandou Campus, for a Period of Sixty (60) Months

Tender fee: ZAR 1,150.00 Institution: University of Venda (Univen) Registration / purchase deadline: 21/08/2026

## Documents

- PU8013028-ADVERT-Univen Advert Lease\_.pdf

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## Published on

- [PURCO SA Tenders](https://purcosa.co.za/tender/18464)

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