# Request for Proposals for a service provider to conduct Independent Socio-Economic monitor services for the Gautrain System for a period of five (5) years

- **Reference:** GMA/004/26
- **Issuer:** [Gauteng - Gautrain Management Agency](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/gauteng-gautrain-management-agency.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-10-09
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-30 14:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-16 12:30 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) invites proposals for an Independent Socio-Economic Monitor to oversee independent socio-economic monitoring for the Gautrain System over five years.** Suitable bidders are service providers with experience in socio-economic development monitoring, B-BBEE measurement, local content, data analysis, and reporting, able to work with Schedule 15 obligations and related governance documents.

#### Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in independent socio-economic monitoring for large public transport projects.
- Proposed personnel aligned with the pricing schedule: ISEM Lead/Project Director; SED and B-BBEE Specialist; Financial/Expenditure Verification Specialist; Localisation and Supply Chain Specialist; Data Analyst (as per Pricing_Schedule.xlsx).
- Compliance with B-BBEE requirements and SED obligations as outlined in Annexure B (Schedule 15) and related documents.
- Ability to submit required bid documents: Central Supplier Database (CSD) report, SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD3.2, SBD4, SBD6.1, and the Pricing Schedule (Excel) and to engage in SLA review ( Annexure A/C).
- Agreement to the bidding process, including non-mandatory briefing and SLA terms (SLA review to be returned with the bid).

#### How to Apply
- Briefing: Online non-compulsory briefing on 16 October 2026, 10:30 via Microsoft Teams (see RFP PDF: RFP - Service provider to conduct Independent Socio-economic Monitor services for GMA.pdf).
- Questions: Submit by 27 October 2026.
- Submission: By 30 October 2026, 12:00, via the online e-procurement system (TendaSwift).
- Documents to submit (examples): SBD1(A)/(B), SBD3.1 Pricing Schedule, SBD3.2 Pricing Declaration, SBD4, SBD6.1; CSD report; Pricing_Schedule.xlsx; and Annexure C with comments on the Draft SLA (Instructions to Bidders – Draft SLA Review and Return.pdf).
- Documents to obtain: RFP package and annexures (see files: RFP - Service provider to conduct Independent Socio-economic Monitor services for GMA.pdf; Annexure B Schedule 15...; Annexure A Schedule 21 forms; Pricing_Schedule.xlsx; Instructions to Bidders – Draft SLA Review and Return.pdf). (see filenames in the attached documents)

## Description

Request for Proposals for a service provider to conduct Independent Socio-Economic monitor services for the Gautrain System for a period of five (5) years

Request for Proposals for a service provider to conduct Independent Socio-Economic monitor services for the Gautrain System for a period of five (5) years

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: Microsoft Teams

## Documents

- Annexure A\_Schedule\_21.pdf..pdf
- Annexure B Schedule 15\_ Socio-Economic Development Obligations.pdf..pdf
- RFP - Service provider to conduct Independent Socio-economic Monitor services for GMA.pdf..pdf
- Instructions to Bidders - Draft SLA Review and Return.pdf..pdf
- Independent Socio Economic Monitor \_Pricing\_Schedule.xlsx..xlsx
- Annexure A\_Schedule\_21\_Form\_of\_Appointment\_of\_ISEM.pdf
- RFP - Service provider to conduct Independent Socio-economic Monitor services for GMA.pdf
- Annexure B- Schedule 15\_ Socio-Economic Development Obligations.pdf
- Instructions to Bidders - Draft SLA Review and Return.pdf
- Independent Socio Economic Monitor \_Pricing\_Schedule.xlsx

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