REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NON-FIXED TRADING FACILITY/CRAFT MARKET ON A PORTION OF ERF 255, CORNER OF GEORGE REX DRIVE AND VIGILENCE DRIVE, KNYSNA.Closed

Overview

Development of a non-fixed trading facility/craft market on a portion of Erf 255, corner of George Rex Drive and Vigilance Drive, Knysna. Bidders with experience in market development, urban development, crafts markets, project management, and related municipal-procurement capabilities should consider bidding. (T 03 of 2026/27 Advert.pdf)

Requirements

• Compulsory briefing on 26 August 2026 at 10:00, Knysna Municipality (Municipal Green Stores, Corner of George Rex and Marlin Road); attendance signed for; one representative; late arrivals excluded. (T 03 of 2026/27 Advert.pdf)
• Bids sealed and submitted to the Supply Chain Management Unit, Finance Building, Queen Street, Knysna, by 12:00 on 23 September 2026; no telephonic, fax, email, or late bids. (T 03 of 2026/27 Advert.pdf)
• Bids valid for 180 days after closing; municipality may request validity extensions. (T 03 of 2026/27 Advert.pdf)
• Evaluation includes functionality scoring; minimum 60 points to proceed to price/preference evaluation; functionality criteria/weighting in tender doc. (T 03 of 2026/27 Advert.pdf)
• Bids subject to Council SCM Policy, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000, and 2022 Regulations; no bids from persons in the service of the state. (T 03 of 2026/27 Advert.pdf)
• Bids must be submitted on issued bid documents; municipality may withdraw/re-advertise/reject; not bound to lowest bid. (T 03 of 2026/27 Advert.pdf)
• Additional sealing, addressing, delivery, opening, and assessment requirements as specified in the Tender Document. (T 03 of 2026/27 Advert.pdf)

How to Apply

• Obtain tender documents free from Knysna Municipality website: Do Business – Bidding Opportunities – Tenders – Current Tenders. (T 03 of 2026/27 Advert.pdf)
• Attend compulsory briefing on 26 August 2026 at 10:00 at Knysna Municipality Green Stores; sign attendance; one representative; (T 03 of 2026/27 Advert.pdf)
• After briefing, site clarification activities per the tender doc. (T 03 of 2026/27 Advert.pdf)
• Submit bids in a sealed envelope clearly marked with bid number and title to the SCM Bid Box, Supply Chain Management Unit, Finance Building, Queen Street, Knysna, by 12:00 on 23 September 2026. (T 03 of 2026/27 Advert.pdf)
• Bids must be on issued documents; scoring follows functionality, price, and preference per policy; refer to tender doc for details. (T 03 of 2026/27 Advert.pdf)
• For inquiries: technical lgoya@knysna.gov.za; SCM mmato@knysna.gov.za; Tel 044-302-6549. (T 03 of 2026/27 Advert.pdf)