Development of Non-Fixed Trading Facility in Knysna.
Knysna Municipality
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 26 August 2026 at 10:00 · Knysna Municipality (Municipal Green Stores, Corner of George Rex and Marlin Road). Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The Knysna Municipality is seeking proposals for the development of a non-fixed trading facility/craft market on a portion of Erf 255, Knysna. Bidders must not be in the service of the state and must be registered on the CSD and the Municipality's Accredited Supplier Database.
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The Knysna Municipality invites proposals for the development and operation of a non-fixed trading facility and craft market on Erf 255, located at the corner of George Rex and Vigilance Drive. The project involves creating a sustainable, temporary structure that supports local small businesses while integrating with the Bongani wetlands. Key deliverables include a site development plan, architectural designs, an operational management model, and a long-term financial sustainability plan. The successful bidder will manage the site, including security, maintenance, and waste management, under a 30-year lease agreement. Bidders must provide a professional project team, including architects, town planners, and engineers, and demonstrate financial capacity to execute the development.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on CSD and Municipal Accredited Supplier Database
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate
- No municipal arrears exceeding three months
- Attendance at compulsory briefing session
- Professional registration for project team members
- Bank rating letter from a financial institution
- Proof of similar past projects
- Minimum functionality score of 60 points
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lungiswa Goya (Technical), Mzwanele. Mato (Supply Chain Management)
Email: lgoya@knysna.gov.za, mmato@knysna.gov.za
Phone: Written Enquiries Only
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number and description. These must be deposited into the Tender Box at the Supply Chain Management Unit, Finance Building, Queen Street, Knysna. A scanned copy of the bid must also be provided on a USB.
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