Service Provider for Housing Market Studies Implementation
Donna Swartz
In plain English
The Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is seeking a service provider to conduct housing market studies and develop housing policies in the Western Cape. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and have a valid B-BBEE status.
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The Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning is seeking a service provider for Housing Market Studies Implementation: Round 3. The project involves creating municipal policy instruments for inclusionary and affordable housing, conducting feasibility studies for George, Drakenstein, and Mossel Bay, and providing capacity building. Work will take place in the Western Cape over an 18-month period starting October 2026. Key deliverables include policy documents, feasibility reports, GIS data, and a knowledge transfer workshop. Bidders must provide a team with expertise in project management, spatial planning, economics, data analysis, and mapping.
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.
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or SARS PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Certified professional qualifications for key personnel
- Documented portfolio of experience for similar projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: Donna Swartz
Email: donna.swartz@westerncape.gov.za
Phone: 021-483-4471
How to apply: Submit bids by post to Private Bag X9086, Cape Town, 8000, or by hand to the Bid Box at the Ground Floor, Utilitas Building, 1 & 3 Dorp Street, Cape Town, before 11h00 on 21 September 2026.
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