Proposal for Land Development (Installation of Engineering Services) X1
Tender Details
- Tender Title:
Proposal for Land Development (Installation of Engineering Services) in Bethlehem Extension 46 and Administration and Construction of First Home Finance for the Missing Middle in Bakenpark Extension 6 & 7 - Tender Number: DTP001/2026
- Department: Dihlabeng Local Municipality
- Tender Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Province: Free State
- Closing Date & Time:
Monday, 09 March 2026 at 12:00 - Submission Address:
9 Muller Street
Bethlehem
9700
Tender Category:
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Built Environment & Infrastructure Delivery Management
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Civil Engineering
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Electrical Engineering
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Engineering Consulting
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Land Surveying & Land Audit Services
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Professional Services
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Quantity Surveying
Briefing Session
- Compulsory: Yes
Date: Monday, 23 February 2026
Time: 12:00
Venue: Town Hall
Failure to attend the compulsory briefing may result in disqualification.
Enquiries
- Contact Person: Mafika Nhlapo
Email: mafika.nhlapo@yahoo.com
Telephone: 058-303-5732
Available on: www.etenders.gov.za
Tender Overview
Dihlabeng Local Municipality invites qualified private developers to submit proposals for a large-scale integrated land development and housing project in Bethlehem.
The project consists of two main components:
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Installation of Engineering Services in Bethlehem Extension 46
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Administration and Construction of First Home Finance (FHF) housing for the Missing Middle in Bakenpark Extension 6 & 7
The development aims to:
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Transform Bethlehem into a sustainable and vibrant community
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Provide essential municipal infrastructure
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Deliver quality housing for the Missing Middle
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Promote economic growth and job creation
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Support historically disadvantaged communities
This is a strategic public-private development initiative requiring strong financial, technical, and project management capacity.
Tender Description
Component 1: Land Development – Bethlehem Extension 46
Development Size:
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Approximately 58 hectares
Infrastructure Installation:
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Roads
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Water reticulation
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Sewer systems
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Electricity services
Residential Development:
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Construction of 259 residential properties
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Stand sizes ranging from 823 m² to 2,777 m²
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Provision of all supporting infrastructure
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Sale of erven to recover development investment
Component 2: First Home Finance (Missing Middle) – Bakenpark Extension 6 & 7
Housing Delivery:
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Approximately 500 housing units
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Targeted at Missing Middle beneficiaries
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Administration of First Home Finance programme
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Construction and project management of housing development
Technical Requirements
Bidders must submit comprehensive development proposals including:
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Preliminary engineering designs (roads, water, sewer, electricity)
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Layout plans and indicative designs
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3D renderings and house plans
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Detailed cost estimates (infrastructure + housing)
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Development programme with milestones
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Project duration timelines
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Compliance with municipal standards and regulations
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Financial structuring and funding plan
Skills & Experience Requirements
The proposal must demonstrate:
Company Profile
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Proven land development experience
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Financial stability
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Track record in similar large-scale projects
Professional Team
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Project Managers
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Civil Engineers
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Electrical Engineers
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Structural Engineers
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Quantity Surveyors
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Architects
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Land Surveyors
(All professionally registered where applicable)
Financial Capacity
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Audited financial statements
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Proof of funding availability
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Ability to finance infrastructure and housing development
Technical & Methodological Capability
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Clear project execution methodology
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Innovative and compliant design approach
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Infrastructure planning aligned to topography and geology
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Risk management and implementation strategy
Strategic Objective of the Project
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Deliver integrated residential development
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Stimulate local economic growth
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Create employment opportunities
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Improve access to housing finance for the Missing Middle
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Ensure long-term infrastructure sustainability