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:
Built Environment & Infrastructure Delivery Management
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Consulting
Land Surveying & Land Audit Services
Professional Services
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:
Installation of Engineering Services in Bethlehem Extension 46
Administration and Construction of First Home Finance (FHF) housing for the Missing Middle in Bakenpark Extension 6 & 7
The development aims to:
Transform Bethlehem into a sustainable and vibrant community
Provide essential municipal infrastructure
Deliver quality housing for the Missing Middle
Promote economic growth and job creation
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:
Approximately 58 hectares
Infrastructure Installation:
Roads
Water reticulation
Sewer systems
Electricity services
Residential Development:
Construction of 259 residential properties
Stand sizes ranging from 823 m² to 2,777 m²
Provision of all supporting infrastructure
Sale of erven to recover development investment
Component 2: First Home Finance (Missing Middle) – Bakenpark Extension 6 & 7
Housing Delivery:
Approximately 500 housing units
Targeted at Missing Middle beneficiaries
Administration of First Home Finance programme
Construction and project management of housing development
Technical Requirements
Bidders must submit comprehensive development proposals including:
Preliminary engineering designs (roads, water, sewer, electricity)
Layout plans and indicative designs
3D renderings and house plans
Detailed cost estimates (infrastructure + housing)
Development programme with milestones
Project duration timelines
Compliance with municipal standards and regulations
Financial structuring and funding plan
Skills & Experience Requirements
The proposal must demonstrate:
Company Profile
Proven land development experience
Financial stability
Track record in similar large-scale projects
Professional Team
Project Managers
Civil Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Structural Engineers
Quantity Surveyors
Architects
Land Surveyors
(All professionally registered where applicable)
Financial Capacity
Audited financial statements
Proof of funding availability
Ability to finance infrastructure and housing development
Technical & Methodological Capability
Clear project execution methodology
Innovative and compliant design approach
Infrastructure planning aligned to topography and geology
Risk management and implementation strategy
Strategic Objective of the Project
Deliver integrated residential development
Stimulate local economic growth
Create employment opportunities
Improve access to housing finance for the Missing Middle
Ensure long-term infrastructure sustainability