Tender No. NW-TEN 02 (003) 2025/2026

Tender No. NW-TEN 02 (003) 2025/2026

Appointment of a Service Provider to Develop a Municipal GIS Implementation Plan
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development – North West Province

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development (DLRRD) in the North West Province has issued Tender No. NW-TEN 02 (003) 2025/2026, inviting qualified service providers to develop a Municipal Geographic Information System (GIS) Implementation Plan for all eighteen local municipalities across the province. This is a nine-month consulting services project designed to strengthen spatial data infrastructure and guide future decision-making.

Project Scope & Deliverables

• Objective: Design and deliver a comprehensive Municipal GIS Implementation Plan, tailored for each of the 18 local municipalities in the North West.

• Duration: Nine (9) months of engagement.

• Location: Services to be coordinated from the provincial office at CNR James Moroka & Sekame Drive, West Gallery – Megacity, Mmabatho, 2735.

Timeline & No Briefing Required

Milestone Date & Time

Key Benefits & Rationale

Regional Spatial Integration

By implementing standardized GIS plans across all local municipalities, data-driven planning, resource allocation, and disaster management become more efficient and cohesive.

Strengthening Local Governance

Equipped with ready GIS frameworks, local municipalities can better map infrastructure, services, land use, and environmental risk—enhancing service delivery and strategic planning.

Professional Opportunity

This tender presents a prime opportunity for GIS consultancies, urban planners, and data infrastructure firms to lead provincial-level spatial development initiatives.

Alignment with National Vision

The project aligns with broader national commitments to digitization of government operations and infrastructure transparency through geospatial intelligence.

Who Should Consider Bidding?

Ideal bidders will have demonstrated expertise in:

• Municipal or regional GIS design and implementation

• Spatial planning and technical training

• Working within governmental or quasi-governmental environments

• Delivering multi-site consultancy over defined timeframes

How to Prepare a Strong Bid

1. Acquire and Analyze Tender Documents
   Obtain the full bid document and referenced annexes (available on EasyTenders)(EasyTenders). Review carefully the scope, methodology expectations, and evaluation criteria.

2. Demonstrate Relevant Competency
   Showcase prior projects such as GIS rollouts, mapping infrastructure, or local municipality engagements.

3. Assemble a Multidisciplinary Team
   Include GIS specialists, data analysts, trainers, and project managers as needed to cover the diverse needs of 18 municipalities.

4. Outline a Clear, Phased Methodology
   Structure your proposed work in phases—e.g., stakeholder analysis, data collection, GIS framework development, pilot implementation, and handover/training.

5. Deliver Value-Driven Pricing
   Provide transparent cost breakdowns per phase, with clear timelines and deliverables aligned with the nine-month engagement.

6. Ensure Administrative Compliance
   Include all required company credentials, tax compliance, previous work certifications, and ensure punctual delivery by the 15 September 2025, 11:00 AM deadline.

Summary & Final Thoughts

Tender NW-TEN 02 (003) 2025/2026 is a strategic, province-wide GIS implementation initiative that seeks long-term impact on local governance and data-driven planning in North West. With no briefing session required, consultants and GIS firms can prepare ambitious yet value-driven proposals.

Key Details:

• Develop GIS Implementation Plans for 18 municipalities

• Duration: 9 months

• Closing: Monday, 15 September 2025 at 11:00 AM

• Coordinated from Mmabatho provincial office

• Contact: Mr. Bongani Moolman (018-388-7158)