T04/03/26 - request for proposal for the appointment of a panel of signage, corporate clothing, and promotional items for the idc
Request for proposal for the appointment of a panel of signage, corporate clothing, and promotional items for the IDC 3. 1. 1 Signage design, manufacture, supply, install, maintenance, repairs and removal of various types of signage for IDC offices, including head office in Johannesburg and regional offices across south africa. 3. 1. 3 Corporate clothing design and supply a range of corporate clothing for IDC staff, including formal attire e. g. , blazers, shirts and casual branded items e. g. , polo shirts, jackets, caps suitable for various roles, events ranging from employee engagement, sporting events, presidential level golf days, industrial site visits which require ppe and varying climates. 3. 1. 4 Promotional items, branded merchandise and printing supply a variety of promotional items, such as branded pens, notebooks, water bottles, usb drives, tote bags, and corporate gifts, banners, tailored for events, trade shows, and stakeholder engagement.
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The Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) is seeking proposals for a panel of service providers for signage, corporate clothing, and promotional items. Bids must be submitted electronically by March 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Enquiries must be submitted in writing by March 19, 2026, at 16:00. The IDC will evaluate bids based on various criteria, including technical requirements and preference points. The contract will be awarded to the bidder scoring the highest points unless an objective criterion justifies the award of the tender to a bidder other than the highest scoring bidder. Bidders must provide detailed information and documentation as specified in the RFP document. The IDC promotes enterprise development and encourages partnerships with black-owned entities. The successful bidder will be required to conclude a service level agreement (SLA) with the IDC. Bidders must ensure compliance with tax obligations and provide a tax compliance status (TCS) or PIN. The IDC reserves the right to disqualify any bidder that does not meet the requirements.
The bid closing date is March 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM, as stated in the bid notice.
The contract will be awarded to the bidder scoring the highest points unless an objective criterion justifies the award of the tender to a bidder other than the highest scoring bidder, according to the bid notice.
Bidders must provide detailed information and documentation as specified in the RFP document, as stated in the bid notice.
Enquiries in relation to this rfp will not be entertained after 16h00 on 19 march 2026, according to the bid notice.
Quotation for promotional items 1. summertime sunblock lip balm 20ml, 1 033 description: pe tube, 10. 5h x 3. 8 dia, weight g: 2. 2g, vol ml sunblock: 20ml branding: digial vinly sticker written jw womens day with logo. 1 2. kooshty big swing neo glass water bottle 850ml **** description: 25 h cm, glass, neoprenepp, 850ml, lid with finger loop, protective and insulating neoprene sleeve, matching lid and sleeve. branding: digital direct transfer, print screen with jw logo and written womens day 2025 1 3. okiya sumida jute tote **** description: 30cmh x 30cmw x 20cm l branding: digital direct transfer, screen print with jw logo and jw womens day 2025. mindbodysoul 1 4. avenue 2 person picnic cooler 5 description: 45lx26wx29hcm, 2xps, 2xglasses, 2xknives, forks and spoons. branding: jw logo, written in screen print with womens day 2025
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The tender is for the supply of promotional items. Suppliers must be registered on the central supplier database (CSD). Quotes must be submitted on the eTender portal (www. ***. *. *) and must include a valid tax clearance certificate, valid B-BBEE certificate/sworn affidavit, municipal rates and taxes (not older than 90 days in arrears), signed declaration of interest form (MDB 4), declaration of bidders past supply chain management practices (MDB 8), certificate of independent proposal determination (MDB 9), proof of CSD registration, and preference points claim form (MDB 6. 1). All quotes must be submitted in PDF or MS Word/Excel format. Quotes received after closing time will not be accepted. A hand-delivered sample is required from shortlisted suppliers.
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