Solutions Tenders

The closing date for bid submissions is 23 June 2026 at 11:00 AM.

Payment will be made within 30 days after receipt of an invoice accompanied by the delivery note.

The warranty period is twelve 12 months after the goods have been delivered and accepted, or eighteen 18 months after the date of shipment, whichever concludes earlier.

The quote will be evaluated based on administrative compliance, compliance to non-negotiable requirements, and price/specific goals (80/20 system).

The company must be registered as a catering equipment supplier and maintainer, have experienced qualified technicians, be registered with the Workman's Compensation Fund, and submit at least three contactable references of similar work supplied in the last 12 months to the value of R500,000 or more.

If the supplier fails to deliver within the specified periods, the purchaser may deduct a penalty from the contract price, calculated on the delivered price of the delayed goods or unperformed services.

Successful bidders must supply a sample upon award, and the recommended supplier will be requested to provide a sample before delivery of the actual order.

Failure to provide required particulars may render the quote invalid. Bids from persons in the service of the state or companies with directors in the service of the state will not be considered.

The closing date for submissions is June 3, 2025.

Bids which are late, incomplete, unsigned, or submitted in pencil or by telegraph or facsimile or electronically by email, or not having the following documents attached for evaluation or not complying with the tender specifications, will not be evaluated, and will be disqualified.

The RFQ does not specify a delivery deadline, but states that all delivery costs and all applicable taxes. . . must be included in the bid price for delivery at the prescribed destination. It also notes that o goods services should be delivered before an official order is received from the department of forestry, fisheries and the environment.

The award criteria is based on the 80/20 preference point system, where 80 points are allocated for price and 20 points for specific goals such as ownership by black people, women, or people with disabilities.

Mandatory requirements include a professional registration certificate for a pharmacist and a certificate of registration for a pharmacy. Bidders must also submit a valid quotation on their company letterhead with correct banking details and a CSD MAAA number.

Failure to deliver goods within the agreed timelines might result in an order being cancelled and possible inclusion on the database of restricted suppliers by the National Treasury.

Bidders will be disqualified if they fail to comply with any of the mandatory requirements, submit quotations after the closing date and time, or if their disclosure forms are found to be false or incomplete.