Food Manufacturing Tenders

Submissions must be uploaded onto the eTender portal by 15 June 2026 at 11:00 AM. Deliveries are scheduled for Monday to Thursday at specific times.

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

The warranty period for goods is typically twelve months after acceptance or eighteen months after shipment, unless otherwise specified.

The quote will be evaluated based on a combination of price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points) using the 80/20 principle.

Bidders must ensure tax compliance and submit their SARS PIN. They must also provide completed project forms, proof of funding, and compliance certificates for premises.

Penalties may be deducted from the contract price for delayed delivery or unperformed services.

The department reserves the right to conduct inspections of the production process, product, and premises of the supplier without prior notification.

Disqualification can occur due to late submissions, failure to comply with non-negotiable requirements, or if tax matters are not in order.

The closing date for proposals is 15 May 2026 at 11:00 a. m. Telkom time. Suppliers must email a soft copy of their proposal to ***@***. *. * before or on the closing date and time.

Invoices will be payable 30 days after receipt of the invoice and statement. No service should be provided before an official purchase order has been issued.

The evaluation will occur in three phases: compliance, functionality (minimum 70 points), and price and specific goals (80/20). If two or more tenderers score an equal total number of points, the contract must be awarded to the tenderer that scored the highest points for specific goals. If scores are still equal, the contract is awarded to the tenderer with the highest functionality points. If all scores are equal, the award is decided by drawing lots.

Bidders must be accredited with a relevant SETA or training accreditation body, registered on the National Treasury CSD, and submit completed SBD forms, tax clearance certificate, BBBEE certificate or affidavit, and certified ID copies of directors. Facilitators must have a relevant qualification at NQF level 7 or higher and a minimum of 5-7 years of experience.

The bid notice does not require sample submission.

The bid notice does not specify an estimated total value.

The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the services of the GMP consultant.

The bid notice states that payment will be according to NECSA's general conditions of purchase.

The bid will be evaluated and adjudicated according to the 80/20 point system, with a maximum of 80 points for price and 20 points allocated based on BBBEE status level.

The consultant must demonstrate proven experience with SAHPRA inspections, PICs GMP Part I and/or Part II, ICH Q7 (if API site), a minimum of 10 years in GMP quality regulatory roles, experience conducting regulatory inspections, and strong knowledge of data integrity and quality risk management. Relevant qualifications such as a pharmacist, quality professional, or GMP auditor are also required.

The bid notice indicates that a compulsory site briefing is not applicable (NA).

The bid notice does not require the submission of samples.

The bid notice states that marking is scheduled from 31 March to 02 April 2026, and the service provider will be expected to ensure that scripts marking is completed within three days.

The bid notice states that invoices will be payable 30 days after receipt of the invoice and statement.

The bid notice states that price and specific goals will be evaluated on an 80/20 preferential procurement principle.

The bid notice states that markers are expected to be individuals qualified in food science, dairy science and food technology with a diploma NQF 6 or bachelors degree NQF 7 level.