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Summary
This tender invites bids for the printing and distribution of the braille version of the vuk’uzenzele government newspaper for a period of three years. IT targets suppliers capable of producing high-quality braille materials and ensuring auditable distribution to visually impaired audiences across south africa.
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technical scope
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evaluation
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experience
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personnel
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equipment capacity
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delivery contract
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equity registrations
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What the buyer was looking for
1Inferred operational need
Print 900 Braille copies monthly (450 per edition) using 140-160gsm paper, Contracted Unified Braille Code, and A4 magazine size (240 x 285mm).
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Important Dates
Source: RFB 002-2026-2027 Printing and Distribution of Braille Version of Vukuzenzele Government Newspaper.pdf
Closing Date and Time: 12 June 2026 at 11:00.
Non-Compulsory Briefing Session: 27 May 2026 at 11:00 via MS Teams.
Physical Submission Address: GCIS Head Office, Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street, C/o Francis Baard and Festival Street, Hatfield, Pretoria.
Postal Submission Address: The Head: Supply Chain Management, GCIS, Private Bag X 745, Pretoria, 0001.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFB 002-2026-2027 Printing and Distribution of Braille Version of Vukuzenzele Government Newspaper.pdf
Submit a sealed hard copy proposal in person to the tender box at GCIS Head Office. No email or late submissions accepted.
Deadline: 12 June 2026 at 11:00.
Physical Address: Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard Street, C/o Francis Baard and Festival Street, Hatfield, Pretoria.
Postal Address (for submissions): The Head: Supply Chain Management, GCIS, Private Bag X 745, Pretoria, 0001.
Required Forms: Fully completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs):
SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid)
SBD 3.3 (Pricing Schedule)
SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest)
SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form)
General Conditions of Contract (GCC)
Checklist
Disqualification Risks: Late submissions, incomplete SBDs, missing or invalid proof for preference points, non-compliance with tax/CSD requirements, or failure to submit required administrative documents.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFB 002-2026-2027 Printing and Distribution of Braille Version of Vukuzenzele Government Newspaper.pdf
Two-phase evaluation process:
Gate 1 (Functionality): Minimum 60% score required to progress to Gate 2. Weighted criteria:
Service Delivery (15%): Production plan (milestones, timeframes) and distribution plan (auditable process, timelines by area, verification, costs, and two monthly reports).
Experience and Credentials (20%): Minimum 3 years in Braille printing, quality checking, and distribution. Points: 3 years = 3, 4 years = 4, 5+ years = 5.
Infrastructure (10%): Equipment, personnel, and capacity to manage 450 copies per edition within proposed timeframes.
Quality Control Measures (10%): Ensure content accuracy and error-free output.
Account Manager (10%): Dedicated resource to manage the GCIS account.
Gate 2 (Price and Preference Points): 80/20 system. 80 points for price (lowest acceptable bid scores highest), 20 points for specific goals:
10 points: Enterprises ≥20% owned by People Living with Disabilities (valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required).
5 points: Enterprises ≥40% owned by Women (valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required).
5 points: Enterprises ≥20% owned by Youth (valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required).
Failure to submit proof for preference points results in zero points for that goal.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFB 002-2026-2027 Printing and Distribution of Braille Version of Vukuzenzele Government Newspaper.pdf
Scope: Print and distribute the Braille version of the Vuk’uzenzele government newspaper for three (3) years.
Deliverables:
Print 900 Braille copies per month (450 copies per edition, two editions monthly). Quantities may be adjusted by mutual agreement.
Use 140-160gsm paper with dot impact height of 0.65mm–0.9mm.
Publication size: 240 x 285mm (A4 magazine style).
Printing must use Contracted Unified Braille Code.
Complete printing within 10 days of receiving the final English edition; distribution must commence on day 11.
Required Plans:
Production Plan: Outline key activities, milestones, and timeframes.
Distribution Plan: Auditable process with delivery timelines for deep rural areas, regional towns, and metro areas. Include delivery verification method, costs, and two monthly distribution reports.
Quality Control: Implement strict measures to ensure printed content matches supplied material and is error-free.
Distribution: Follow GCIS-provided national distribution points per province (Annexure A).
Account Management: Appoint a dedicated account manager for the GCIS account.
Experience and Credentials:
Minimum 3 years’ experience in Braille printing, quality checking, and distribution.
Submit company profile, printing/distribution plan, infrastructure details (equipment, personnel, location).
Provide 3 contactable client references with letters (≤3 years old, on letterhead, with signatures).
Submit 3 different samples of previous Braille work.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFB 002-2026-2027 Printing and Distribution of Braille Version of Vukuzenzele Government Newspaper.pdf
Pricing: Fixed, VAT-inclusive, and valid for three (3) years. Must include allowances for potential price increases.
Pricing Format: Separate fixed prices for Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3 as per Table 1 in the document. Each year’s quote covers printing and distributing 450 copies per edition (two editions per month).
All prices must include VAT.
No bonds, guarantees, or payment terms specified beyond fixed pricing for the contract duration.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFB 002-2026-2027 Printing and Distribution of Braille Version of Vukuzenzele Government Newspaper.pdf
Central Supplier Database (CSD): Mandatory registration. Provide CSD registration number/report. If unregistered, complete registration at https://secure.csd.gov.za/ before submission.
Tax Compliance: Submit SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate. If only a CSD number is available, provide it. Consortia/joint ventures: Each party must submit separate TCS PIN/CSD number.
Standard Bidding Documents: Fully complete and sign SBD 1, SBD 3.3, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, GCC, and Checklist.
B-BBEE / Preference Points:
To claim points, submit valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for:
Enterprises ≥20% owned by People Living with Disabilities (10 points).
Enterprises ≥40% owned by Women (5 points).
Enterprises ≥20% owned by Youth (5 points).
Failure to submit proof results in zero points for the claimed goal.
Disqualification: Bids from state employees, companies with state-employed directors, or close corporations with state-employed members are invalid.
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
2Mandatory requirement
Complete printing within 10 days of receiving the final English edition; distribution must commence on day 11.
Threshold: 10 days
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records Blind SA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8717704.35 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
16Inferred operational need
Pricing Format: Separate fixed prices for Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3 as per Table 1 in the document. Each year’s quote covers printing and distributing 450 copies per edition (two editions per month).
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records Blind SA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8717704.35 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
31Mandatory requirement
Central Supplier Database (CSD): Mandatory registration. Provide CSD registration number/report. If unregistered, complete registration at https://secure.csd.gov.za/ before submission.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records Blind SA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8717704.35 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
32Mandatory requirement
Tax Compliance: Submit SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate. If only a CSD number is available, provide it. Consortia/joint ventures: Each party must submit separate TCS PIN/CSD number.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records Blind SA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8717704.35 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
36Inferred operational need
Disqualification Risks: Late submissions, incomplete SBDs, missing or invalid proof for preference points, non-compliance with tax/CSD requirements, or failure to submit required administrative documents.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records Blind SA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8717704.35 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
39Scored criterion
Service Delivery (15%): Production plan (milestones, timeframes) and distribution plan (auditable process, timelines by area, verification, costs, and two monthly reports).
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for Blind SA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
40Scored criterion
Experience and Credentials (20%): Minimum 3 years in Braille printing, quality checking, and distribution. Points: 3 years = 3, 4 years = 4, 5+ years = 5.
Threshold: Minimum 3 years in Braille printing
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for Blind SA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
58Inferred operational need
Distribution Plan: Auditable process with delivery timelines for deep rural areas, regional towns, and metro areas. Include delivery verification method, costs, and two monthly distribution reports.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.