Operation of shared clothing & textile production facility – amajuba district (36‑month contract)

• Closing date: 30 January 2026, 11:00 am (as stated in the tender).
• Mandatory site briefing attendance required (date to be announced in the tender notice).
• No other dates (e.g., clarification deadline, pre‑bid meeting) are mentioned in the extracted text.

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• Submit the bid to the address/email specified in the tender invitation ([email protected]).
• Include all mandatory returnable documents, otherwise the bid will be deemed non‑responsive:  - Vendor registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).  - Proof of good standing with SARS (e.g., e‑filing PIN verification).  - Completed SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) with a resolution letter attached.  - Completed SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) with all pages signed and N/A indicated where appropriate.  - Signed certificate of attendance at the compulsory site briefing.  - Valid accreditation certificate from FP&M SETA or the relevant clothing and textile SETA.
• Ensure all pages are complete, questions answered and “N/A” used where applicable.
• Late submissions or submissions missing any mandatory document will be disqualified.

• Evaluation is conducted in three stages:  1. Administrative Compliance – checks for the mandatory documents listed above; any deviation results in immediate disqualification.  2. Functionality Evaluation – scored against a 100‑point matrix covering:  - Detailed proposal and ability to deliver (30 points).  - Relevant experience and reference letters (30 points).  - Company resources, qualifications and professional registrations (40 points).  A minimum of 70 points is required to proceed to the price stage.  3. Price and Specific Goals – price carries 80 points, specific B‑BBEE goals carry 20 points (see Preference Points section).  Bids scoring below 70 points in the functionality stage are non‑responsive.  The award is at the sole discretion of Ithala Development Finance Corporation and is not automatically given to the lowest price.

Scope: Operate the Shared Clothing and Textile Production Facility in the Madadeni Industrial Estate (Newcastle, Amajuba District) for 36 months. Deliverables include: - Inception report with a comprehensive business plan (vision, mission, market analysis, financial model, governance, sustainability, M&E). - Develop and implement ISO 9001‑aligned quality, EHS and operational procedures. - Manage day‑to‑day operations, including booking, production management, hazardous material handling and consumables supply. - Recruit, onboard and incubate a minimum of 50 SMME learners per year into a 12‑month programme, prioritising those on the EDTEA database. - Provide training on clothing/textile manufacturing, financial management, pricing, packaging/labeling, marketing/sales and quality assurance. - Ensure the facility attains ISO 9001 accreditation within the first 12 months. - Provide qualified staff (Facility Centre Manager, Finance Officer, Marketing Officer, Clothing & Textile Experts, Admin Support, General Assistant) with CVs and qualifications.

• Pricing to be submitted for each of the three contract years and a total for 36 months; municipal bills and rental costs are excluded.
• Include a 3‑month start‑up material and consumables allowance for each 12‑month cohort.
• Provide a detailed cost breakdown aligned with the scope of work.
• No mention of performance bonds, guarantees or specific payment terms in the extracted text.

• Register on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Provide proof of good standing with SARS.
• Submit valid accreditation from FP&M SETA or the relevant clothing and textile SETA.
• Provide B‑BBEE specific‑goal evidence (ownership percentages) if claiming preference points: ≥51 % Black ownership, ≥33 % Women ownership, ≥33 % Youth ownership, ≥25 % disability ownership, with supporting CSD/CIPC documentation.
• No additional CSD, tax, CIDB, CIPC or professional registration requirements are explicitly stated beyond the above.