Supply and deliver pharmaceuticals & medical consumables for gough island expedition 2026

• Closing Date: 17 July 2026
• Closing Time: 11:00
• Quotations must be advertised for at least 7 days.

• Submission Contact: Andiswa Charlie
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 021 493 7149
• Submission Address: Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Nedbank Building, 63 Strand Street, Private Bag PO Box 4390, Cape Town, 8000

• Submit your quotation via email to [email protected] before the closing date and time (17 July 2026, 11:00). Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Use the official Request for Quotation (RFQ) Form. Your quotation must be on company letterhead.
• Include the following in your quotation: VAT per item (where applicable), correct banking details, item descriptions, validity period, contact details, and your CSD MAAA number.
• Complete and sign the SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) and submit them with your RFQ.
• Indicate delivery timelines and quotation expiry date. Default validity is 90 days from the RFQ closing date unless otherwise stated.
• Do not deliver any goods or services before receiving an official order from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE).
• Failure to deliver within agreed timelines may result in order cancellation and potential inclusion on the National Treasury’s Database of Restricted Suppliers.
• Prices must remain firm until delivery, except for adjustments due to exchange rate fluctuations.
• DFFE reserves the right to perform due diligence, not appoint any tenderer, and negotiate prices with preferred tenderers.
• Brand names or pictures in the specification are for illustration only. Equivalent or similar specifications are acceptable.

• Submit your quotation on the official RFQ Form, on company letterhead, including VAT per item (where applicable), correct banking details, item descriptions, validity period, contact details, and CSD MAAA number.
• Complete and sign the SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) and submit them with your RFQ.

• The 80/20 preference point system applies for quotations up to R1,000,000: 80 points for price, 20 points for Specific Goals.
• Specific Goals: >50% ownership by Black People, Women, or People living with Disability (as per Section 2(1)(d) of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000).
• To claim preference points, submit: a completed and signed SBD 6.1 form; a medical certificate (signed by a medical practitioner with a practice number) for disability claims; a SANAS/CIPC-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; a CIPC ownership certificate; and your CSD Registration Report or MAAA number.
• Joint ventures or partnerships must submit accreditation credentials in the name of the joined entities and a consolidated B-BBEE certificate to claim points.
• Failure to submit required proof for Specific Goals means forfeiting those points.
• Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified.
• DFFE reserves the right to request additional information to validate any claims, including preference points.

• Scope: Supply and delivery of pharmaceuticals and medical consumables for the Gough Island Expedition of 2026.
• Detailed item list provided across 27 categories, including:

• Anti-diarrheal/Gastro-intestinal (e.g., Gelusil, Gaviscon, Omeprazole)
• Respiratory/Colds & Flu (e.g., Budesonide inhalers, Salbutamol nebules)
• Skin (e.g., Calamine Lotion, Nivea SPF 50, Permethrin)
• Topicals (Mucosal/Dermal) (e.g., Nystatin, Clotrimazole, Betamethasone)
• Vitamins & Supplements (e.g., Vitamin D, B Complex, Multivitamins)
• Scheduled/Controlled Drugs (Injection/Oral) (e.g., Morphine, Tramadol, Diazepam)
• Analgesia/Anaesthetic (e.g., Diclofenac, Paracetamol IV, Xylotox)
• Antibiotics/Anti-microbials (e.g., Amoxicillin, Ceftriaxone, Ciprofloxacin)
• Cardiovascular (e.g., Enoxaparin, Aspirin, Adrenaline)
• Dental (e.g., Listerine, Fluoride Gel)
• Ophthalmic (e.g., Acular eye drops, Chloramphenicol ointment)
• Ear (e.g., Otosporin, Cilodex)
• Emergency (e.g., Heparin, Warfarin, N-Acetylcysteine)
• Genito-urinary (e.g., Levonorgestrel, Tamsulosin)
• Infection Control (e.g., Betadine, Chlorhexidine, Savlon)
• Insulin & Anti-diabetic (e.g., NovoRapid, Actraphane, Metformin)
• Intravenous Fluids (e.g., Sodium Chloride, Dextrose, Ringers Lactate)
• Local Anaesthesia (e.g., Lignocaine, Ethyl Chloride)
• Nausea & Vomiting (e.g., Promethazine, Ondansetron)
• Steroids (e.g., Hydrocortisone, Methylprednisolone)
• Vaccinations (e.g., Tetanus, Hepatitis B, Rabies)
• Medical Consumables (e.g., diagnostic test strips, ECG electrodes, sutures, gloves, defibrillation pads)

• Some items require cold chain/fridge storage (e.g., certain eye drops, vaccines, and injections).
• Brand names or pictures in the specification are illustrative. Equivalent or similar specifications are acceptable.

• Quoted prices must be firm until goods are delivered, unless otherwise stated by DFFE. No price adjustments are accepted, except for changes in the rate of exchange.
• Your bid price must include all delivery costs and applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF contributions, skills development levies) for delivery to the prescribed destination.
• DFFE reserves the right to negotiate prices with preferred tenderers in line with legislative requirements.

• Mandatory Professional Registration: Submit a Certificate of Registration for the responsible pharmacist (SAPC) and a Certificate of Registration for the Pharmacy (SAPC). Failure to submit these will result in disqualification.
• Tax Compliance: Must be compliant with all applicable tax legislation (Income Tax Act, 1962; VAT Act, 1991) at submission and for the entire contract term. Provide your SARS Tax Status Pin or Central Supplier Database (CSD) number/report.
• B-BBEE: To claim Specific Goal points, submit a SANAS/CIPC-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, and a CIPC ownership certificate. Joint ventures must submit a consolidated B-BBEE certificate in the name of the joined entities.
• Central Supplier Database (CSD): Provide your CSD Registration Report or MAAA number.
• Required Forms: Complete and sign the SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form).
• Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers are disqualified.

• For quotations up to R1,000,000, the 80/20 preference point system applies.
• 20 points are allocated for Specific Goals based on >50% ownership by Black people, women, or people living with disabilities.
• Joint ventures or partnerships must submit accreditation credentials and a consolidated B-BBEE certificate in the name of the joined entities to claim points.

• Some items (e.g., certain eye drops, vaccines, and injections) require cold chain/fridge storage to maintain efficacy and safety.
• Items cover emergency, infection control, and other therapeutic categories, necessitating proper storage and handling throughout the supply chain.

• DFFE reserves the right to request additional information to validate claims, including preference points.
• Quoted prices must remain firm until delivery, with no adjustments except for exchange rate fluctuations.
• Indicate delivery timelines and quotation expiry date (default: 90 days from RFQ closing).
• DFFE reserves the right not to appoint any tenderer and to perform due diligence during evaluation.
• DFFE may negotiate prices with preferred tenderers in line with legislative requirements.
• Brand names or pictures in the specification are illustrative; equivalent specifications are acceptable.
• Do not deliver goods or services before receiving an official order.
• Failure to deliver on time may result in order cancellation and inclusion on the National Treasury’s Database of Restricted Suppliers.

• Prices must remain firm until delivery, with adjustments allowed only for exchange rate fluctuations.
• Indicate delivery timelines and quotation expiry date (default: 90 days from RFQ closing).
• DFFE may perform due diligence, choose not to appoint any tenderer, and negotiate prices with preferred tenderers.
• Illustrative brand names or pictures in the specification accept equivalent or similar specifications.
• Do not deliver goods or services before receiving an official order.
• Late delivery may result in order cancellation and inclusion on the National Treasury’s Database of Restricted Suppliers.

• Mandatory: Submit Certificates of Registration for the responsible pharmacist and the pharmacy from the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). Non-compliance leads to disqualification.
• Tax Compliance: Must be compliant with all applicable tax legislation and provide your SARS Tax Status Pin or CSD number/report.

The 80/20 preference point system applies for quotations up to R1,000,000: 80 points for price, 20 points for Specific Goals (ownership by Black People, Women, or People living with Disability). To claim points, submit: SBD 6.1, medical certificate (for disability), SANAS/CIPC B-BBEE certificate or affidavit, CIPC ownership certificate, and CSD Registration Report/MAAA number. Joint ventures must submit consolidated B-BBEE certificates. Failure to submit proof forfeits points.