The national lotteries commission (NLC) seeks a catering service provider for its one-day education and awareness workshop in mookgophong, limpopo, on 29 july 2026. The tender requires pre-packaged lunches, beverages, and compliance with food safety and b-bbee standards for 150 delegates.
Key Requirements
Submit bids exclusively via the E-tender portal by 10 July 2026 at 11:00 SAST; email submissions are invalid.
Provide pre-packaged lunches (2 starches, 2 meats, 2 salads, 2 veggies), 300 SANBWA-compliant bottled waters, and 150 drinks (juice/soft drinks) for 150 delegates.
Mandatory documents: SBD forms (1, 4, 6.1), POPIA consent, CSD registration, B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, Certificate of Acceptability (COA) for food premises, and signed pricing schedule.
Comply with 80/20 preference point system (PPPFA/PPR 2022), with points for price (80) and specific goals (20) for black, women, youth, or disability ownership.
Service provider must supply own cutlery, tableware, and remove waste post-event.
Tax compliance (SARS TCS PIN/certificate) and COIDA coverage for employees are required.
Late, incomplete, or non-compliant submissions will be disqualified.
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Description
Source: RFQ2026-007-006 Education and Awareness LP.pdf
Important Dates
07 Jul
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
10 Jul
2026
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Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217
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The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) invites quotations for a one-day catering service provider for an Education and Awareness Workshop in Limpopo on 29 July 2026. The service includes providing a pre-packaged lunch for 150 delegates, bottled water, and soft drinks/fruit juice. The evaluation will follow the 80/20 preference point system (price and B-BBEE/specific goals).
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Scope: Provision of catering services for the National Lotteries Commission’s Education and Awareness Workshop in Limpopo.
Event: Education and Awareness Workshop - LP on 29 July 2026.
Bottled water: 300 bottles, compliant with SANBWA standards for hygiene, food safety, quality, and environmental legislation.
Drinks: 150 (100% fruit juice or soft drinks), one per person.
Service Provider Responsibilities:
Supply own cutlery, plates, tablecloths, cups, and serviettes.
Deliver food on time.
Remove all waste after service using refuse bags.
Print and bring the specification document daily.
Duration: One-day service after receipt of appointment letter and purchase order.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ2026-007-006 Education and Awareness LP.pdf
The Commission supports B-BBEE and requires demonstration of commitment in ownership, skills transfer, employment equity, and procurement practices.
Bidders may be requested to submit hard copies of certified qualifications, membership certificates, or COIDA documents within 3 working days of request. Failure to comply may render the bid non-responsive.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ2026-007-006 Education and Awareness LP.pdf (RFQ)
Price points are calculated using the formula: Ps = 80 (1 − (Pt − Pmin) / Pmin).
Applies to bids with a Rand value from R30,000 to R50 million, inclusive of all applicable taxes.
Submit a complete and signed pricing schedule/quotation as part of the bid.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ2026-007-006 Education and Awareness LP.pdf (RFQ)
Price evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system for contracts valued between R30,000 and R50 million (inclusive of all taxes).
Ps = Points scored for the bid under consideration.
Pt = Price of the bid under consideration.
Pmin = Price of the lowest acceptable bid.
Submit a complete and signed pricing schedule/quotation as part of the bid.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ2026-007-006 Education and Awareness LP.pdf (RFQ)
Mandatory CSD registration: Provide CSD number and recent summary report (www.csd.gov.za).
Tax compliance: Submit a valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate from SARS. Foreign suppliers without a local entity are exempt.
B-BBEE: Submit a valid B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs).
Food safety: Submit a valid Certificate of Acceptability (COA) for food premises from a local municipality in Limpopo.
Standard Bidding Documents: Submit fully completed and signed SBD 1, SBD 4, and SBD 6.1.
POPIA: Submit a signed consent form for the processing of personal information.
COIDA: Employees must be covered under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act. Proof of registration and good standing may be requested.
Disclosures: Declare any employment by an organ of state, relationships with procuring institution officials, or collusion/restrictive practices. Failure to disclose may result in disqualification.
Language: Bids must be submitted in English.
Restricted Suppliers: Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers are disqualified.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RFQ2026-007-006 Education and Awareness LP.pdf (RFQ)
Submit a B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or Sworn Affidavit to qualify for preference points.
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ2026-007-006 Education and Awareness LP.pdf
Bottled water must comply with South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) standards for hygiene, food safety, quality, packaging, and environmental legislation.
The bidder must ensure all employees (including subcontractors) are covered under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA). Proof of registration and good standing may be requested by the Commission.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ2026-007-006 Education and Awareness LP.pdf
All copyright and intellectual property in the RFQ document vest with the National Lotteries Commission.
Late and incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
No services may be rendered or goods delivered before an official Commission Purchase Order is received.
Bidders must consent to the processing of personal information under POPIA.
The Commission reserves the right to submit bidder information to the National Treasury Database of Restricted Suppliers.
Mandatory registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) is required for all local suppliers.
Requirements
Source: RFQ2026-007-006 Education and Awareness LP.pdf (RFQ)
Mandatory CSD registration: Provide CSD number and recent summary report.
Tax compliance: Submit a valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate from SARS.
Submit fully completed and signed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD 4).
Submit a valid Certificate of Acceptability (COA) for food premises from a local municipality in Limpopo.
Disclose any employment by an organ of state or relationships with procuring institution officials.
Declare no collusion or restrictive practices. Failure to disclose may result in disqualification.
Section
Source: RFQ2026-007-006 Education and Awareness LP.pdf
The 80/20 preference point system applies (PPPFA and PPR 2022).
Specific goals points are awarded for:
Black ownership (up to 8 points).
Women ownership (up to 4 points).
Youth ownership (up to 4 points).
Ownership by persons with disabilities (up to 4 points).
Points claimed must be supported by relevant evidence (CIPC reports, B-BBEE certificates, sworn affidavits, medical letters).
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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