Supply of branded marketing collateral (stainless steel water bottles & tote bags) for KZN growth fund agency

Closing date: 12 June 2026 at 12:00. Offer validity period: 90 working days from closing date.

Procurement Officer: Sijabulile Ntshangase, Email: [email protected], Phone: 031 372 3720. Technical queries: Nombuso Magubane, Email: [email protected], Phone: 031 372 3720 (business hours: 08:00–16:30, Mon–Fri).

Submit your proposal via email to [email protected], attention: Sijabulile Ntshangase, by 12:00 on 12 June 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. Required documents: Signed Bidder’s Details form, SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, CSD registration evidence (or Tax Compliance PIN on SARS letterhead if non-compliant on CSD), and 4 reference letters (on company letterhead, signed, dated, ≤5 years old) confirming prior supply of branded marketing collateral. Use official forms provided—do not re-type. Offer must be valid for 90 working days from closing date.

Evaluation is conducted in two stages: Stage 1 (Compliance with Mandatory Requirements) and Stage 2 (Price and Specific Goals). Stage 1: Bids must comply with all mandatory requirements (SBD forms, CSD/tax compliance, reference letters). Non-compliance results in disqualification. Stage 2: Scoring is 80/20 (80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals). Price scoring uses the formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Pt is the tender price and Pmin is the lowest acceptable tender price. Specific Goals (20 points total): Black Ownership (51-100%: 10, 30-50%: 6, 5-29%: 4, 0-4%: 0), Black Women Ownership (51-100%: 4, 30-50%: 2, 5-29%: 1, 0-4%: 0), Black Youth Ownership (30-100%: 3, 5-29%: 2, 0-4%: 0), Disability (30-100%: 3, 5-29%: 2, 0-4%: 0). Proof required: B-BBEE Certificate/Affidavit, CSD Report, ID documents of owners, disability proof (if applicable).

Supply 200 x 500ml branded stainless steel water bottles and 200 x navy branded tote bags, all with KZNGFA logo. Colour specifications: Water bottles (c=100, m=80, y=43, k=39), Tote bags (c=2, m=85, y=98, k=1). Submit mock-up samples for approval before production. Deliverables must meet branding and quality standards.

Fixed pricing required, inclusive of VAT and all costs (disbursements, delivery, etc.). Pricing must be submitted via Annexure A: Itemised breakdown for water bottles, tote bags, and delivery. Sub-total, VAT @15%, and grand total must be clearly stated. Offer must remain valid for 90 working days from closing date.

Mandatory: CSD registration with confirmed Tax Compliance Status (or Tax Compliance PIN on SARS letterhead if non-compliant). SBD 1, SBD 4, and SBD 6.1 forms must be signed and completed. Submit 4 reference letters (≤5 years old) confirming prior supply of branded marketing collateral. B-BBEE: Submit B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to qualify for preference points. No bids accepted from state employees, companies with state-employed directors, or close corporations with state-employed members. Consortia/joint ventures: Each party must submit separate TCS/CSD proof. Must not be listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.