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Issuing Organization
National - Environment, Forestry and FisheriesLocation
Western Cape
Closing Date
29 Oct 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Foretrust Building, Martin Hammerschlag Way, Foreshore - CAPE TOWN - Cape Town - 8000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
22 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-175195
The department of forestry, fisheries and the environment (DFFE) requires the supply and delivery of powder-free natural latex gloves in medium, large, and extra large sizes, each with 50 gloves per box and 10 boxes per size. The gloves must meet specified thickness and breakthrough time standards. Bidders must submit quotations via email by 29 october 2026 at 11:00, and the 80/20 preference point system applies, with 20 points available for specific goals based on ownership by black people, women, or people with disabilities.
Closing: 29 October 2026 at 11:00, submit via email to [email protected].
Quotation must be on company letterhead, include VAT per item, banking details, item descriptions, validity, and CSD MAAA number.
Attach the spec sheet of the quoted products.
Complete and sign SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim).
To claim specific goals points, submit a SANAS/CIPC-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, plus CIPC ownership certificate; for disability claims, a medical certificate from a practitioner with a practice number.
Provide CSD number or report (or MAAA number) and SARS Tax Status PIN or CSD number/report.
Prices must be firm for 90 days from closing date; include all delivery costs and taxes.
No goods may be delivered before an official order is received; late delivery may lead to order cancellation and restriction on the National Treasury database.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 29 October 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Quotation
Foretrust Building, Martin Hammerschlag Way, Foreshore - CAPE TOWN - Cape Town - 8000
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Description
Source: DFFEQ 250 LATEX GLOVES.pdf22 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
29 Oct
2026
Closing Date
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
DFFEQ 250 LATEX GLOVES.pdf
Supply and delivery of powder-free natural latex gloves in medium, large and extra-large sizes, 10 boxes of 50 gloves per size, to the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries in Cape Town. Quotations close on 29 October 2026 at 11:00 and are evaluated on the 80/20 preference point system.
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Organization
National - Environment, Forestry and FisheriesContact Person
Andiswa Euphimia Charlie
Phone
012-399-9892
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Supply and deliver latex gloves in Medium, Large, and Extra Large sizes, powder free, natural latex, 0.6 mm thickness, breakthrough time > 480 minutes, 50 gloves per box, 10 boxes per size.
Delivery address: 2nd Floor, Foretrust Building, Foreshore, Cape Town.
Goods requested by 22 October 2026; quotations close 29 October 2026 at 11:00.
Important Dates
Source: DFFEQ 250 LATEX GLOVES.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 29 October 2026 at 11:00.
Goods requested by: 22 October 2026.
Quotations deemed valid for 90 days from the closing date unless otherwise stated.
Contact Information
Source: DFFEQ 250 LATEX GLOVES.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries and submission:
Department address: Nedbank Building, 63 Strand Street, Private Bag/PO Box 4390, Cape Town, 8000.
Service/goods delivery address: 2nd Floor, Foretrust Building, Foreshore, Cape Town.
Submission Guidelines
Source: DFFEQ 250 LATEX GLOVES.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email to [email protected]. Quotations received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.
Quotation must be on the bidder's company letterhead, using the RFQ form, and include VAT per item where applicable, correct banking details, item descriptions, validity, contact details and the CSD MAAA number.
Attach the spec sheet of the products quoted.
Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed):
No goods or services may be delivered before an official order is received from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.
Failure to deliver within agreed timelines may result in order cancellation and possible inclusion on the National Treasury's Database of Restricted Suppliers.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: DFFEQ 250 LATEX GLOVES.pdf (RFQ)Preference point system: 80/20 (80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals) for quotations with a Rand value up to R1 000 000.
Price points calculated using the formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Pmin is the price of the lowest acceptable tender.
Specific goals points (20 points total) are claimed for more than 50% ownership by Black people, more than 50% ownership by Women, or more than 50% ownership by people with disabilities.
The lowest acceptable tender determines the applicable preference point system once tenders are received.
DFFE may perform due diligence, request additional information to validate submissions (including preference points claimed), and negotiate prices with preferred tenderers.
Technical Specifications
Source: DFFEQ 250 LATEX GLOVES.pdf (RFQ)Supply and deliver latex gloves in three sizes: Medium, Large, Extra Large.
Each size: 50 gloves per box, 10 boxes per size.
Specifications for all sizes:
Attach the spec sheet of the products quoted.
Pictures or brand names in the specification are for illustration only; similar or equivalent brand specifications are accepted.
Quality Management
Source: DFFEQ 250 LATEX GLOVES.pdfProducts must adhere to the specification: powder free, natural latex, 0.6 mm thickness, breakthrough time > 480 minutes.
Attach the spec sheet of the products quoted.
Similar or equivalent brand specifications accepted; pictures are illustrative only.
Pricing Schedule
Source: DFFEQ 250 LATEX GLOVES.pdf (RFQ)Prices must include VAT per item where applicable.
All delivery costs and all applicable taxes must be included in the bid price.
Prices firm until delivery unless otherwise stated; no price adjustment except exchange rate variations.
Quotation must be on company letterhead with banking details.
Financial Requirements
Source: DFFEQ 250 LATEX GLOVES.pdf (RFQ)Prices must include VAT per item where applicable.
All delivery costs and all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF contributions, skills development levies) must be included in the bid price for delivery at the prescribed destination.
Prices must be firm until delivery unless otherwise stated; no price adjustment except for exchange rate variations.
Quotation must be on company letterhead with correct banking details.
Quotations valid for 90 days from closing date unless otherwise stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: DFFEQ 250 LATEX GLOVES.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration: CSD number or report (or MAAA number) must be provided.
Tax compliance: bidder must be tax compliant at submission and for the entire contract term; SARS Tax Status PIN or CSD number/report required.
VAT: compulsory registration if taxable supplies exceed R1 million in any 12-month period; voluntary registration possible if threshold of R50 000 exceeded in the past 12 months.
B-BBEE: to claim preference points, submit a SANAS/CIPC-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit indicating ownership by historically disadvantaged persons, plus a CIPC ownership certificate. Joint ventures/partnerships must submit consolidated B-BBEE certificate in the name of joined entities.
Disability claims: medical certificate signed by a medical practitioner with a practice number required.
Mandatory requirements: professional registration not required; Food Premises Certificate not required (marked NO).
Failure to submit proof for specific goals means preference points for specific goals are not claimed.
Contractual Terms
Source: DFFEQ 250 LATEX GLOVES.pdfPrices firm until delivery unless otherwise stated; no price adjustment except exchange rate variations.
No goods or services to be delivered before an official order is received.
Failure to deliver within agreed timelines may result in order cancellation and possible inclusion on the National Treasury's Database of Restricted Suppliers.
DFFE reserves the right not to appoint any tenderer and to negotiate prices with preferred tenderers.
Quotations valid for 90 days from closing date unless otherwise stated.
Special Conditions
Source: DFFEQ 250 LATEX GLOVES.pdf (RFQ)DFFE reserves the right not to appoint any tenderer.
No delivery before official order received.
Late delivery may result in order cancellation and inclusion on Database of Restricted Suppliers.
Pictures/brand names illustrative only; equivalent brands accepted.
Requirements
Source: DFFEQ 250 LATEX GLOVES.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory requirements: professional registration not required; Food Premises Certificate not required.
Bidder must be tax compliant at submission and for entire contract term; SARS Tax Status PIN or CSD number/report required.
CSD registration report or MAAA number required.
Quotation must indicate delivery timelines and expiry date; valid for 90 days unless otherwise stated.
Attach spec sheet of products quoted.
Section
Source: DFFEQ 250 LATEX GLOVES.pdf80/20 preference point system applies for quotations up to R1 000 000: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals.
Lowest acceptable tender used to determine applicable system.
DFFE may perform due diligence, request additional information, and negotiate prices.
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Address
473, Steve Biko Rd & Soutpansberg Rd, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
22 Oct 2026
AI status
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012-399-9892[email protected]www.dffe.gov.za473, Steve Biko Rd & Soutpansberg Rd, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
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