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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Meade Street - George Municipal Area - George - 6529
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
23 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-171377
George municipality requires a service provider for the supply, delivery and installation of furniture at various municipal sites, as and when required, from appointment until 30 june 2028. The contract covers 38 specified furniture items, including chairs, tables, desks, pedestals, credenzas, sofas, and storage units, with delivery within 30 days of order. Bidders must quote on every line item in the pricing schedule and submit product data sheets, or risk disqualification. The tender is evaluated on an 80/20 price and b-bbee split, with a single bidder awarded.
Closing: 02 November 2026 at 12:00, deposited in the tender box at the Supply Chain Management Unit, 5th Floor, Civic Centre, 71 York Street, George. Late, unmarked, posted, faxed or emailed tenders are not considered.
Mandatory returnables: product data sheet for each furniture unit (failure = non-responsive), valid original or certified copy of B-BBEE certificate, TCS PIN, and all completed standard forms (MBD1, MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD8, MBD9, Certificate for Municipal Services, Past Experience schedule, Board Resolution, Tender Offer and Acceptance).
Pricing: quote on every line and column of the pricing schedule (38 items, Year 1 and Year 2) plus ad hoc service and extra delivery cost for Uniondale/Haarlem. Omitting any item disqualifies the bid. Rates are final and binding for the contract period.
Evaluation: 80 points for price, 20 points for B-BBEE status and Specific Goals under PPPFA Regulations 2022. Also assessed on relevant specifications, value for money, and capacity to execute.
Furniture must comply with approved SABS standards and be similar or equivalent to the pictures in the tender. Delivery within 30 days after official order; failure may lead to contractual action.
B-BBEE: submit a valid original or certified copy of the B-BBEE certificate. Trusts, consortia or joint ventures must submit their own certificate. Joint ventures must submit a Joint Venture Agreement or be disqualified.
Eligibility: no bids from persons in service of the state, provincial government or municipality. Successful bidder must register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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Date & Time
Monday, 02 November 2026 - 12:00
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Meade Street - George Municipal Area - George - 6529
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Description
Source: GMT007_26_27_ Final Tender .pdf23 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
02 Nov
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)
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GMT007 26 27 advert.pdf
GMT007_26_27_ Final Tender .pdf
George Municipality seeks a service provider for the supply, delivery and installation of furniture at various municipal sites, on an as-and-when-required basis, from appointment until 30 June 2028. The contract covers 38 specified furniture items, with pricing per unit for each of two years, and includes delivery and assembly.
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The George Municipality wishes to enter into a contract with a suitable service provider for the supply, delivery and installation of furniture at various sites. The contract period is from date of appointment until 30 June 2028.
Important Dates
Source: GMT007_26_27_ Final Tender .pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 02 November 2026 at 12:00
Tender opening: same day at 12:05 in the Committee Room
No briefing session mentioned.
Briefing Session
Source: GMT007_26_27_ Final Tender .pdf (TENDER)No briefing session mentioned.
Contact Information
Source: GMT007_26_27_ Final Tender .pdf (TENDER)Enquiries:
Submission address:
Supply Chain Management Unit
Civic Centre (5th Floor)
York Street
George
Submission Guidelines
Source: GMT007_26_27_ Final Tender .pdf (TENDER)Submission method: sealed envelope, clearly marked with tender number GMT007/26-27, deposited in the tender box at the Supply Chain Management Unit, 5th Floor, Civic Centre, 71 York Street, George. Tender box open 07:45–16:30 weekdays. No posted, faxed or emailed tenders accepted. Late or unmarked tenders will not be considered. Bids must be submitted on official forms (not re-typed).
Returnable documents (all must be completed and signed):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: GMT007_26_27_ Final Tender .pdf (TENDER)Evaluation and award under PPPFA (Act 5 of 2000) Regulations 2022, George Municipality's Supply Chain Management Policy and Preferential Procurement Policy.
Scoring split:
Also evaluated on:
Total price (all applicable taxes included) used for evaluation. Only one bidder will be awarded; preferred and alternative bidders may be appointed.
Technical Specifications
Source: GMT007_26_27_ Final Tender .pdf (TENDER)Scope: Supply, delivery and installation of furniture at various sites for George Municipality, as and when required, from date of appointment until 30 June 2028.
Furniture must comply with approved SABS standards for furniture technical specifications.
38 furniture items specified, including:
Colour options: various (e.g. Mahogany, Oak, Burgundy, Walnut, Black, Grey, Coimbra & White). Alternative colour combinations may be agreed.
Products delivered must be similar or equivalent to pictures in the tender document.
Delivery period: within 30 days after official order issued.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: GMT007_26_27_ Final Tender .pdfBidders must furnish details of similar works/services satisfactorily completed in the past, including description, contract value, duration, employer contact number. This schedule is compulsory to complete.
Pricing Schedule
Source: GMT007_26_27_ Final Tender .pdfPricing schedule lists 38 furniture items with unit prices for Year 1 and Year 2, plus ad hoc service and extra delivery cost for Uniondale/Haarlem. Bidders must quote for each line and column; pricing must include supply, delivery and assembly; all rates final and binding for contract period.
Financial Requirements
Source: GMT007_26_27_ Final Tender .pdf (TENDER)Pricing schedule: 38 furniture items with unit prices for Year 1 and Year 2, plus ad hoc service and extra delivery cost for Uniondale/Haarlem.
Pricing instructions:
Tender documents: available at non-refundable deposit of R309.35 each from Supply Chain Management Unit, or free from www.george.gov.za.
Offer validity: 90 days from closing date.
Compliance Requirements
Source: GMT007_26_27_ Final Tender .pdf (TENDER)CSD registration: required from successful bidder.
Tax compliance: TCS PIN must be submitted with tender.
B-BBEE: valid original or certified copy of B-BBEE certificate required. Trusts, Consortia or Joint Ventures must submit their own B-BBEE status level certificate.
No bids considered from persons in service of the state, provincial government or municipality.
Joint Venture: if applicable, submit Joint Venture Agreement; otherwise tender disqualified.
Contractual Terms
Source: GMT007_26_27_ Final Tender .pdfContract period: from date of appointment until 30 June 2028. Subject to General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any Special Conditions. If bidder withdraws tender within validity period or fails to fulfil contract, municipality may recover additional expenses incurred by accepting a less favourable tender or re-inviting tenders, by set-off against any moneys due or guarantees. Acceptance communicated by letter or registered mail. Law of South Africa governs contract; bidder chooses domicilium citandi et executandi.
Special Conditions
Source: GMT007_26_27_ Final Tender .pdf (TENDER)Special conditions: Furniture must comply with approved SABS standards; product data sheet must be submitted with tender (failure deems bidder non-responsive); various colour schemes available; bidders must quote on each line item; total price (all taxes included) used for evaluation; pricing must include supply, delivery and assembly; only one bidder will be awarded; delivery within 30 days after official order; failure to deliver may result in remedial/contractual action; preferred and alternative bidders may be appointed; products delivered to be similar or equivalent to pictures.
Requirements
Source: GMT007_26_27_ Final Tender .pdf (TENDER)Bidders must submit a TCS PIN for tax compliance; successful bidder must register on Central Supplier Database (CSD). No bids considered from persons in service of the state, provincial government or municipality.
Section
Source: GMT007_26_27_ Final Tender .pdfTenders evaluated and awarded in terms of PPPFA (Act 5 of 2000) Regulations 2022, George Municipality's Supply Chain Management Policy and Preferential Procurement Policy, where 80 points for price and 20 points for B-BBEE status and Specific Goals. Also evaluated on relevant specifications, value for money, capacity to execute contract, and PPPFA Regulations 2022.
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