Appointment of a service providers to provide ebooks and hard-copy books

• The tender is for the appointment of a service provider to provide eBooks and hard-copy books.
• Failure to provide or comply with any required particulars may render the bid invalid.

• Closing date: 17 July 2026.
• Closing time: 11:00.

• For bidding procedure enquiries: Contact Ms Charlotte Nukeri. Telephone: 082 311 2499. Email: [email protected].
• For technical enquiries: Contact Lize Kern. Email: [email protected] (note potential typo).
• Submission email: [email protected].

• Bids must be delivered by the stipulated time to the correct address. Late bids will not be accepted.
• All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not to be re-typed) or in the manner prescribed in the bid document.
• Bids may be deposited in the bid box situated at the specified street address (address not provided in extracted text).
• Bids may also be submitted via email to [email protected].
• The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form (SBD7).
• Failure to provide or comply with any required particulars may render the bid invalid.

Bidders must not be listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers; must have independent bidding without collusion; must not be in the service of the state or have directors in state service; must provide proof of authority to sign the bid; foreign suppliers must complete additional tax compliance questionnaires; and must submit all required documentation to avoid disqualification.

• The tender is for the appointment of a service provider to provide eBooks and hard-copy books.
• Failure to provide or comply with any of the required particulars may render the bid invalid.

• The price includes all applicable taxes less all unconditional discounts.
• The 80/20 preference point system applies, with 80 points allocated for price.

• Bidders must provide a Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN issued by SARS or a Central Supplier Database (CSD) number.
• A B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points.
• Bidders must declare if they or any person with a controlling interest are employed by the state.
• Bidders must declare any relationship with persons employed by the procuring institution.
• Foreign suppliers must complete a questionnaire to determine if tax registration in South Africa is required.
• No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state or companies with directors who are persons in the service of the state.