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Issuing Organization
Kwa-Zulu Natal - Trade and Investment KwaZulu-NatalLocation
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
17 Aug 2026
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
1 Arundel Close - Kingsmead Office Park - Durban - 4001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
13 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165499
Trade & investment kwazulu-natal requires catering services for a full-day board of directors meeting at its kingsmead office park offices in durban on 19 august 2026. The caterer must provide breakfast and lunch for 15 people, including own crockery and utensils, with delivery by 07h00 and 12h00 respectively. Bidders must submit a compliant quotation by 17 august 2026 at 12:00 pm, and the evaluation will apply the 80/20 preference point system with specific goals for disability, women, and youth ownership.
Closing date and time: 17 August 2026 at 12:00 PM; submit via email to [email protected] with the RFQ number in the subject line.
Delivery date and venue: 19 August 2026 at Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal offices, Kingsmead Office Park, Durban; breakfast by 07h00 and lunch by 12h00 for 15 people.
Mandatory returnable documents: quotation on company letterhead, signed SBD 1 (Parts A & B), signed SBD 4, signed SBD 6.1, signed POPIA consent form, copy of CSD report or MAAA number, and proof of authority (e.g. company resolution).
Eligibility: must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) or provide a SARS PIN; tax compliance will be verified via CSD or SARS e-Filing before award.
Evaluation: 80/20 system – price 80 points, specific goals 20 points; quoting fewer items or quantities than requested invalidates the quotation.
Specific goals: 51%+ disability-owned (10 points, proof: medical certificate or CSD report), 51%+ women-owned (5 points), 51%+ youth-owned (5 points); less than 51% scores 0 for that category.
Catering requirements: provide own crockery and utensils; meals must be health-conscious, high quality, and sufficient; menu includes breakfast (croissant, fruit salad, water) and lunch (curry, rice, fish, salads, drinks including sugar-free options).
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Source: RFQ202627-38 Board Catering Services.pdf (RFQ)13 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
17 Aug
2026
Closing Date
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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.
RFQ202627-38 Board Catering Services.pdf
Supply and delivery of catering services for a one-day board meeting of Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal, serving breakfast and lunch for 15 people on 19 August 2026 at the TIKZN offices in Durban.
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Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) is a Schedule 3C public entity promoting investment and trade in KwaZulu-Natal. This RFQ seeks catering services for a full-day Board of Directors meeting focused on strategic oversight, operational performance, and policy direction. Catering is to be delivered at TIKZN offices, Kingsmead Office Park, Durban, on 19 August 2026.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ202627-38 Board Catering Services.pdf (RFQ)Closing: 17 August 2026 at 12:00 PM. Delivery date: 19 August 2026. No compulsory briefing session (marked N/A).
Contact Information
Source: RFQ202627-38 Board Catering Services.pdf (RFQ)Procurement office: telephone 031 368 9600. All enquiries and submissions: [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ202627-38 Board Catering Services.pdf (RFQ)Submit via email to [email protected], with the RFQ number in the subject line, before the closing date and time. Late or incomplete submissions are invalid. Returnable documents: quotation on company letterhead; SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid, Parts A & B) signed; SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) signed; SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) signed; POPIA consent form signed; copy of CSD report or MAAA number; any other requested information. Quotations must be on official forms, not re-typed. Proof of authority (e.g. company resolution) must accompany the signature. The quotation remains open for acceptance for 90 days from closing date.
Returnable Documents
Source: RFQ202627-38 Board Catering Services.pdf (RFQ)Return with the quotation: quotation on company letterhead; completed and signed SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest); completed and signed SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid, Parts A & B); completed and signed POPIA consent form; completed and signed SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim); copy of CSD report or MAAA number; any other information requested.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ202627-38 Board Catering Services.pdf (RFQ)Three-phase evaluation: Phase 1 – SCM administrative compliance (CSD/SARS PIN, SBD 4, SBD 1, POPIA consent, SBD 6.1); failure to provide any may end consideration. Phase 2 – Compliance with RFQ specifications; quoting fewer items/quantities than requested invalidates the quotation. Phase 3 – Price and specific goals scoring under the 80/20 system (PPPFA 2022): price 80 points, specific goals 20 points. Specific goals: 51%+ disability-owned = 10 points (proof: medical certificate from registered professional or CSD report); 51%+ women-owned = 5 points (proof: ID copies of directors, CSD report, B-BBEE certificate or affidavit); 51%+ youth-owned = 5 points (same proof options). Less than 51% ownership in any category scores 0 for that category. Tax compliance of the recommended bidder is verified on CSD or SARS e-Filing before award.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ202627-38 Board Catering Services.pdf (RFQ)Catering for 15 people at Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal offices, Kingsmead Office Park, Durban. Breakfast delivered by 07h00: croissant stuffed with cheese, lettuce, tomato; fruit salad (excluding banana); 500 ml bottled water x15. Lunch delivered at 12h00: chicken & mutton curry, savoury rice, steamed bread, fish hake fillets, roasted vegetables, green salad & potato salad; 300 ml soft drinks and fruit juice (must include sugar-free drinks); 500 ml bottled water x15. Caterer must provide own crockery and utensils (plates, glasses, cutlery, serving dishes, serving spoons). Meals must be health-conscious, high quality, with sufficient portions. Meeting likely to end around 16h30.
Methodology
Source: RFQ202627-38 Board Catering Services.pdf (RFQ)Caterer must provide own crockery and utensils, including plates, glasses, cutlery, serving dishes, and serving spoons.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ202627-38 Board Catering Services.pdf (RFQ)Price quotations must be inclusive of all applicable taxes including VAT. Price weighs 80 points in the 80/20 evaluation. No bonds, guarantees, or payment terms are stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ202627-38 Board Catering Services.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration or SARS PIN required; submit proof. Tax compliance verified via CSD or SARS e-Filing before award; non-compliance may lead to disqualification per National Treasury Instruction No. 4 of 2018. Bidders must not be persons in the service of the state, nor have directors/members in state service. SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) must be signed. SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) must be completed and submitted. POPIA consent form must be signed. SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) must be completed and signed. Proof of authority (company resolution) required.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RFQ202627-38 Board Catering Services.pdf (RFQ)Specific goals under the 80/20 system: 51%+ disability-owned = 10 points (proof: medical certificate from registered professional or CSD report); 51%+ women-owned = 5 points (proof: ID copies of directors, CSD report, B-BBEE certificate or affidavit); 51%+ youth-owned = 5 points (same proof options). Less than 51% ownership scores 0 for that category.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ202627-38 Board Catering Services.pdf (RFQ)No contract is formed until a formal contract/letter of award/order form is prepared and executed. The quotation remains open for acceptance for 90 days from the closing date. The successful bidder will be required to sign a written contract form (SBD 7). Bidders bear all costs of preparing and submitting their quotation.
Requirements
Source: RFQ202627-38 Board Catering Services.pdf (RFQ)Submit responses via email to [email protected] before the closing date and time. Late and incomplete submissions invalidate the quotation.
Section
Source: RFQ202627-38 Board Catering Services.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation uses the 80/20 system: price 80 points, specific goals 20 points. SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form must be completed and submitted.
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Act 54 of 1972
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Website
www.tikzn.co.za/
Address
Kingsmead Office Park Kingsmead Boulevard 1 Arundel Close, Stalwart Simelane St, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4001, South Africa
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High source confidence
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Last checked
22 Sept 2026
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Contact
031-368-9600[email protected]www.tikzn.co.zaKingsmead Office Park Kingsmead Boulevard 1 Arundel Close, Stalwart Simelane St, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4001, South Africa
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