Supply and delivery of textile, sewing and informal trading sector goods for ethekwini district municipality

Closing date: 03 November 2026 at 12:00

No briefing or site visit is stated in the document.

Bidding procedure enquiries:

• Contact: Nicolette Napier
• Email: [email protected]

Technical enquiries:

• Contact: Mthokozisi Magcaba
• Email: [email protected]

Submission:

• Method: email
• Submission email: [email protected]
• Attention: Mthokozisi Magcaba

Submission method: email

Submission email: [email protected]

Attention: Mthokozisi Magcaba

Closing time: 12:00 on 03 November 2026

Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed):

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page.
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the procuring institution.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE points under the PPPFA 80/20 system.

Mandatory evidence:

• Proof of registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Confirmation of tax compliance status; if non-compliant, a SARS PIN must be supplied.

Disqualification risks:

• Any mandatory form or evidence omitted.
• Quotations received after the closing time, regardless of reason.
• Bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies/close corporations with directors/members in the service of the state.

Evaluation split: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (80/20 system).

Price points: calculated using the formula Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Pt is the price of the tender under consideration and Pmin is the price of the lowest acceptable tender.

Specific goals points (total 20):

• Black Ownership: 51%–100%: 10 points; 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 to claim specific goals points:

• B-BBEE Certificate or B-BBEE Affidavit
• CSD Report
• ID documents of the company owners
• Municipal Account or Lease Agreement
• Doctor's certificate / disability database from relevant institutions

Failure to submit proof with the bid means no specific goals points are claimed.

Scope: Supply and deliver textile, sewing and informal trading sector goods for the eThekwini District Municipality area.

Beneficiaries: 5 approved micro-enterprises / informal traders under the Operation Vula Fund.

Quotations must be submitted per quotation number, covering the following packages:

Package 1 (Thandeka Nonhlanhla Hlekwane):

• GEMSY industrial straight stitch x1
• GEMSEY industrial 5 thread x1
• Industrial coverseam GEMSY x1
• 150cm single side Kwa Nobantu x1

Package 2 (Sithabile Nelisiwe Charlotte Mahlaba):

• 45" plain polycotton colours x300
• GEMS ind. straight stitch x1
• GEMSEY industrial 5 thread x1
• Ind. coverseam x1
• Cutting machine 4 port x2
• 150cm poly mini x150

Package 3 (Thoko Tandzi):

• Marton x6 rolls
• Beads x1
• Fabrics 1000m + 500m
• Binding 10 rolls x 10 metres
• 100% cotton fabric, 150cm width x50

Package 4 (Guleni Weziwe):

• Sewing machine x3
• Fabric 1000m + 500m
• 100% cotton fabric, 150cm width x50
• Elastic bands 50m

Package 5 (Nonzwakazi Dorina Gxashi):

• GEMSEY industrial 5 thread x2
• Gem-S2 industrial straight direct drive x1
• 255cm plain sheeting x100
• Indwangu fabric 1000m + 500m
• Overlock machine x1

Fixed price quotations on company letterhead, inclusive of VAT and all costs relating to disbursements. The pricing schedule lists items per beneficiary package; bidders must complete unit prices and line totals excluding VAT, and provide a grand total including VAT. Offer valid for 90 days from closing date.

Pricing format: Fixed price quotations on company letterhead, inclusive of VAT and all costs relating to disbursements.

Pricing schedule: Unit prices and line totals to be completed excluding VAT; grand total quoted price including VAT.

Offer validity: 90 days from the closing date.

No bid security, bonds, guarantees, retention, or payment terms are stated in the document.

CSD registration: Evidence of registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) is mandatory.

Tax compliance: Confirmation of tax compliance status required; if non-compliant, a SARS PIN must be supplied. A printed TCS certificate may also be submitted. For consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors, each party must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.

B-BBEE: A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points.

State employment: Bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies with directors who are, or close corporations with members who are, will not be considered.

Proof of authority: The signatory must submit proof of authority (e.g., company resolution).

Specific goals points (total 20): Black Ownership — 51%–100%: 10 points; 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. Acceptable proof for claiming preference points: B-BBEE Certificate or B-BBEE Affidavit; CSD Report; ID documents of the company owners; Municipal Account or Lease Agreement; Doctor's certificate / disability database from relevant institutions.

The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form (SBD 7). The bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017, the General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and any applicable special conditions. No other contract terms are stated.

Mandatory requirements: all quotations must be completed and accompanied by (2.1) signed and completed SBD 1, SBD 4 and SBD 6.1, and (2.2) evidence of registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) with confirmation of Tax Compliance Status (SARS PIN to be supplied if tax status is non-compliant). Failure to provide any mandatory information will render the submission non-responsive.

Quotations will be evaluated on an 80/20 price/specific goals allocation: 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals.