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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Gauteng Department of Social Development, 69 Commissioner Street - 69 Commissioner Street - Johannesburg - 2007
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
21 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166117
The gauteng department of social development invites bids for the manufacturing, supply and delivery of school uniforms to identified schools in gauteng. This is a designated sector tender, meaning only locally produced or manufactured goods with a stipulated minimum local content threshold will be considered. Bidders must submit the sbd 6.2 Declaration certificate for local production and content, including annex c, by the closing date and time.
Bidders must submit the completed SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate for Local Production and Content, including Annex C (Local Content Declaration: Summary Schedule), as part of the bid documentation at the closing date and time.
Only locally produced or manufactured goods with a stipulated minimum local content threshold will be considered.
Local content must be calculated using the formula in SATS 1286:2011: LC = [1 - (imported content / bid price excluding VAT)] x 100.
Bidders must provide proof of the SARB exchange rates used for imported content calculations.
Declarations D and E must be retained by the bidder for verification purposes for at least 5 years.
The successful bidder must update Declarations C, D and E continuously with actual values for the duration of the contract.
Bidders must accept that the institution may verify local content and that incorrect data may trigger remedies under the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017.
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Date & Time
Friday, 11 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
JOHANNESBURG CITY HALL (LEGISLATURE
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
69 commissioner street, thusanong building, at entrance (enquire with the security personnel)
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Gauteng Department of Social Development, 69 Commissioner Street - 69 Commissioner Street - Johannesburg - 2007
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Description
Source: Tender Document GT GDSD 013 SECTION 1 2026.pdf21 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
11 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Anex C D and E.xlsx
The Gauteng Department of Social Development is procuring school uniforms for identified schools in Gauteng. The tender is for the manufacturing, supply, and delivery of the uniforms.
SBD 6 2 Local Content in terms of PPR 2017.docx
The Gauteng Department of Social Development is procuring the manufacturing, supply, and delivery of school uniforms to identified schools in Gauteng. Bidders must comply with the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017, and meet the stipulated minimum threshold for local production and content.
Tender Document GT GDSD 013 SECTION 1 2026.pdf
The Gauteng Department of Social Development is procuring school uniforms for identified schools in Gauteng. The successful bidder will be required to manufacture, supply and deliver school uniforms in accordance with specifications for each list.
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Organization
Gauteng Department of Social DevelopmentContact Person
Phindile Lengoasa
Phone
+27 11 355 7600
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To invite suitable tenderers to bid for this tender which seeks to appoint a panel of service
providers that can manufacture, supply and deliver school uniform to the beneficiaries that are
identified by Gauteng Department of Social Development for a period of thirty-six (36) months.
The objective of the tender is to source uniform from the list of service providers that specialize
in textile, clothing, leather and footwear.
The Gauteng Department of Social Development school uniform project is one of the elements
of the Bana Pele Programme announced by the Premier of Gauteng on the 21st of February
basket of services envisaged by the Gauteng Provincial Government.
A school uniform pack must consist of the following:
A pair of shoes
A pair of socks
A jersey
A tunic/trouser/skirt/ (depending on the gender of the child and uniform type of the
school)
Shirt / or golf t-shirt (depending on the school uniform, short/ long sleeve)
A vest
Underwear
A drawstring bag
The list of service providers will be appointed and utilized based on their capacity to produce
the items required within a specific period, the pricing of each uniform item is attached as
“Annexure A”. The list indicated below will be for each specialty area and service providers
must indicate which area of specialization they would like to participate in and the corridor of
their choice.
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Composition of school uniform
Area of specialisation items required corridors
(depending on the gender of the
child and uniform type of the
school)
Northern
Shirt X1 or Golf T-shirt X1
Western
Vest X1
Underwear (pack of 5)
A pair of socks X 1
A drawstring bag
Manufacturing
Central
Southern
Northern
Western
Manufacturing
Central
Southern
Northern
Western
2.1 Special condition
2.1.1 All bidders are obliged to complete the pricing schedule provided by the
department, failure to duly complete the pricing schedule will lead to disqualification
2.1.2 All successful bidders may be allocated on a rotational basis depending on
availability of budget for their selected area of specialization and their preferred
corridor selection.
2.1.3 The Department reserves the right to allocate the work depending on the capacity
and the performance of the success bidders to produce the required volumes and
quality of the items in the area of specialization and within the corridors.
2.1.4 Successful bidders for the Sewing Service provider will receive all the items from
the various School Shoe and Jersey Manufacturing Service providers, for
packaging a complete school uniform pack (Tunic or trouser or skirt, shirt or golf
t-shirt, vest, underwear, socks, school bag, school shoes and school jersey) and
deliver them to the identified schools.
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2.1.5 The successful bidders shall ensure the confirmation of the types, colours and
texture of the uniform from the identified schools. The list of schools and
beneficiaries shall be provided by the Department for the successful bidders.
2.1.6 The successful bidders should ensure that the correct measurements of all uniform
items for all schools and beneficiaries are taken before production.
2.1.7 The department will make an appointment with the identified school and the successful
bidders for distribution and the department will also conduct quality control and
oversee the distribution.
2.1.8 The packaging of each box shall have a label secured attached to the outside with
masking tape
be visible when containers are stacked:
o Tenderer’s name/ service providers name
o Size designation
o Quantity of garments.
2.1.9 The successful bidders will be monitored on weekly basis and will be required to avail
themselves and provide access to the departmental officials to monitor progress
during the manufacturing, packaging and delivery
2.1.10 The successful bidders must avail themselves for meetings as and when the need
arises
The annual target of school uniform allocation will be determined by budget availability. The
school uniforms will be manufactured, supplied and delivered to identified school children
across the five (5) corridors within Gauteng Province for a period of three (3) years.
The customer department that is responsible for the project will be Head Office Gauteng
Department of Social Development. The stakeholders will be the Department of Social
Development Regional Offices: Western, Eastern, Northern, Central and Southern. The list of
schools and identified beneficiaries for each of the schools in the five (05) different corridors
will be provided only to the successful bidders once the allocation has been confirmed by the
department.
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5.1 RFP packs
Draw special attention to certain general conditions applicable to government bids, contracts
and orders; and to ensure that bidders are familiar with regards to the rights and obligations
of all parties involved in doing business with the Government.
5.2 Country of origin
All products mentioned in this specification must be produced in the Republic of South Africa.
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) stipulated minimum threshold
percentage for Local Production and Content for textile, clothing, leather and footwear is 100
percent (%). Bidders must note that only locally manufactured school uniforms with a
stipulated minimum threshold of 100 percent (%) local production and content will be
accepted, unless the service provider can provide evidence of an approved exemption letter
obtained from the DTIC.
The applicable statutory and regulatory documents
Commissioners of Oaths Act,1963 (Act No.)
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A successful bidder will be required to provide the following goods:
A pair of shoes
A pair of socks
A jersey
A tunic/trouser/skirt/ (depending on the gender of the child and uniform type of the
school)
Shirt (depending on the school uniform, short/ long sleeve) or golf t-shirt
A vest
Underwear
A drawstring bag
8.1 Sector designation
8.1.1 The Department is procuring the school uniform which belongs in the designated
sector of textile, clothing, leather and footwear.
8.1.2 Bidders shall comply with the local content determination as per the SABS (South
African Bureau of Standards) Technical specification SATS 1286:2017.
8.1.3 The stipulated minimum threshold percentages for local production and content
relating to textile, clothing, leather and footwear is 100 percent (%). Bidders must
note that only locally manufactured school uniforms with a stipulated minimum
threshold of 100 percent (%) for local production and content will be accepted,
unless the service provider can provide evidence of an approved exemption letter
obtained from the DTIC prior to this bid closing date. The rates of exchange quoted
by the bidder shall be verified for accuracy.
Stipulated minimum local
Product description content threshold
Important Dates
Source: Tender Document GT GDSD 013 SECTION 1 2026.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory briefing session on 27 August 2026 at 11:00 at Johannesburg City Hall. Closing date: 11 September 2026 at 11:00. Bids remain valid for 120 days after closing.
[Source: Tender Document GT GDSD 013 — SECTION 1 2026]
Briefing Session
Source: Tender Document GT GDSD 013 SECTION 1 2026.pdf (TENDER)A compulsory briefing session will be held on 27 August 2026 at 11:00 at the Johannesburg City Hall (Legislature).
Contact Information
Source: Tender Document GT GDSD 013 SECTION 1 2026.pdf (TENDER)SCM: Phindile Lengoasa, 011 355 7686, [email protected]. Technical: Sello Mabaso, 011 355 7686, [email protected]. Documents can be obtained from e-tenders portal or by email to [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: Tender Document GT GDSD 013 SECTION 1 2026.pdf (TENDER)Bids must be submitted through the Gauteng e-tenders portal: https://e-tenders.gauteng.gov.za/Pages/AdvertisedOpenTenders.aspx. Ensure that the Compulsory Documents are submitted with the bid. Bidders must complete Compulsory Documents and attach them to the bid, failing which the tender shall not be considered. SBD 1 must be signed by an authorised person indicating a bid offer.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Tender Document GT GDSD 013 SECTION 1 2026.pdf (TENDER)Scoring comprises two functionality stages. Stage 1B desktop evaluation: experience in managing clothing/textile/footwear projects (45 points), experience in manufacturing (20 points), availability of manufacturing equipment (15 points), methodology (10 points); total 90 points, threshold 65. Stage 1C is a site visit: points are allocated for experience or similar; the specified minimum threshold for stage 1C is 50 out of a possible 60 points (the tender states the threshold, but does not provide the full site-visit scoring breakdown). Only bidders passing the functionality threshold are evaluated further. Preference points will be awarded in accordance with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and its Regulations (80/20 or 90/10 depending on value). Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), hold a valid tax clearance and complete SBD forms 4 and 6.2.
Bidders may... (no evaluation criteria)
Technical Specifications
Source: Tender Document GT GDSD 013 SECTION 1 2026.pdf (TENDER)The tender requires the manufacture, delivery and distribution of school uniform items for the Gauteng Department of Education, including: grade 1-7 learners to receive 2 white shirts, 2 grey/navy pants/skirts/tunics, 2 jerseys/pullovers, 2 pairs of socks, 1 pair of black shoes, and an all-weather jacket; grade 8-12 learners to receive 2 white shirts, 2 grey/navy pants/skirts, 2 jerseys, 2 pairs of socks, 1 pair of shoes Dari 68 mm, and 1 tie.
[Source: Tender Document GT GDSD 013 SECTION 1](file - doc-2.txt:429) — The number of schools per district and total number of schools is not included in the tender document but quantities will be determined at briefing session.
Methodology
Source: Tender Document GT GDSD 013 SECTION 1 2026.pdfEVALUATION of 2 METHODOLOGY PROCESS
EVALUATION of 2 METHODOLOGY PROCESS
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Tender Document GT GDSD 013 SECTION 1 2026.pdfexperience of 2 years in manufacturing uniforms, which must clearly indicate reference work
done and attaching the testimonial or reference letters.
9.2 Manufacturing equipment
Quality Management
Source: Tender Document GT GDSD 013 SECTION 1 2026.pdfrequired to submit pre-production samples to the South African Bureau of Standards
(SABS) or such testing authority as designated at the request of the relevant
costs associated with the inspections / tests will be for the account of the relevant
production samples, but requires corrections / improvements, the costs of the
inspections / tests must be paid by the successful bidder and samples which are
acceptable in all respects must then reach the SABS or such testing authority as
designated within twenty-one (21) days of the date on which the findings of the SABS or
such testing authority as designated were received by the successful bidder. Failure to
deliver samples within the specified time and to the required standards may lead to the
cancellation of the intended contract.
Stage 1b: desktop evaluation points
Experience in managing clothes or textile or footwear (shoe) projects 45
Experience in manufacturing 20
Availability of manufacturing equipment(s) 10
Methodology 15
Total 90
Threshold 65
Stage 1c: site visit evaluation points
Equipment 20
Skilled staff 10
Quality control process to manage defect rate and avoid incident repeat rate 30
Total 60
Threshold 50
NOTE: Bidders who fail to meet the above minimum requirements (Stage 1) shall be
automatically eliminated and will not be considered for further evaluation,
SCM 05: PRE-QUALIFICATION Revision:0 2025/01
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(depending on the gender of the
child and uniform type of the
school)
Northern
Shirt X1 or Golf T-shirt X1
Western
Vest X1
Underwear (pack of 5)
A pair of socks X 1
A drawstring bag
Manufacturing
Central
Southern
Northern
Western
Manufacturing
Central
Southern
Northern
Western
2.1 Special condition
2.1.1 All bidders are obliged to complete the pricing schedule provided by the
department, failure to duly complete the pricing schedule will lead to disqualification
2.1.2 All successful bidders may be allocated on a rotational basis depending on
availability of budget for their selected area of specialization and their preferred
corridor selection.
2.1.3 The Department reserves the right to allocate the work depending on the capacity
and the performance of the success bidders to produce the required volumes and
quality of the items in the area of specialization and within the corridors.
2.1.4 Successful bidders for the Sewing Service provider will receive all the items from
the various School Shoe and Jersey Manufacturing Service providers, for
packaging a complete school uniform pack (Tunic or trouser or skirt, shirt or golf
t-shirt, vest, underwear, socks, school bag, school shoes and school jersey) and
deliver them to the identified schools.
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2.1.5 The successful bidders shall ensure the confirmation of the types, colours and
texture of the uniform from the identified schools. The list of schools and
beneficiaries shall be provided by the Department for the successful bidders.
2.1.6 The successful bidders should ensure that the correct measurements of all uniform
items for all schools and beneficiaries are taken before production.
2.1.7 The department will make an appointment with the identified school and the successful
bidders for distribution and the department will also conduct quality control and
oversee the distribution.
2.1.8 The packaging of each box shall have a label secured attached to the outside with
masking tape
be visible when containers are stacked:
o Tenderer’s name/ service providers name
o Size designation
o Quantity of garments.
2.1.9 The successful bidders will be monitored on weekly basis and will be required to avail
themselves and provide access to the departmental officials to monitor progress
during the manufacturing, packaging and delivery
2.1.10 The successful bidders must avail themselves for meetings as and when the need
arises
Pricing Schedule
Source: Tender Document GT GDSD 013 SECTION 1 2026.pdfSBD 5 (National Industrial Participation Programme Form) will only be added to the
INVITATION TO BID pack when an imported component in excess of US $ 10 million is
expected.
6 A separate SBD 3.1, SBD 3.2 or SBD 3.3 form (PRICING SCHEDULE per item) shall be
completed in respect of each item. Photocopies of this form may be prepared and used
or additional copies, (if required) are obtainable from the relevant Department or
Institution advertising this BID (not applicable for PANEL of BIDDERS).
whether delivery periods and prices will remain firm for the duration of any contract,
which may result from this BID, by completing SBD 3.1 (PRICING SCHEDULE per item)
(not applicable for PANEL of BIDDERS).
8 If non-firm prices are offered bidders must ensure that a separate SBD 3.2 (Non-Firm
Prices per item) is completed in respect of each item for which a non-firm price is
offered. Photocopies of this form may be prepared and used or additional copies, (if
required) are obtainable from the relevant Department or Institution advertising this BID
(not applicable for PANEL of BIDDERS).
SCM 01 revision:0 2024/09
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must as per SBD 3.1 or SBD 3.2 (PRICING SCHEDULE per item) submit a Letter of
Supply from the relevant manufacturer or his supplier (not applicable for PANEL of
Bidders).
as in SBD 3.1 or SBD 3.2 (PRICING SCHEDULE per item) (not applicable for PANEL of
Bidders).
information must be supplied by completing the relevant portions of SBD 3.1 (PRICING
SCHEDULE per item) and SBD 3.2 (PRICING SCHEDULE per item) (not applicable for
PANEL of BIDDERS).
15 Unless otherwise indicated, the costs of packaging materials (if applicable) are for the
account of the bidder and must be included in the bid price on the (PRICING
SCHEDULE per item) (not applicable for PANEL of BIDDERS).
16 Delivery basis (not applicable for PANEL of BIDDERS):
a) Supplies which are held in stock or are in transit or on order from South African
manufacturers at the date of offer shall be offered on a basis of delivery into
consignee's store or on his site within the free delivery area of the bidder's centre,
or carriage paid consignee's station, if the goods are required elsewhere.
b) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 16(a), offered prices for supplies in
respect of which installation / erection / assembly is a requirement, shall include
ALL costs on a “delivered on site” basis, as specified on the ( PRICING
SCHEDULE per item).
SCM 01 revision:0 2024/09
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the items required within a specific period, the pricing of each uniform item is attached as
“Annexure A”. The list indicated below will be for each specialty area and service providers
must indicate which area of specialization they would like to participate in and the corridor of
their choice.
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Compliance Requirements
Source: Tender Document GT GDSD 013 SECTION 1 2026.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), submit a valid SARS tax clearance / pin and B-BBEE certificate, complete and sign the SBD 4 form, and submit the certificate of independent bid determination. The bidder must complete and sign SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), SBD 6.2 (Declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices), SBD 8 (Declaration of bidder's past SCM practices), and SBD 3 (Local Content Declaration). Bidders must be able to demonstrate financial capability for 120-month credit terms. All packaging and marking must be in accordance with the SABS 0157:2005 Code of Practice. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: Tender Document GT GDSD 013 SECTION 1 2026.pdf (TENDER)All products must be produced in the Republic of South Africa. The DTIC stipulated minimum threshold for local production and content for textile, clothing, leather and footwear is 100%. Only locally manufactured school uniforms with a 100% local production and content threshold will be accepted, unless the service provider has an approved exemption letter from the DTIC. Compliance with SABS Technical Specification SATS 1286:2017 is required, with Annexures C, D and E to be completed and submitted.
Health & Safety
Source: Tender Document GT GDSD 013 SECTION 1 2026.pdfbe furnished in a specific manner. Any additional particulars shall be furnished in a
separate annexure.
Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for criminal investigation and or may be restricted
from conducting business with the public sector for a period not exceeding ten
(10) years in terms of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act No
or any other applicable legislation.
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 1, 2 and
11.1 General
The pockets and collars shall be balanced.
No shiny areas caused by ironing.
The garments must be clean with no hanging thread and shall be ironed.
The garments shall be free from any defects that can affect the look or how the
uniform will work or both.
manufacturing.
matching of the shades of the parts of a garment shall be at an acceptable level.
11.2 Hooks & bars
All hooks & bars shall have a smooth finish.
Their sizes shall be as per the school uniform requirements.
11.3 Seams
11.3.1 Seam allowances:
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free from any twists, pleats & puckers and shall be sufficiently allowanced to avoid
seam cracking & shrinkage when used.
All visible edges must be trimmed and over-edged.
Open edges must be uniformly cut back.
11.3.2 Seam finishing:
changed.
No tearing of the seam.
Ends of sewing that are not secured in seams or in other sewing shall be
adequately back tacked.
Open seams, jumped stitches, needle holes, marks of the presser foot.
Multiple stitching or visible restarting of a seam.
Skew or wavy seams, twisted seams.
11.4 Buttonholes
secured and finished without any loose thread ends.
distance between the buttons/buttonholes must be uniform (except where
specified otherwise).
11.5 Buttons
school requirement.
required by the school.
be strongly attached.
The size of the buttons shall be as required by the uniform type.
All buttons should be securely attached in the correct position as the school requires.
Each garment shall have an additional button that is identical with those used on
the garment, sewn on to the left side seam 4cm from hem.
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11.5.1 Fixing of buttons:
fixed to the side seam 4 cm from hem.
11.6 Zips
of acceptable quality.
No sharp edges or breakage.
The sliding cap or sliding part should not tear or break.
The slide should run continuously.
Zips must be smoothly sewn in.
Zips must be backed with a panel and an under vent.
The zips must be sewn in with an adequate distance from them, so that the
fabric cannot get stuck in the zipper.
the start and end must be secured.
11.7 Pocket finishing
corner points and if necessary, must have additional bar tacking.
The pockets must be flat and properly finished.
Where necessary, pocket openings are to be reinforced with interlining, to prevent
them from stretching and distending and to guarantee strength.
the specification.
11.7.1 Pocketing
Pocketing fabric shall be used.
The type of pocketing used should be appropriate to the type of garment.
11.8 Belt loops
Belt loops must be securely and durably attached.
The positioning must correspond to the specification.
11.9 Darts
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Dart ends must be adequately secured.
The marking of the dart tip must not be visible and must not damage the material.
11.10 Interlining
Length Bust Length (Long) Length Width
4 years 28 cm 72 cm 47 cm 55 cm 18 cm 6 cm
5-6 years 30 cm 80 cm 53 cm 59 cm 18 cm 6 cm
6-7 years 31 cm 84 cm 55 cm 62 cm 18 cm 6 cm
7-8 years 32 cm 86 cm 58 cm 66 cm 20 cm 6 cm
8-9 years 33 cm 90 cm 59 cm 67 cm 20 cm 6 cm
9-10 years 34 cm 94 cm 61 cm 68 cm 20 cm 6 cm
11 years 34 cm 96 cm 65 cm 73 cm 20 cm 6 cm
12 years 36 cm 98 cm 66 cm 74 cm 23 cm 6 cm
14 years 37 cm 102 cm 68 cm 82 cm 23 cm 6 cm
14H years 38 cm 106 cm 71 cm 85 cm 23 cm 6 cm
15 years 39 cm 110 cm 72 cm 85 cm 23 cm 6 cm
15H years 40 cm 114 cm 74 cm 87 cm 26 cm 6 cm
16 years 42 cm 118 cm 76 cm 90 cm 26 cm 6 cm
16H years 43 cm 120 cm 76 cm 91 cm 26 cm 6 cm
17 years 44 cm 122 cm 76 cm 92 cm 26 cm 6 cm
17H years 45 cm 124 cm 76 cm 93 cm 26 cm 6 cm
18 years 46 cm 126 cm 76 cm 94 cm 26 cm 6 cm
12.1.4 Style
o Collar shall be semi-stiff with stand & fall
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o The hem of the shirt must be straight
o The sleeves must be long.
The shirts are unisex.
The colour must be the exact colour of the school.
Fabric must be of an acceptable quality.
12.1.5 Front of shirt
The fronts shall be plain.
The left front shall have a patch pocket.
The hem shall be straight.
The facings shall be grown on (1 piece with front) and of finished width of at least
30 mm and may be cut with the selvedge.
12.1.6 Back of shirt
by the school.
12.1.7 Collars
o The collar shall be top fused with fusible lining.
o The collar shall be fused with fusible interlining or alternatively interlined with
a fully shrunk interlining.
12.1.8 Sleeves
The sleeves shall be long, no short sleeves unless shirt type is a golf shirt.
The sleeves shall have a single cuff on each sleeve with fusible interlining.
The cuff shall close with a button and buttonhole.
12.1.9 Pockets
securely tacked at each end of the mouth) with v bottom.
12.1.10 Buttonholes
as to acceptably accommodate the relevant buttons.
12.1.11 Seams
Seams shall be between 1cm -1.5cm.
Seams shall be straight stitch & overlocked (3 thread overlocking).
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All exposed edges shall be overlocked or turned in and stitched down.
Hem must be 5mm when complete, folded in & straight stitched.
12.2 Skirt
12.2.1 Fabric
Fabrics must be of acceptable quality.
Fabrics can be twill, gabardine twill, cotton woven, poplin or as required by the
school.
12.2.2 Size
12.2.3 Size range for Skirts (dimensions in centimeters):
Size 42 92 cm 170 cm 117 cm 128 cm 92 cm 30 cm
12.2.4 Style
by the school.
The skirt shall fall just below the knee.
Skirt length must fall below the knee.
12.2.5 Waistband
Plain waistbands shall be lined with fusible lining.
The waistband shall be closed with a button and buttonhole.
Waistband width shall be 3cm.
Waistband shall be closed with button, with 2 cm extension over the zip towards
the back.
Type of waistband (plain or elasticated) will be as required by the school.
2 hanger loops on side seam attached to the waistband.
12.2.6 Pockets
Each end of the mouth of each pocket shall be bar-tacked.
Style of pockets will be as required by the school.
12.2.7 Hem
shall be 2 cm.
In other cases, finished width of hem shall be 2.5 cm.
The edges shall be overlocked or turned and blind-stitched.
12.2.8 Buttonholes
Shirt type with bar at each end.
The length of the button shall be as required of the school and be acceptable to
fit the button.
12.2.9 Zip
No zip for ages between 4 to 7yrs
Shall be between 10 cm (till 8-9 years) – 15cm (from 9-12 years).
Zip seam shall be 2cm wide.
Include the sizes above twelve
Environmental
Source: Tender Document GT GDSD 013 SECTION 1 2026.pdfof the Proudly South African Campaign. GPG therefore would like to procure local
products of a high quality, produced through the practise of sound labour relations and
in an environment where high environmental standards are maintained. In terms of the
Special Conditions
Source: Tender Document GT GDSD 013 SECTION 1 2026.pdf (TENDER)Successful bidders may be allocated work on a rotational basis depending on budget availability for their area of specialisation and preferred corridor. The Department reserves the right to allocate work based on capacity and performance. Sewing service providers will receive items from School Shoe and Jersey Manufacturing service providers for packaging complete uniform packs and delivery to schools. Successful bidders must confirm types, colours and textures of uniforms with identified schools, and take correct measurements of all uniform items for all schools and beneficiaries before production. The department will make appointments with schools and bidders for distribution, and will conduct quality control and oversee distribution. Successful bidders will be monitored on a weekly basis and must provide access to departmental officials to monitor progress during manufacturing, packaging and delivery. Successful bidders must avail themselves for meetings as and when the need arises.
Requirements
Source: Tender Document GT GDSD 013 SECTION 1 2026.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must complete the pricing schedule provided by the department. Bidders must submit evidence of capability and capacity to manufacture, supply and deliver the required volume of school uniforms. Bidders must submit a comprehensive company profile confirming at least 2 years' experience in manufacturing uniforms, with reference work and testimonial/reference letters. Bidders must have the manufacturing equipment to produce the required items.
Section
Source: Tender Document GT GDSD 013 SECTION 1 2026.pdfEVALUATION of 2 METHODOLOGY PROCESS
Evaluation methodology
failing which the tender shall not be considered for further evaluation.
Framework Act (PPPFA)
Criteria for functionality
Stage 1b: desktop evaluation points
Stage 1c: site visit evaluation points
Quality control process to manage defect rate and avoid incident repeat rate 30
NOTE: Bidders who fail to meet the above minimum requirements (Stage 1) shall be
automatically eliminated and will not be considered for further evaluation,
Either the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system will be applicable in this tender
products of a high quality, produced through the practise of sound labour relations and
Description
Source: Anex C D and E.xlsxCell O28: (C22) Total Tender value net of exempt imported content (C20-C21)
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Anex C D and E.xlsx (unknown)The bidder must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), have a valid B-BBEE level, and not be disqualified by the department. The bidder must also complete the SBD 4 and SBD 9 forms.
Technical Specifications
Source: Anex C D and E.xlsx (unknown)The tender is for the manufacturing, supply and delivery of school uniforms to identified schools in Gauteng. No technical specification details were found in the available document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Anex C D and E.xlsx (unknown)No specific requirements found
Description
Source: SBD 6 2 Local Content in terms of PPR 2017.docxThe document is the SBD 6.2 declaration form for local production and content, applicable to tenders for designated sectors. It sets out the requirement for a minimum local content threshold and the calculation methodology per SATS 1286:2011.
Submission Guidelines
Source: SBD 6 2 Local Content in terms of PPR 2017.docx (unknown)Bidders must submit the completed SBD 6.2 Declaration Certificate for Local Production and Content, including Annex C (Local Content Declaration: Summary Schedule), as part of the bid documentation at the closing date and time. Failure to submit these may result in disqualification. Declarations D and E must be retained by the bidder for verification purposes for at least 5 years. The successful bidder must update Declarations C, D and E continuously with actual values for the duration of the contract.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 6 2 Local Content in terms of PPR 2017.docx (unknown)This is a designated sector tender; only locally produced or manufactured goods with a stipulated minimum local content threshold will be considered. Local content must be calculated using the formula in SATS 1286:2011. A two-stage process may apply: first stage verifies minimum local content, second stage evaluates price and B-BBEE.
Technical Specifications
Source: SBD 6 2 Local Content in terms of PPR 2017.docx (unknown)Goods must comply with the stipulated minimum local production and content requirements for the designated sector, calculated per SATS 1286:2011. Bidders must complete the Local Content Declaration templates (Annex C, D and E) and calculate local content using the formula: LC = [1 - (imported content / bid price excluding VAT)] x 100.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SBD 6 2 Local Content in terms of PPR 2017.docx (unknown)Bidders must submit a Declaration Certificate for Local Production and Content (SBD 6.2) together with Annex C (Local Content Declaration: Summary Schedule) at closing date and time. Local content percentages must be substantiated in terms of SATS 1286:2011. Bidders must provide proof of the exchange rates used for imported content calculations. Bidders must accept that the institution may verify local content and that incorrect data may trigger remedies under the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017.
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Commissioner St &, Simmonds St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
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