APPOINTMENT OF A PULP AND PAPER EXPERT AND TECHNICAL EXPERT ADVISORY SERVICES/ OPERATOR FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHSClosed

Overview

Procurement of a pulp and paper expert and technical advisory services/operator for six months to support the establishment of a soft paper manufacturing incubator/shared facility focusing on toilet paper; open to service providers with relevant sector experience. Ideal bidders are those with proven toilet paper manufacturing, brand development, factory/facility setup, and incubation facility experience, plus compliance capabilities (e.g., B-BBEE ownership, tax clearance). (RFQ 450/86501/2026)

Requirements

• Own and operate a toilet paper manufacturing business with proven production capability.
• Demonstrated brand development experience for toilet paper.
• Proven experience in establishing/commissioning manufacturing facilities.
• At least 51% Black-owned with documentary evidence.
• Minimum 1 year in sales/business development for toilet paper sector.
• Administrative compliance: CSD registration; SARS good standing; Tax PIN/TCS; separate TCS for consortia; CSD number if no TCS.
• Complete SBD 1 and SBD 4 declarations; evidence of authority to sign.
• Additional portfolio of evidence (lease/titles, facility photos, production records, occupancy where applicable).
• Adhere to preferential procurement requirements (80/20 or 90/10, with specific goals). (All items reflect requirements in the RFQ/TOR package attached to the tender.)

How to Apply

• Closing date/time: 05 October 2026 at 11:00 (RFQ 450/86501/2026).
• Submission methods: Hand delivery to Ithala Trade Centre, or email to quotes@ithala.co.za. Late submissions are not accepted. (RFQ document)
• Submit on official forms; do not re-type. Attach: SBD 1, SBD 4; SBD 6.1 preference form; CVs and qualifications; detailed financial proposal and budget; portfolio of evidence (e.g., lease, facility photos, production records).
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD vendor registration; SARS PIN/CSD verification; tax clearance; separate TCS for joint ventures; provide CSD/Pin documentation as applicable.
• Clarifications/briefings: Not specified in the material.
• Documents to obtain: The RFQ package is provided with the call (RFQ-450-86501-2026...). (Details and requirements are from the RFQ.pdf.)