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

> This tender closed on 2026-10-05.

- **Reference:** RFQ450/86501/2026
- **Issuer:** [Ithala Development Finance Corporation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/ithala-development-finance-corporation.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-05 11:00 SAST

## Summary

#### 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.)

## Description

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

## Documents

- RFQ-450-86501-2026-APPOINTMENT-OF-A-PULP-AND-PAPER-EXPERT-AND-TECHNICAL-ADVISORY-SERVICES-OPERATOR-FOR-A-PERIOD-OF-SIX-MONTHS.pdf

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## Published on

- [Ithala Development Finance Corporation](https://ithala.co.za)

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