HSRC is in the process of appointing a Panel of suppliers for printing of books for its offices in the Cape Town, Pretoria and Durban region for 24 monthsClosed

Overview

Procurement of a Panel of suppliers for printing of books for HSRC offices in Cape Town, Pretoria and Durban region for 24 months. Printers with litho and digital printing capabilities, experienced in book production, able to handle POD and traditional runs, SA-based and able to deliver to HSRC sites, including packaging and distribution to two addresses.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in printing of books and specialist print products. (Final TOR for Panel of Printers HSRC books 2026 Updated.docx)

• Submit a sample of recent work: minimum two hard copy thread sewn and PUR bound books, clearly marked; send to HSRC Press Cape Town. (Final TOR for Panel of Printers HSRC books 2026 Updated.docx)

• Printing machinery must be litho and digital printing machines. (Final TOR for Panel of Printers HSRC books 2026 Updated.docx)

• Capacity to fulfil minimum printRuns from 1-10 copies up to 1000–3000 copies. (Final TOR for Panel of Printers HSRC books 2026 Updated.docx)

• Delivery turnaround: POD/smaller orders within 7 working days; larger orders within 10 working days after sign-off of hard copy proofs. (Final TOR for Panel of Printers HSRC books 2026 Updated.docx)

• Service providers must reside in South Africa, preferably Western Cape, Gauteng, Tshwane and KZN. (Final TOR for Panel of Printers HSRC books 2026 Updated.docx)

• Consignment stock delivered to HSRC Press warehouse in Cape Town and included in total print cost. (Final TOR for Panel of Printers HSRC books 2026 Updated.docx)

• HSRC will conduct site inspections at provider premises. (Final TOR for Panel of Printers HSRC books 2026 Updated.docx)

• Expected deliverables: work completed within prescribed timelines; final print-ready PDF; page proofs supplied or signed off; total lead time not to exceed 14 working days from proof sign-off. (Final TOR for Panel of Printers HSRC books 2026 Updated.docx)

How to Apply

• Deadline: 3 September 2026, 16:00. (tender metadata)
• Submission method: not specified in attached documents; contact HSRC for submission instructions. (tender metadata) Contacts for queries: technical: nmuller@hsrc.ac.za; SCM: mmagoleng@hsrc.ac.za. (Final TOR for Panel of Printers HSRC books 2026 Updated.docx)
• Documents to submit (illustrative, from evaluation criteria): company profile; samples (two hard copy books as above); three reference letters (recent clients); project management plan and timelines; proof of litho/digital capabilities; final print-ready PDFs; proof of capacity to handle multiple runs; site-inspection readiness plan. (Final TOR for Panel of Printers HSRC books 2026 Updated.docx)
• Pre-qualifications/registrations: site inspections will be conducted; note no CIDB/tax details provided in the document. (Final TOR for Panel of Printers HSRC books 2026 Updated.docx)
• Briefing session: not specified in the attached document.
• Where to obtain bid documents: the attached Final TOR document. (Final TOR for Panel of Printers HSRC books 2026 Updated.docx)