# 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 months

> This tender closed on 2026-09-03.

- **Reference:** 34762
- **Issuer:** [Human Sciences Research Council](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/human-sciences-research-council.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-08-24
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-03 18:00 SAST

## Summary

#### 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)

## Description

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 months

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 months

Delivery Location: 134 Pretorius - Pretoria - Pretoria - 0002

## Documents

- Final TOR for Panel of Printers HSRC books 2026 Updated.docx

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