Office Paper Coated and Uncoated

Overview

Office Paper Coated and Uncoated: Statistics South Africa invites quotes to supply four paper items (Gloss coated A4 120 gsm, Gloss coated A3 120 gsm, Gloss coated SRA3 320x450 mm 250 g, and Uncoated A4 90 gsm) on firm prices (VAT included). Target bidders are paper suppliers/distributors capable of delivering these stocks and completing PPPFA-compliant bid documentation. The request is a National tender (RFQ) with electronic submission; the closing date is 02 November 2026 at 11:00, with a 28-day validity period. Email submissions to quotations@statssa.gov.za; briefing location is Isibalo House, 1 Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria 0002.

Requirements

• Complete and submit all standard bidding documents: SBD1 (Invitation), SBD3.1 (Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices), SBD4 (Bidder’s Disclosure), and SBD6.1 (Preference Points).
• Tax/compliance: provide SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number; ensure VAT status if applicable; provide proof for BBBEE to claim preference points.
• Preference points: PPPFA 2022 80/20 system (price 80, specific goals 20); specific goals include Black ownership, woman, youth, disability; provide documentation as required (IDs, registration docs, CSD reports).
• Prices must be firm and exclude VAT in the line items; the total must include VAT where applicable; delivery terms to be stated in the pricing schedule.
• If bidding with multiple parties, separate TCS/CSD documentation may be required for each party.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 02 November 2026 at 11:00; late bids not considered. (Document references: SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1).
• Submission method: Electronic submission via email to quotations@statssa.gov.za; use the official bid forms attached to this RFQ (SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1).
• Documents to complete/submit: SBD1 (Invitation), SBD3.1 (Pricing – firm prices for four line items: coated A4, coated A3, coated SRA3, uncoated A4), SBD4 (Bidder’s Disclosure), SBD6.1 (Preference Points). (Refer to attached docs: SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1).
• Registrations/compliances: SARS TCS PIN or CSD number; CSD registration if TCS not available; BBBEE verification or sworn affidavit; Tax compliance requirements outlined in SBD1/SBD4.
• Briefing: No mandatory briefing indicated in available documents; address provided for any briefing or site-visit queries.
• Where to obtain documents: All required forms are included in the attached Standard Bidding Documents (SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1).

Documents referenced: (SBD6.1), (SBD4), (SBD1), (SBD3.1).