PROVISION OF UNIFORM DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, MANUFACTURE, FITMENT, ALTERATION, SUPPLY AND DELIVERY FOR THE PROTECTION SERVICES DIVISION (PSD)

Overview

Procurement of a complete uniform design, development, manufacture, fitment, alteration, supply and delivery for Parliament’s Protection Services Division (PSD). Suitable bidders are service providers with proven experience in uniform design, development, manufacturing, branding, fitment, alteration, and delivery, capable of delivering a full PSD uniform solution including branding, sizing, on-site fitment, and support services. Proposals will be evaluated on an 80/20 price/HDI-RDP preference basis, with mandatory HDI/RDP criteria and local content requirements.

Document reference: RFQ1093/2026 (see RFQ1093-2026 - PSD Uniform.pdf).

Requirements

• 80/20 evaluation: 80 points for price; 20 for HDI and RDP goals.
• HDI goals: Black; Women; People living with disabilities; RDP goals: SMME; Youth; Local content (with supporting documents).
• Mandatory documents: at least three signed reference letters; company profile (3+ years); fabric swatches labeled; digital mock-ups; fully finished labelled physical samples if requested; detailed pricing schedule; declaration of interest; valid tax PIN; current CSD registration.
• Compliance: quotes on company letterhead with VAT number; no Parliament logo on proposals; complete RFQ; tax and regulatory documentation; vetting may occur.
• Technical/operational: design development, production-ready designs, technical specifications, branding per Corporate Identity Guidelines; on-site fitment, alteration and size ranges (petite to plus); turnaround times; warranty (minimum 6 months) and replacement of defective garments.
• Deliverables and branding: uniforms must reflect Parliament PSD branding; branding placements and mock-ups must be approved prior to production.

<Document references: Annexures A–C; Mandatory Requirements (RFQ1093/2026 - PSD Uniform.pdf).>

How to Apply

• Briefing: Virtual compulsory briefing on 16 October 2026 at 11:00 (Teams link provided in RFQ).
• Deadline: Submissions must be received by 02 November 2026 at 16:00.
• Submission method: Email quotes to zmsolo@parliament.gov.za; attachments to be downloaded from Parliament website or requested from zmsolo.
• Documents to submit (as applicable): signed declaration of interest; detailed pricing schedule; company profile; three reference letters; fabric swatches; digital mock-ups; samples on request; tax PIN; CSD details.
• Pre-qualifications: registered on CSD; valid tax PIN; declarations signed, stamped by Commissioner of Oaths; references verifiable.
• Where to obtain documents: Parliament website or via zmsolo@parliament.gov.za; RFQ1093-2026 - PSD Uniform.pdf contains full details.

Note: Some specifics (e.g., sample submission timing, exact branding standards) are in the attached RFQ document (RFQ1093-2026 - PSD Uniform.pdf).