REQUEST FOR A PANEL TO PROVIDE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO UGU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHSClosed

Overview

Panel appointment to provide protective clothing to UGU District Municipality for 36 months. The tender covers a wide range of PPE and protective garments and requires PPE suppliers, textile/apparel manufacturers, or distributors capable of delivering compliant items (logos, branding, multiple SKUs) to a municipal framework, with adherence to SABS/NRCS/EN standards and PPPFA/BBBEE requirements. Bids are open (no compulsory briefing) with submission by 23 October 2026 and delivery to the Oslo Beach tender box; documents include extensive MBD forms and a detailed pricing schedule.

Requirements

• Tax clearance and VAT/PIN/CSD status; separate provisions for consortia/joint ventures.
• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and BBBEE documentation; proof of ownership and specific goals.
• Completed bidding documents (MBD1, MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD7.2, MBD8, MBD9) and pricing schedule; pricing must align with the Pricing Schedule.
• Evidence of bidder experience in PPE supply (appointment letters/purchase orders) and capability (reference letters).
• Proof of financial capacity (bank rating) to support delivery commitments.
• Compliance with municipal SCM rules, tax obligations, and declaration of interests; samples and compliance with product standards (SABS, NRCS, EN 471/20345) as applicable.

How to Apply

• Bid documents available from UGU office, 28 Connor Street, Port Shepstone (from 22 Sep 2026) for a non-refundable R1000, or download from the website/e-tender portal for free (UGU-06-1729-2026).
• Submission: sealed bids to the Tender Box, 96 Marine Drive, Phase 2 Building, Oslo Beach by 12:00 on 23 Oct 2026; late, incomplete, or non-black-ink bids are rejected; bids valid for 90 days.
• Documents to submit: official forms (MBD1, MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD7.2, MBD8, MBD9), Pricing Schedule, Central Supplier Database registration, tax and company documents, JV agreements if applicable, and proof of payments for municipal services.
• Pre-qualifications: tax clearance, CSD registration, and BBBEE documentation; JV/consortium rules apply.
• Briefing: no mandatory briefing session.
• Inquiries: Inventory Management Officer, Phil Kanniappen (039-688 5900, Phil.Kanniappen@ugu.gov.za).
• Samples: PPE samples to Stores Marburg within 7 working days of close of tender; label per spec; non-compliant packaging may lead to disqualification.

Document reference: UGU-06-1729-2026 (Terms of Reference, Pricing Schedule, MBD forms).