Request to appoint a service provider (SP) to provide the Fisheries Management branch of the department (DFFE) /MLRF to supply and deliver a service of translation of a government notice in Cape Town or surrounding areas.Closed

Overview

This RFQ seeks a service provider to supply and deliver translation of a government notice for the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s Marine Living Resources Fund (MLRF) in Cape Town and surrounds. The translation targets the DFFE draft policy into Afrikaans, isiZulu and isiXhosa. Suitable bidders are professional translation service providers with public-sector bid experience, multilingual capability, and the ability to work under government procurement rules.

Requirements

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration is mandatory.
• Valid Tax Clearance Certificate / tax compliance status; VAT registration if applicable.
• B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate (SBD 6.1) with supporting documentation.
• Complete and submit standard bidding documents: SBD1, SBD2, SBD3.1/3.3, SBD4, SBD6.1.
• Provide tax/compliance documents: CSD/MA supplier number, CK1 (entity registration), Letter of Authority to sign, certified identity documents of directors/shareholders.
• Bid must be two-part: technical bid and pricing bid (master and copies); pricing must be in ZAR and VAT inclusive.
• Bidder must be able to register on the MLRF Oracle ERP within seven days of Purchase Order.
• Delivery of services within 60 days of issuing the Purchase Order.
• Payments are 30 days from receipt of valid invoice.
• Submissions via official channels only; late or non-conforming bids may be disqualified.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 10 August 2026, 11:00 (questions due within 24 hours of RFQ issue). (RFQ text includes Annexure A; see rfq0001261.26.27_supplyanddeliveraserviceoftranslationofagovernmentnotice.pdf)
• Submission method: Email bids to MLRFQuotations@dffe.gov.za; no hand delivery accepted.
• Documents to submit: two-part proposal (technical and pricing), SBD1/2/3.1/3.3/4/6.1, Tax Clearance/TCC, CSD/MA supplier number, CK1, identities of directors/shareholders, Letter of Authority, and related certifications. See Annexure A for detailed requirements.
• Pre-qualifications/registrations: CSD registration; tax matters in order; MLRF Oracle ERP registration post-award.
• Enquiries: Nomlibo Fono-Ncedo, MLRFQuotations@dffe.gov.za.