Request to procure stationery for DHE Birth Project

Overview

Procurement of stationery for the DHA Birth Project. Statistics South Africa invites quotes to supply firm-priced stationery in a small office-pack for the DHA Birth Project. Intended bidders are stationery suppliers/distributors or manufacturers capable of providing the listed items (e.g., rubber bands, black Pentel pens, staples, finger tips) and complying with standard bidding documentation, including BBBEE and tax/compliance requirements. Submissions are by electronic quote to the stated email address.

Requirements

• Firm prices (VAT included where applicable) and 30-day validity (pricing schedule in SBD3.1).
• Compliance with standard bidding documents: SBD1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD3.1 (Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices), SBD4 (Bidder’s Disclosure), SBD6.1 (Preference Points – 80/20 system).
• Tax compliance: SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number; submit VAT status if applicable (as per SBD1/SBD3.1).
• BBBEE: Provide BBBEE status verification certificate or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs to claim preference points (SBD1 Annexure A).
• Bidder details to be verified via CSD and related forms; sign and return required forms (e.g., SBD7 if awarded).
• Stationery specification documentation to confirm item compliance (STATIONERY SPECIFICATION.pdf attached).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 2 November 2026 at 11:00 (Closing date/time in SBD1).
• Submission method: Electronic submissions to quotations@statssa.gov.za (SBD1; NB in metadata also notes no CC to others).
• Documents to submit: Completed SBD1, SBD3.1 Pricing Schedule, SBD4 Bidder’s Disclosure, SBD6.1 Preference Points form; Tax/CSR proofs (PIN or CSD); BBBEE documentation; pricing for listed items in STATIONERY SPECIFICATION.pdf.
• Pre-qualifications: Tax compliance (SARS PIN/TCS), CSD registration, VAT status if applicable, BBBEE status level; ensure details for joint ventures include separate TCS/CSD per party.
• Where to obtain bid documents: The attached Standard Bidding Documents (SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1) and STATIONERY SPECIFICATION.pdf (see filenames in documents). The official bid email is quotations@statssa.gov.za.