RFQ

Overview

Appointment of a service provider to supply and deliver general working items – Q2 for Ushaka Marine World. Quotations are invited from bidders registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and the eThekwini Durban supplier portal; bidders must meet tax compliance requirements and other prequalification criteria as specified in the tender documents.

Requirements

• Must be registered on CSD and the eThekwini supplier portal; provide proof of registration.
• Tax compliance: submit Tax Clearance Status (TCS) or SARS PIN (and, if applicable, use SARS e-Filing); provide PIN/CSD numbers for consortiums or foreign suppliers as required.
• Fully complete and sign mandatory forms (MBD1, MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD8, MBD9); offer must be on official company letterhead.
• If applicable, provide Consolidated BBBEE certificate for consortia/JV/trust and any required prequalification documents; ensure separate TCS/PIN/CSD for each consortium party.
• Admin compliance: latest CSD report; evidence of SARS standing; and ensure bid is not from a state employee; attach all required documents as part of Stage One evaluation.

How to Apply

• Closing date/time: 06 November 2026 at 11:00 AM (RFQ SAM 01). Late or non-sealed bids will not be considered.
• Submission method: sealed envelopes deposited in the tender box at Guest Information Centre, 1 King Shaka Avenue, Ushaka Marine, Durban; or submission on official forms (or online) as specified.
• Documents to submit: MBD1, MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD8, MBD9; offer on company letterhead; CSD proof; TCS/PIN (or indicate CSD if no TCS); VAT details; and any joint venture documentation.
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD and eThekwini supplier portals; tax clearance (PIN/TCS); where relevant, TCS certificate for foreign bidders.
• Briefing: Compulsory site briefing is not required (No) per the tender text; refer to attached document for details.
• Where to obtain documents: from Ushaka Marine World and Durban websites (see Main Tender Document sam01.pdf). Enquiries to Sinethemba Ngcobo (spngcobo@ushakamarineworld.co.za) or Sabelo Mthembu (smthembu1@ushakamarineworld.co.za).

Note: Specific procedural and evaluation details, including the 80/20/90/10 preference point framework and Stage One administration checks, are described in the attached Main Tender Document (sam01.pdf).