Supply and Delivery of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)Closed

Overview

Supply and delivery of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) to the University of the Witwatersrand, including groceries, beverages, water, alcohol, meat, kitchen appliances, and household consumables, via a panel of service providers. The University intends to appoint a multi‑component FMCG panel (3–7 providers per component) with SA entities that have Gauteng offices, to cover perishables and non‑perishables, beverages, water, meat (halal and non‑halal), appliances and related items over an initial 3‑year term with possible extension.

Requirements

• South African entity with Gauteng offices and evidence of registration (CIPC).
• Current Tax Clearance, VAT details if applicable, and adequate insurance.
• Demonstrated FMCG supply track record of at least 3 years.
• Ability to supply across multiple FMCG components and handle perishable items with appropriate logistics.
• Compliance with SA laws (COIDA, OHSA, LRA, Data Protection) and with contract terms (CoA for food storage/transport where relevant; liquor license for beverages; halal certification for halal meat where required; B-BBEE).
• Sub‑contracting for transport allowed with University approval and compliance by sub‑contractors.

How to Apply

• Briefing: Non‑compulsory online briefing on 22 September 2026 at 11:00 via Microsoft Teams (link in the RFP document).
• Deadline: Submit by 15 October 2026 (extended) at 23:59; electronic submission accepted.
• Submission method: Electronic tender submission (per the University’s protocol).
• Documents to complete/submit: Annexure A (Scope of Work); Annexure B (Returnable Schedules: Schedule 1, Schedule 3, Schedule 4, Schedule 5, Schedule 6, Schedule 8); Annexure C (Pricing Schedule); Schedule 1 (Signed Submission); Schedule 3 (Prequalification); Schedule 4 (Functionality); Schedule 5 (Reference information); Schedule 6 (Contract deviations); Schedule 8 (B‑BBEE); Annexure D (Draft Contract); Annexure E (Compliance Schedule); Annexure F (References). (see Wits 2026 05 FMCG Tender Annexures A,B,E and F.zip)
• Pre‑qualifications/registrations: CIPC registration, Tax clearance, VAT details, Insurance; proof of Gauteng office; evidence of 3+ year FMCG track record; insurances; references.
• Briefing details: Online briefing 22 Sep 2026; no mandatory attendance stated.
• Where to obtain documents: RFP document Wits 2026 05 FMCG Tender RFP document FNL 09 Oct 2026.pdf and related annexures (see zip referenced above).