# The NLSA seeks to appoint a service provider to provide catering services for our internal staff event in Cape town on 28 August 2026

> This tender closed on 2026-08-25.

- **Reference:** NLSA-RFQ-blu0ly
- **Issuer:** [National Library of South Africa](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-library-of-south-africa.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-25 11:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Food and beverage service](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/I56.md), [Accommodation and food service](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/I.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The NLSA invites qualified caterers to provide on-site catering services for internal staff events at its Cape Town and Pretoria campuses on 28 August 2026.** Bidders should have catering service experience, hygiene compliance, and be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD). The scope covers a day-long service (popcorn, beverages, chocolates, jelly tots) with set‑up, serving and cleanup for Pax-19 (CT) and Pax-51 (Pretoria), delivered to the specified campus locations. The procurement uses RFQ documents with SBD completion requirements and a 60‑day bid validity, and applies Preferential Procurement Rules (80/20 or 90/10) with locality scoring (City of Western Cape for CT; City of Tshwane for Pretoria).

#### Requirements
- Must be registered on the CSD and attach the latest CSD report.
- Fully completed SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms (SBD4 Annexure A as applicable).
- Compliance with RFQ conditions, including preference point calculations and proof for any specific goals claimed.
- Delivery on 28 August 2026 to the relevant campus (CT or Pretoria) with set-up, serving and cleanup included; hygiene and dress-code requirements.
- Detailed quotation aligned to the scope (popcorn station, drinks, sweets, and specified items).
- Quotations valid for 60 days; no upfront payment; multiple award possible; evaluation includes price and locality/goal points.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 2026-08-25 09:00 (see Tender metadata); Cape Town ToR lists 11:00 on 25 August 2026 as closing, Pretoria ToR lists 11:00 on 24 August 2026. (ToR Catering spec CT.pdf; ToR Catering Service.pdf)
- Submission method: Electronic submission to Quotations@nlsa.ac.za (CT ToR indicates this address for proposals).
- Documents to submit: Fully completed SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 (SBD4 Annexure A); CSD latest supplier report; detailed quotation; pricing schedule; evidence of hygiene and delivery capability.
- Pre-qualifications/registrations: CSD registration required; quotations valid for 60 days; localities attract specific points under the 80/20 or 90/10 framework.
- Briefing sessions: not indicated in the available documents.
- Access to bid documents: included in the attached ToRs and RFQ packs; refer to (ToR Catering spec NLSA Womens Day event CT.pdf) and (ToR Catering Service.pdf) for CT/PT specifics.

## Description

The NLSA seeks to appoint a service provider to provide catering services for our internal staff event in Cape town on 28 August 2026

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