Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint a qualified supplier to provide and deliver a specified range of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), predominantly industrial safety footwear, to Onderstepoort Biological Products Ltd. The tender seeks to secure reliable supply while complying with South Africa’s preferential procurement legislation and ensuring workplace safety standards are met.

Scope

The supplier will be responsible for supplying and delivering multiple types and sizes of safety boots and shoes across various established brands. The order encompasses quantities ranging from one to nine pairs per item, covering sizes 4 through 13. Deliveries must align with standard government procurement conditions and include all mandatory compliance documentation.

Technical Requirements

• Submission of verifiable proof of prior supply of similar goods or services within the preceding 24 months (via stamped invoices, delivery notes, or reference letters).
• Provision of official product specifications, catalogues, or data sheets for every item quoted.
• Completion and signing of mandatory SBD4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) and SBD6.1 (Preference Points Claim) forms.
• Strict adherence to an 80/20 evaluation weighting: 80% allocated to price competitiveness and 20% to socio-economic preference goals.
• All quotations must be submitted in PDF format; Word or Excel documents will be automatically rejected.
• Failure to submit any compulsory documentation results in immediate disqualification.
• Full compliance with the General Conditions of Contract (July 2010).

Skills Requirements

While no formal technical certifications are mandated, successful bidders must demonstrate robust supply chain management capabilities, including accurate inventory sourcing, size-specific order fulfillment, and efficient logistics for timely delivery. Suppliers must possess comprehensive knowledge of South African public procurement regulations, particularly BBBEE certification validation, preferential scoring mechanisms, and statutory conflict-of-interest disclosures. Administrative proficiency in preparing fully compliant bid packages and navigating government tender frameworks is essential.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• SBD4 & SBD6.1: Standard National Treasury forms. SBD4 requires bidders to declare potential conflicts of interest, state employment ties, and anti-collusion commitments. SBD6.1 is used to claim preference points for designated socio-economic transformation goals.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: An evaluation model where 80% of the total score is derived from the lowest acceptable price, and 20% is allocated for meeting specific transformation targets.
• Specific Goals Scoring: Awards 10 points for companies with ≥51% black ownership, 8 points for ≥30% women ownership, and 2 points for verified disability ownership, all requiring valid BBBEE certificates or official disability confirmation.
• ESD Boots: Footwear engineered to prevent electrostatic discharge, critical for work environments sensitive to static electricity.
• General Conditions of Contract (July 2010): Standardised public sector contractual terms governing mutual rights, obligations, payment schedules, and dispute resolution procedures.