Tender Summary: DBNQ26/09/01

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to secure a qualified supplier capable of providing and delivering carpentry materials required for the construction of a tender box at the Kindsmead Office, under the Durban Regional Office of the National Department of Public Works.

Scope of Work

• Procure, supply, and deliver all carpentry materials strictly in accordance with the technical specifications provided in the tender documentation.
• Ensure all materials meet public sector quality and durability standards suitable for outdoor or semi-outdoor municipal use.
• Complete delivery to the designated tender collection point managed by the Supply Chain Management division.
• Adhere to all delivery timelines and acceptance procedures set by the department.

Technical Requirements

• Bidders must be actively registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) prior to submission.
• A fully completed PA32 Invitation to Bid form must accompany the submission.
• The SBD3.1 Pricing Schedule must be submitted with firm, non-negotiable prices for all listed items.
• Bids must be physically delivered to the specified tender box before the published closing time; late submissions will be rejected.
• All technical specifications referenced in the tender documents must be met without deviation unless formally approved through an erratum process.

Skills and Capability Requirements

Although not explicitly itemised, successful bidders are expected to demonstrate:

• Established supply chain or manufacturing capabilities for carpentry and joinery products.
• Logistical capacity to transport and deliver materials to the designated government facility within agreed timeframes.
• Financial and operational stability to execute the contract without interruption.
• Familiarity with South African public procurement compliance, including tax clearance, BBBEE verification, and municipal supply chain protocols.

Explanation of Procurement Terms

• Central Supplier Database (CSD): The national government’s centralised electronic registry used to verify supplier registration, tax compliance, and transformation status. Active registration is mandatory for all government procurement.
• PA32 Form: A standard South African government procurement document that captures bidder identity, company registration details, banking information, and statutory declarations required to legally participate in tenders.
• SBD3.1 Pricing Schedule: A mandatory pricing template used by the Department of Public Works to capture firm, fixed prices for goods and supplies. It ensures transparent, comparable, and auditable cost evaluation across all bids.