Tender Summary: Decals

Objectives

The primary objective is to procure and deliver customized car magnetic decals for the Metro Police Department. The tender seeks to secure a compliant, cost-effective supplier who can meet municipal procurement standards, adhere to preferential procurement policies, and maintain active registration on the municipal supplier database.

Scope

• Supply and delivery of 10 sets (each set containing 2 units) of car magnetic decals.
• Digital printing applied to magnetic vehicle mounting material.
• Municipality will supply official artwork upon bidder request.
• Goods are intended for operational use by the Metro Police Department.

Technical Requirements

• Decals must strictly follow the specifications and visual references published on the municipality's informal tender portal.
• All submissions must be completed and submitted electronically; faxed responses will be rejected.
• Quoted prices must remain valid for a minimum of thirty (30) days from the tender closing date.
• Bidders must be successfully registered on the Nelson Mandela Bay Supplier Database before contract award or payment processing.
• Full compliance with the General Conditions of Tender, Conditions of Purchase, and relevant procurement directives is mandatory.

Skills Requirements

No explicit professional certifications or specialized technical qualifications are listed. Bidders are expected to demonstrate standard industry competencies in digital printing, magnetic material fabrication, quality assurance, and reliable logistics/delivery. Administrative capability to navigate municipal e-procurement systems and maintain ongoing supplier database compliance is also required.

Explanation of Key Terms

• 80/20 System: A preferential procurement scoring model where 80 evaluation points are allocated to price competitiveness, and 20 points are reserved for socio-economic transformation preferences (e.g., enterprises owned by historically disadvantaged groups, women, or persons with disabilities).
• Informal Tender: A simplified, low-value procurement process that reduces documentation burdens compared to formal tenders while still enforcing municipal compliance, transparency, and fairness standards.
• Nelson Mandela Bay Supplier Database: A mandatory vendor registration platform that all prospective contractors must join to qualify for contract awards, invoicing, and payment within the municipality.