Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a panel of qualified service providers to supply and deliver office consumables to the Media, Information and Communication Technologies Sector Education and Training Authority (MICT SETA) for a period of twelve (12) months. The aim is to ensure continuous and efficient procurement of office consumables to support the daily operations of MICT SETA across various sub-sectors.

Scope

The scope includes:

• Establishment of a panel of service providers for the supply and delivery of office consumables.
• Provision of a range of office consumables as specified in the requirements, including but not limited to stationery, beverages, cleaning supplies, and miscellaneous office items.
• Delivery of office consumables to multiple locations including Midrand Head Office, Durban Regional Office, Cape Town, East London, Free State, and Klerksdorp.
• Operational management of the panel, with purchase orders placed on a rotational basis as needs arise.
• Duration of the contract is twelve (12) months from the signing of the agreement.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements include:

• Provision of office consumables as per the specifications listed in the RFQ, including various food and beverage items, stationery, and cleaning products.
• Delivery within three (3) days after order placement or purchase order receipt.
• Inform MICT SETA of the delivery date within 24 hours of order receipt.
• Compliance with delivery schedules and quality standards; rejected items must be in accordance with the contract.
• Adherence to delivery addresses and specified locations.
• Pricing must remain valid for 90 days from the closing date.

Skills Requirements

The skills and qualifications required from bidders include:

• Experience in supply and delivery of office consumables within the last three (3) years.
• Provision of at least two (2) contactable reference letters demonstrating successful delivery of similar services.
• Based in Gauteng Province with proof of physical address not older than three (3) months.
• Ability to supply and deliver goods within a strict lead time of three (3) days.
• Registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Compliance with all mandatory criteria outlined in the RFQ, including submission of required documents such as tax clearance certificates, shareholding certificates, and director IDs.
• Capacity to operate efficiently and adhere to contractual obligations, including quality standards and delivery timelines.