Objectives

To procure fifty (50) branded all-weather jackets for Statistics South Africa to equip staff during data collection activities and commemorative events. The procurement aims to deliver high-quality branded apparel while complying with national public procurement legislation and advancing socio-economic transformation through preferential scoring mechanisms.

Scope

The contract encompasses the design, sampling, manufacturing, and supply of 50 royal blue Drimac-branded jackets in specified sizes. Scope includes the production of male and female sample garments for approval, creation of front and back digital mock-ups, application of silkscreen printing according to official branding guidelines, and final delivery of the complete batch. Bidders must provide firm pricing, verify tax compliance, and submit all mandatory Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs).

Technical Requirements

• Garment Construction: Water-resistant and wind-resistant nylon outer shell; high-quality absorbent towelling lining for warmth; concealed zip-away hood with toggles and drawstring; 1x1 ribbed water-repellent cuffs; adjustable hem with drawstring; chunky durable front zip closure; side-slanted pockets.
• Colour & Branding: Royal blue base. Silkscreen printing applied. White Statistics South Africa logo positioned on the left breast. Back centre-top print reading “STRUCTURAL INDUSTRY STATISTICS” in Arial Black 24pt white.
• Quantity & Size Breakdown: 50 units total: 6 Small, 14 Medium, 12 Large, 9 X-Large, 8 XX-Large, 1 XXX-Large.
• Deliverables: Approved male and female sample jackets, digital mock-ups (front and back), and final printed jackets. Design files must be submitted in PDF/X-1a format.
• Commercial & Compliance: Firm pricing only (VAT exclusive per line item, grand total inclusive). Bid validity of 30 days from closing date. Mandatory submission of tax compliance verification (SARS PIN or TCS certificate), B-BBEE evidence, and completed SBD forms. Bids from current state employees or entities with state employee directors are prohibited.

Skills Requirements

• Proven experience in sourcing and manufacturing branded outerwear or promotional apparel.
• Competence in graphic layout, silkscreen printing processes, and textile colour matching.
• Ability to accurately translate technical specifications into physical samples and digital mock-ups.
• Familiarity with South African government procurement frameworks, including preferential procurement scoring and tax compliance verification.
• Strong project coordination capabilities to manage sampling, approval cycles, bulk production, and timely delivery.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

Preferential Procurement (80/20 System): A statutory scoring methodology where 80 points are allocated to price competitiveness and 20 points to specific socio-economic goals (Black ownership, women, youth, and persons with disabilities). Points are calculated proportionally based on verified equity percentages using a prescribed formula.

PDF/X-1a: An international PDF standard optimised for prepress and commercial print production. It ensures fonts are fully embedded, colours are converted to CMYK, and images are appropriately compressed, guaranteeing consistent print quality across different devices and printers.

Firm Prices: Pricing that is fixed at the time of submission and cannot be adjusted later due to market fluctuations, currency variations, or other external factors. Bids containing conditional, provisional, or exchange-rate-linked pricing will be disqualified.