Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to supply and deliver pig feed to the Ilima Lokulima Program across three local municipalities within the Joe Gqabi District. The aim is to ensure the provision of quality pig production inputs that meet specified nutritional and safety standards, supporting local agricultural development and food security initiatives.

Scope

The scope encompasses the procurement, supply, and delivery of pig feed in 40kg bags to designated delivery points in the municipalities of Senqu, Elundini, and Walter Sisulu. The service provider must meet the technical specifications outlined for pig grower and finisher feeds, including ingredient content, labelling, and delivery schedules. The scope also involves providing relevant documentation, labelling, and compliance with applicable legislation such as the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, and Remedies Act.

Technical Requirements

• Supply of pig grower feed (40kg bags) with specified nutrient content:
  • Protein: 150 g/kg (minimum)
  • Moisture: Max 120 g/kg
  • Fibre: Max 80 g/kg
  • Fat: Min 25 g/kg
  • Lysoine: Min 8.5 g/kg
  • Calcium: 6-10 g/kg
  • Phosphorus: Min 5 g/kg
• Supply of pig finisher feed (40kg bags) with specified nutrient content:
  • Protein: 110-140 g/kg (minimum)
  • Moisture: Max 120 g/kg
  • Fibre: 70-80 g/kg
  • Fat: Min 25 g/kg
  • Lysoine: 6-7 g/kg
  • Calcium: 6-10 g/kg
  • Phosphorus: Min 4.5 g/kg
  • Methionine: 1.8-2.5 g/kg
  • SALT: 5-8 g/kg
• Labelling requirements including provider information, ingredients, and expiry date.
• Delivery within specified timeframes, with proper stacking and off-loading at designated sites.
• Provision of a delivery schedule and adherence to vaccination and labelling standards.
• Compliance with relevant legislation and safety standards for farm feeds.

Skills and Capacity Requirements

• Proven experience in supplying and delivering agricultural feeds, supported by references and purchase orders.
• Financial capacity to demonstrate access to credit facilities or legal funding, with supporting documentation.
• Logistical capacity including a fleet of transport or arrangements with transport providers, verified through relevant documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, and Remedies Act.
• Ability to provide labelling, lab testing, and quality assurance documentation.
• Capacity to meet delivery schedules and provide technical support as required.
• Compliance with preferential procurement goals, including ownership and local presence verification.

Summary

This tender seeks qualified service providers capable of delivering quality pig feed in accordance with detailed nutritional, legislative, and logistical specifications. Successful bidders must demonstrate technical expertise, financial stability, logistical capacity, and compliance with procurement policies to support the Ilima Lokulima Program’s objectives of enhancing pig production in the Joe Gqabi District.