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TCTA Branding Tender: Supply Corporate Items & Apparel

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The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA), a Schedule 3C national public entity responsible for developing bulk raw water infrastructure, has issued an open Request for Bid under reference 072/2025/CSO/branding/RFB for the Appointment of a Service Provider to Supply Corporate Branding Items. This procurement supports TCTA’s internal communications, stakeholder engagement, and staff identity initiatives across its offices in Centurion. The tender was published on Thursday, 4 December 2025, with a closing deadline of Monday, 09 February 2026 at 12:00 PM.

Tender Overview and Institutional Branding Goals

As a key player in South Africa’s water security infrastructure, TCTA maintains a strong corporate identity that reflects professionalism, sustainability, and national service. The selected supplier will deliver high-quality, custom-branded merchandise—including uniforms, promotional gifts, and office branding materials—that align with TCTA’s visual identity guidelines and support its internal and external messaging.

Scope of Corporate Branding Items Required

While the full list of items is detailed in the annexures, bidders should anticipate supplying:

  • Branded attire for staff (polo shirts, jackets, caps)
  • Corporate stationery and office accessories
  • Promotional items for events (mugs, bags, USB drives, notebooks)
  • Signage and display materials for offices and conferences

All products must be SABS-compliant where applicable, professionally branded with TCTA’s logo, and delivered with mock-ups or samples for approval prior to bulk production.

Mandatory Documentation and Compliance Criteria

To be considered responsive, bidders must submit:

  • Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
  • Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and full report
  • Completed SBD forms, including SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) and SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest)
  • B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
  • Company profile with three verifiable references in corporate branding or promotional merchandise
  • Detailed pricing schedule (VAT-exclusive, with VAT shown separately) in the prescribed Excel format

All submissions must be complete, signed, and submitted in black ink. Incomplete or non-compliant bids will be disqualified.

Submission Guidelines and Site Access Protocol

Completed bids must be hand-delivered to:
TCTA, Byls Bridge Office Park, Building 9, Cnr Olievenhoutsbosch and Jean Avenue, Doringkloof, Centurion, 0157

Important: All visitors must undergo security vetting at the main entrance. Bidders must:

  • Carry a scannable original ID, driver’s license, or passport
  • Submit a Gate Access Request Form (Annexure G) to tenders02@tcta.co.za by 05 February 2026 at 16:00 to obtain a PIN code for entry

Bids must be sealed in an envelope clearly marked with the tender number and title, and delivered between 08:00 and 16:30 on the closing date. Late or non-compliant submissions will not be accepted.

Evaluation Methodology and Preference Points

The RFQ will be evaluated under the 80/20 Preferential Procurement System:

  • 80 points for price competitiveness
  • 20 points for specific empowerment goals (Black, women, youth, and disability ownership)

Bidders scoring below administrative or technical thresholds will be excluded. TCTA reserves the right to award to the highest-scoring compliant bidder or reject all submissions.

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How to Access Official Tender Documentation

The complete tender documentation is available for download from the National Treasury’s eTenders portal:

For supply chain inquiries, contact the Receiving Officer at 012-683-1283 or tenders02@tcta.co.za.
Deadline for clarification requests: 02 February 2026 at 16:00.

This tender offers professional branding and promotional merchandise suppliers a strategic opportunity to partner with a national water infrastructure authority. Given the detailed compliance requirements and mandatory site access protocol, bidders are strongly encouraged to prepare early and submit complete, competitive proposals before the 9 February 2026 deadline.

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