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South African National Parks Seeks 5-Year Ranger Uniform Supplier

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South African National Parks (SANParks) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) under reference number GNP-058-25 for the appointment of a service provider to manufacture, supply, and deliver rangers’ uniforms across its national park network for a period of five (5) years. The contract covers multiple uniform categories—including field, service, traffic enforcement, and footwear—for male and female personnel operating in diverse environments from Kruger to Table Mountain. Submissions must be hand-delivered by 11:00 on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, to SANParks’ Head Office in Pretoria.

A compulsory virtual briefing session will be held on 24 February 2026 at 11:00 via Microsoft Teams—attendance is mandatory for all bidders.

Scope of Work: Comprehensive Uniform System for Conservation Rangers

The successful bidder will deliver:

  • Category 1: Green and camouflage field/service uniforms (shirts, trousers, fleece jackets)
  • Category 2: Traffic law enforcement apparel (approach parka jackets, high-visibility vests)
  • Category 3: Specialised footwear (safety boots, combat boots, court shoes, anti-tracking boots)

All items must comply with SANS standards, feature SANParks-approved colours and branding, and meet rigorous durability requirements for field operations, including abrasion resistance, colourfastness, and mobility.

Mandatory Requirements and Compliance

Bidders must submit:

  • Valid registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
  • SARS Tax Compliance PIN
  • B-BBEE Certificate or sworn affidavit (Level 1–8 or EME/QSE)
  • Completed Standard Bidding Documents: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim)
  • Technical samples or detailed specifications demonstrating compliance with SANParks’ design and material standards
  • Evidence of minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing institutional or law enforcement uniforms

Proposals must be submitted on official forms—no retyped or altered documents will be accepted.

Evaluation Criteria: Two-Stage Process with 80/20 Preference System

Proposals will undergo:

  1. Functionality Assessment (100 points): Based on technical compliance, past performance, quality assurance, and production capacity
    • Minimum 80 points required to proceed
  2. 80/20 Preferential Procurement Scoring:
    • 80 points: Price (lowest compliant = 80; others scored proportionally)
    • 20 points: Specific Goals (Black, women, youth, disability ownership, and local manufacturing)

Only responsive, compliant, and qualified bidders will be considered.

Compulsory Briefing and Submission Guidelines

  • Compulsory Virtual Briefing: 24 February 2026 at 11:00
    • MS Teams Link: Join the meeting
    • Meeting ID: 339 683 657 166 39 | Passcode: V3uT7hm6
    • Phone: +27 21 834 0814, Conference ID: 993 806 912#
  • Closing Date & Time: 17 March 2026 at 11:00
  • Submission Address:
    Tender Box, Main Gate,
    SANParks Head Office, 643 Leyds Street, Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0002
  • Late, emailed, faxed, or postal submissions will not be accepted

Bid validity must be 120 days from the closing date.

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Access Tender Documents and Contact Information

Download the complete RFP package:

For inquiries:

  • SCM: Mr. Lucky Mahlalela – 013 735 4465 | Lucky.Mahlalela@sanparks.org
  • Technical: Ms. Sithembile Maseko – 013 735 4209 | Sithembile.Maseko@sanparks.org

All questions must be submitted in writing. SANParks reserves the right to cancel the tender or award no contract.

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