The Limpopo Department of Public Works has issued an open Request for Bid under reference number LDPWRI-CR/20631 for the appointment of service providers to supply, deliver, and offload stationery across its provincial offices for a period of 36 months. The contract will support daily administrative operations through reliable, on-demand delivery of essential office consumables. Submissions must be hand-delivered by 11:00 on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, to the Department’s offices in Polokwane.
This is a strategic opportunity for established stationery suppliers with logistics capacity and public sector experience in the Limpopo region.
Scope of Work: Comprehensive Office Consumables Supply
The successful bidder(s) will supply a wide range of standard stationery items, including:
- Writing instruments (pens, pencils, markers, highlighters)
- Notebooks, notepads, sticky notes, and index cards
- Files, folders, binders, and document sleeves
- Paper clips, staples, tape, desk organisers, and presentation materials
- Printing paper, envelopes, labels, and packaging supplies
All products must be new, unused, SABS-compliant where applicable, and delivered within three (3) working days of receiving a purchase order.
Mandatory Requirements and Documentation
Bidders must submit:
- Valid registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- SARS Tax Compliance PIN or clearance certificate
- B-BBEE Certificate or sworn affidavit (Level 1–8 or EME/QSE)
- Proof of locality in Limpopo Province (via utility bill, lease agreement, or municipal councillor’s letter)
- Two (2) verifiable client reference letters from public or private sector clients confirming successful delivery of stationery within the last three years
- Completed Standard Bidding Documents: MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and MBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim)
Incomplete or non-compliant submissions will be disqualified.
Evaluation Criteria: Three-Stage Process with 80/20 Preference System
Bids will be assessed in three stages:
- Administrative Compliance: Verification of all mandatory documents
- Functionality Assessment: Based on past performance, delivery capability, and reference quality (minimum 70 points required to proceed)
- 80/20 Preferential Procurement Scoring:
- 80 points: Price (lowest compliant = 80; others scored proportionally)
- 20 points: Specific Goals, including Black ownership, women/youth/disability inclusion, and locality within Limpopo Province
Priority will be given to locally based SMMEs and cooperatives.
Submission Guidelines and Key Deadlines
- Closing Date & Time: 3 March 2026 at 11:00
- Submission Address:
Bid Box, Limpopo Department of Public Works,
Corner Blaauwberg and River Streets, Polokwane, 0742 - Format: Sealed envelope clearly marked with “LDPWRI-CR/20631 – Stationery Supply”
- Late, emailed, faxed, or postal submissions will not be accepted
Bid validity must be 90 days from the closing date.
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Access Tender Documents and Contact Information
Download the complete bid package:
For inquiries:
- Technical: Ms. Motsope N.J – 015 284 7126 | motsopyenj@dpw.limpopo.gov.za
- SCM: Mr. Ngobeni H – 015 284 7151 | ngobenih@dpw.limpopo.gov.za
All questions must be submitted in writing. The Department reserves the right to cancel the tender or award no contract.
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