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NHC Seeks Quotes for the Supply and Delivery of Academic Books

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The National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under reference number RFQ NHC/2025/26/052 for the supply and delivery of new, original hard-copy books for its Resource Centre. This procurement supports the NHC’s mandate to promote public awareness, education, and knowledge production in heritage subjects—particularly those historically underrepresented in mainstream academic discourse.

Overview of the NHC Resource Centre Books Procurement

Published on 2 March 2026, this RFQ invites accredited booksellers, publishers, and educational suppliers to provide a curated list of titles covering South African history, indigenous knowledge systems, cultural heritage, archaeology, oral traditions, and transformation narratives. The successful bidder will deliver all books to the NHC’s offices in Menlyn, Pretoria, by 3 April 2026, ensuring timely availability for researchers, students, and public programming.

Scope of Supply: Book Titles and Quality Requirements

The scope includes a specified list of hard-copy titles (provided in the tender annexure), with strict quality conditions:

  • All books must be new, unused, and originally published copies
  • Photocopied, scanned, pirated, reprinted, or second-hand books will not be accepted
  • Books must be in English, unless otherwise indicated in the title list
  • Deliveries must be properly packaged to prevent transit damage
  • The supplier is fully liable for replacement of any damaged, incorrect, or defective items at no additional cost to the NHC

Quotations must be fully itemised per title, showing unit price and total cost, inclusive of delivery, insurance, and all applicable taxes.

Key Submission Deadlines and Contact Information

Interested bidders must submit their quotations by 11:00 AM on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 via email to procurement@nhc.org.za. Late, incomplete, or non-compliant submissions will not be considered.

For inquiries:

  • Ms. Rovhofhololwa Mandiwana – 012 748 3910 | r.mandiwana@nhc.org.za
  • All correspondence must be copied to procurement@nhc.org.za

There is no compulsory briefing session.

Mandatory Documentation and Compliance Criteria

To be considered responsive, bidders must include:

  • A valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN
  • Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
  • A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (EME/QSE acceptable)
  • Fully completed Standard Bidding Documents (SBD 4 and SBD 6.1)
  • A signed POPIA Supplier Consent Form
  • Confirmation that all books are original publisher editions

All documents must be submitted in a single email, clearly labelled with the RFQ number.

Evaluation Methodology and Preference Point Allocation

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

  • 80 points for competitively priced, compliant offers
  • 20 points for specific empowerment goals:
    • Promotion of SMMEs (10 pts)
    • Women-owned enterprises (3 pts)
    • Youth-owned enterprises (7 pts)

Preference claims must be supported by certified documentation from the CSD report and B-BBEE affidavit. Unverified claims receive zero points.

The NHC reserves the right to benchmark prices, conduct due diligence, and award the contract to multiple suppliers if deemed in its best interest.

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How to Access and Submit the Tender Documents

The complete RFQ documentation is available for download from the National Treasury’s eTenders portal:
Tender Document Download Link

Submissions must be emailed exclusively to procurement@nhc.org.za with the subject line: “RFQ NHC/2025/26/052 – [Your Company Name]”.

Bidders are strongly encouraged to review all specifications, confirm book availability, and ensure full compliance before submission. The outcome will be communicated directly to shortlisted bidders, and unsuccessful bidders may request feedback within 90 days.

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