Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife invites qualified service providers to submit quotations for the supply, branding, and delivery of promotional materials to support organisational visibility and stakeholder engagement. This Request for Quotation (RFQ 06/04/2026) targets established branding specialists capable of delivering high-quality, custom-branded merchandise aligned with the conservation agency’s identity standards.
Tender Overview and Key Dates
- Tender Reference: RFQ 06/04/2026
- Published: 24 April 2026
- Closing Deadline: 30 April 2026 at 11:00
- Delivery Location: Queen Elizabeth Park, 1 Peter Brown Drive, Montrose, Pietermaritzburg, 3202
- Validity Period: 90 calendar days from closing date
Scope of Supply and Branding Requirements
The procurement encompasses four key promotional items requiring custom branding with Ezemvelo’s official logo and catchphrase:
- 6-panel caps (quantity: 200) with embroidered branding
- Compact umbrellas (quantity: 200) with printed logo application
- Coffee mugs (quantity: 200) featuring full-colour logo placement
- Capri-style coolers (quantity: 100) with foil-lined compartments and branded detailing
All items must meet specified quality standards, include approved artwork as per annexures, and be delivered to Ezemvelo’s Head Office within agreed timeframes.
Submission Requirements (PDF only)
- Quotation on company letterhead with all pricing (VAT exclusive and inclusive)
- Completed and signed Authority to Sign form – indicate enterprise status (Close Corporation/Company/Sole Proprietor/Partnership/Co-operative/Joint Venture)
- Completed and signed SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure)
- Completed and signed SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN (or CSD number if not available)
- CSD registration number (MAAA) – mandatory; non-registration at closing time = disqualification
- CSD report (full) – information on CSD will be used for verification
- B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (EMEs/QSEs) – to claim preference points
- General Conditions of Contract (refer to attached annexure)
Submission Guidelines and Critical Instructions
Quotations must be emailed exclusively to procurement@kznwildlife.com before the closing deadline. Bidders must:
- State the RFQ number in the email subject line
- Submit quotations in PDF format only (compressed ZIP files accepted for large submissions)
- Avoid sending multiple emails, as this will result in disqualification
Evaluation and Preference Points
Proposals will be assessed using the 80/20 preference point system. Eighty points are allocated for price competitiveness, with twenty points awarded for specific goals including BBBEE status, locality preference within uMgungundlovu District Municipality, and enterprise development contribution. Technical compliance and sample verification form part of the mandatory evaluation phases.
Contact and Enquiries
For technical or procedural queries, contact:
- Contact Person: Thembinkosi Mchunu
- Email: dlamint@kznwildlife.com
- Telephone: 033-845-1450
- Briefing Session: None scheduled
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Download Tender Documentation
Access the complete RFQ package and branding specifications via the National Treasury eTender Portal:
- Main RFQ Document
- General Conditions of Contract
- Annexure 1: Cap Specification
- Annexure 2: Umbrella Specification
- Annexure 3: Coffee Mugs Logo
- Annexure 4: Bag/Cooler Specification
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