The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness invites qualified seafood suppliers to submit bids for the supply and delivery of hake loin to Groote Schuur Hospital’s main kitchen. This two-year contract opportunity, reference GSH:PT207/R/2026, targets reputable South African suppliers capable of meeting stringent food safety, quality, and delivery standards for a major public healthcare facility.
Tender Overview and Contract Scope
This open tender seeks reliable suppliers to provide hake loin portions (100g-120g) packaged in approximately 5kg boxes. The contract spans two years with orders placed on an “as and when required” basis. All products must be sourced from reputable South African suppliers and readily available within the Western Cape province.
Quality and Compliance Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate compliance with critical food safety standards:
- Valid Halaal certification with mark/stamp for applicable products
- HACCP certification and certified Certificate of Analysis (CoA) per Regulations R638
- Refrigerated delivery vehicles maintaining temperatures not exceeding 7°C
- Clean, enclosed transport designed to prevent contamination
- Separation of Halaal and non-Halaal items during storage and delivery
Delivery and Logistics Specifications
Successful suppliers must deliver complete orders to Main Kitchen A25, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, Cape Town. Deliveries are scheduled Monday to Friday between 07:30 and 12:30. Pricing must include free delivery to the hospital kitchen and remain firm for the bid validity period of 90 days.
Evaluation and Preference Points
Bids will be assessed using the 80/20 preference point system under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act. Eighty points are allocated for price competitiveness, while twenty points recognize specific goals including B-BBEE status level and local enterprise participation. Only compliant submissions meeting all mandatory criteria will proceed to final evaluation.
Submission Guidelines and Deadline
Sealed bids marked “GSH:PT207/R/2026: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF HAKE LOIN” must be deposited in the bid box at the foyer, main entrance, Old Main Building, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, 7925, by 11:00 on Thursday, 04 June 2026. Alternatively, documents may be posted to Zola Mdlalo, Procurement (Bid Office), First Floor F46, Room 53, same address.
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Contact and Document Access
For procurement enquiries, contact Zola Mdlalo at zola.mdlalo@westerncape.gov.za or 021-404-6397. Download the complete tender specification here: Bid Document GSHPT207-R-2026
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