The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality invites qualified manufacturers and suppliers to submit bids for the manufacture, supply, and delivery of virgin 1-ply toilet paper to UShaka Marine World under tender reference 36110-5U. This strategic 36-month contract opportunity supports operational hygiene standards at one of KwaZulu-Natal’s premier tourism and conservation destinations.
Tender Overview and Contract Scope
This open-tender procurement covers the ongoing supply of SANS-compliant virgin 1-ply toilet paper to UShaka Marine World’s Cleaning and Landscaping Department. The successful bidder will deliver 235 bales (48 rolls per bale) annually, with each roll containing 500 sheets, ensuring consistent quality and availability for visitor facilities across the marine theme park.
Technical Specifications and Delivery Requirements
Bidders must supply products meeting the following criteria:
- Virgin 1-ply toilet paper compliant with SANS specifications
- Packaging: 48 rolls per bale, clearly labelled
- Delivery within 5 days of official purchase order issuance
- Consistent quality assurance and batch traceability
- All pricing must include VAT, transport, and handling costs
Submission Requirements and Compliance
Mandatory documentation includes:
- Valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Completed MBD forms (SBD 1, 4, 6.1, 8, 9)
- SARS tax compliance status or TCS PIN
- B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for preference point consideration
- Proof of manufacturing capacity and relevant supply experience
Evaluation and Preference Framework
Proposals are assessed using the 80/20 preference point system under Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. Price accounts for 80 points; specific goals including B-BBEE status and locality preference contribute 20 points. Tender offers must remain valid for 120 days from closing date.
Key Dates and Submission Details
- Published: Thursday, 28 May 2026
- Closing: Friday, 26 June 2026 at 11:00
- Submission: Dual submission required – sealed hard copy to Tender Box, Ground Floor, Municipal Buildings, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban, AND electronic submission via eThekwini JDE ESP Module
- Briefing Session: None scheduled
- Query Deadline: Email queries to ldidi@ushakamarineworld.co.za by 11 June 2026; responses published by 18 June 2026
Related opportunity: Marine Living Resources Fund Cleaning Materials RFQ
Document Access and Enquiries
Download complete tender documentation free of charge:
For procedural enquiries, contact Londeka Didi at ldidi@ushakamarineworld.co.za or 031-328-8000. Submit compliant, competitive bids before the 26 June deadline to support sustainable tourism infrastructure in Durban.
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