The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) invites qualified suppliers to submit quotations for the appointment of a service provider for the provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) under tender reference 018/2026/EWSS/PPE/RFQ. This Request for Quotation supports the water infrastructure entity’s occupational health and safety compliance objectives, ensuring staff protection during critical engineering, construction, and maintenance operations across Gauteng.
Tender Overview and Scope
This once-off procurement covers the supply of quality-assured PPE items meeting SANS specifications for durability, safety compliance, and operational suitability within water infrastructure and tunneling environments. The appointed provider will deliver essential protective gear to safeguard TCTA personnel during high-risk activities associated with bulk water transfer projects.
Technical Specifications and Item Requirements
Bidders must supply PPE items including:
- Safety helmets, high-visibility vests, and reflective workwear
- Steel-toe safety boots and protective gloves
- Respiratory protection equipment and ear defenders
- Safety glasses, face shields, and fall arrest harnesses
- All pricing must include VAT, delivery, branding, and associated costs
Mandatory Submission Requirements
- Valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration with proof
- Completed SBD forms (SBD 1, 4, 6.1)
- SARS tax compliance status or TCS PIN
- B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for preference point consideration
- Firm, VAT-inclusive pricing valid for 30 days from closing date
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 contribute 20 points. Technical compliance with SANS standards and delivery capability are critical evaluation criteria.
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Key Dates and Submission Details
- Published: Friday, 29 May 2026
- Closing: Friday, 05 June 2026 at 11:00
- Submission Email: tmolatudi@tcta.co.za (exclusively)
- Delivery Location: 11 Byls Bridge Boulevard, Centurion, 0157
- Briefing Session: None scheduled
Document Access and Enquiries
Download the complete RFQ specification via the National Treasury eTender Portal: 018/2026/EWSS/PPE/RFQ Tender Document
For procedural or technical enquiries, contact Thabo Molatudi at tmolatudi@tcta.co.za or 012-683-1200. Submit compliant, competitive quotations before the 05 June deadline to support safe, compliant operations at South Africa’s strategic water infrastructure authority.
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