The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has published a Request for Quotation for the supply and delivery of catering services for the Minister’s Induction, scheduled for 9-10 July 2026. This event will bring together DFFE managers and public entities at the Department’s headquarters in Pretoria. The Department is seeking a qualified catering service provider to deliver comprehensive catering for approximately 30-35 delegates over the two-day event. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their quotations promptly.
Tender Overview
- RFQ Number: RFQ070 AM (26/27)
- Organ of State: National – Environment, Forestry and Fisheries
- Tender Type: Request for Quotation
- Province: Gauteng
- Date Published: Saturday, 4 July 2026
- Closing Date: Tuesday, 7 July 2026 – 11:00 AM
- Briefing Session: None scheduled
- Delivery Address: Environment House, 473 Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001
Scope of Work
The appointed service provider will cater for the Minister’s Induction event over two days.
Event requirements include:
- Day 1 (9 July 2026): Breakfast for 30 delegates, mixed fruit kebabs for 33, Halal breakfast for 3, lunch for 30, Halal lunch for 3, and beverages (soft drinks, fruit juice, bottled water).
- Day 2 (10 July 2026): Breakfast for 31 delegates, mixed fruit kebabs for 35, Halal breakfast for 4, lunch for 31, Halal lunch for 4, and beverages (soft drinks, fruit juice, bottled water).
Service standards:
- Tea, coffee, and sugar must be served in individual sealed sachets.
- Bottled water must comply with SANBWA standards.
- Appropriate staff must be provided for safe and hygienic production, transport, and serving of meals.
- Staff must wear uniforms and PPE (disposable gloves, hair nets, closed shoes, aprons).
- Meals must be transported in vehicles with canopies (not open vans).
- Dedicated bins must be used, and waste must be removed from the facility after service.
Evaluation Criteria
The RFQ will be evaluated using the 80/20 Preference Point System.
- Price (80 Points)
- Specific Goals (20 Points): 20 points awarded if the bidder has more than 50% ownership by Black People, Women, or People with Disabilities; 0 points if 50% or below.
To claim preference points, bidders must submit:
- Completed and signed SBD 6.1 form.
- Medical Certificate for disability claims.
- SANAS/CIPC Accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
- Ownership Certificate issued by CIPC.
Related opportunity: ECDC Invites Exporters to Exhibit at Grocery Innovations Canada | Apply Now
Mandatory Documents
Bidders must submit the following documents with their quotation. Non-submission of the Food Premises Certificate will lead to disqualification.
Required Documents:
- Formal quotation on official company letterhead (including VAT per item, CSD MAAA number, and banking details)
- Valid Food Premises Certificate (in the name of the bidding company) issued by the Municipality
- Completed and signed SBD1 (Invitation to Bid)
- Completed and signed SBD4 (Bidder’s Disclosure)
- Completed and signed SBD6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form)
- CSD Report (proof of registration on Central Supplier Database)
- Valid SARS Tax PIN Certificate
Enquiries and Document Access
For technical and specification queries, contact Clearence Lolwane at rfqenquiries@dffe.gov.za or 012-399-8640. No briefing session is scheduled. Download RFQ070 AM (26/27) Catering Document
Quotations must be emailed to: Quotations1@dffe.gov.za
(Please use RFQ Number in subject line: RFQ070 AM (26/27))
Stay Updated
Want to stay informed about more tenders, funding opportunities, and business tips? Follow our updates on the StepApp Network:
- WhatsApp Channel: Follow StepApp Updates
- Facebook Page: Follow us
- WhatsApp Group: Join here
- LinkedIn Profile: Connect with StepApp
- X (Twitter): Follow StepApp SA on X






