The Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) invites proposals for the appointment of a panel of professional catering service providers. This three-year contract presents a strategic opportunity for caterers to support a key industrial hub driving South Africa’s automotive manufacturing growth.
Tender Overview
- Tender Number: TASEZ/RFP028/2025
- Organ of State: Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone
- Tender Type: Request for Proposal
- Province: Gauteng
- Date Published: Friday, 7 August 2026
- Closing Date: Friday, 28 August 2026 at 12:00
- Service Address: Meiring and Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria, 0001
Compulsory Briefing Session
Attendance is mandatory. Late arrivals will not be permitted.
- Date and Time: Friday, 14 August 2026 at 10:00 – 12:00
- Venue: TASEZ Central Hub Manitoba, The Willows 340-Jr, Pretoria, 0081
Scope of Work
TASEZ seeks a pool of caterers to deliver reliable, high-quality, and cost-effective services for various events, meetings, and training sessions . The scope includes:
- Preparing, supplying, and delivering meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks)
- Accommodating dietary requirements (vegetarian, vegan, halal, kosher, allergen-free)
- Removing and safely disposing of food and packaging waste
- Providing resources such as food premises with a valid Certificate of Acceptability, transport, key contact personnel, professional cooks, serving staff, and sufficient serving equipment
Functionality Evaluation
Bidders must achieve a minimum of 70 out of 100 points to proceed to the next stage . Functionality criteria include:
- Company Experience (30 points): Verifiable and signed reference letters from previous clients for catering services provided within the last six years
- Qualifications of Key Personnel (20 points): Cook must hold a National Diploma in Professional Cookery or a Certificate in Food Preparation and Cooking (Culinary Art)
- Experience of Key Personnel (30 points): Detailed CV of the cook detailing experience (5 years and above scores maximum points)
- Methodology (20 points): Good understanding of the scope of work and the catering industry
Price and Preference Points
Bids will be evaluated on the 80/20 principle. The bidder must have a minimum B-BBEE status level of contributor 3 or higher . Bidders should note the maximum allocated rates for breakfast (R131.25 per person) and lunch (R236.25 per person), which are subject to CPI escalation in years 2 and 3.
Submission Details
Bids must be deposited in the tender box at the TASEZ Main Entrance, CSIR Campus, Building 21, Meiring Naude Road, by 12:00 on 28 August 2026. Bidders are required to initial each page of the RFP document.
Related opportunity: CSIR Seeks Canteen and Catering Provider for Five-Year Contract
Enquiries
- Contact Person: SCM Office
- Email: rfqs-rfps@tasez.co.za
- Telephone: 012-940-6378
Tender Documents
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