The Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA (merSETA) invites proposals for the provision of indoor potted plants and maintenance services. This three-year contract presents an opportunity for horticultural service providers to establish a long-term partnership with a national skills development authority .
Tender Overview
- Tender Number: RFQ/FAC/25/26/218-1
- Organ of State: Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA (merSETA)
- Tender Type: Request for Proposal
- Province: Gauteng
- Date Published: Thursday, 6 August 2026
- Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 12:00
- Service Address: 8 Hillside Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193 (Head Office, with national service points)
Scope of Work
The successful bidder will provide, deliver, and maintain indoor potted plants at seven merSETA offices nationally. All pots and plants will be supplied on a rental basis:
- Head Office (Johannesburg): 150 mature indoor pot plants
- Six Regional Offices: Approximately 12 indoor plants per region
- Total: 222 pot plants
Plant Specifications and Examples
The attached Annexure 1 provides a list of potential plant varieties that must be offered, including both small, medium, and large options:
- Small: Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema commutatum)
- Medium: Cast-Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior), Dracaena fragrans (Massangeana), Epipremnum aureum, Dracaena Trifasciata, Fiddle Leaf
- Large: Yucca (Yucca spp.), Chamaedorea elegans, Chinese fan palms (Livistona chinensis), and Arranged Premium artificial design green wall cover plants
Mandatory Requirements
Bidders must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum of two years’ experience in the plant supply and maintenance industry (proven by a comprehensive company profile)
- At least two contactable, signed reference letters from previous clients for similar work
- Submission of a valid CSD number, BBBEE certificate, and fully completed SBD documents
Evaluation Process
The RFQ follows a three-stage evaluation process:
- Stage 1: Compliance with administrative and mandatory requirements
- Stage 2: Compliance with specifications
- Stage 3: Price (80 points) and preference goals (20 points)
Preference Points
Specific goals and applicable points are awarded for:
- Black People Ownership (51% or more): 6 points
- Black Women Ownership (30% or more): 4 points
- Black Youth Ownership (30% or more): 4 points
- White Women Ownership (30% or more): 2 points
- People with Disability (PwD) Ownership: 4 points
Submission Details
Quotations must be emailed to quotations@merseta.org.za with the RFQ number as the email subject. The merSETA reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part and to conduct site inspections or negotiations.
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Enquiries
- Contact Person: Asisipho Matomane
- Email: amatomane@merseta.org.za
- Telephone: 069-008-3764
Tender Documents
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