The Department of Defence has published an open tender for the supply and delivery of sixty horses to the South African Army Specialised Infantry Capability in Potchefstroom. This procurement aims to equip the unit’s mounted capability for operational and border safeguarding duties.
Tender Overview
Tender Number: CPSC/B/240/2026
Organ of State: Defence
Province: North West
Closing Date: 23 September 2026 at 11:00
Delivery Address: Tigermoth Street, Potchefstroom Military Village
Horse Specifications and Requirements
The tender specifies detailed equine requirements:
- Quantity: 60 horses
- Gender: Preferably gelding
- Height: 14.2hh to 15.2hh (operational target of 15hh)
- Age: Strictly 4 to 9 years
- Approved Breeds: Boerperd, Nooitgedachter, Basotho Pony, or approved crosses
- Excluded Breeds: No Thoroughbreds, Arabs, or Saddlebreds
- Training: Must be rideable, schooled for basic control tests, and able to lift all hooves for cleaning and shoeing
- Colour: Any colour acceptable
Veterinary and Health Compliance
Horses will undergo comprehensive veterinary inspections including:
- Pre-purchase examination by SANDF vets with farrier testing
- Blood and urine drug testing to ensure no calming agents or painkillers were administered
- Riding tests conducted by qualified SANDF riders
- Clinical cards confirming breed, sex, age, and vaccination history
Documentation and Legal Requirements
- Full-colour catalogue with photos of each horse, showing quality, breed, age, and characteristics
- Official registered breed names, passport numbers, and microchip/DNA details
- Signed transfer documents and breed society registration certificates upon final payment
- Stable address for mandatory site viewing
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Submission and Evaluation Process
Bidders must use a strict two-envelope system:
- Envelope 1: Price proposal (SBD3)
- Envelope 2: Technical proposal
The multi-phase evaluation includes mandatory criteria, functionality assessment (40 points), and preference points allocation.
Document Link: Download Tender Document
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