The Limpopo Department of Social Development invites bids for the supply, delivery, and installation of office furniture at various provincial facilities. This three-year contract aims to equip departmental offices across the province to support the delivery of social welfare and community development services.

Tender Overview

Tender Number: DSDP27/26
Organ of State: Limpopo – Social Development
Tender Type: Request for Bid (Open-Tender)
Province: Limpopo
Closing Date: 30 September 2026 at 11:00
Contract Duration: Three (3) years
Validity Period: 180 days

No briefing session is scheduled for this tender.

Comprehensive Scope of Supply

The tender covers four distinct clusters of office furniture, with up to four service providers appointed, one per cluster . Facilities are located across all five districts of the province: Capricorn, Sekhukhune, Waterberg, Mopani, and Vhembe . Key deliverables include:

  • Executive and General Office Furniture: Desks, credenzas, workstations, filing cabinets, and storage units
  • Boardroom and Conference Furniture: Oval, rectangular, and hexagonal tables in various sizes (6 to 48 seaters)
  • Seating Solutions: High-back and mid-back executive chairs, visitor chairs, lounge sofas, and fabric-covered couches
  • Specialised Items: Television stands, coffee tables, letter trays, wooden dust bins, and coat hangers

All items must be manufactured in Mahogany, Oak, or Cherry veneer or melamine finishes, as specified for each cluster.

Quality and Warranty Requirements

Products must comply with South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) regulations and be free from manufacturing defects . All furniture must be guaranteed for a minimum of twelve months from date of acceptance. Bidders must submit samples for departmental approval before delivery.

Evaluation Process and Functional Criteria

The bid will be evaluated in four phases: Administrative Compliance, Functionality Evaluation, Site Inspection, and Price with specific goals (80/20 system) . Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 60 points to proceed . Key functional requirements include:

  • Relevant Experience: Proven track record in furniture supply with verifiable references (30% weighting)
  • Financial Capacity: Valid proof of credit facility or overdraft of R5 million or more (30% weighting)
  • Track Record: Evidence of successful projects valued at R5 million or more (40% weighting)

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Submission Requirements

Bidders must submit a completed SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, and SBD 6.1 forms, along with a company profile and proof of transport availability (minimum one insulated closed dust-proof vehicle). Letter of commitment from principal suppliers is required if not an independent manufacturer.

Document Link: Download Tender Document


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