The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa has issued an open Request for Bid (B12/2026) for the supply and delivery of dairy products. This strategic three-year, as-and-when-required contract aims to provide high-quality, locally produced dairy goods to Parliament’s four precinct restaurants, serving Members of Parliament, staff, and dignitaries daily.
Scope of Supply
The successful bidder will supply and deliver a wide range of dairy products including cooking cream, butter portions, buttermilk, various cheeses, cream cheese, margarine, cream, custard, eggs, ice cream, long-life milk, whip topping and yoghurt.
Key delivery requirements include:
- Products must be locally produced in South Africa
- Delivery in suitable refrigerated vehicles with temperature control
- Frozen items must be stored between -18 and -25 degrees Celsius
- Chilled items must be stored between +2 and +7 degrees Celsius
- Products must display “best before date” on containers
- Delivery within 24 hours of official purchase order
Mandatory Requirements for Bidders
Bidders must submit the following mandatory documents:
- Minimum of three positive references from similar work in the past three years
- Details of transport fleet, tracking capabilities and contingency plans
- Letter from a financial institution or audited financial statements
- Valid proof of ownership or lease agreement for refrigerated delivery vehicle
- Valid Certificate of Acceptability (COA) for food business
- Details of a manager with minimum five years’ experience in similar projects
- References from current or previous clients
Compulsory Briefing Session
A virtual, compulsory briefing session will be held to clarify technical specifications and submission procedures. Attendance and registration are mandatory; failure to attend will result in immediate disqualification.
- Date: Tuesday, 22 September 2026
- Time: 11:00
- Venue: Microsoft Teams (Link provided in tender documents)
Key Dates and Deadlines
- Date Published: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
- Closing Date: Friday, 02 October 2026 at 12:00
- Bid Validity: 120 days from the closing date
Submission Requirements
Parliament enforces strict electronic submission protocols for this bid. All proposals must be emailed exclusively to tenders@parliament.gov.za not later than the stipulated closing date and time. Faxed copies, physical submissions, or late bids will not be considered under any circumstances. Bidders must also submit valid tax clearance certificates or tax pin numbers.
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Download Tender Documents
For enquiries, contact Mr N. Ntanjana at 021-403-8374 or tenders@parliament.gov.za. Prospective bidders can download the complete documentation via the official eTender portal:
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