The Department of Defence (DOD) Logistic Support Formation invites qualified service providers to bid for the hiring, supply, delivery, erection, and dismantling of two marquee tents for the SANDF Military Heritage Symposium 2026. This open tender (CPSC/B/325/2026) supports a prestigious event at the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town.
Tender Overview and Scope
The appointed service provider will supply two 25m x 30m glass aluminium marquee tents, 400 Shelvcraft banquet chairs, 450 Tiffany chairs, and 50 round tables for VVIP and VIP guests. The tents must accommodate 400 and 450 guests respectively, with interlocking flooring, grey carpet tiles, chandelier lighting, industrial air conditioners, and fire extinguishers. The hire period runs from 24 October to 29 October 2026.
Mandatory Requirements
Bidders must submit the following documents to avoid disqualification:
- Completed and signed SBD 1, SBD 3, SBD 4, and SBD 6.1 forms
- Group Questionnaire fully completed
- Two separate sealed envelopes: one for technical proposal and one for price proposal
- B-BBEE status level certificate or sworn affidavit
- Tax Compliance Status PIN and CSD registration
- Full colour catalogue showing marquee tents, Tiffany chairs, round tables, and Shelvcraft banquet chairs
- Written confirmation of adherence to the scope of work
- Vetting and Screening Form
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
Technical Evaluation
Bidders must achieve 100% functionality score (15 points) to proceed. Evaluation criteria include adherence to technical specifications: pressed extruded aluminium alloy, engineered to withstand 100km/h winds, tempered glass walls, waterproof and fire-retardant materials, and structural engineering certificates.
Pricing and Preference Points
The 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system applies. Specific goals include 51% ownership by Black Women Military Veterans or Black Youth or Black People with Disability (20 points), Black Male Military Veterans or People with Disability or Black Women EMEs (18 points), and Women Military Veterans or Black Male EMEs (16 points).
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Submission Details and Deadline
Bids close on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, at 11:00. Submissions must be deposited at the Central Procurement Service Centre, Eco-Origin Office Park, Block E, 349 Witch Hazel Avenue, Eco Park, Centurion. A compulsory briefing session will be held on Friday, 09 October 2026, at 11:00 at the DOD Logistic Support Formation, Combined Mess Hall, Tekbase Lyttelton, Centurion. No latecomers will be entertained.
Contact Information
For enquiries, contact Captain Mmantwa Mmekwa at MMANTWA.MMEKWA@DOD.MIL.ZA or 012-649-6642. Technical enquiries: Major Ngoepe at 012-671-0266 or Sergeant B.L. Baijing at 012-671-0620.
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