The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gauteng Region has issued an open tender (SASSA18-26-GA-GP) to appoint a panel of up to five service providers. This strategic 36-month contract focuses on the supply and provisioning of Social Relief of Distress (SRD) humanitarian relief materials to approved beneficiaries across the province.
Scope of Work
The successful service providers will supply and deliver humanitarian relief material to individuals and communities affected by disasters and incidents across the Gauteng Region. Key items include:
- Double blankets (200cm x 230cm).
- Single thick foam mattresses (188cm x 91cm x 12cm).
- Baby packs containing disposable nappies, baby soap, petroleum jelly, face cloth, baby wipes, baby cereal, and baby formula.
- Vanity packs for men containing toothbrush, toothpaste, shaving blades, toilet paper, face cloth, roll-on deodorant, soap, and petroleum jelly.
- Vanity packs for women containing toothbrush, toothpaste, sanitary pads, toilet paper, face cloth, roll-on deodorant, soap, and petroleum jelly.
- Service delivery areas include Johannesburg, Tshwane, Sedibeng, West Rand, and Ekurhuleni.
- Delivery to disaster incident sites, community halls, churches, old age homes, clinics, outreach areas, schools, or any other point identified by SASSA.
- Delivery within a stipulated 48-hour turnaround time.
- All items must be transported under hygienically acceptable conditions with covered delivery vehicles.
- Packaging and labeling must comply with the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act.
- Goods must be compliant with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) compliant facility environments.
- No subcontracting is permitted.
- The service provider must provide their own labor for loading and off-loading.
Compulsory Briefing Session
Attendance at the official briefing session is strictly mandatory. Failure to attend and sign the register will result in immediate disqualification. The session is scheduled for Wednesday, 14 October 2026, at 11:00 at the SASSA Benoni Local Office, 87 Elston Avenue.
Mandatory Documents Required
Bidders must submit several mandatory documents, including:
- Proof of attendance at the compulsory briefing session.
- Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with National Treasury.
- Fully completed and signed SBD Forms (SBD 1, 3.1, 4, 6.1, 6.2, Annexures C, D and E).
- Signed letter from the manufacturer.
- Joint venture or consortium agreement (if applicable).
- Certified proof of identification of directors not older than six months.
- Certified proof of company registration (CIPC) not older than six months.
- Valid tax pin from SARS.
- Certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
- Reference letters with contactable references, purchase orders, and invoices as proof of relevant work.
- Proof of transportation including vehicle licenses or signed lease agreements.
- Proof of financial capability including bank statement or credit facility not more than 60 days old.
- Project plan not exceeding five pages.
- Proof of business address including municipal bill, tribal authority letter, ward councillor letter, or lease agreement.
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Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will undergo a rigorous two-stage evaluation. Bidders must first meet all administrative and functionality thresholds as outlined in the Terms of Reference. Qualifying bids will then be adjudicated using the 80/20 preferential procurement system, allocating 80 points for price competitiveness and 20 points for specific transformation goals.
Submission Guidelines and Document Downloads
Sealed bid envelopes, clearly marked with the tender number and description, must be deposited in the designated bid box at the SASSA Gauteng Regional Office, 222 Smith Street, 5th Floor, Braamfontein, 2001. The strict closing time is 11:00 on Thursday, 29 October 2026. For technical enquiries, contact Mmathume Nkadimeng at 011-241-8474 or Mmathumen@sassa.gov.za. Access the complete documentation below:
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