The Border Management Authority (BMA) has issued a Request for Quotation (C016L2710RFQ00213) for the provision of catering services to support an upcoming NATJOINT visit at the Ficksburg Port of Entry. This targeted procurement initiative aims to ensure high-quality, efficient, and compliant hospitality services for official delegations, reinforcing the BMA’s commitment to seamless operational support at South Africa’s border posts.
Scope of Catering Services
The appointed service provider will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive lunch service for 50 attendees on 02 December 2026. Key operational deliverables include:
- Preparation and serving of lunch at 12:00, featuring a specified menu: rice, pap, Greek salad with dressing, spinach, butternut, grilled chicken, beef stew, and gravy.
- Provision of beverages, including 100 bottles of 500ml mineral water, 15 cans of 330ml 100% juice, and 35 cans of 330ml soft drinks.
- Supply of all necessary cutlery, crockery, and serviettes, as the BMA will not provide these items.
- Execution of the service at 998 Military Way, Ficksburg, 9730, ensuring strict adherence to health, safety, and hygiene standards.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a complete and compliant quotation package. Essential submissions include:
- A valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report reflecting an active MAAA status.
- A current SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN.
- A valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
- Fully completed Standard Bidding Documents, including SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure), and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form).
- A formal company resolution authorizing the signatory to bind the enterprise to the contract.
Evaluation Criteria
Quotations will be adjudicated in accordance with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, utilizing the 80/20 preference point system. Eighty points are allocated for price competitiveness. The remaining twenty points are awarded for specific transformation goals, primarily based on the bidder’s B-BBEE status level of contribution. Bidders must note that quoted prices must be firm, inclusive of all applicable taxes, and valid for a period of 120 days from the closing date.
Submission Guidelines
There will be no briefing session or site inspection for this procurement. Bidders must adhere to a strict electronic submission protocol: all bid responses must be uploaded exclusively via the National Treasury eTender eSubmission portal. Physical, emailed, or faxed submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances. The strict closing time is 11:00 on Friday, 30 October 2026. Late or incorrectly formatted submissions will be automatically disqualified.
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Enquiries and Contact Details
For bidding procedure enquiries, contact Nolda Gwatile at Nolda.Gwatile@bma.gov.za. General supplier enquiries can be directed to suppliers.enquiries@bma.gov.za. No briefing session will be held. The BMA reserves the right to negotiate with shortlisted respondents and to accept or reject any bid in whole or in part.
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