The Western Cape Department of Health, on behalf of the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) in Cape Town, has issued an open Request for Bid (RFB) under reference number RCCH27/2025 for the supply and delivery of dry goods and staples over a three-year period. This essential procurement supports the hospital’s food services unit in providing safe, nutritious, and reliable meals to paediatric patients, staff, and visitors.
Overview of the RCWMCH Dry Goods and Staples Tender
Published on 27 February 2026, this tender invites qualified and compliant suppliers to deliver a comprehensive list of non-perishable food items—including rice, lentils, pasta, cooking oil, tea, sugar, margarine, and more—to one of Southern Africa’s leading paediatric facilities. The contract is critical to maintaining uninterrupted meal preparation and upholding strict food safety and nutritional standards for vulnerable children.
Scope of Supply: Key Items and Delivery Requirements
The scope includes over 50 specified dry goods and staples, with estimated annual quantities provided in the pricing schedule. Key items include:
- Rice (10kg), samp (10kg), brown lentils (500g)
- Macaroni, spaghetti, sago, cake flour
- White sugar (2.5kg), cooking oil (20L), margarine (500g)
- Rooibos and Ceylon teabags, Worcestershire sauce, peanut butter
All products must be SABS-compliant, within shelf-life limits, and clearly labelled with expiry dates, ingredients, allergen warnings, and storage instructions. Deliveries must be made Monday to Friday between 07:30–12:00 or 13:30–15:00, as coordinated with the hospital’s Provisioning Stores. Suppliers must also comply with Halaal certification requirements where applicable.
Key Submission Deadlines and Contact Information
Interested bidders must submit their proposals by 11:00 AM on Thursday, 2 April 2026. Submissions must be hand-delivered in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number and description, and placed in the official bid box located in the Foyer of the Administrative Building, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Klipfontein Road, Rondebosch, 7700.
The bid box is accessible Monday to Friday, 07:30–15:30, excluding public holidays. Late, emailed, or faxed submissions will not be accepted.
For technical or administrative inquiries, contact:
- Ms. Shanice October – 021 658 5158 | rxh.bidsdepartment@westerncape.gov.za
All clarification requests must be submitted at least 14 working days before the closing date.
Mandatory Documentation and Compliance Criteria
To be considered responsive, bidders must provide:
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN
- Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (EME/QSE acceptable)
- Municipal account or lease agreement (not older than 3 months)
- Food safety compliance documentation, including Halaal certification (where applicable)
- Fully completed Standard Bidding Documents (SBDs), including SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest)
- Three verifiable client references for similar food supply contracts
All pricing must be firm, inclusive of delivery, and valid for 60 days from the closing date.
Evaluation Methodology and Preference Point Allocation
The evaluation occurs in three stages:
- Compliance Check: Verification of mandatory documents and adherence to specifications
- Picture Sample Evaluation: Assessment of product quality and packaging
- 80/20 Preference Point Scoring:
- 80 points for competitively priced, compliant offers
- 20 points for specific empowerment goals:
- Black ownership
- Women ownership
- Youth ownership
- Disability ownership
Preference claims must be supported by certified documentation. Unverified claims receive zero points.
The hospital reserves the right to conduct random vehicle inspections and site visits to assess storage conditions, hygiene protocols, and operational readiness.
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How to Access and Submit the Tender Documents
The complete tender documentation is available for download from the National Treasury’s eTenders portal:
Tender Document Download Link
Bidders are strongly encouraged to review all specifications, confirm product compliance, and ensure full adherence to submission guidelines.
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