The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness invites qualified seafood suppliers to submit bids for the supply and delivery of Hake Loin to the Main Kitchen at Groote Schuur Hospital. This two-year contract opportunity, reference GSH:PT207/R/R/2026, supports critical nutritional services for patients and staff at one of South Africa’s leading academic hospitals.
Tender Overview and Contract Scope
The appointed supplier will deliver fresh, high-quality Hake Loin on an “as and when required” basis to Main Kitchen A25, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, Cape Town. Estimated quantities total approximately 13,000kg per year, with orders placed according to operational needs. No minimum order quantities apply.
Key Delivery and Compliance Requirements
Bidders must ensure strict adherence to food safety and logistics standards:
- Transport in clean, enclosed refrigerated vehicles at temperatures not exceeding 7°C
- Halaal products must not be stored or delivered with non-Halaal or non-food items
- Complete orders delivered Monday to Friday between 07:30 and 12:30
- Certified Certificate of Analysis (CoA) issued per Regulations R638 for each batch
Mandatory Submission Documentation
- Valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Completed WCBD forms (1, 3.1, 4, 5, 6.1)
- SARS tax compliance status and PIN
- B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for preference point consideration
- Written proof from manufacturer/supplier if bidder is not the product originator
Evaluation and Preference Framework
Proposals assessed using the 80/20 preference point system under Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. Price accounts for 80 points; specific goals including B-BBEE status and locality preference contribute 20 points. Functionality scoring covers product compliance, delivery capability, and food safety certifications.
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Contact and Document Access
For technical or procedural enquiries, contact Zola Mdlalo at zola.mdlalo@westerncape.gov.za or 021-404-6397. Download the complete tender specification: Bid Document GSHPT207-R-R-2026
Submission Guidelines and Deadlines
- Published: Thursday, 21 May 2026
- Closing: Thursday, 18 June 2026 at 11:00
- Submission Address: Bid box, Foyer Main Entrance, Old Main Building, Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, 7925
- Tender Validity: Offers valid until 17 August 2026
- Briefing Session: None scheduled
Qualified seafood suppliers with proven cold-chain logistics and food safety compliance are encouraged to submit competitive, compliant bids before the 18 June deadline.
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