The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation Limited (Necsa) has issued an open tender to appoint a panel of qualified and experienced suppliers for the supply and delivery of food and grocery products. This Request for Bid, numbered FIN-SCM-TEN-0252, is published in the North West Province and will run for a period of three years on an as-and-when-required basis.
Tender Overview
- Tender Number: FIN-SCM-TEN-0252
- Organ of State: South African Nuclear Energy Corporation Limited
- Tender Type: Request for Bid (Open Tender)
- Province: North West
- Date Published: Friday, 2 October 2026
- Closing Date: Wednesday, 04 November 2026 at 11:00
- Bid Validity Period: 120 working days
- Briefing Session: None
- Delivery Address: Necsa Gate 3, R104 Elias Motsoaledi Street (Church Street West Ext), Pelindaba, Madibeng Municipality, 0240
- Panel Duration: Three (3) years
Scope of Work
The successful panel members will supply and deliver food and grocery products to Necsa cafeterias on an as-and-when-required basis. Key requirements include:
- Appointment to the panel does not guarantee any minimum quantity or value of business.
- Requirements will be sourced through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process among appointed panel members.
- Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, General Hygiene for Food Premises, and the Meat Safety Act.
- Bidders must indicate the category or categories they are bidding for on a signed company letterhead.
- Categories include general food and grocery products, frozen products, and meat and poultry products.
- Proof of appropriate delivery vehicles and cold chain capability for relevant categories.
- For meat and poultry, a signed declaration confirming A-Grade quality and abattoir registration proof.
- Adherence to Necsa’s SHEQ policies, confidentiality agreement, and alcohol and drug control policy.
Mandatory Documents Required
Bidders must submit several mandatory documents, including:
- Bidder’s Information (Annexure A).
- Original valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN for tax compliance status.
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate for each consortium, joint venture, or sub-contractor member.
- Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) proof.
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) summary report.
- Certified copy of vehicle registration certificates.
- Price Breakdown.
- SBD 1 Invitation to Bid.
- SBD 3.3 Pricing Schedule (Non-Firm Prices).
- SBD 4 Declaration of Interest.
- SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form.
- SBD 7.1 Contract Form.
- SBD 8 Declaration of Bidder’s Past Supply Chain Management Practices.
- SBD 9 Certificate of Independent Bid Determination.
- Necsa Terms and Conditions of Contract.
- Necsa Confidentiality Agreement.
- Necsa Alcohol and Drug Control Policy.
- Necsa Safety, Health and Environmental Policy.
- Company Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy.
- Company Quality Policy.
Evaluation Criteria
The tender will be evaluated on functionality, with a minimum threshold of 80% required to proceed to the price and specific goals stage. The functionality criteria include verifiable reference letters for similar food service contracts (50 points) and delivery lead time (50 points). The 80/20 preference point system will apply for price and specific goals, with 80 points allocated for price and 20 points for South African-owned companies. Bidders who meet the functional threshold will undergo a risk-based due diligence verification prior to any contract award, which may include physical inspections of premises, facilities, and vehicles.
Enquiries and Tender Documents
- Enquiries: Buyani Nsibande at scm@necsa.co.za or 012-305-6072.
Related opportunity: Limpopo Co-GHSTA 3-Year Travel Management Panel Tender
Document Downloads
Prospective bidders can access the complete tender documentation via the National Treasury eTender portal:
- Appointment of a Panel of Preferred Suppliers
- SBD Document
- Necsa Terms and Conditions of Contract
- Necsa Confidentiality Agreement
- Necsa Safety, Health and Environmental Policy
- Alcohol & Drugs Control Procedures
- SHEQ-INS-5450-REV5.0
Stay Updated
Want to stay informed about more tenders, funding opportunities, and business tips? Follow our updates on the StepApp Network:
- WhatsApp Channel: Follow StepApp Catering Tenders
- WhatsApp Channel: Follow StepApp Updates
- WhatsApp Group: Join here
- Facebook Page: Follow us
- LinkedIn Profile: Connect with StepApp
- X (Twitter): Follow StepApp SA on X
