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    The Presidency 3-Year Grocery Supply Panel Tender

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    The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa has issued an open tender (PO 2026/27-008) to appoint a panel of prestige service providers for the supply and delivery of groceries. This strategic three-year contract aims to ensure the continuous, high-quality provisioning of essential goods to support the diverse portfolio of official state functions, stakeholder engagements, and nutritional support programs across Gauteng, the Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal.

    Scope of Supply and Delivery

    The successful bidders will be appointed to one or more specialized categories to service designated facilities in the three specified provinces. The scope is divided into distinct lots:

    • Lot 1: Dry goods, groceries, dairy, and frozen foods.
    • Lot 2: Fresh fruit and vegetables.
    • Lot 3: Fish and seafood.
    • Lot 4: Meat and poultry.
      Service providers must demonstrate the logistical capacity to handle both routine daily replenishment and large-scale event provisioning with strict adherence to food safety and quality standards.

    Compulsory Briefing Session

    Attendance at the official virtual briefing session is strictly mandatory. Failure to attend and register will result in the immediate disqualification of the bid. The session is scheduled for Monday, 26 October 2026, at 13:00. It will be hosted via Microsoft Teams. Bidders must join using the following link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3311785747179810?p=tJjY8nheR4RCiStrMV (Meeting ID: 331 178 574 717 981 0, Passcode: wQ2PD9mF).

    Mandatory Eligibility and Evaluation

    To be considered responsive, bidders must meet stringent pre-qualification and functionality criteria. Essential requirements include:

    • A minimum of five (5) years of proven experience in supplying goods to prestige institutional or hospitality clients (e.g., Blue-Chip companies, diplomatic missions, or international bodies like the UN).
    • Completion of at least three (3) projects with a minimum value of R500,000 each, supported by signed reference forms from the respective clients.
    • A valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report with an active MAAA status.
    • A current SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN and a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.

    Submission Guidelines

    Completed bid documents must be sealed and clearly marked with the bid number (PO 2026/27-008) and description. Envelopes must be deposited in the official bid box located at the public entrance of the Union Buildings on Government Avenue, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001. The strict closing time is 11:00 on Thursday, 05 November 2026. Bids must remain valid for 120 days from the closing date. Late, faxed, or emailed submissions will not be accepted. All technical enquiries must be directed to tenders@presidency.gov.za at least 10 days prior to the closing date.

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    Document Downloads

    Prospective bidders can access the complete bid documentation free of charge via the official National Treasury eTender portal:

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