The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has issued an open tender (GT/GDE/047/2026) for the appointment of competent, fully compliant South African manufacturers to supply and deliver learner and educator furniture to GDE institutions. This strategic three-year contract aims to support teaching and learning environments across public schools in Gauteng by ensuring the provision of high-quality, durable, and SABS-compliant classroom furniture on an as-and-when-required basis.
Scope of Work
The appointed service provider(s) will be responsible for the end-to-end manufacturing, supply, and delivery of educational furniture. Key operational deliverables include:
- Strict adherence to South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) requirements, specifically SANS 660:2020 (Edition 4) and the SANS 1528:2013 series (Parts 1 to 3).
- Delivery of furniture to the GDE Warehouse in Hermanstad, Pretoria, or directly to designated new schools as per the department’s rollout schedule.
- Provision of a minimum 12-month warranty on all supplied goods, explicitly detailed in the Service Level Agreement (SLA).
- Execution of all on-site assembly and installation at no additional hidden cost, as the purchase order value is fully inclusive of delivery and setup.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a stringent compliance package demonstrating industrial manufacturing capacity and logistical readiness. Essential documentation includes:
- A valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report.
- A current SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN.
- A valid Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) certificate or sworn affidavit.
- Proof of a valid, authentic ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) certification covering the manufacturing or supply processes of the proposed items.
- Documentation proving ownership or lease of at least three (3) trucks with a minimum Tare of 8,000 kg and a registered Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) not exceeding 16,000 kg.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will undergo a rigorous, multi-stage evaluation process. Bidders must first pass the functionality assessment, achieving a minimum threshold of 70 out of 100 points. This stage evaluates:
- Capacity to Deliver (Product Quality & Technical Compliance) – 30 points.
- Operational Environment & Logistics Execution – 20 points.
- Human Resource Capacity – 25 points.
- Company Experience & Track Record – 25 points.
Additionally, a Site Visit Evaluation carries a total of 60 points, with a minimum threshold of 40 points required to proceed. Qualifying bids will then be adjudicated using the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act’s point system, balancing price competitiveness with specific transformation goals.
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Submission Guidelines
There will be no briefing session or site meeting for this procurement. Completed bid documents must be compiled, clearly indexed, and sealed in an envelope. The outside of the envelope must clearly display the tender number (GT/GDE/047/2026), the bidder’s name, and the closing date.
Sealed bids must be deposited in the official tender box at the Gauteng Department of Education, 100 Main Street, Corner of Main & Rissik Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2001. The strict closing time is 11:00 on Friday, 15 January 2027. Late, faxed, or emailed submissions will not be accepted. For enquiries regarding bidding procedures, contact the Procurement Buyer at 011-355-0077 or Procurement2@gauteng.gov.za.
Document Downloads
Prospective bidders can access the complete tender documentation free of charge via the official National Treasury eTender portal:
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