Supply and Delivery of Food for Gough Island 2026
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
In plain English
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is procuring Bulk Dry Food Ingredients and Frozen Foods including Bread and Dairy Products for the Gough Island 2026 voyage. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) invites bids for the supply and delivery of bulk dry, frozen, and dairy food ingredients for the Gough Island 26/27 relief voyage. The work involves providing 299 line items of food supplies to the SANAP Warehouse at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Deliveries must occur within 10 days of receiving a purchase order, scheduled for August 2026. All frozen goods must be kept at -18 degrees Celsius during transport. Items must have a shelf life of at least 14 months. The bidder is responsible for offloading and sorting goods at the delivery site.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid municipal Food Premises Certificate
- ISO 22000 or equivalent food safety certification
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Active registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- CIPC company ownership documentation
- Consolidated credentials for joint ventures or partnerships
Contact & how to apply
Name: Andiswa Charlie
Email: acharlie@environment.gov.za
Phone: 021-493-7149
How to apply: Submit your quotation via email to RFQCT@dffe.gov.za. Ensure the document is on company letterhead and includes VAT per item, banking details, item descriptions, validity period, contact information, and your CSD MAAA number.
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