Panel of Booksellers and Publishers for Library Materials.
KRAUSE S
In plain English
The Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is procuring books and other library materials for district libraries. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database and meet financial capacity requirements.
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The Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is inviting bids for the appointment of a panel of booksellers and publishers. The successful service providers will be responsible for the supply and delivery of library materials, including fiction and non-fiction books, educational toys, charts, and audio-visual media. These materials must be delivered to various district libraries across the Limpopo Province, including Capricorn, Waterberg, Vhembe, Giyani, Tzaneen, and Sekhukhune. The contract will span a period of three years. Deliveries must be completed within eight weeks of receiving an order. Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 70 out of 100 to qualify for the panel. The closing date for this tender is 31 August 2026 at 11:00 AM.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or certificate
- Registration with Publishers Association or Booksellers Association of South Africa
- Proof of R1,000,000 revolving credit or financial guarantee
- Contactable references for work completed within the last five years
Contact & how to apply
Name: KRAUSE S
Email: krauses@sac.limpopo.gov.za
Phone: 060-997-7122
How to apply: Bid documents must be placed in the tender box located at 21 Biccard Street, Olympic Towers, Polokwane, 0699, on or before the closing date and time of 31 August 2026 at 11:00 AM.
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