Supply and delivery of newspapers and digital access.
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
In plain English
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & Environment is procuring hardcopy and digital newspaper subscriptions for 24 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with B-BBEE requirements.
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The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment invites bids for the supply and delivery of daily, weekly, and weekend newspapers, as well as online digital access. The work will take place at Environment House in Pretoria and the Deputy Minister’s residence. The contract will run for 24 months. Key deliverables include the daily delivery of physical newspapers between 05:30 and 06:30, the provision of digital access for up to 15 users across six directorates, and 24/7 technical support for digital platforms. The service provider must ensure newspapers are sorted and protected during delivery. The successful bidder will be required to sign a Memorandum of Agreement before the project begins.
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.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or certificate
- Must provide valid B-BBEE status documentation
- Must provide CIPC ownership certificate
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM official
Email: rfqenquiries@dffe.gov.za
Phone: 012-399-9059
How to apply: Submit a formal quotation on your company letterhead via email to Quotations1@dffe.gov.za. You must include the RFQ number 223 AM (26/27) in the email subject line.
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