Supply and maintenance of indoor potted plants.
Asisipho Matomane
In plain English
The tender is for the supply and maintenance of various indoor potted plants on a rental basis for three years. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury’s Central Suppliers Database.
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The merSETA invites bids for the supply, delivery, and maintenance of 222 indoor potted plants across seven national offices, including Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Durban, Witbank, and Pretoria. The service provider must supply low-maintenance plants in pots that match corporate colors. Key responsibilities include regular watering, fertilizing, pruning, and bi-weekly reporting to facilities management. If an office relocates, the provider must move the plants and continue maintenance. The contract will run for a period of three years. Bidders must provide physical samples of proposed plants and pots for approval before the purchase order is issued. Prices must remain valid for at least 60 days after the closing date of 19 August 2026.
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
- Minimum two years of relevant industry experience
- Registered on National Treasury Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Valid tax compliance status
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid company registration documents (CIPC, ID, or partnership agreement)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Asisipho Matomane
Email: amatomane@merseta.org.za
Phone: 069-008-3764
How to apply: Submit your quotation via email to quotations@merseta.org.za. The email subject line must include the RFQ number: RFQ/FAC/25/26/218-1. Ensure the submission reaches the office before 12:00 on 19 August 2026.
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