Service Provider for 2026 Systemic Evaluation Materials.
Department of Basic Education
In plain English
The Department of Basic Education is procuring services to print, pack, distribute, and collect 2026 Systemic Evaluation materials across nine provinces. Bidders must ensure tax compliance and may need to be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The Department of Basic Education invites tenders for the printing, packaging, distribution, and collection of 2026 Systemic Evaluation materials. The project covers Grades 3, 6, and 9 across nine provinces, involving approximately 200,000 learners in over 3,500 schools. Key deliverables include database creation, secure printing of A4 booklets and Braille materials, distribution to nodal points, and central warehousing. The service provider must ensure strict confidentiality throughout the process. All printing, packing, and distribution must be finalized by 30 September 2026, with collection from schools completed by 30 November 2026. The work will be managed from a central facility in South Africa.
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.
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or SARS PIN
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Two reference letters for similar printing, packing, or distribution projects
- Proof of ownership or lease for minimum 150m2 storage facility
- Minimum functionality score of 70 points
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms N Metula
Email: Tenders@dbe.gov.za
Phone: 012-357-3134
How to apply: Bids must be physically delivered to the bid box at the Main Entrance/Reception, Sol Plaatjie House, 222 Struben Street, Pretoria, by 11:00 on 03 August 2026.
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