Panel of Suppliers for Groceries - Western Cape
Supply chain management
In plain English
The SAMRC is procuring a panel of suppliers for the supply and delivery of groceries in the Western Cape. Bidders must have operational offices in the Western Cape and be registered on the CSD.
Always check the official documentDescription
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is seeking to appoint a panel of suppliers to provide and deliver groceries to their Western Cape sites. This work will be performed on an as-and-when-required basis. The contract will last for three years, with the possibility of extending it for up to five additional years based on performance. The successful bidders will be expected to supply all items listed in the specifications. The SAMRC will negotiate with selected suppliers to ensure fair and market-related pricing for all goods provided.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
Full requirements
- Must have operational offices or branches in the Western Cape province
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Supply chain management
Email: tenders@mrc.ac.za
Phone: 021-938-0911
How to apply: Bidders must download documents from the SAMRC website. Submissions can be made by delivering a hard copy and a USB flash drive to the tender box at the Medical Research Council in Tygerberg, or by uploading the proposal through the official SAMRC online portal.
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