Supply and maintenance of coffee/tea machines for QCTO.
Moloko Aphane
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
27 August 2026 at 11:00
In plain English
QCTO is seeking a service provider to supply and maintain coffee/tea machines and services for 24 months. Bidders must submit a valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit and a recent CSD report.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) is inviting service providers to submit quotations for the supply, installation, and maintenance of coffee and tea machines. The successful bidder will provide two commercial-grade machines—one for 20 people and one for 100 people—along with a consistent supply of beverages and consumables such as coffee beans, tea, sugar, milk, and disposable cups. The contract will run for a period of 24 months. The service provider is responsible for weekly preventive maintenance, sanitization, and emergency repairs within a 4 to 24-hour response window. The work will take place at QCTO office locations. Bidders must attend a compulsory site briefing to understand the specific requirements. The service provider must ensure 95% machine uptime and manage stock levels to prevent shortages throughout the two-year contract period.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid CSD registration report
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid Certificate of Acceptability for food handling
- Minimum three years experience in food and beverage industry
- Three contactable references from the last three years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Moloko Aphane
Email: RFQ@qcto.org.za
Phone: 076-279-3278
How to apply: Interested bidders must download the official documents from the QCTO website at www.qcto.org.za under the 'Procurement' tab. Completed RFQ documents must be submitted via email to RFQ@qcto.org.za. No late or faxed submissions will be accepted.
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