Supply and Delivery of Educational Materials and Equipment.
Department of Education
In plain English
The tender is for the supply, delivery, and installation of equipment and tools for technical schools, delivery of assessment materials, and protective clothing in the Free State. Bidders must be compliant with tax obligations and registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The Free State Department of Education invites bids for tender E3/2026/2027. The project involves three lots: supplying and installing technical equipment for engineering subjects, providing Practical Assessment Task materials, and supplying protective clothing for teachers. The work covers technical, comprehensive, and agricultural schools across the Free State province. The contract duration is three years. Bidders are required to bid for all three lots and all items within each lot to qualify. Deliveries must be completed within three months of receiving an official order. The tender closes on 17 July 2026 at 11:00.
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
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate
- Proven track record with appointment letters, purchase orders, or contracts
- Financial statements signed by a Chartered Accountant or NCR-registered credit provider
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of business location in the Free State
- Valid company registration documents (CK1/CK2, Trust Deed, or MOI)
- Certified ID copies of all company directors
- Signed Joint Venture agreement, if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: KO Rampai
Email: k.rampai@fseducation.gov.za
Phone: 051-404-1873
How to apply: Submit a sealed envelope marked with the bid number and closing date to the Department of Education Acquisition Management Sub-Directorate, N8 Gateway Office Park, Plot 22, C/O Rudolf Greyling & AW Louw Avenue, Estoire, Bloemfontein, 9301. Place the bid in the box at Entrance 3.
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