Traffic Uniforms Supply and Delivery NEW

Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality, based in Phuthaditjhaba in the Free State, has issued Bid SCM/BID13/2026/2027 for the appointment of a service provider to supply and deliver traffic uniforms and related accessories to its traffic department. The tender covers a broad range of items in fawn and brown colourways, including male and female trousers and skirts, combat and short- and long-sleeved shirts, magnum-style shirts, golf shirts, jerseys, double-collar winter shirts, one-piece jumpsuits, reflective jackets, nylon and leather belts, formal and combat footwear, brown ladies pantyhose, socks in winter and summer weights, step-out caps, baseball caps, and felt hats. Quantities and sizes are specified per item in the bid specification, ranging from small quantities of specialist items to bulk orders of trousers, shirts, socks, and pantyhose. Fabric specifications include 50/50 poly/cotton, polyester/wool, polyester/viscose, and 100% cotton, and several items require embroidered municipal or traffic star insignia, reflective panels, or specific rank badges.

To be considered, bidders must submit a copy of their Company Registration Certificate showing active members (except sole traders and partnerships), a valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) number, and their personal identification number (PIN) for tax compliance. Where consortia, joint ventures, or subcontractors are involved, each party must submit a separate Tax Compliance Status certificate, PIN, or CSD number. Bidders must also provide a Tax Clearance Certificate, complete all MBD forms (MBD 1, 4, 6.1, 8, and 9), and either confirm that municipal rates and taxes are not in arrears for more than three months or submit the municipal rates and taxes clearance form. The successful bidder must provide samples before bulk supply. Bids are evaluated on the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals, where location-based points are awarded to businesses within Maluti-a-Phofung (20 points), Thabo Mofutsanyana District (15 points), or the Free State Province (10 points). Bid documents cost R420 (non-refundable) from the cashiers point in Phuthaditjhaba, or can be downloaded free from the e-Tender portal. Sealed bids must be delivered to the bid box at the Setsing Business Centre by the closing date. Electronic, telegraphic, telefaxed, and late bids will not be accepted, and the municipality is not bound to accept the lowest bid. Bids are valid for 90 days.

This tender offers a stable, recurring procurement opportunity for uniform manufacturers and suppliers with experience in public-sector workwear, particularly those capable of meeting strict sizing, fabric, and insignia requirements and delivering in bulk. The sample-approval step means bidders should be prepared to produce compliant prototypes promptly. Note that the invitation wording refers to 'Provision of Services of Office Furniture' while the rest of the documents concern traffic uniforms; bidders should confirm the scope with the Supply Chain Management Unit before submitting a bid.