A4 Booklet Printing (1,500 Saddle-Stitched Copies)

A national cultural institution in Cape Town is seeking quotations for the printing of 1,500 A4 concert booklets for its 55th Gala Concert. The booklet is a 20-page portrait publication, including the cover, with a finished size of 210 × 297 mm and 3 mm bleed on all sides. The cover is printed on 300 gsm gloss art paper, full colour and double-sided, with gloss lamination on the outside. The inner pages are printed on 130 gsm silk art paper, full colour and double-sided. The booklet is saddle-stitched with two staples. Artwork must be supplied as a print-ready CMYK PDF at 300 dpi. Bidders should note that the specification requires in-house or sub-contracted capacity for gloss lamination and saddle-stitch binding, so these finishing processes should be confirmed before quoting.

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with an estimated value at or below R1 million, evaluated on the 80/20 price/preference point system. Price carries 80 points and B-BBEE status carries 20 points. Prices must be firm and VAT inclusive, and a total price for the full quantity must be stated. Suppliers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a 36-digit CSD security code. Required submissions include a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, a SARS tax number and PIN, and completed Standard Bidding Documents: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 8 (Declaration of Restrictions), and SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination). SBD 6.2 (Local Production and Content) should be completed where applicable. Brochures or catalogues may be submitted with the quotation. Quotations must be returned as PDF to the Supply Chain Management office by email before the closing time of 13:00 on 27 October 2026.

Delivery of the completed booklets is required by 12:00 on 5 November 2026 at the institution's Foreshore premises in Cape Town. The timeline between the closing date and the delivery date is short, so suppliers should confirm production capacity and turnaround before submitting a bid. This opportunity offers a clear, defined print job with a single delivery point and a well-specified finished product. It suits print houses that can deliver high-quality, full-colour work with premium finishing on a tight schedule. Technical queries can be directed to the institution's technical contact, and supply chain queries to the SCM office.