Heavy Duty Office Shredder Supply and Delivery

George Municipality has invited quotations for the supply and delivery of one new heavy duty office shredder under quotation number GMQ018/26-27. The municipality requires a robust, secure machine for its office environment. The required specifications include automatic feeding of at least 40 sheets in one pass, cross-cut shredding with an entry width of at least 305mm and a maximum cut size of 4mm x 40mm, and a security level of P4. The machine must also shred credit cards, staples and paper clips, and must be jam-free with anti-jam technology. Additional requirements include low noise operation, continuous run and cool time, a 100L capacity pull-out bin, castor wheels for easy movement around the workplace, and POPI Act compliance. The machine and cutter must carry a minimum 24-month warranty. Bidders must meet all quotation specifications to be considered for evaluation.

The quotation is evaluated using the 80/20 preference point system, applicable to quotations between R30,000 and R300,000 (VAT included). Price is allocated 80 points. Up to 10 points are available for B-BBEE status level, and up to 10 points for specific goals, with locality points awarded according to the bidder's office address: 10 points for offices within the George Municipal boundaries, 6 points for the Garden Route District, 4 points for the Western Cape and 2 points for locations outside the Western Cape. Bidders claiming B-BBEE or locality points must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit and proof of address, such as a municipal account, lease agreement or affidavit. The total price must not exceed the budgeted amount of R300,000 (VAT included). Prices must be firm, valid for at least 60 days, and include a firm delivery period. Bidders must also provide a valid SARS tax clearance certificate for transactions above R30,000, the status of municipal accounts, certified copies of directors' identity documents, and completed MBD forms (MBD 1, 4, 6.1, 8 and 9).

Quotations must be submitted on the official document in a sealed envelope marked with the quotation number and placed in the tender box at the Supply Chain Management Unit, Fifth Floor, Civic Centre, York Street, George, by 12:00 on Friday, 6 November 2026. Late, faxed, emailed or posted quotations will not be accepted. Quotation documents are available free of charge from www.george.gov.za, or from the Supply Chain Management Unit for a non-refundable fee of R70.15. Enquiries should be directed to Mr. T Craak at 044 801 9388 or tcraak@george.gov.za. The successful supplier must register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). The municipality reserves the right to reject any or all quotations and is not bound to accept the lowest quotation.