Supply and delivery of a walking freezer for the national Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE). Bidders must complete standard declaration and preference forms (SBD 4 and SBD 6.1) under the 80/20 point system. Closing date: 3 November 2026.
The National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has issued a tender for the supply and delivery of a walking freezer, a walk-in cold storage unit used to store perishable and frozen goods. The tender is categorised under General Supplies and was published on 23 October 2026 under reference DFFEQ 254. It is currently listed as a draft, with a closing date of 3 November 2026. The supporting document provided is the standard bid pack, which contains the SBD 4 Bidder's Disclosure form and the SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim form. The specific technical specifications, unit dimensions, quantity, delivery address, installation requirements, warranty terms and budget were not included in the extracted document content. Interested bidders should therefore obtain the full bid specifications from the eTenders portal or the issuing department before preparing a submission.
The bid is evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system, which applies to requirements up to R50 million. Up to 80 points are allocated to price and up to 20 points to specific goals. The specific goals are more than 50% ownership by Black people, more than 50% ownership by women, and more than 50% ownership by people with disabilities, with 20 points available for each. Bidders must claim these points in the prescribed form and provide supporting documentation, such as registration documents or proof of ownership, as the department may require. Failure to submit proof means the points will not be awarded. All bidders must also declare any relationships with state employees, competitors or related enterprises, and certify that they have not engaged in collusive bidding. Bids found to be false or suspicious may be disqualified, reported to the Competition Commission, or referred for criminal investigation. Any person listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers is automatically disqualified.
For suppliers, this opportunity offers a single, defined government contract for a commercial refrigeration asset, with a clear closing date and a transparent evaluation method. Bidders with experience in commercial refrigeration, cold room supply, or the installation and maintenance of cold storage equipment are well placed to respond. Companies should confirm their tax compliance status, Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration, and B-BBEE or ownership credentials in advance. Early preparation is advisable because the bid closes on 3 November 2026, and any clarification questions should be directed to the department through the official channels stated in the full tender documents.
Suppliers and distributors of commercial refrigeration and walk-in freezer units, cold room manufacturers and installers, and general equipment suppliers able to source and deliver commercial cold storage. Businesses that are more than 50% owned by Black people, women, or people with disabilities are encouraged to apply, as they can claim specific-goal points under the 80/20 system. All applicants should be tax compliant, registered on the CSD, and not listed as restricted suppliers or tender defaulters. Bidders should obtain the full technical specifications before submitting a bid.
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