Supply and delivery of firefighting protective clothing, including structural and wildland fire gear, uniforms, gloves, helmets, boots and rescue equipment, for Mossel Bay Municipality. Closes 4 December 2026; requires returnable samples and proven fire-service supply experience.
Mossel Bay Municipality invites tenders from suppliers and manufacturers for the supply and delivery of fire department, communications and disaster management protective clothing (fire gear). The contract covers a broad range of operational and protective items, grouped into Category A (operational uniforms and special operations coveralls), Category B (structural and wildland firefighting ensembles, including tunic jackets and bunker trousers certified to NFPA 1970-2025 and EN 469:2020, plus gloves, helmets, face shields, leather boots, flash hoods, goggles, kit bags, technical rescue helmets, high angle and vehicle extrication gloves, and wildland back-packs). Technical specifications are detailed and must be met or exceeded, including SANS textile standards, NFPA and EN compliance, CE certification where applicable, reflective trim requirements, and sizing from XS to 5XL. Shoulder patches must follow the municipality's current design, and all uniform items must conform to the Fire & Rescue Service Uniform Policy.
The tender is pre-evaluated on functionality out of 40 points, with a minimum score of 32 required to remain responsive. Company experience (25 points) requires proof of previously completed fire department protective clothing supply contracts through appointment, award or purchase order letters. References (15 points) require at least three completed and signed questionnaires from relevant clients. Bidders must also submit detailed item specifications, written confirmation of authorised dealer or manufacturer status for each item quoted, and returnable samples for fitting and evaluation by the Fire Department at Schoeman Street, Mossel Bay, by 12:00 on 4 December 2026. Delivery is required within 8 working weeks of order, with free exchange of ill-fitting or wrong-size items. Pricing is fixed for the first year, with CPI-based escalation (estimated at 6.1% for evaluation) applied from 1 July in years two and three. Evaluation uses the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system, with specific goals for B-BBEE status and locality. Preferred and alternative bidders may be appointed for each category.
Note that the advert states the contract period ends 30 June 2029, while the pricing schedule labels Year 1 as ending 30 June 2027, with escalation applied in years two and three. Interested bidders should confirm the contract term with the contact person listed in the tender documents. Winning suppliers will support the municipality's fire and rescue service with compliant, durable, and properly fitted protective equipment, contributing to firefighter safety and operational readiness. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database, tax compliant, and able to provide a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner.
Suitable for manufacturers and authorised dealers or distributors of fire service protective clothing and equipment that can meet NFPA, EN, SANS and CE standards. Applicants should have prior experience supplying fire departments or emergency services, be able to provide written authorised-dealer appointment letters, and supply returnable samples and fitting stock. Businesses based in Mossel Bay or the Garden Route are eligible for additional locality points, and all bidders must be CSD-registered, tax compliant, and B-BBEE certified. Smaller specialist suppliers may bid for individual categories (for example, gloves, helmets, or boots) rather than the full scope.
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