Supply and Delivery of Vegetable Seeds – Moqhaka Local Municipality 2026
Tender Details
- Tender Number: 7/1/002/2026-27
- Department: Moqhaka Local Municipality
- Tender Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Location: Hill Street, Moqhaka Local Municipality, Kroonstad, Free State, 9499
- Closing Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
- Closing Time: 12:00
- Briefing Session: No briefing session indicated
- Tender Category: Agriculture, Gardening Supplies, Plants and Seeds, Supply and Delivery
- Contact Person: Ms ME Mabitle
- Email: menjekelani@gmail.com
- Telephone: 056 216 9200
Tender Overview
The municipality seeks a suitable supplier to provide vegetable seeds for municipal agricultural or community development initiatives. The procurement process aims to secure quality products through a competitive quotation process while promoting value for money and compliance with public procurement requirements.
Scope of Work
According to the supplied tender summary, the successful bidder will be required to supply and deliver the following eight vegetable seed varieties:
- Carrots: Kuroda V8014
- Pepper: California Wonder / V5220
- Beetroot: Detroit Dark Red
- Lettuce: Great Lakes
- Cabbage: Drumhead V7031
- Cucumber: Ashley V3110
- Tomato: Heinz V5330
- Swiss Chard: Fordhook Giant
The summary specifies 500g packages, with ten units required for each variety. Delivery is to be made to the Tourism Office (Old Town Hall) in Kroonstad.
Suppliers should ensure that the packaging is suitable for protecting the seeds during transportation and storage. Each package must be clearly labelled with batch numbers and expiry dates, according to the supplied summary.
The municipality may adjust the total quantity ordered by up to 15%, with unit prices remaining unchanged, as stated in the summary.
Technical and Delivery Requirements
Bidders should take note of the following requirements listed in the supplied summary:
- Supply new, unused seeds that meet the specified variety and quality requirements.
- Use durable packaging to protect products against damage and deterioration.
- Clearly indicate batch numbers and expiry dates on packages.
- Ensure invoices comply with applicable VAT requirements.
- Replace defective goods at the supplier’s cost and risk, subject to the official contract terms.
The supplied summary also refers to a warranty period of 12 months after delivery or 18 months from shipment, whichever concludes first. Bidders should confirm the applicability and exact wording of this condition in the official tender documents, as it may depend on the nature of the goods supplied.
Mandatory Documents and Compliance
The supplied summary identifies the following documentation and compliance requirements for bidders:
- Active registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
- Valid SARS tax compliance status or PIN.
- Proof that municipal rates, taxes and service charges are not in arrears.
- Updated CIPC company registration documents.
- Certified identity documents for company directors, reportedly not older than six months.
- A valid B-BBEE certificate from an accepted issuing body or a sworn affidavit, where applicable.
- Required declarations relating to fraud, corruption and previous contract performance.
- A Certificate of Independent Bid Determination.
Applicants should verify the complete list of mandatory forms and supporting documents against the official RFQ before submitting their quotations.
Evaluation Criteria
According to the supplied summary, quotations will be assessed using an 80/20 preferential procurement points system:
- 80 points: Price.
- 20 points: Specific socio-economic goals, including qualifying local economic participation within Moqhaka Local Municipality and verified B-BBEE contributor status.
The official tender documents will determine the precise scoring rules and supporting evidence required.
Contractual Conditions
The supplied summary also refers to performance security, penalties for corrupt or collusive bidding, force majeure provisions and dispute resolution procedures. These conditions may have significant contractual implications.
Bidders should carefully review the official tender documents to confirm whether a bank guarantee or certified cheque is required, the applicable deadlines, and the circumstances under which penalties or other contractual remedies may apply.
How to Access the Tender Documents
The complete bid document is available for download through the South African government’s eTenders portal:
Website: https://www.etenders.gov.za
Search for tender number 7/1/002/2026-27 or the tender title, Supply and Delivery of Vegetable Seeds, to locate the relevant listing.
Enquiries
For further information, contact:
Contact Person: Ms ME Mabitle
Email: menjekelani@gmail.com
Telephone: 056 216 9200