Tender Overview
The opportunity is with the Border Roads Organisation under the Department of Defence for the supply of a wide range of automotive care products and accessories, including car perfumes, towels, tyre shiners, polishes, dash board polish, car shampoos, floor mats for specific vehicle models, seat covers, sealants and adhesives. The procurement comprises 30 items spanning cleaning, polishing, upholstery and accessories categories, with scope limited to the supply of goods. A key differentiator is the inclusion of an option clause allowing up to 50% quantity variation during contract execution and a requirement to submit a Data Sheet detailing offered brands for each item. The tender emphasizes compliance with data-sheet matching to product specifications and confidentiality through a non-disclosure declaration. The award will be based on price and conformance to terms, with delivery obligations linked to original and extended orders.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- No explicit technical specs published in the tender text; bidders must rely on the BOQ items and provide a Data Sheet showing the exact brand name and product specifications.
- Required documents include a Bid security declaration certificate, Acceptance of terms, and a Data Sheet with the identified brand name for each offered item.
- Scope of supply is explicitly stated as Only supply of Goods; the AO/ATC terms require bidders to comply with the option clause for quantity adjustments up to 50% and to align delivery timelines to the last date of the original delivery order.
- Bidder must avoid liquidation or bankruptcy and provide evidence of financial stability as part of eligibility checks.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- The buyer reserves the right to adjust quantities by up to 50% at the time of contract placement and during currency with contracted rates.
- Mandatory submission of a Data Sheet with brand names; NDA must be uploaded on bidder letterhead.
- Bid security declarations and agreement to all terms and conditions are required; data sheets must be verified against offered products.
- Scope limits to the supply of goods; no service delivery terms are specified in the tender text.
- Bidders must declare they are not under liquidation or similar proceedings and provide an undertaking to this effect.
