PURCO Tenders
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About PURCO
PURCO SA is a non-profit procurement consortium representing South African public universities and TVET colleges. PURCO facilitates collaborative procurement and issues consolidated tenders for IT equipment, laboratory supplies, furniture, stationery, scientific equipment, and educational services on behalf of member institutions.
Common Tender Types
- •IT Hardware & Software
- •Laboratory Equipment & Supplies
- •Scientific Instruments
- •Furniture & Fittings
- •Stationery & Office Supplies
- •Cleaning & Hygiene Products
- •Printing Services
- •Travel & Accommodation
- •Professional Services
- •Educational Resources
Key Programs
- •Collaborative Procurement Initiative
- •Higher Education IT Acquisition
- •Laboratory Equipment Programme
- •Sustainability Procurement
- •Supplier Development
- •Cost Savings Programme
B-BBEE Requirements
B-BBEE Level 1-4 suppliers preferred. Higher Education sector procurement policies apply. Support for black-owned educational suppliers. SMME participation encouraged.
Tender Landscape Insights
PURCO manages consortium procurement for 26 public universities and 50 TVET colleges. IT and laboratory equipment are the largest categories. Framework contracts range from R10M-R500M. Individual orders from R50K-R50M. Consortium buying power enables competitive pricing.
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