Terms of reference for the appointment of a data specialist organisation to conduct labour market information research into private fet colleges and private higher education institutions

Adhere to confidentiality obligations and do not disclose contract documents without written consent.

Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.

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Comply with all General Conditions of Contract, including penalties for delays and the possibility of contract termination for default.

Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.

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Ensure all quoted prices are fixed and will not vary except as permitted by contract amendments.

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Provide a performance security within 30 days of award notification in the form required by the Special Conditions (bank guarantee, irrevocable LC or cashier’s/certified cheque).

Threshold: 30 days

Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.

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• Within 30 days of award notification, furnish a performance security in the form specified in the Special Conditions of Contract (bank guarantee, irrevocable LC, or cashier’s/ certified cheque). • Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of a proper invoice accompanied by a delivery note (clause 16.3). • Payments are in Rand unless otherwise stipulated. • Prices quoted in the bid are fixed unless adjusted by an amendment to the contract.

Threshold: 30 days

Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.

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Invoice the purchaser with a delivery note; payment will be made in Rand within 30 days of receipt of a proper invoice.

Threshold: 30 days

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No specific requirements found

Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.

• Submit the bid before the “closing time” as defined in the tender documents (date provided in the tender record). • Bids may be subject to a non‑refundable fee for documents (see clause 3.1). • All required returnable documents must be included (current analysis lists “Returnable Documents”). • Late submissions will be rejected; ensure receipt before the hour specified.

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Maintain a valid tax clearance certificate (original SARS issue) before award; local suppliers cover all taxes up to delivery, foreign suppliers cover taxes outside South Africa.

Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.

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• Tax clearance certificate (original, issued by SARS) must be on file before award (clause 32.3). • Local suppliers are responsible for all taxes, duties and levies up to delivery (clause 32.2). • Foreign suppliers bear taxes and duties outside South Africa (clause 32.1).

Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.

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