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TRANSNET freight rail requires sanas-accredited calibration of 31 categories of measuring instruments, including load cells, pressure calibrators, infrared thermometers, multimeters, micrometers, hardness machines and impact testers, with several items calibrated on-site at 1000 bluegum avenue, koedoespoort. The RFQ is evaluated on an 80/20 preference system: price carries 80 points and specific goals 20 points, with b-bbee level 1 earning 15 points, level 2 earning 10 points and at least 50% black youth ownership earning 5 points. Bidders must submit a completed pricing schedule or be disqualified, and all responses must be uploaded to the TRANSNET e-tender portal by 16 november 2026 at 16:00. Calibration certificates must come from a sanas-accredited laboratory, or from the oem only where NO sanas laboratory is available.
Closing: 16 november 2026 at 16:00; upload via the TRANSNET e-tender portal (transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) Using google chrome; late submissions are disqualified. Mandatory returnable: completed pricing schedule; failure to submit disqualifies the quotation. Essential returnables: sbd 1, RFQ declaration and breach of law form, and protection of personal information form; missing these may disqualify. Scoring evidence: b-bbee certificate, sworn affidavit or cipc certificate for b-bbee points; certified owner ID copies not older than three months plus b-bbee evidence for the 50% black youth owned points; missing evidence scores zero for that goal. Evaluation: 80/20 preference system — price 80 points, specific goals 20 points (level 1 = 15, level 2 = 10, 50% black youth owned = 5, level 3–8 = 0); functionality not applicable. Calibration standard: certificates must be issued by a sanas-accredited laboratory; oem calibration accepted only if NO sanas laboratory is available. Tax and csd: submit SARS tax compliance status pin or printed tcs certificate and csd number; each jv party or subcontractor must submit separate tax and csd particulars; failure may invalidate the bid.
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The department requires a service provider to design, engineer, manufacture, supply, construct, install, maintain and commission monopole advertising billboard structures for majuba tvet college. The tender encompasses four service packages including billboard structures, bricklaying tools, carpentry tools, and millwright tools. The most consequential bidder considerations are the mandatory site meeting on 18 november 2026 at 11:00 and the strict tender closing on 30 november 2026 before 12:00.
Submission method: physical deposit in tender box at majuba tvet college central office, 83 allen street, newcastle, 2940. Closing date and time: 30 november 2026 before 12:00. Compulsory site meeting: 18 november 2026 at 11:00 at dundee technology centre, 93 karel landman street, dundee, 3000 (attendance mandatory; arrive 10–15 minutes early). Tender documents: available via email from 5 november 2026 to 18 november 2026 upon proof of payment of r500 non-refundable to [email protected]. Banking details for document payment: majuba tvet college, absa bank, account 4058480028, branch 632005. Clarification deadline: 18 november 2026 (NO further clarifications after this date). Returnable forms: not specified in advertisement; refer to full tender document.','evaluationCriteria': Null,'importantdates': 'compulsory site meeting: 18 november 2026 at 11:00 (strict). Clarification deadline: 18 november 2026. Tender closing: 30 november 2026 before 12:00. Document availability period: 5 november 2026 to 18 november 2026.','contactInformation': 'Administrative enquiries: - leizle landsberg, email [email protected], Telephone 034 326 4888 - khombisile zondi, email [email protected], Telephone 034 326 4888 technical enquiries: - ntokozo mbatha, email [email protected], Telephone 034 326 4888 document payment proof: - peggy mazibuko, email [email protected] Submission address: majuba tvet college central office 83 allen street newcastle, 2940 site meeting venue: dundee technology centre 93 karel landman street dundee, 3000','technicalspecifications': 'scope: design, engineering, manufacture, supply, construction, installation, maintenance and commissioning of monopole advertising billboard structures. Location: not specified in advertisement; site meeting at dundee technology centre suggests possible installation at college campuses. Quantities, standards, service levels: not detailed in advertisement.','financialRequirements': 'Tender document cost: r500 non-refundable (electronic format via email). Bid security, bonds, guarantees, retention, payment terms, financial capacity thresholds: not specified in advertisement.','complianceRequirements': Null,'overallconfidence': 0.65,'shouldSave': True,'sectionscores': {'submissionguidelines': 0.8,'evaluationCriteria': 0.0,'importantDates': 0.9,'contactInformation': 0.9,'technicalSpecifications': 0.5,'financialRequirements': 0.3,'complianceRequirements': 0.0},'extendedSections': [{'Sectiontype': 'description','content': 'the tender seeks a service provider for the design, engineering, manufacture, supply, construction, installation, maintenance and commissioning of monopole advertising billboard structures for majuba tvet college.'}]}s{
The national credit regulator requires a service provider to moderate the results and outcomes of its organisational development project and to review its executive structure. The work is a professional services assignment evaluated on the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals. The most consequential consideration for a bidder is that the 20 goal points are split across narrow ownership categories, so an sme that does not fit one of those categories competes on price alone. Bids close on 12 november 2026 at 09:00.
Submission method: email submission email: [email protected] Copy email: [email protected] Closing date and time: 12 november 2026 at 11:00 reference: quote RFQ NO. ncr1048.10.2026 Late submissions: not considered under any circumstances proposal validity: at least ninety (90) days from the due date all documentation listed in section 6 must be submitted; failure may result in the submission being discarded returnable forms: - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): complete and sign the supplied pro forma; omission leads to disqualification - sbd 4 (declaration of interest): complete and sign the supplied pro forma; omission leads to disqualification - sbd 6.1 (Preference point claim form): non-submission results in a zero score for specific goals - proof of central supplier database (csd) registration with vendor number starting with maaa - written confirmation that SARS may disclose the bidder's tax compliance status on an ongoing basis during the contract tenure - acceptance of the national credit regulator general terms and conditions, available on the ncr website
The south african weather service requires the supply of sea level (tide gauge) recorders, with bidders submitting a technical response to the detailed specifications in annexure h. The bid closes electronically on the etender platform at 11:00 on 30 november 2026, and any submission not made through etender is disqualified. There is NO compulsory briefing session, but written enquiries must reach the SCM acquisition department at [email protected] At least five days before closing. The highest-risk elements are complete submission of every returnable annexure, a valid SARS tax compliance status pin or csd number, and verifiable reference letters and oem authorisations, since unverifiable claims can cost points or the award.
Submission method - electronic submission only via the etender platform: https://www.etenders.gov.za/ - Bids not submitted through etender will be disqualified. - Late submissions will not be considered. - Upload tutorial: https://youtu.be/B7pNseNJYHM Format - use the official forms as issued; do not retype them. - Initial every page of the bid. - Submit all documents issued with the bid plus any additional documentation before the closing time. Returnable documents - annexure a (invitation to bid): bidder details and signed declaration. - Annexure b (general conditions of contract): acknowledges the gcc. - Annexure c (bidder’s disclosure): discloses interests and confirms NO conflict. - Annexure f (preference points claim): claims b-bbee preference points under the preferential procurement regulations 2022. - Annexure g (pricing schedule and financial proposal): priced offer. - Annexure h (specifications / terms of reference) plus the bidder’s technical/functional response. - Annexure i (popia supplier notice and consent): consents to processing of personal information. - Any other documentation issued with the bid. Disqualification risks - failure to submit via etender. - Late submission. - Omission or non-completion of any returnable document. - Bid not in the prescribed format. - Incomplete standard bidding documents. - Bid not according to the specifications / terms of reference. - Tax matters not in order with SARS. - proven corrupt or fraudulent conduct in competing for a contract. - Attempt to influence the award decision.
The south african weather service requires the supply and delivery of ceilometers capable of precise measurement of cloud and mixing layer heights, inversion and boundary layers, and nocturnal stable layers near ground level. Bids must be submitted electronically via the etender platform by 26 november 2026 at 11:00. The evaluation will follow the PPPFA 2022 preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) after mandatory compliance screening including csd registration or valid SARS tax pin, b-bbee certification for preference points, and verifiable oem accreditation. The most critical requirement is that all returnable documents, including a technical response to the specifications in annexure h, must be complete and submitted on the etender platform; late or off-platform submissions are automatically disqualified.
Submission method: electronic only via the etender platform (https://www.etenders.gov.za/). Bids not submitted on the platform will be disqualified. Closing date and time: 26 november 2026 at 11:00. Late bids will not be considered. Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - annexure a: invitation to bid (supplier details, b-bbee status, foreign supplier questionnaire) - annexure b: general conditions of contract (gcc july 2010) - annexure c: bidder's disclosure (declaration of interest) - annexure f: preference points claim form (PPPFA 2022) - annexure g: pricing schedule and financial proposal - annexure h: specifications / terms of reference with bidder's technical/functional response - annexure i: popia supplier notice and consent form - any other documentation issued with the bid disqualification risks: - submission outside the etender platform - late submission - incomplete standard bidding documents - bid not according to specifications/terms of reference - unsigned or omitted returnable forms validity period: 90 days from closing date. Enquiries must be submitted in writing to [email protected] NO later than 5 days before closing date.
The national credit regulator requires a service provider to supply, configure, implement, integrate, migrate, train, support, and maintain an integrated regulatory information management system (iris). Bids must be submitted by 7 december 2026 at 09:00. The only mandatory returnable document identified in the provided extract is the sbd 4 bidder's disclosure, which requires declaration of any conflicts of interest, state employment, and related enterprises. NO compulsory briefing, evaluation criteria, or contact details are specified in the available documents.
Closing date and time: 7 december 2026 at 09:00 (submission method and address not specified in the provided documents). Mandatory returnable: sbd 4 – bidder's disclosure (declaration of interest, state employment, and related enterprises). NO compulsory briefing or site visit mentioned. Evaluation methodology (price/preference split, functionality criteria, minimum qualifying scores) not detailed in the available extract. Contact information for SCM and technical enquiries not provided. The tender scope covers supply, configuration, implementation, integration, migration, training, support, and maintenance of an integrated regulatory information management system (iris). NO CIDB grading, b-bbee level thresholds, or local content percentages are specified in the provided documents.
Agrément south africa is appointing a sanitation expert to advise its technical executive committee. The procurement is a request for quotation, and the only substantive requirement identified in the available document is the completion and signing of the sbd 4 declaration of interest. The most consequential consideration for bidders is that failure to fully disclose all csd-registered active companies linked to directors, or any false or incomplete declaration, will lead to disqualification.
Submission method: electronic only, by email to [email protected]. NO hard copies or physical submissions will be accepted. - Use the RFQ number (asa 04/11/2026) as the email subject reference. - All documents must be clear and visible. - Only one electronic copy per bidder; if more than one is sent, the first submission takes precedence unless formally withdrawn in writing. - Late submissions will not be evaluated. Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - csd report (central supplier database registration is mandatory; NO contract will be entered without IT). - sbd 4 (declaration of interest): disclosure must be true and complete in every respect. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims specific-goal preference points. - Signed general conditions of contract. - Curriculum vitae reflecting over five (5) years of experience as a sanitation expert. - Proof of accreditation with a relevant professional body (e.g. Ife, ecsa). - At least three (3) contactable reference letters for similar services. - Copy of qualifications (bachelor's degree in public health, water and sanitation, environmental health, environmental engineering, civil engineering or related field). - Copies of any affiliations, memberships and/or accreditations supporting the submission. Disqualification risks: - failure to submit any of the mandatory documents listed above. - Omission of material information, factual inaccuracy, or misrepresentation of fact. - Failure to comply with any terms and conditions in the RFQ. - late submission or submission by any channel other than the specified email.
This tender invites service providers to conduct productivity analysis and strategic workforce planning within the core functions of trim for a period of twelve months. The procurement is a request for proposal (RFP) at the national level, and a briefing session is available. Interested parties should have expertise in workforce planning and productivity analysis.
• Conduct productivity analysis within the core functions of trim • develop strategic workforce planning for a 12-month period • attend the briefing session (if applicable)
SANRAL invites tenders for consulting engineering services covering the design and construction supervision of pedestrian and public transport facilities, including road safety improvements, along national route 2, section 22x, from km 0.00 To km 20.00 In kwazulu-natal (ray nkonyeni local municipality, ugu district). The programme requires design and procurement documentation by november 2028, followed by 12 months of construction supervision (including a 3-month mobilisation period) starting february 2029. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database (csd) at closing, and joint ventures are permitted only if at least one partner is a targeted enterprise. The most consequential consideration is meeting the mandatory road safety audit team qualifications, including a team leader who is a registered ecsa professional with at least 10 years' relevant experience and specific RSA training and audit experience.
Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): signed as the offer cover page. - Sbd 3.1 / 3.2 / 3.3 (Pricing schedule): priced and signed. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any state employment or connection to the procuring institution. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee points under the PPPFA. - sbd 6.2 (Declaration for local production and content): local content declaration. - Sbd 7.1 / 7.2 (Contract form): signed agreement to contract terms. - Sbd 8 (declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices): discloses any prior breaches. - Sbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination): certifies NO collusion. - Authority to sign / board resolution: authorises the signatory. - Tax compliance permission declaration (form c): provides tax compliance status. - Full central supplier database (csd) report (all jv partners if a joint venture). - Joint venture agreement, if applicable. - Indemnity letter on letterhead stating bank details as per csd report. - Completed and signed returnable forms, with NO deviations or qualifications except those listed in form a10 (schedule of deviations or qualifications). - Submission method, address and closing time are not stated in the document.
ESKOM requires a service provider to perform boiler inspections and plant failure investigations for maintenance and outage work at grootvlei power station in mpumalanga, on an as-and-when-required basis for five years. The contract will follow the nec3 engineering and construction contract, with a non-compulsory clarification meeting in december 2026 and a closing date of 15 january 2027. Bidders must pass a functionality threshold of 70% and submit all mandatory returnables electronically via eskom's e-tendering site; failure to do so will result in disqualification.
Submission method: electronic only via ESKOM e-tendering site at https://tenderbulletin.eskom.co.za. - Upload under folders: technical, commercial, financial, and other. - All documents in pdf format; pricing schedule in pdf and excel format. - File limit: 50mb per file; total submission limit 900mb. - NO zip/compressed files; NO hard copies. - Ensure submission status is marked complete; latest submission supersedes previous ones. - Late tenders are not accepted. Returnable forms (disqualifying if incomplete/missing at closing unless noted): - annexure a (authorisation form): authorises the signatory to bind the bidder. - Annexure b (acknowledgement form): acknowledges receipt and understanding of the ITT. - annexure c (tenderer's particulars): bidder details and declaration. - Annexure d (integrity pact declaration form): commits to ethical bidding practices. - Annexure e (cpa requirements for local goods/services): if applicable. - Annexure f (cpa for foreign goods/services): if applicable. - Annexure G1-G4 (sbd 6.2 And local content declarations): only if designated materials are included. - Annexure h (sbd 1): invitation to bid form, mandatory for all. - Annexure i (sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form): to claim preference points (non-disqualifying, scores zero if absent). - Annexure j (sbd 4 bidders disclosure): discloses connections to state employees. - E-tendering help manual acknowledgement form. - Tax evaluation questionnaire (for services contracts). - Tax clearance certificate or SARS pin/csd number. - Employment equity proof if designated employer. - Jv agreement and related documents if applying as jv. Non-disqualifying missing documents may be requested within 5 working days; failure then disqualifies. Disqualification risks: - missing or unsigned mandatory returnables. - Failure to meet eligibility criteria. - Tenders from restricted or defaulting bidders. - Conflict of interest. - Jv without joint and several liability. - Tenders signed by unauthorised persons. - Subcontracting 100% of scope.
Sanparks requires a service provider for five years to repair, maintain, supply and install internet-based weather stations at nine sites in the wilderness section of the garden route national park, covering annual airtime subscriptions, parts, hourly workshop labour, telephonic infield support and new station installations as approved. The stations feed the park management risk management system used for flood and fire decisions, so fast turnaround and minimal data loss are critical. The single most consequential gate is that the bidder must be an authorised agent of iweather and davis with certification attached — this is pass/fail and failure disqualifies. Bids close on 09 november 2026 at 11:00 by email only to [email protected] And are scored on the 80/20 system: 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals.
Submission method - email only, to [email protected]. Bids sent to any other email address will not be considered. - Closing: 09 november 2026 at 11:00. Late bids are not accepted. - Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided; retyped forms are not accepted. - NO alternative offers or options will be accepted. - Bid validity: 90 days from the closing date. Returnable documents - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): completed and signed; non-submission disqualifies. - Pricing schedule in the RFQ document: fully completed; non-submission disqualifies. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): completed and signed; non-submission disqualifies. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim) with an original or certified b-bbee status level verification certificate or b-bbee sworn affidavit: non-submission forfeits preference points but does not by itself disqualify. - Proof of csd registration: required for award eligibility; non-submission does not by itself disqualify. - SARS tax compliance status pin or printed tcs certificate; where NO pin exists, a csd number. Other conditions - sanparks may allow a seven calendar day grace period to submit or supplement missing administrative documents before disqualifying the bidder. - The successful bidder must complete and sign the written contract form (sbd 7). - Bidders may not contact any sanparks official other than those named in sbd 1 or in the RFQ.
The csir requires a certification body to conduct iso 19443:2018 third-party certification audits for inkwali fabrication and maintenance, a level 1 b-bbee company in chloorkop, gauteng, employing 77 staff and serving the mining, chemicals, and engineering sectors. The scope includes document review, stage 1 and stage 2 audits, ncr closures, and certificate award, with pricing via annexure b. Bidders must hold iso/iec 17021 accreditation with iso 19443:2018 scope for south africa and provide lead auditor certificates; the 80/20 preference point system applies, and the closing date is 13 november 2026 at 16:30.
Submission method - method: csir electronic bid submission portal (ebsp), tenders.csir.co.za. - Submission channel: upload documents to the ebsp; do not use cloud links (wetransfer, google drive, dropbox) — such bids are rejected. - File size: maximum 20 mb per file; upload early to avoid network issues — late submissions are automatically rejected by the portal. - File naming: short and simple, up to 50 characters. - Organise the bid into three separate folders: 1. Mandatory repository — mandatory returnable documents (table 1). 2. Technical and other essential repository — other essential returnable documents (table 3) and the RFQ document. 3. Price and b-bbee repository — pricing schedule (annexure b) and preference points award form (annexure e). - All documents must be signed by an authorised person; proof of authority (e.g. Company resolution) must be included. - Documents submitted to the wrong location or address will not be accepted. - All dates and times are south african standard time. - Pricing and b-bbee information must be in a separate document, not in the technical proposal. - Counter conditions or amendments to RFQ conditions will invalidate the bid. Returnable forms (one line each — complete and sign all): - annexure b: pricing schedule or bill of quantities — priced as per the schedule. - Annexure e: preference points award form — required to claim preference points. - Annexure c: sbd 1 (invitation to bid) — supplier details and cover form. - Annexure d: sbd 4 (declaration of interest) — discloses connections to the state or procuring institution. - Annexure f: mutual non-disclosure agreement — confidentiality commitment. - Iso/iec 17021 accreditation certificate with scope for iso 19443:2018 in south africa (attach proof with full schedule). - Lead auditor certificates for personnel allocated to the contract (from irca, saacta, exemplar global or equivalent). - Detailed project plan. - Curriculum vitae (cvs) of proposed lead auditors with evidence of iso 19443:2018 third-party audit experience in the past 5 years. Disqualification risks - NO bid submitted via the ebsp. - Bidder listed on the national treasury register of tender defaulters or list of restricted suppliers. - Failure to provide any mandatory returnable document listed in table 1. - Failure to upload files as per ebsp requirements. - Not meeting the specification requirements. - Late submission for any reason — the csir accepts NO liability for bandwidth, traffic, or technical failures.
The csir is establishing a five-year panel of pre-qualified multidisciplinary professional service providers for integrated immovable asset, property and infrastructure management, spanning nine work packages from property management, town planning, land surveying and conveyancing to property economics, financial accounting and auditing, quantity surveying, construction project management and infrastructure policy advisory services. Bidders may apply for a single work package or for all of them, but each work package must be submitted as its own separate submission with the package clearly indicated. This is an expression of interest only: NO prices are submitted now, and pre-qualified panel members are invited to quote as and when work arises. The decisive hurdle is the two-phase evaluation, where bidders must clear every elimination criterion and then meet the per-criterion and overall technical thresholds, with professional registration mandatory for the planning, surveying, conveyancing and valuation packages.
Submission method - electronic submission only, by email to [email protected]. - Submissions sent to any other address or location are rejected. - If the submission exceeds 25mb, split IT across multiple emails. - Cloud transfer services such as wetransfer, google drive and dropbox are not accepted. - The subject line must carry the EOI number and EOI description. - Label each file and folder with the EOI number; keep file names short and simple. - Proposals must be signed by a duly authorised person, with proof of authority such as a company resolution. - All documents must be in english. - The pricing schedule and specific goals credentials must be submitted as a separate document, with NO such information in the technical proposal. Closing - thursday, 19 november 2026 at 16:30. Late submissions are not accepted. Returnable documents - annexure a: sbd 1 (invitation to bid) — signed offer cover page with bidder and contact details. - Annexure g: sbd 4 (declaration of interest) — discloses state employment or connections of directors, members and shareholders. - Annexure e: proposal form and list of returnable documents — the mandatory returnable documents table; omission eliminates the bid. - Annexure f: certificate of acquaintance with the EOI. - annexure h: EOI declaration and breach of law form. - Annexure i: mutual non-disclosure agreement. - Annexure b: technical specification; annexure c: technical evaluation matrix/rubrics. Technical proposal contents - company profile. - Detailed technical proposal. - Service provider qualification and professional registration. - Service provider experience. - Client reference letters.
SENTECH soc ltd seeks a service provider to configure and implement an enterprise risk management and compliance software solution, including comprehensive end-user training, with maintenance and support for three years. The solution must be cloud-hosted in south africa and meet extensive functional and compliance capability requirements, including ai-driven risk management, policy management, and automated compliance screening. Bidders must pass a compulsory briefing, meet a minimum functional score of 70 out of 100, and demonstrate the solution live. The contract is awarded under the 80/20 preference point system, with price and b-bbee status determining the final ranking.
Manual submission: deliver to the tender box at SENTECH soc ltd, sender technology park, radiokop ext 3, honeydew, during working hours (08:30-15:30). Electronic submission: via the SENTECH etender portal (30mb file size limit, available 24hrs). Late, telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile or e-mail bids are not accepted. Two-envelope system. Envelope one: "original technical proposal" with all information and documents (list of returnable documents) plus soft copy (pdf) on USB. NO financial information in envelope one. Envelope two: "original financial proposal" (contract data and pricing schedule) plus 1 copy and soft copy (pdf) on cd/usb. Place both sealed envelopes in one outer sealed envelope or container. Outer envelope must be marked: - for attention: head of supply chain management - bid reference NO. - technical and financial proposals - closing date and time - bidder's name and address returnable forms (all mandatory, must be completed, signed and returned, or bid may be non-responsive): - sbd 1: notice and invitation to bid, signed as cover page. - Tender data: completed and signed (envelope 1). - Bidder's response to tender specifications (proof of compliance) (envelope 1). - Valid and original SARS tax clearance certificate (envelope 1). - B-bbee certificate (envelope 1 and 2). - Resolution of board of directors for bid participation (envelope 1). - Resolution of board of directors to enter into consortia or joint ventures (envelope 1, if applicable). - Resolution of authority of jv (envelope 1, if applicable). - Sbd 4: declaration of interest (envelope 1) - discloses any director/shareholder employed by the state or connected to SENTECH. - sbd 5: national industrial participation programme (envelope 1). - Sbd 6.1: Preference points claim form (envelope 1) - claims b-bbee preference points. - Record of addenda for bids (envelope 1). - General conditions of contract (envelope 1) - acknowledge acceptance. - Company registration documents (envelope 1). - Company profile (envelope 1). - Boq (envelope 2). - Completed and signed contract data with all pricing tables (envelope 2). All pages of all documents must be initialled. Use black ink only, NO correction fluid. Bids must remain valid for 90 days. Combining financial information in the technical envelope leads to automatic disqualification. Bidders must attend and sign the attendance register at the compulsory briefing session; failure disqualifies the bid.
The csir is seeking proposals for laundry services over a five-year period on an as-and-when-required basis. Service providers with capacity for institutional laundry operations should apply. A non-compulsory briefing session is scheduled for interested bidders.
The csir reserves, in its sole discretion, the right to: 16.1 Extend the closing date of this RFP; 16.2 Correct any mistakes before closing date and time of the tender that may have been in the bid documents or occurred at any stage of the tender process; 16.3 Verify any information contained in the bidder’s submission; 16.4 Request documentary proof regarding the bidder’s submission; 16.5 Carry out site inspections, product evaluations or explanatory meetings in order to verify the nature and quality of the product/service offered by the bidder(s) or verify any information whether before or after the adjudication of this RFP; 16.6 Award this tender to a bidder that did not score the highest total number of points, only in accordance with section 2(1)(f) of the PPPFA (act ), and based on which bidder is offering best value for money; 16.7 Request a best and final offer (“bafo”) request for proposal csir RFP NO.: 3787/10/11/2026 of 75 csir bid documentation 16.8 Request audited financial statements or other documents for the purpose of a due diligence exercise to determine if the bidder will be able to execute the contract; 16.9 Award this RFP as a whole or in part; 16.10 Award this RFP to multiple bidders; 16.11 Cancel and/or terminate the tender process at any stage, including after the closing date and/or after presentations have been made, and/or after tenders have been evaluated and/or after the preferred bidder(s) have been notified of their status as such; 16.12 Post-tender negotiate on any elements on the bid, including but not limited to technical, transformation, price, conditions precedent and contractual terms and conditions; 16.13 Request presentations from shortlisted bidders. All costs relating to the preparation of such presentations to be borne by the bidders. 16.14 Not to award a contract to a bidder who is associated with a security breach that materially adversely affects other entities or if any directors or officers of a bidder are formally charged of fraudulent or illegal conduct which, would harm the csir’s reputation by its continued association with the bidder. 16.15 Procure goods or services from the market if the current market price for such goods or services becomes lower than the prices stipulated in the contract. Should the csir determine that a lower market price is available, the csir shall notify the supplier/service provider in writing of such finding. The supplier/service provider shall have the right to respond within a defined period, and if a mutually acceptable price adjustment cannot be reached, the csir may, at its discretion, source the goods or services from another supplier/service provider, or terminate this contract in accordance with its terms. 17 due diligence and risk assessment 17.1 The csir has a legal and moral obligation to ensure that a successful bidder’s financial position does not place public money or services at unacceptable risks and may therefore perform due diligence and risk assessment of recommended bidder(s)’ prior to award. Request for proposal csir RFP NO.: 3787/10/11/2026 of 75 csir bid documentation 17.2 As part of due diligence and risk assessment, the bidder must ensure that the bidder is complying to all regulatory prescripts, including industry regulations specific to the commodity/services procured, that are applicable to this tender, as well as ethical business practices. The csir has the right to request evidence of this compliance from the bidder, and third parties, for purposes of the due diligence exercise and for audit or contracting arrangements. 17.3 The recommended bidder(s) will be required to consent in the agreement to continuous and in-depth due diligence to ensure ethical business practices throughout the term of the tender. 18 conflict of interest, corruption and fraud 18.1 The csir reserves its right to disqualify any bidder who either itself or any of whose members (save for such members who hold a minority interest in the bidder through shares listed on any recognised stock exchange), indirect members (being any person or entity who indirectly holds at least a 15% interest in the bidder other than in the context of shares listed on a recognised stock exchange), directors or members of senior management, whether in respect of csir or any other government organ or entity and whether from the republic of south africa or otherwise ("government entity"): a. Engages in any collusive tendering, anti-competitive conduct, or any other similar conduct, including but not limited to any collusion with any other bidder in respect of the subject matter of this bid. The attention of bidders is drawn to section 4 (1) (b) (iii) of competition act NO . B. Seeks any assistance, other than assistance officially provided by a government entity, from any employee, advisor or other representative of a government entity in order to obtain any unlawful advantage in relation to procurement or services provided or to be provided to a government entity; c. Makes or offers any gift, gratuity, anything of any value or other inducement, to any government entity's officers, directors, employees, advisors or other representatives in order to obtain any unlawful advantage in relation to procurement or services provided or to be provided to a government entity; request for proposal csir RFP NO.: 3787/10/11/2026 of 75 csir bid documentation d. Accepts anything of value or an inducement that would or may provide financial gain, advantage or benefit in relation to procurement or services provided or to be provided to a government entity; e. Pays or agrees to pay to any person any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or any other consideration, that is contingent upon or results from, the award of any tender, contract, right or entitlement which is in any way related to procurement or the rendering of any services to a government entity. The attention of bidders is drawn to the prevention and combatting of corrupt activities act, NO . F. Has in the past engaged in any matter referred to above; or g. Has been found guilty in a court of law, administrative or regulatory authority having appropriate jurisdiction on charges of fraud and/or forgery or unethical or improper conduct, regardless of whether or not a prison term was imposed and despite such bidder, member or director’s name not specifically appearing on the list of tender defaulters kept at national treasury. 18.2 If at any time a bidder identifies a potential or actual conflict of interest, the bidder must immediately notify the csir in writing. The csir reserves the right to exclude the proposal/bid submitted by such bidder from further consideration, unless the bidder is able to resolve the conflict to csir’s satisfaction. If IT comes to csir’s knowledge that there was indeed a conflict of interest or s potential conflict of interest, same will be grounds for disqualification of the bidder.
The csir seeks proposals for managed bandwidth links connecting sanren western cape garden route sites. This national RFP targets licensed telecommunications operators and isps with proven capacity to deliver high-availability, managed connectivity services to research and education institutions. NO compulsory briefing session is required.
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The south african bureau of standards (sabs) requires a service provider to inspect (quarterly), load test (yearly), certify, and maintain lifting equipment at its sites in groenkloof, secunda netfa, cape town, and east london for a 36-month period. The scope covers cranes, hoists, slings, shackles, hooks, lifting beams, ladders, trolley jacks, and other lifting devices, including breakdown call-outs with a one-hour response time. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 4 me or higher, a valid coida certificate, and valid lme certification, and must achieve at least 70% in the functionality evaluation to proceed to the 80/20 preference points stage.
Submission method: electronic only, to [email protected] - Subject line must include the tender reference number (RFP 202030) and description. - File format: pdf (compressed zipped folder if necessary). Maximum size 14mb. - Submissions via a link or 'we transfer' will not be accepted. - Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances. - The submission email address is for proposals only; do not send questions to IT. returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - appendix a: scope of work (acknowledged) - appendix b: pricing/quotes (on official company letterhead) - appendix c: company experience (table supporting reference letters) - appendix d: intention to respond (accept/decline form) - appendix e: sbd 4 bidder's disclosure (declares any employment by the state or connection to the procuring institution) - appendix f: signed non-disclosure agreement - appendix g: sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form (claims specific goals points) - appendix h: csd report (or proof of banking details for international suppliers) - appendix i: b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit - appendix j: management summary (company profile and statement of compliance) - appendix k: statement of compliance - appendix l: signed sabs terms and conditions (variations submitted as annexure f1) - appendix m: RFP document (signed) - appendix n: audited financial statements - appendix o: request for proposal enquiry (if used) - appendix p: service agreement (signed) - appendix q: mandatory requirements (completed) - appendix u: company experience - appendix s: personnel experience (cvs) - appendix t: service capability (SOP) disqualification risks: - missing or unsigned returnable documents. - Quotation not on official company letterhead. - Contacting sabs personnel other than the designated enquiry contact. - Any canvassing of sabs staff. - Submitting via a link or file transfer service.
Erwat requires a service provider operating with safeline-ex to deliver an independent, confidential ethics hotline and related services over a 36-month contract period. The service specifications were approved by the bid specification committee under paragraph 27 of erwat's supply chain management policy, and NO CIDB grading applies. The decisive condition is the compulsory briefing session on microsoft webinar on wednesday 28 october 2026 at 10:30: bidders who fail to attend are disqualified immediately and may not bid. Bids close on thursday 19 november 2026 at 12:00 and must be hand delivered to bid box 1 at erwat head office, norkem park, in a sealed envelope marked with the bid number and description, as electronic and faxed bids are not accepted.
Submission method: hardcopy on the original erwat bid document, deposited in the tender box at erwat head office, hartebeesfontein office park, r25 bapsfontein road, norkem park. - An identical electronic copy (pdf) may be emailed to [email protected] By the closing date and time; this is optional and not submitting IT will not disqualify the bid. - The hardcopy is the official and legally binding version; any discrepancy between hardcopy and electronic copy is resolved in favour of the hardcopy. - Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not retyped, and completed in ink (NO pencil, tippex, or erasable ink). - All signatures must be original on each signatory page; NO copies of the original bid document are accepted. - Late bids will not be accepted and will be returned unopened. - Bids must be signed by a person with authority; proof of authority (e.g., Board resolution) must be included. - Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed): - mbd 1 (invitation to bid / general declaration): bidder details and declaration. - Mbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule – firm prices): completed pricing schedule. - Mbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any connection to state employees or the procuring institution. - Mbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee and specific goal points. - Mbd 8 (declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices): declares past performance. - Mbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination): certifies NO collusion or price disclosure. - Also required: proof of csd registration, valid SARS pin, and proof of rates and taxes payment (not older than three months) for the company and all directors. - For joint ventures/consortia: a signed teaming agreement and tax compliance/csd for each party. - Disqualification risks: missing or unsigned returnable forms, incomplete pricing schedule, scratching out or writing over rates without initialling, use of correction fluid or pencil, submission in the wrong bid box or after closing, failure to attend the compulsory briefing, and any attempt to influence the evaluation.
The csir requires multidisciplinary professional engineering services for the detailed design of a 500 kwt circulating fluidised bed (cfb) test facility, from design inception to procurement-ready documentation, with stages 1 to 4 as base scope and stages 5 and 6 provisional and activated only by written instruction subject to funding. The plant must combust coal, biomass and coal discard at 850°c using limestone or dolomite sorbent, and the work covers process, mechanical, structural, electrical and control design, a hazop study, a standards compliance matrix, equipment bill of quantities, construction cost estimates and a signed close-out report. Proposals close on 06 november 2026 at 16:30 by email to [email protected], With clarifications due by 28 october 2026 at 16:30. The decisive hurdle is the technical evaluation: bidders must reach at least 70% overall and at least 50% on each criterion, with key personnel skills and experience carrying 40 of the 100 points.
Submission channel - electronic submission by email only, to [email protected]. - Two separate emails are required: part 1 — technical proposal; part 2 — pricing proposal and specific goals claim documentation. - Each email subject must carry the RFP number and description, and every file or folder must be labelled with the RFP number. - If the submission exceeds 25mb, split IT across multiple emails. - Files sent through cloud transfer services such as wetransfer, google drive or dropbox will not be accepted. - File and folder names must be short and simple. - All documents must be in english. Closing - closing date and time: 06 november 2026 at 16:30 (south african standard time). - Late submissions are rejected; submissions sent to the wrong address or email are rejected. - Proposals must be signed by a duly authorised person, with proof of authority such as a company resolution. Packaging - the pricing schedule and specific goals credentials must be submitted as a separate document and must not appear in the technical proposal. - Technical proposal contents: company profile and a detailed technical proposal. - Financial proposal contents: completed pricing schedule (annexure d) on official company letterhead, and the csd registration report for RSA suppliers. Returnable documents - annexure a — sbd 1 invitation to bid: signed offer cover page carrying bidder and contact details. - Annexure b — technical specification. - Annexure c — technical evaluation matrix/rubrics. - Annexure d — pricing schedule: completed on official company letterhead. - Annexure e — proposal form and list of returnable documents, including the mandatory returnable documents table. - Annexure f — certificate of acquaintance with RFP. - annexure g — preference point award form: claims preference points. - Annexure h — sbd 4 declaration of interest: discloses state employment or connections of directors, shareholders or members. - Annexure i — RFP declaration and breach of law form. - Annexure j — mutual non-disclosure agreement. - Annexure k — draft service level agreement. - Sbd 7 contract form: signed by the successful bidder. Disqualification risks - late or misdirected submissions, or submissions sent as cloud links. - Any mandatory returnable document omitted or unsigned. - Counter conditions raised against, or qualifications made to, the RFP conditions. - Fronting, misrepresentation, or omission of material information.
SANRAL requires consulting engineering services for flood mitigation measures on national route n11 section 1 at ladysmith, covering km 0.0 To km 10.0 In kwazulu-natal. The appointed consultant must deliver the design and supervision work in line with sanral's road safety audit policy, which requires independent audits at preliminary and detail design stages, and must carry out any survey work to tmh11 version 3.0 (April 2017). Bids close on 19 november 2026 at 12:00, and the returnable pack must include a full csd report, a b-bbee verification certificate supporting the form d1 claim, a tax compliance permission declaration and an original signed indemnity letter confirming bank details. The most consequential point for bidders is that the b-bbee verification certificate attached to form a12 prevails over the contributor level claimed on form d1.
Returnable documents - form a10: schedule of deviations or qualifications — declares any deviation or qualification to the offer; the offer is otherwise submitted free of deviations. - Form a12: attach the tenderer's b-bbee verification certificate. - Form d1: returnable schedule claiming the b-bbee contributor status level. - Tax compliance permission declaration: authorises SANRAL to verify and continuously track the bidder's tax compliance status through the SARS tax compliance status system for the contract term. - Full central supplier database (csd) report; where a joint venture is registered, csd reports for every jv partner as well. - Original signed indemnity letter on the bidder's letterhead stating bank details matching the csd report. - Joint venture agreement, where applicable. - Income tax number and VAT registration number. - Form of guarantee (C1-39) and the occupational health and safety act agreement (c1.3.2) Under the construction regulations 2014 form part of the contract documents.
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