Appointment of a service provider for the creation of a digital centre of excellence for mict seta

Supply Chain Management, MICT SETA Head Office, 19 Richards Drive, Gallagher Convention Centre, Gallagher House, Level 3 West Wing. Tel: +27 11 207 2600. Email: [email protected].

Submit via email to [email protected] before the closing date and time. Late or incomplete submissions will be disqualified. Required returnable documents: CSD Registration Report, Pricing Schedule, Valid Tax Clearance Certificate (or proof of application endorsed by SARS/SARS verification PIN), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder’s Past Supply Chain Practices), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination). All forms must be fully completed and signed by an authorised company representative. Suppliers must register on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) prior to submission.

Evaluation uses an 80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price, 20 for B-BBEE. Pre-qualification criteria: Minimum B-BBEE Level 2 or better (EME or QSE only; no generic companies). Mandatory criteria: Bidder must be accredited to distribute/resell computer monitors and equipment (certificate or OEM/distributor letter <12 months old). Non-compliant bids are eliminated. B-BBEE points: Level 1 (20), Level 2 (18), Level 3 (14), Level 4 (12), Level 5 (8), Level 6 (6), Level 7 (4), Level 8 (2), Non-compliant (0). EMEs/QSEs must submit a sworn affidavit; others must submit SANAS-verified certificates. Tie-breakers: Highest B-BBEE points, then functionality (if applicable), then drawing of lots. Sub-contracting >25% to lower B-BBEE entities is restricted unless subcontractor is an EME with capacity.

Scope: Supply, installation, and configuration of digital centre equipment for MICT SETA Head Office and 3 regional offices (Durban, East London, Cape Town). Deliverables: 1x 65-inch UHD Smart TV (2020 model) for Head Office Reception; 3x 65-inch UHD Smart TVs for regional offices; 2x 27-inch EliteDisplay E273 FHD monitors for Head Office Walk-in Centre; IoT devices (Raspberry Pi 3+ or higher) for each TV; network points and fly leads; Power BI dashboard development, data management on Microsoft Azure, report embedding on intranet/website, mobile dashboard aspects, and continuous improvements. Training and support required for contract duration. Project plan with timelines must be submitted. Maximum project duration: 90 days from appointment. All equipment must include installation/mounting and 2-year warranties where applicable.

Pricing must be submitted via the provided Pricing Schedule. Bid validity period: 120 days from closing date. VAT at 15% must be included. Delivery period: 3–5 days after order receipt. Prices must be fixed and strictly adhere to specifications. Payment terms and bonds/guarantees are not explicitly stated.

Mandatory: CSD registration (National Treasury Central Supplier Database) prior to submission. Valid Tax Clearance Certificate (or SARS-endorsed proof of application/verification PIN). B-BBEE: Minimum Level 2 or better (EME/QSE only). Accreditation to distribute/resell computer monitors and equipment (certificate or OEM/distributor letter <12 months old). Required forms: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 8 (Past Supply Chain Practices), SBD 9 (Independent Bid Determination). Local content: Designated sectors require local production/content where applicable.