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Procurement activity across Kwazulu Natal - Economic Development, Tourism and Environ Affairs. The award rate is the share of concluded tenders (awarded plus closed) that resulted in a published contract award.
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The department requires a service provider to deliver production process-flow auditing/assessment and compliance training under the agro-processing market compliance/standards programme for three months. The work covers audits of agro-processing operations and training for programme implementation, with a contract period of three months from signing the service level agreement.
Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in the bid box at ground floor foyer, 270 jabu ndlovu street, pietermaritzburg. Closing time: 15:00. Bidders must sign the official submission register at reception on delivery; couriers must be briefed to do the same. Each bid in a separate sealed envelope marked with the bidder's name and address, the quotation number and the closing date. Bids sent by post, fax, telegraph or other electronic means will not be accepted. Bid forms may not be retyped or redrafted; photocopies are allowed but must carry original signatures. Initial every page; initial any alteration; correcting fluid and erasable pen are prohibited. Returnable documents: - sbd 1 part a and part b (invitation to bid and terms and conditions): signed offer and acceptance of bidding conditions. - Section c: acknowledgement of special instructions. - Section d: csd registration (read only). - Section e: declaration that csd information is correct and current. - Section f: sbd 3.1 Pricing schedule (firm prices). - Section g: quotation offer. - Section h: sbd 4 bidder's disclosure. - Section i: sbd 6.1 Preference points claim, with ownership demographic schedule and cipc certificate. - Section j: questionnaire replies (only if applicable to goods). - Section k: compulsory briefing session certificate. - Section n: authority to sign a bid, with proof of authority such as a company resolution. - Section o: schedule of variations from goods or services information (if applicable). - Annexure a: terms of reference response. - Annexure b: evaluation grid. - Annexure c: cv format for key experts. - Annexure d: statement of exclusivity and availability. - Proof of seta or qcto accreditation/registration of the bidding company. - Proof of professional registration for key expert 1 and accreditation/registration for key expert 2.
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The kwazulu-natal department of economic development, tourism and environmental affairs seeks to appoint suitably qualified and experienced service providers to a panel for rendering professional events management services as and when required. The panel covers four categories (small events up to 2,000 attendees, large events above 2,000, national events, and international events), with mandatory accreditation requirements for the national and international categories. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session and achieve a minimum functionality score of 70% to proceed to the preference points stage under the 80/20 system.
Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in the bid box at 270 jabu ndlovu street, pietermaritzburg, 3201. - Envelope must show the bidder's name and address, the bid number (znt 06 edtea 26/27) and the closing date. - Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided; forms may be photocopied but must carry an original signature. - Each page of the bid document must be initialled by the bidder. - Bids must be complete in all respects; incomplete bids may be rejected. - Bids must be delivered before the closing time; late bids will not be accepted. - Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, e-mail and late tender proposals will not be accepted. - Bidders (or their couriers/drivers) must sign the official submission register at reception upon delivery. - Bids must not be included in packages containing samples. - Alterations must be initialled; correcting fluid and erasable pen are prohibited. - Bids will be opened in public shortly after closing time. Returnable documents (all must be completed and submitted): - part a: invitation to bid (sbd 1) – bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page. - Part b: terms and conditions for bidding (sbd 1) – acceptance of the terms. - Section e: declaration that information on the central suppliers database is correct and up to date. - Section f: bidder's disclosure (sbd 4) – discloses any connection to the state or procuring institution. - Section g: official briefing session certificate – proof of attendance at the compulsory briefing. - Section h: special conditions of contract – acceptance of the special conditions. - Section i: general conditions of contract – acceptance of the gcc. - Section j: authority to sign a bid – proof of authority (e.g. Company resolution). - Section k: schedule variations from goods or services information – only if applicable. - Annexure a: terms of reference / specifications. - Annexure b: evaluation grid. - Annexure c: cv format – cvs of key personnel. - Annexure d: statement of exclusivity and availability. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim) – to claim preference points under the 80/20 system. - Proof of accreditation/membership with exsa and/or saaci for categories c and d. Disqualification risks: - any compulsory document omitted or unsigned. - Failure to select a panel category. - Failure to register with exsa (category c) or exsa and saaci (category d) before the closing date. - Bids received after the closing time, regardless of reason.
The kwazulu-natal department of economic development, tourism and environmental affairs (edtea) is appointing a service provider to supply, install, upgrade, service and maintain electronic security systems and equipment across nine of its offices for a 36-month contract period. The scope covers the head office, cascades, office of the mec, tourism, cedara, zululand, umzinyathi, uthukela and amajuba offices. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session for each office they intend to service, and the bid is evaluated on an 80/20 preference point system (price 80, specific goals 20). The most consequential consideration is that attendance at the compulsory briefing is mandatory and proof of attendance (section l certificate) is a returnable document; failure to attend disqualifies the bid.
Submission method: physical delivery only. Bids must be deposited in the bid box at 270 jabu ndlovu street, pietermaritzburg, 3201. Closing time: 25 november 2026 at 11:00. Returnable documents (all compulsory unless noted; each must be completed, signed and submitted): - part a (invitation to bid, sbd 1): bidder details and offer. - Part b (terms and conditions for bidding, sbd 1): acceptance of conditions. - Section e: declaration that csd information is correct and up to date. - Section f: pricing schedule (sbd 3.1) – Firm prices. - Section g: pricing schedule (sbd 3.3) – Professional services. - Section h: bid offer. - Section i: bidder's disclosure (sbd 4) – discloses any state employment or connections. - Section j: preference points claim (sbd 6.1) – Claims specific goal points. - Section k: questionnaire replies (include only if goods are involved). - Section l: official briefing session certificate – proof of attendance at the compulsory briefing. - Section m: special conditions of contract – signed acceptance. - Section o: authority to sign a bid – proof of authority (e.g. Company resolution). - Section p: schedule variations (if applicable). - Annexure d: statement of exclusivity and availability. Disqualification risks: - late submission – NO exceptions. - Submission by fax, telegraph, email or other electronic means – not accepted. - Missing any compulsory returnable document. - Bids not on official forms (forms may be photocopied but must bear original signatures). - Unsealed or incorrectly addressed envelopes, or envelopes without the bid number and closing date. - Use of correcting fluid or erasable pen; alterations must be initialled. - Bidding documents included in packages containing samples. - Not registered on csd at closing time. - Bidders must sign the official submission register at reception upon delivery – ensure couriers/drivers are informed.
The department of economic development, tourism and environmental affairs (kwazulu-natal) requires an accredited service provider to present a beginner-level south african sign language course for its employees over a one-month period. The provider and its facilitator must hold etdp seta, other relevant seta, che or qcto accreditation or registration, and the bid must include a facilitator cv, a statement of exclusivity and availability, and a lunch breakdown. Bids are evaluated on administrative compliance, a 60% functionality threshold, and an 80/20 preference point system in which all 20 specific-goal points are awarded for kwazulu-natal geographical location. The most consequential consideration is that the quotation must be hand-delivered to the bid box in pietermaritzburg by 15:00 on 20 november 2026, with every compulsory form and accreditation proof included, as omissions render the bid invalid.
Submission method - hand delivery only: deposit in the bid box at the ground floor foyer, 270 jabu ndlovu street, pietermaritzburg. - Bidders must sign the official submission register at reception on delivery; couriers and drivers must be briefed to do the same. - Late submissions are not accepted; postal, fax and electronic submissions are not considered. - Bids must be in a separate sealed envelope marked with the bidder's name and address, the quotation number and the closing date. - Bids must not be placed in packages containing samples. Document format - use the official forms as issued; do not retype or redraft them. - Initial every page; any alteration must be initialled. - Correcting fluid and erasable pens are prohibited. Returnable documents (all compulsory unless marked otherwise) - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder details and signed offer. - Section e: declaration that csd information is correct and up to date. - Sbd 3.1 And sbd 3.3 (Pricing schedules): firm prices for the services. - Section h (quotation offer): quoted price including VAT, amount in words and completion period. - Sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure): discloses any state employment or relationship with the department. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims the 20 geographical-location points, with the ownership demographic form, utility bill or ward councillor letter or lease agreement. - Section k (questionnaire replies): only if applicable. - Section n (authority to sign): authorises the signatory to bind the bidder. - Section o (schedule of variations): only if applicable. - Proof of etdp seta, other relevant seta, che or qcto accreditation or registration for the company. - Proof of etdp seta, other relevant seta, che or qcto accreditation or registration for the facilitator. - Csd registration number and SARS tax compliance status pin or csd number.
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