Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (Sasseta) Tenders & RFQ's

Returnable documents: general conditions of contract (annexure a), pricing template (annexure b) RFP: institutional capability assessment of 28, RFP submission conditions and instructions 1.1 Fraud and corruption 1.1.1 All service providers are to take note of the implications of contravening the prevention and combating of corrupt activities act, act NO and any other act applicable. 1.2 Compulsory briefing session 1.2.1 There will be NO briefing session for this request for proposal. 1.3 Clarifications/queries 1.3.1 Any clarification required by a bidder regarding the meaning or interpretation of the terms of reference, or any other aspect concerning the bid, is to be requested in writing (e-mail) from ms. Kholo leshabane at [email protected] By 12h00 on 18 september 2026. The bid number should be mentioned in all correspondence. Telephonic requests for clarification will not be accepted. 1.4 Submitting bids 1.4.1 Proposals to be submitted electronically via email to institutional @sasseta.org.za (Maximum size of the email 30 mb), bidders are advised to compress their submission(s) to a maximum of 30mb file/folder. Any submission(s) exceeding 30mb will be automatically rejected by the server., Submission(s) can be made through email and wetransfer. Bidders are advised not to set an expiry date on the submission(s) made. If a bidder’s response is found to have expired during the evaluation period, IT will be considered non-responsive. Bidders who chose to submit via wetransfer are encouraged to ensure that they have a license for the platform as without IT, the submission will automatically expire within seven (7) days., Bidders must not submit their responses via google drive or any other method that will compel sasseta to request access and/or create an email address out of sasseta’s domain (sasseta.org.za). Such responses will be considered non-responsive., Bidders are advised to double check their submission(s) before responding to the bid. ❖ Closing date and time: 28 september 2026 @ 11h00 1.5 Late bids 1.5.1 Bids received late shall not be considered. A bid will be considered late if IT arrived only one second after 11h00 or any time thereafter. Bids arriving late will not be considered under any circumstances. Bidders are therefore strongly advised to ensure that bids be sent allowing enough time for any unforeseen events that may delay the delivery of the bid. RFP: institutional capability assessment of 28 1.6 Negotiation 1.6.1 Sasseta has the right to enter into negotiation with a prospective service provider regarding any terms and conditions, including price(s), of a proposed contract. 1.7 Reasons for rejection 1.7.1 Sasseta shall reject a bid for the award of a contract if the recommended bidder has committed a proven corrupt or fraudulent act in competing for the particular contract. 1.7.2 Sasseta shall disregard the bid of any bidder if that bidder, or any of its directors: 1.7.2.1 Have abused the supply chain management systems of sasseta. 1.7.2.2 Have committed proven fraud or any other improper conduct in relation to such systems. 1.7.2.3 Have failed to perform on a contract and the proof exists. 1.7.3 Such actions shall be communicated to the national treasury. RFP: institutional capability assessment of 28

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Tax clearance: submit an original SARS tax clearance certificate before award; NO contract will be concluded with a bidder whose tax matters are not in order. Price firmness: prices quoted in the bid must not vary during the contract unless price adjustments are explicitly authorised in the special conditions of contract (scc). Subcontracting disclosure: notify the purchaser in writing of all subcontracts awarded under the contract, either in the original bid or later; this does not relieve the supplier of any liability. Assignment restriction: do not assign any part of the contract obligations without the purchaser's prior written consent. Delivery delays: if delays occur, promptly notify the purchaser in writing; failure to deliver on time may result in penalties and, if delays continue, termination and possible restriction from doing business with the public sector for up to ten years. Dispute resolution: attempt mediation before any dispute can be taken to a south african court; notice of the dispute must be given before mediation can commence. Liability cap: the supplier's aggregate liability is limited to the total contract price, except for criminal negligence, wilful misconduct, or infringement under the relevant clause.