Community-based automotive business support programme for 30 practitioners in underserved areas

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Returnable Documents: The bidder must complete and submit the SBD4 form (Bidder’s Disclosure).

Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. Must disclose any state employment of directors/trustees/shareholders. Must have no undisclosed relationships with AIDC officials. Must declare any interests in related enterprises. Must certify bid independence and absence of collusion with competitors.

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• Signature and date.
• Position and name of bidder.

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• Any person (natural or juristic) may bid.
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• Disclosure required on:

1. Whether the bidder or any person with controlling interest is employed by the state (provide particulars if yes).
2. Whether the bidder has a relationship with any person employed by the procuring institution (provide particulars if yes).
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• The bidder must certify that the disclosure is true and complete; false declarations may lead to bid rejection or action under PFMA SCM Instruction.

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1. State employment of bidder or persons with controlling interest (provide particulars if yes).
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• The bid must be independent and non-collusive.
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• The AIDC seeks a service provider to deliver a community-based automotive business support programme for 30 automotive practitioners in underserved communities like Eersterus.
• The programme aims to enhance enterprise development, support B-BBEE SMME development, and transform townships within the automotive sector in Gauteng.

• Closing date: 28 July 2026.
• Closing time: 11:00.
• No briefing session or site visit dates are specified.

• For submissions and general RFQ queries: [email protected].
• SCM Requestor: Ali Malefo.
• Contact number: 012 564 500.
• Department requested for: Chamdor Automotive Hub.

• Submit your proposal via email only to [email protected].
• Do not copy any AIDC personnel or include links in your response; doing so will result in disqualification.
• Ensure all required returnable documents are attached, including the completed SBD 4, SBD 6.1, and other compliance documents.
• Your quote must be valid for at least 90 business days from the closing date.
• The AIDC reserves the right to award the quote in part or in full at its discretion.

• Complete company details: name, contact person, telephone, cellular, fax numbers.
• Provide CSD registration number.
• Submit SARS PIN, valid B-BBEE affidavit or certificate, completed SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms.
• Include CV and qualifications of Project Manager, CVs and certified accreditations of Facilitators.

1. Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database with valid CSD number, 2) Valid SARS PIN, 3) Valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit using DTI/CIPC template, 4) Completed SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms, 5) Project manager with minimum NQF Level 8 qualification and 5+ years experience (PMI registration preferred), 6) Three certified accredited facilitators, 7) Company experience in skills development programmes (3+ years preferred), 8) Reference letters from 3+ similar projects with detailed client information.

• Scope: Deliver a community-based automotive business support programme for approximately 30 semi-skilled automotive operators in underserved communities like Eersterus.
• Key deliverables:

• Community mobilisation, selection, and verification of participants.
• Set up training venue and provide relevant training materials.
• Deliver practical and theoretical training sessions.
• Develop and manage the project using standard project management practices, including risk registers and attendance registers.
• Issue Certificates of Attendance at programme completion.
• Handle project logistics, including transporting resources and learner materials to each site.
• Conduct continuous assessment and progress tracking of participants.

• Project duration: Four weeks.

• The service provider must resource and provide a community-based auto business support programme for about 30 semi-skilled operators.

• Submit a company profile showing years of experience in providing skills development programmes.
• Provide signed reference letters from clients for similar projects, containing client letterhead, contact details, work description, contract value, duration, and signature.
• Project Manager must have a comprehensive CV with more than five years’ relevant experience, NQF level 8 Social Sciences qualification, and registration with PMI or similar professional body.
• Provide three certified accredited facilitators’ certificates.
• Submit a detailed, contextually relevant programme proposal with daily activities, milestones, project plan, and learner material.

• Submit a detailed pricing quotation separating project milestones: Project Initiation (once off), Project Management (hourly for 1 month), Programme Facilitation and Administration (hourly for 3 weeks).
• Show unit of measure (e.g., hours/days), quantity, unit price excluding VAT, and total price excluding VAT.
• Include subtotal, VAT at 15%, and total amount.

• Submit a detailed pricing quotation that clearly separates different project milestones and sums the totals.
• Use the provided pricing schedule template, listing items: Project Initiation (once off), Project Management (hourly for 1 month), Programme Facilitation and Administration (hourly for 3 weeks).
• All prices must be inclusive of all costs plus VAT. VAT must be shown separately by VAT-registered vendors.
• Prices must be firm for the contract duration and valid for at least 90 days from the closing date.
• All purchases require an official AIDC Purchase Order; do not deliver goods or services without one.

• Mandatory registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD). AIDC cannot do business with suppliers not registered on CSD.
• Submit a valid SARS PIN.
• Submit a valid sworn affidavit (using approved DTI/CIPC template) or a SANAS-accredited B-BBEE verification certificate.
• Complete and sign SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form). Incomplete forms will result in disqualification or zero points.
• B-BBEE compliance: Points awarded for B-BBEE status level (Level 1-4) as per the preferential procurement regulations.
• EMEs and QSEs must submit sworn affidavits confirming annual revenue and black ownership to claim specific goal points.
• For construction-related services, a Safety File and relevant CIDB grading may be required upon appointment.

• B-BBEE status contributes to specific goals scoring under the 80/20 preference point system.
• Points awarded: Level 1 (20 points), Level 2 (15 points), Level 3 (10 points), Level 4 (5 points).
• Submit a valid sworn affidavit or SANAS-accredited verification certificate as supporting evidence.

• For construction-related services, the successful contractor must submit a Safety File to AIDC before work commences and comply with relevant CIDB grading requirements.

• The quote is subject to Government Procurement General Conditions of Contract, which may not be amended.
• Prices must be inclusive of all costs plus VAT, firm for the contract duration, and valid for at least 90 days.
• No changes to bid rates are accepted after closing or award unless specified in the quote.
• AIDC reserves the right to validate all submitted information and may request supporting evidence.
• All purchases require an official AIDC Purchase Order; no goods or services should be delivered without one.
• The 80/20 preference point system applies for quotations valued between R2,000 and R50 million.
• Failure to comply with RFQ conditions will invalidate your proposal.

• Suppliers must have an 'Active Status' B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit that is still valid.
• Registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database is mandatory.

• Evaluation criteria include Compliance, Pre-Qualification (if applicable), Functionality (100 points with 70% minimum), Price (80 points), and Specific Goals (20 points).