Training services for electrical teaching practices, field services, safety and foundational learning - city of cape town

Closing date: 16 November 2026 at 10:00

Site visit/clarification meeting: 4 November 2026 at 10:00 (online via MS Teams – not compulsory but strongly recommended)

Tender advertised: 16 October 2026

Tender validity: 120 days after closing date, extendable to 12 months, then up to 6 more months by mutual agreement

Site visit/clarification meeting: 4 November 2026 at 10:00, online via MS Teams (link provided). Not compulsory but strongly recommended.

CCT Tender Representative

Email: [email protected]

Supplier Management Unit (for CCT Supplier Database registration)

Telephone: 021 400 9242/3/4/5

Address: 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town

Appeals (Section 62)

Email: [email protected]

Address: 20th Floor, Tower Block, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town 8001

Post: Private Bag X918, Cape Town, 8000

Access to Information (PAIA)

Email: [email protected]

Address: 20th Floor, Tower Block, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town 8001

Post: Private Bag X918, Cape Town, 8000

POPIA enquiries

Email: [email protected]

Address: 20th Floor, Tower Block, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town 8001

Post: Private Bag X9181, Cape Town, 8000

Submission method: sealed envelope deposited into Tender Box 234 at the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, before closing time.

Envelope must show: tenderer's name and address, endorsement "TENDER NO. 102S/2026/27: PROVISION OF TEACHING PRACTICES, FIELD SERVICES, SAFETY AND FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING TRAINING IN AN ELECTRICAL ENVIRONMENT", tender box number 234, and closing date.

If the envelope is too large for the box, ask at the public counter (Tender Distribution Office) for alternative instructions.

Tenders submitted by fax or email will be rejected.

Returnable documents (all must be completed and signed):

• Details of Tenderer (C.1)
• Form of Offer and Acceptance (C.2.1)
• Schedule F.1: Contract Price Adjustment
• Schedule F.2: Certificate of Authority for Partnerships/Joint Ventures/Consortiums (with founding agreement if applicable)
• Schedule F.3: Declaration for Procurement above R10 million
• Schedule F.4: Preference Points Claim Form (Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022)
• Schedule F.5: Declaration of Interest – State Employees (MBD 4 amended)
• Schedule F.6: Conflict of Interest Declaration
• Schedule F.7: Declaration of Tenderer's Past Supply Chain Management Practices (MBD 8)
• Schedule F.8: Authorisation for the Deduction of Outstanding Amounts Owed to the CCT
• Schedule F.9: Certificate of Independent Tender Determination
• Schedule F.10: Proposed Deviations and Qualifications by Tenderer
• Schedule F.11: List of Other Documents Attached by Tenderer
• Schedule F.12: Record of Addenda to Tender Documents
• Schedule F.13: Information to Be Provided With the Tender (includes Schedules 13A, 13B, 13C)
• Schedule F.14: Appeal Application

Disqualification risks:

• Late submission (after 10:00 on 16 November 2026)
• Missing or unsigned returnable documents
• Failure to submit proof of accreditation/approval for specified unit standards
• Failure to submit proof of assessor accreditation
• Failure to submit training manuals/materials for functionality evaluation (zero points for that criterion)

All returnable documents listed in Annexure F must be completed and signed. Key ones: Details of Tenderer, Certificate of Authority for JV/Consortium, Declaration of Interest – State Employees, Conflict of Interest Declaration, Declaration of Past SCM Practices, Certificate of Independent Tender Determination, Authorisation for Deduction of Outstanding Amounts, Preference Points Claim Form, Declaration for Procurement above R10 million, Proposed Deviations, List of Other Documents, Record of Addenda, Information to Be Provided (Schedules 13A/13B/13C).

Evaluation stages:

1. Responsiveness check: tender must comply with all conditions, be properly completed and signed, and be responsive to specifications.
2. Functionality scoring (per item tendered):

• Expertise of facilitator (45 points): Part A – industry work experience (20 points max: 10+ years=20, 7-<10=15, 4-<7=10, 1-<4=5, <1=0); Part B – training/facilitation experience (25 points max: 10+ years=25, 7-<10=20, 4-<7=10, 1-<4=5, <1=0). If more than one facilitator, average experience used.
• Company's previous experience (20 points): 5+ years with contactable references=20, 2-<5 years=13, 1-<2 years=7, <1 year=0.
• Interpretation of brief (35 points): based on percentage of required outcomes covered in training material (91-100%=35, 80-90%=27, 60-79%=24, 50-59%=21, 40-49%=18, 20-39%=10, 0-19%=0).
• Minimum qualifying score for functionality: 70 out of 100.

3. Price and preference points: 80/20 preference point system applies (for tenders up to R50 million VAT inclusive). Price scored per item based on sum of rates for 3 consecutive years. Preference points per Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022.
4. Award to highest total adjudication points.

Note: Functionality scoring is done per item tendered; each item awarded separately.

Provision of teaching practices, field services, safety and foundational learning training in an electrical environment.

Contract period: 36 months from commencement.

The CCT intends to appoint two tenderers: the highest ranked (winner) and one standby tenderer. The standby may be awarded if the contract is terminated.

Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19 and 20 are subject to functionality scoring and require SDP accreditation.

Items 5, 15 and 16 require SAQA unit standard accreditation.

Training manuals/materials must be submitted with the tender for evaluation of the 'Interpretation of Brief' criterion.

Facilitators: CVs must show detailed industry work experience (years in profession) and facilitation experience (years facilitating the intervention).

Company profile: must detail years providing the relevant training course and include contactable references.

For functionality scoring, proof of experience required (e.g., facilitator portfolio of evidence, CVs, qualifications, certificates, SETA registration, service letters).

If more than one facilitator, average experience is used.

Company experience: 5+ years with contactable references scores highest (20 points).

Accreditation/approval must be current and valid at bid submission and for contract duration.

If accreditation expires, preferred option is renewal/extension/successor; otherwise continue delivery per original unit standard outcomes with Contract Manager's written approval.

Failure to submit proof of accreditation for specified unit standards renders bid non-responsive for those items.

Assessors must be accredited for applicable SAQA unit standards; proof required at bid submission and for contract duration.

Training materials must cover required outcomes; page references must be specific (not blanket references).

Pricing per Price Schedule (C.4), based on sum of rates for 3 consecutive years per item.

80/20 preference point system applies (up to R50 million VAT inclusive).

Arithmetical errors: amounts in words govern; line item totals govern over unit rates; total of prices governs.

CCT may reject rates or lump sums that are excessively low/high or not in proper balance; tenderer may be required to provide evidence and amend rates.

Tender fee: R200.00 non-refundable for hard copy; not applicable for website downloads.

Pricing: per Price Schedule (C.4), based on sum of rates for 3 consecutive years per item.

80/20 preference point system applies (up to R50 million VAT inclusive).

Arithmetical errors: amounts in words govern; line item totals govern over unit rates; total of prices governs.

For transactions above R10 million (on written request): audited financial statements for past 3 years, certificate of no undisputed overdue municipal service payments, particulars of state contracts in past 5 years, statement on portion sourced outside RSA.

No bid security or performance guarantee mentioned in the extracted text.

CSD registration: required on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (https://secure.csd.gov.za).

CCT Supplier Database registration: required upon request.

Tax compliance: valid Tax Compliance Status PIN from SARS; must be recorded on Details of Tenderer; each JV/consortium party submits separate PIN.

Accreditation: current and valid accreditation/approval from SETA or QCTO for specified training interventions, and/or SAQA unit standards for items 5, 15, 16. Proof must be submitted with bid.

Assessor accreditation: proof that assessors are accredited for applicable SAQA unit standards, current and valid at bid submission and for contract duration.

SDP accreditation: for items 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,17,18,19,20 – must be accredited as Skills Development Provider.

B-BBEE: Preference points claimed via Schedule F.4; documentary proof (e.g., B-BBEE certificate, CSD report, sworn affidavits) required for specific goals.

Declaration of Interest – State Employees (MBD 4 amended): must not indicate non-compliance.

Conflict of Interest Declaration and Declaration of Past SCM Practices: must not indicate conflict or past practices that render non-responsive.

Certificate of Independent Tender Determination: must be completed.

Authorisation for Deduction of Outstanding Amounts Owed to CCT: must be completed.

Not under restriction for abuse of SCM, not guilty of Competition Act contravention, not involved with bid specification committee.

Occupational Health and Safety Agreement (C.3) must be signed in terms of Section 37(2) of the OHSA.

Tenderer must demonstrate competencies and resources to deliver services in accordance with OHSA, Regulations, and Health and Safety Specification.

Subcontractors must also sign the OHS agreement and comply with conditions.

Contract period: 36 months from commencement.

Standby tenderer: CCT may appoint a standby tenderer who may be awarded the contract if the original contract is terminated.

Disputes/objections: written objection/complaint/query within 14 days of decision or action.

Appeals (Section 62): written notice to City Manager within 21 days of notification of decision; must include reasons, how rights affected, remedy sought, and copy of notification.

Appeal administration fee: R300.00 (payable at municipal offices or EFT to CCT NEDBANK account, reference 198158966). Surcharge for vexatious/frivolous appeals: 1/2 administrative cost + 0.25% of appellant's tender price.

Tender validity: 120 days after closing, extendable to 12 months, then up to 6 more months by mutual agreement.

CCT may cancel tender before award for changed circumstances, lack of funds, no acceptable tenders, material irregularity, or inability to negotiate market-related pricing.

CCT intends to appoint two tenderers: highest ranked and one standby. Standby may be awarded if contract terminated.

Contract period not exceeding 36 months.

Two-stage system not followed.

Alternative offers allowed only if main offer also submitted, in separate envelope marked 'Alternative Tender'.

Tenderers must be registered on CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD.

Tax compliance: valid Tax Compliance Status PIN required.

Accreditation and assessor accreditation as per eligibility criteria.

Joint ventures: must provide Certificate of Authority and founding agreement; each party must be registered on CSD and CCT Supplier Database.

Functionality scoring per item: facilitator expertise (45), company experience (20), interpretation of brief (35). Minimum 70/100.

80/20 preference point system applies.

Preference points for specific goals: subcontracting to EME/QSE, expenditure percentages, employee ownership – per table in document.