What are the submission requirements for this tender (Ref: 16354)?

• Submit the quotation by e‑mail to quotations@aidc.co.za – no AIDC personnel may be copied; any response that copies AIDC staff will be disqualified. • Closing date: 03 July 2026, 14:00 (South African time). • All required returnable documents (company details, contact person, telephone, fax, CSD number, proof of active BBBEE status, signed SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 6.2, declaration of interest, pricing schedule) must be attached and ticked “YES”. • Incomplete or missing mandatory forms (SBD 4, pricing schedule, declaration of interest) result in automatic disqualification. • The quotation must be firm for 90 business days from the closing date and must include VAT where applicable. • All costs (including travel for required meetings at AIDC) must be included in the price. • The bidder must confirm consent to POPIA processing as part of the submission.

How will bids be evaluated?

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What financial requirements apply to bidders?

• Pricing must be submitted on the prescribed pricing schedule and be inclusive of all costs and VAT (where applicable). • Prices are firm for at least 90 days from the closing date and must be quoted in South African Rand (R). • The quotation must cover all costs, including travel and accommodation for required on‑site meetings at AIDC. • Payment will be made against an official AIDC Purchase Order; no work may commence without a valid PO. • The 80/20 scoring system applies: 80 % of the evaluation is based on price, 20 % on specific preferential goals. • Bidders must attach the completed SBD 4, SBD 6.1 and SBD 6.2 forms; incomplete forms will lead to disqualification.

What compliance and legal requirements must bidders meet?

• Supplier must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide the CSD number. • Provide a valid BBBEE affidavit or SANAS‑accredited verification certificate (active status). • Submit signed SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference points claim) and SBD 6.2 (Local content declaration). • Provide SARS tax clearance (PIN) to confirm tax compliance. • All documents must be original or certified copies; forged documents result in immediate disqualification. • Meet the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 requirements for EME/QSE status where applicable. • For construction‑related services, a CIDB safety file must be submitted before work commences.

What are the important dates and deadlines for this tender?

• Briefing (compulsory): 26 June 2026, 10:00, 30 Helium Road, Rosslyn, Pretoria. • Closing date/time for quotations: 03 July 2026, 14:00. • RFQ validity: 90 business days from the closing date. • Project duration: 3 months from the inception meeting (see Section 5).

Who should be contacted for queries about this tender?

Primary contact: Ali Malefo (Supplier Chain Management). Phone: 012 564 5043. Email: quotations@aidc.co.za. All submissions must be sent to the above e‑mail address; do not copy any other AIDC personnel.

AIDC RFQ for Gauteng Automotive Research Institute Study

- Must be registered on the national treasury central supplier database (csd) with an active BBBEE status (affidavit or sanas certificate required). - Submit mandatory documents: sbd 4 (declaration of interest), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), sbd 6.2 (Local content), SARS pin, and pricing schedule. - Demonstrate minimum 3 completed projects in feasibility studies, pre-feasibility, business case development, or research institute establishment (letters of completion required). - Bidder’s team must include a project lead, research specialist (phd preferred), economist, and automotive expert, with cvs and organogram submitted. - Achieve minimum 70% combined score in stage 1 (experience/qualifications) and stage 2 (stakeholder engagement/project schedule) functionality evaluation. - Attend compulsory briefing on 26 june 2026 at 10:00 in rosslyn, pretoria, and submit quotations by 03 july 2026, 14:00 via [email protected] (NO aidc staff copied). - Project must be completed within 3 months of inception, with all costs (including travel) included in the firm, vat-inclusive quotation valid for 90 business days.

Request for potential service providers to submit a quotation to complete a limited pre-feasibility study to consider the establishment of a gauteng automotive research institute (gari).

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Bidders must not have been convicted by a court for fraud/corruption in procurement processes, theft, or extortion. They must not be listed on the National Treasury's database of Restricted Suppliers or the Register of Tender Defaulters. The bidder must be willing to enter into the Integrity Pact and comply with its commitments.

This agreement is part of the tender document, which shall be signed and submitted

along with the tender document. The Chief Executive Officer of the bidding company or

his/her authorised representative shall sign the integrity pact. If the winning bidder has

not signed this integrity pact during the submission of the bid, the tender/proposal shall

be disqualified.

2. Objectives

Now, therefore, the Gauteng Provincial Government and the Bidder agree to enter into

this pre-contract agreement, hereinafter referred to as an integrity pact, to avoid all forms

of corruption by following a system that is fair, transparent, and free from any

influence/unprejudiced dealings before, during and after the currency of the contract to

be entered, with a view to:

2.1 Enable the Gauteng Provincial Government to obtain the desired contract at a

reasonable and competitive price in conformity to the defined specifications of the works,

goods and services; and

2.2 Enable bidders to abstain from bribing or any corrupt practice to secure the contract by

assuring them that their competitors will refrain from bribing and other corrupt practices

and the Gauteng Provincial Government will commit to preventing corruption, in any form

by their officials by following transparent procedures.

3. Governance

3.1 The integrity pact seeks to ensure that both parties comply with all applicable provincial,

national, continental, and international laws and regulations regarding fair competition

and anti-corruption.

4. Environment

4.1 The integrity pact requires that both parties comply with all applicable environmental,

health, and safety regulations.

5. Protection of information

5.1 The integrity pact seeks to ensure that both parties undertake to protect the

confidentiality of information. Each party, when given access to confidential information

as part of the business relationship should not share this information with anyone unless

authorised.

6. Reputation

6.1 The Gauteng Provincial Government wants to work with bidders who are proud of their

reputation for fair dealing and quality delivery.

6.2 The Gauteng Provincial Government wants to ensure that working with government is

reputation enhancing for the supplier.

6.3 The Gauteng Provincial Government expects bidders/suppliers to be protective of

government’s reputation, and ensure that neither they, nor any of their partners or

subcontractors, bring government to disrepute by engaging in any act or omission which

is reasonably likely to diminish the trust that the public places in government.

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6.4 The Gauteng Provincial Government further requires its bidders/suppliers to always

adhere to ethical conduct even outside their contractual obligation with the Gauteng

Provincial Government.

7. Values of the gauteng provincial government

7.1 The value system of the Gauteng City Region is shown below:

Gauteng city region values system

Core values ethical values

Patriotism Integrity

Purposefulness Accountability

Team focused Dignity

Integrity Transparency

Accountability Respect

Passionate Honesty

Activism

7.2 The Gauteng Provincial Government commits to ensure that the values system is

embedded into the day-to-day operations of its institutions.

8. Commitments of the gauteng provincial government

The Gauteng Provincial Government commits itself to the following:

8.1 The GPG commits that its officials will at all times conduct themselves in accordance

with Treasury Regulations 16A.81, copy of which is attached marked Annexure A, and

that:

8.1.1 The GPG is committed to doing business with integrity and proper regard for ethical

business practices.

8.1.2 The GPG hereby undertakes that no official of the GPG, connected directly or indirectly

with the contract will demand, take a promise for or accept, directly or through

intermediaries, any bribe, consideration, gift, reward, favour, or any material or

immaterial benefit or any other advantage from the bidder, either for themselves or for

any person, organisation or third party related to the contract in exchange for an

advantage in the bidding process, bid evaluation, contracting or implementation

process related to the contract.

8.1.3 The GPG further confirms that its officials have not favoured any prospective bidder in

any form that could afford an undue advantage to that bidder during the tendering

stage and will further treat all bidders alike.

8.1.4 The GPG will during the tender process treat all Bidder(s) with equity.

8.1.5 All officials of the GPG shall report any attempted or completed violation of clauses to

the following details:

1 Government Notice No. R. published under Government Gazette No. March 2005, as

amended

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Gauteng Ethics Hotline National Anti-Corruption Hotline

Toll-free number 080 1111 633 0800 701 701

SMS call-back 49017 N/A

E-mail [email protected] [email protected]

Fax 086 726 1681 0800 204 965

Website www.thehotline.co.za www.publicservicecorruptionhotline.org.za

Post Chief Directorate: Integrity Public Service Commission

Management Private X121

Private Bag X61 Pretoria

Marshalltown 0001

2001

Walk-in Office of the Premier Gauteng Provincial Office

55 Marshall Street Public Service Commission

Marshalltown Schreiner Chambers 6th Floor

Johannesburg 94 Pritchard Street

2001 Johannesburg

8.1.6 Following the report on the violation of the above clauses by the official(s), through

any source, the GPG shall investigate allegations of such violations against the official

or other role players and when justified:

a) Take steps against such official and other role players (necessary disciplinary

proceedings, and/or any other action as deemed fit, bar such officials from further

dealings related to the contract process). In such a case, while an enquiry is being

conducted by the Gauteng Provincial Government the proceedings under the

contract would not be stalled.

b) Inform the relevant Treasury of steps taken in 8.1.5(a) against such officials; and

c) Report any conduct by such official and other role players that may constitute an

offence to the South African Police Service.

9. Commitments of the bidders

The bidder commits himself/herself to take all measures necessary to prevent corrupt

practices, unfair means and illegal activities during any stage of his/her bid or during any

pre-contract or post contract stage to secure the contract or in furtherance to secure it

and commits himself/herself to the following:

9.1 The bidder is committed to doing business with integrity and proper regard for ethical

business practices.

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9.2 The bidder will not offer, directly or through intermediaries, any bribe, gift, consideration,

reward, favour, any material or immaterial benefit or other advantage, commission, fees,

brokerage or inducements to any official of the Gauteng Provincial Government,

connected directly or indirectly with the bidding process, or to any person, organisation

or third party related to the contract in exchange for any advantage in the bidding,

evaluation, contracting and implementation of the contract.

9.3 The bidder further undertakes that he/she has not given, offered or promised to give,

directly or indirectly any bribe, gift, consideration, reward, favour, any material or

immaterial benefit or other advantage, commission, fees, brokerage or inducements to

an official of the Gauteng Provincial Government or otherwise in procuring the contract

or forbearing to do or having done any act in relation to the obtaining or execution of the

contract or any other contract with the Gauteng Provincial Government for showing or

forbearing to show favour or disfavor to any person in relation to the contract or any

other contract with the Gauteng Provincial Government.

9.4 The bidder will not collude with other parties interested in the contract to preclude the

competitive bid price, impair the transparency, fairness and progress of the bidding

process, bid evaluation, contracting and implementation of the contract.

9.5 The Bidder(s)/Contractor(s) will not enter with other Bidders into any undisclosed

agreement or understanding, whether formal or informal. This applies in particular to

prices, specifications, certifications, subsidiary contracts, submission or non-submission

of bids or any other actions to restrict competitiveness or to introduce cartelization in the

bidding process.

9.6 The Bidder(s)/Contractor(s) will, when presenting his / her bid, disclose any and all

payments he /she has made, is committed to or intends to make to agents, brokers or

any other intermediaries in connection with the award of the contract.

9.7 In case of sub–contracting, the Principal Contractor shall take the responsibility of

adoption of Integrity Pact by the Sub-Contractor.

9.8 The bidder shall report any attempted or completed violation of clauses 9.1 to 9.7

including any alleged unethical conduct to the Gauteng Ethics Hotline (details are

provided at clause 8.1.4).

9.9 The bidder (or anyone acting on its behalf) warrants that:

9.9.1 It has not been convicted by a court of law for fraud and/or corruption with respect to

the procurement/tendering processes; and/or

9.9.2 It has not been convicted by a court of law for theft or extortion; and/or

9.9.3 It is not listed on the National Treasury’s database of Restricted Suppliers or Register

of Tender Defaulters.

10. Sanctions for violation

10.1 The breach of any aforesaid provisions or providing false information by employers,

including manipulation of information by evaluators, shall face administrative charges

and penal actions as per the existing relevant rules and laws.

10.2 The breach of the Pact or providing false information by the Bidder, or any one

employed by him, or acting on his behalf (whether without the knowledge of the

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Bidder), or acting on his/her behalf, shall be dealt with as per the provisions of the

Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act ().

10.3 The Gauteng Provincial Government shall also take all or any one of the following

actions, wherever required:

To immediately call off the pre-contract negotiations without giving any

compensation to the bidder. However, the proceedings with the other bidder(s)

would continue.

To immediately cancel the contract, if already awarded/signed, without giving any

compensation to the bidder.

To recover all sums already paid by the Gauteng Provincial Government.
To cancel all or any other contracts with the bidders and GPG shall be entitled to

demand and recover from the Contractor liquidated damages of the Contract

value.

To submit the details of the bidder to the National Treasury to register on the

database for tender defaulters.

11. Conflict of interest

11.1 A conflict of interest involves a conflict between the public duty and private interest (for

favor or vengeance) of a public official, in which the public official has private interest

which could improperly influence the performance of their official duties and

responsibilities. Conflicts of interest would arise in a situation when any concerned

members of both parties are related either directly or indirectly, or has any association

or had any confrontation. Thus, conflict of interest of any tender committee must be

declared in a prescribed form.

11.2 The bidder shall not lend or borrow any money from or enter any monetary dealings

or transactions, directly or indirectly, with any member of the tender committee or

officials of the Gauteng Provincial Government, and if he/she does so, the Gauteng

Provincial Government shall be entitled forthwith to rescind the contract and all other

contracts with the bidder.

12. Legal actions

12.1 The actions stipulated in this Integrity Pact are without prejudice to any other legal

action that may follow in accordance with the provisions of the extant law in force

relating to any civil or criminal proceedings.

13. Validity

13.1 The validity of this Integrity Pact shall cover the tender process and extend until the

completion of the contract to the satisfaction of both the Gauteng Provincial

Government and the bidder (service provider).

13.2 Should one or several provisions of the Pact turn out to be invalid; the remainder of

this Pact remains valid. In this case, the parties will strive to come to an agreement to

their original intentions.

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Gpg integrity pact for businesses

Bidder/supplier/service provider

Signature of the CEO

Full name of the CEO

Tender number

Date

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contracts with the bidder.

7.1 The value system of the Gauteng City Region is shown below:

7.2 The Gauteng Provincial Government commits to ensure that the values system is embedded into the day-to-day operations of its institutions.

advantage in the bidding process, bid evaluation, contracting or implementation

stage and will further treat all bidders alike.

Toll-free number 080 1111 633 0800 701 701

reputation for fair dealing and quality delivery.

Department: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Not listed on Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers; must submit complete and truthful SBD4 disclosure; must not have conflicts of interest with state employment or relationships with AIDC; bid must be independent without collusive arrangements; must comply with Competition Act and Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.

Bidders must complete the Bidder’s Disclosure Form (SBD4) with the following requirements:

Any person (natural or juristic) may submit a bid, but must declare conflicts of interest or relationships with state employees or procuring institution officials.
Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers will be automatically disqualified.
Bidders must certify that their bid was prepared independently, without collusion with competitors.
Bidders must declare if they, their directors, trustees, shareholders, or controlling persons are state employees or have relationships with procuring institution employees.
Bidders must disclose any interest in related enterprises that may also be bidding.
False or incomplete disclosures may result in bid disqualification, reporting to the Competition Commission, criminal investigation, or a 10-year restriction from public sector business.

The AIDC, as the development agency of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency, seeks a service provider to conduct a limited pre‑feasibility study for the establishment of a Gauteng Automotive Research Institute (GARI). The study will define the concept, operating model, governance, funding and implementation roadmap, and must be completed within three months.

Briefing (compulsory): 26 June 2026, 10:00, 30 Helium Road, Rosslyn, Pretoria.
Closing date/time for quotations: 03 July 2026, 14:00.
RFQ validity: 90 business days from the closing date.
Project duration: 3 months from the inception meeting (see Section 5).

Briefing is compulsory.

Date & time: 26 June 2026, 10:00.

Venue: 30 Helium Road, Rosslyn, Pretoria.

Attendance is required for all potential bidders.

Primary contact: Ali Malefo (Supplier Chain Management).

Phone: 012 564 5043.

Email: [email protected].

All submissions must be sent to the above e‑mail address; do not copy any other AIDC personnel.

Submit the quotation by e‑mail to [email protected] – no AIDC personnel may be copied; any response that copies AIDC staff will be disqualified.
Closing date: 03 July 2026, 14:00 (South African time).
All required returnable documents (company details, contact person, telephone, fax, CSD number, proof of active BBBEE status, signed SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 6.2, declaration of interest, pricing schedule) must be attached and ticked “YES”.
Incomplete or missing mandatory forms (SBD 4, pricing schedule, declaration of interest) result in automatic disqualification.
The quotation must be firm for 90 business days from the closing date and must include VAT where applicable.
All costs (including travel for required meetings at AIDC) must be included in the price.
The bidder must confirm consent to POPIA processing as part of the submission.

COMPANY NAME: ...................................................................................................................................... CONTACT PERSON: ...................................................................................................................................... TELEPHONE NUMBER: ................................................................................................................................. CELLULAR NUMBER: .................................................................................................................................... FAX NUMBER: .............................................................................................................................................. In submitting any information or documentation requested in this RFQ, the Respondent is hereby consenting to the processing of their personal information for the purpose of this RFQ and further confirming that they are aware of their rights in terms of Section 5 of POPIA Respondents are required to provide consent below: YES NO Please indicate if your company is Registered on National Treasury – Central Supplier Database (provide your CSD Number) CSD number "ACTIVE STATUS": - means your BBBEE Certificate or Sworn affidavit is still valid (thus your documents have not yet expired) NB: Please Note: - AIDC won’t be able to do business with suppliers not registered on CSD as per National Treasury SCM Instruction No./17.

Scope: Conduct a limited high‑level pre‑feasibility study for the establishment of the Gauteng Automotive Research Institute (GARI).

Deliverables:

1. Market assessment – benchmarking of local and international academic‑industrial models; stakeholder register and engagement plan.

2. Technical assessment – develop 1‑2 feasible concept options aligned with industry and academia needs.

3. Concept evaluation – assessment framework, scoring, and short‑listing of the preferred concept(s).

4. High‑level operating model – description of how AIDC, the Automotive Supplier Park and academic partners will interact.

5. Academic framework – qualification levels (NQF 8‑10), partnership arrangements, possible international collaboration.

6. Governance model – roles and responsibilities of all partners.

7. Funding model – identification of development, capital and operational funding sources (no quantification required).

8. Stakeholder re‑alignment – present concepts to key stakeholders, capture expressions of interest, and refine the concept as needed.

9. Implementation roadmap – timeline, milestones and risk register (fatal‑flaw and go/no‑go risks).

10. Final report and presentation.

All work must be completed within three months of the inception meeting.

1. Market assessment – benchmarking of local and international academic‑industrial models; stakeholder register and engagement plan.

2. Technical assessment – develop 1‑2 concept options that meet market findings.

3. Concept evaluation – apply an assessment framework, score concepts, and shortlist the preferred option(s).

4. Operating & academic framework – define high‑level operating model, partnership structure and qualification pathways.

5. Governance & funding – outline governance roles and identify potential funding sources.

6. Stakeholder re‑alignment – present concepts, capture expressions of interest, and refine as required.

7. Implementation roadmap – detailed timeline, milestones, risk register and final deliverables.

All stages must be documented and submitted according to the PSC schedule.

Minimum three (3) completed projects in any of the following areas: feasibility studies, pre‑feasibility studies, business case development, research‑institute establishment or innovation‑hub development (within the last 5 years). Provide client letters on official letterhead, including contact details and a description of the work performed.

Organogram must show the following key roles: Economist, Project Lead, Research Specialist, Automotive Expert/Consultant. The Project Lead must have at least two (2) relevant projects; the Research Specialist must hold at least an Honours degree (NQF 8) – higher qualifications earn additional points.

The pre‑feasibility study must deliver a clear, viable concept within a 3‑month timeframe, based on genuine industry demand and validated by stakeholder expressions of interest. Recommendations should be supported by high‑level benchmarking, stakeholder analysis and a risk assessment. All findings must be documented in the final report and presented to the Project Steering Committee.

Pricing Schedule (to be completed on the supplied form):

1. Project Inception – 1 unit.

2. Market Assessment & Concept Development – 1 unit.

3. High‑Level Operating, Governance & Funding Model – 1 unit.

4. Stakeholder Re‑Alignment – 1 unit.

5. Implementation Roadmap – 1 unit.

6. Final Report & Presentation – 1 unit.

All unit prices must be quoted in R, inclusive of VAT, and the total price must be indicated. Delivery period in months must be stated.

Pricing must be submitted on the prescribed pricing schedule and be inclusive of all costs and VAT (where applicable).
Prices are firm for at least 90 days from the closing date and must be quoted in South African Rand (R).
The quotation must cover all costs, including travel and accommodation for required on‑site meetings at AIDC.
Payment will be made against an official AIDC Purchase Order; no work may commence without a valid PO.
The 80/20 scoring system applies: 80 % of the evaluation is based on price, 20 % on specific preferential goals.
Bidders must attach the completed SBD 4, SBD 6.1 and SBD 6.2 forms; incomplete forms will lead to disqualification.

Supplier must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide the CSD number.
Provide a valid BBBEE affidavit or SANAS‑accredited verification certificate (active status).
Submit signed SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference points claim) and SBD 6.2 (Local content declaration).
Provide SARS tax clearance (PIN) to confirm tax compliance.
All documents must be original or certified copies; forged documents result in immediate disqualification.
Meet the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 requirements for EME/QSE status where applicable.
For construction‑related services, a CIDB safety file must be submitted before work commences.

Provide a valid BBBEE affidavit (DTI/CIPC) or SANAS‑accredited verification certificate. Use the approved DTI or CIPC affidavit template. Complete SBD 6.1 (preference points claim) and SBD 6.2 (local content declaration). Active status of the BBBEE certificate/affidavit is required; otherwise the bidder is ineligible.

For any construction‑related services, the successful contractor must provide a CIDB‑graded Safety File before commencing work. The Safety File must be kept up‑to‑date and submitted to AIDC on request. All work must comply with applicable OHS legislation and AIDC site safety procedures.

The contract is subject to the Government Procurement General Conditions of Contract; bidders may not add their own conditions.
All prices must be firm for the contract period, inclusive of VAT where applicable, and valid for at least 90 days from the closing date.
No changes to quoted rates are permitted after the closing date or award, unless expressly stated in the quotation.
AIDC reserves the right to verify all information and request supporting evidence.
Deliverables are to be invoiced against an official AIDC Purchase Order; work must not start without a valid PO.
The quotation must be signed and all required SBD forms (4, 6.1, 6.2) completed; incomplete forms result in disqualification.

Closing date: 03 July 2026, 14:00.

RFQ validity: 90 business days.

Project duration: 3 months from the inception meeting.

All mandatory documents (SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 6.2, declaration of interest, pricing schedule) must be attached and ticked “YES”.

Additional evaluation criteria (beyond the standard):

Functional capability – minimum 70 % score across Stage 1 and Stage 2.
Stakeholder engagement – quality of stakeholder list, access to networks and engagement plan (45 pts).
Project schedule – clarity and feasibility of the 3‑month implementation plan (15 pts).
Interview performance – panel interview to verify capability in stakeholder engagement and delivery.

Rand value definition:

The total estimated value of the contract in Rand.
Calculated at the time of bid invitation.
Includes all applicable taxes.

Price must include all applicable taxes and exclude unconditional discounts. The total estimated contract value (rand value) includes all applicable taxes.

B-BBEE compliance is required to claim preference points. Acceptable proof includes:

Original or certified copy of a valid affidavit (issued by DTI or CIPC).
Certified copy of a SANAS-accredited B-BBEE verification certificate.

B-BBEE status levels and corresponding points:

Level 1 Contributor: 20 points.
Level 2 Contributor: 15 points.
Level 3 Contributor: 10 points.
Level 4 Contributor: 5 points.

Company registration details must be provided, including:

Company/firm name.
Registration number.
Type of company (e.g., Partnership, Close Corporation, (Pty) Ltd, etc.).

A signed declaration certifying the accuracy of claims and acknowledging the consequences of fraudulent claims is mandatory.

B-BBEE points are awarded based on the bidder’s status level. Acceptable proof includes:

Valid affidavit (DTI/CIPC).
Certified copy of SANAS-accredited verification certificate.

Points:

Level 1: 20 points.
Level 2: 15 points.
Level 3: 10 points.
Level 4: 5 points.

Contractual terms include the following obligations and consequences:

The bidder must certify that all information provided is true and correct.
Preference points claimed must align with the General Conditions of the tender.
The organ of state may require documentary proof to substantiate claims after contract award.

Consequences of fraudulent claims or non-compliance:

Disqualification from the tender process.
Recovery of costs, losses, or damages incurred by the organ of state.
Contract cancellation and claims for damages due to less favorable arrangements.
Restriction from obtaining business from any organ of state for up to 10 years (after applying the audi alteram partem rule).
Potential criminal prosecution.

Price scoring formula for income-generating contracts or disposal/leasing of state assets:

Ps = 80

(1 + (Pt - Pmax) / Pmax)

Where:

Ps = Points scored for price.
Pt = Price of tender under consideration.
Pmax = Price of the highest acceptable tender.

RFQ: limited pre-feasibility study for gauteng automotive research institute (gari) – supplier opportunity

Eligibility Criteria

RFQ: limited pre-feasibility study for gauteng automotive research institute (gari) – supplier opportunity

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Typical Documents

Core procurement rules

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217

Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA)

Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA)

Public Procurement Act, 2024 (PPA)

Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)

Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA)

Issuer-specific rules

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Request for Services of a motivational speaker for the Departmental Learning Network