Invitation to submit a detailed proposal to the aidc for the delivery of a community-based automotive business support programme for 30 automotive practioners in designated and targeted underserved communities such as eersterus.

For reporting unethical conduct or violations:

• Gauteng Ethics Hotline: Toll-free 080 1111 633, SMS call-back 49017, email [email protected], fax 086 726 1681.
• National Anti-Corruption Hotline: Toll-free 0800 701 701, email [email protected], fax 0800 204 965.
• Postal addresses: Chief Directorate: Integrity Management, Private Bag X61, Marshalltown, 2001; Public Service Commission, Private X121, Pretoria, 0001.
• Walk-in offices: Office of the Premier, 55 Marshall Street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg; Public Service Commission, Schreiner Chambers 6th Floor, 94 Pritchard Street, Johannesburg.

Returnable Documents:

• The Integrity Pact must be signed by the Chief Executive Officer or authorised representative and submitted with the tender.
• Failure to submit a signed Integrity Pact will result in disqualification.

Mandatory returnable document:

• The Integrity Pact, signed by the CEO or authorised representative. Failure to submit a signed pact results in disqualification.

Bidders must not have been convicted of fraud/corruption in procurement processes, theft, or extortion. They must not be listed on the National Treasury's database of Restricted Suppliers or Register of Tender Defaulters. The bidder's CEO or authorized representative must sign the Integrity Pact.

The Integrity Pact is a pre-contract agreement requiring:

• Compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Protection of confidential information; no unauthorised sharing.
• Adherence to ethical conduct even outside contractual obligations.
• Commitment to fair, transparent dealings free from corruption.
• Alignment with Gauteng Provincial Government values: integrity, accountability, transparency, respect, honesty.

Bidders must warrant:

• No convictions for fraud, corruption, theft, or extortion related to procurement.
• Not listed on National Treasury’s Restricted Suppliers or Register of Tender Defaulters.
• Compliance with all applicable laws regarding fair competition and anti-corruption.
• No conflicts of interest; declaration required if any exist.
• No monetary dealings with tender committee or GPG officials.
• Sub-contractors must also adopt the Integrity Pact.
• Report any violations to the Gauteng Ethics Hotline.

The Integrity Pact requires compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Legal actions under the Integrity Pact are without prejudice to other civil or criminal proceedings under extant law.

GPG expects bidders to:

• Have a reputation for fair dealing and quality delivery.
• Ensure working with government enhances the supplier’s reputation.
• Protect government’s reputation; avoid actions that diminish public trust.
• Adhere to ethical conduct even outside contractual obligations.

The document does not provide specific evaluation criteria, but indicates:

• GPG will treat all bidders alike and not afford undue advantage.
• Bidders should have a reputation for fair dealing and quality delivery.

Returnable Documents: This preference form (SBD 6.1) must form part of all tenders submitted. Failure to submit required proof or documentation to claim points for specific goals will be interpreted as not claiming those preference points.

Open to various company types (Partnership/Joint Venture/Consortium, One-person business/sole proprietorship, Close corporation, Public Company, Personal Liability Company, (Pty) Limited, Non-Profit Company, State Owned Company). Must provide valid B-BBEE status documentation (affidavit or SANAS-accredited verification certificate). Must submit all required proof with the tender; failure to do so means no points for specific goals will be awarded.

The tender is for the delivery of a community-based automotive business support programme for 30 automotive practitioners in designated underserved communities such as Eersterus.

B-BBEE: Points are awarded based on your B-BBEE status level (1 to 4).

• Submit proof: A valid B-BBEE affidavit (DTI/CIPC) or a SANAS accredited verification certificate (original or certified copy).
• Declaration: You must complete the company/firm declaration in the SBD 6.1 form, including company name, registration number, and entity type.
• Fraudulent claims may lead to disqualification, contract cancellation, cost recovery, blacklisting for up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.

The 80/20 preference point system applies.

• Total points: 100 (Price: 80, Specific Goals: 20).
• Submit proof for specific goals (B-BBEE) with your tender. Failure to submit proof means you do not claim those points.
• The organ of state reserves the right to require substantiation of any preference claim at any time.

You must complete a declaration regarding your company/firm.

• Provide company name and registration number.
• Select your entity type (e.g., Pty Ltd, Close Corporation, Joint Venture).
• Declare that the information and preference points claimed are true and correct.
• If awarded, you may be required to furnish documentary proof to support your claims.
• Fraudulent claims or breach of contract conditions may result in:

• Disqualification from the tender process.

• Recovery of costs, losses, or damages by the organ of state.

• Contract cancellation and claim for damages.

• Recommendation for blacklisting from organ of state business for up to 10 years.

• Criminal prosecution.

The evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system.

• Price: 80 points maximum, scored using the formula Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin) / Pmin) for goods/services.
• For income-generating/asset disposal contracts, price is scored as Ps = 80(1 + (Pt - Pmax) / Pmax).
• Specific Goals: 20 points maximum, awarded for B-BBEE status level (Level 1: 20 points, Level 2: 15, Level 3: 10, Level 4: 5).
• Proof required: Valid B-BBEE affidavit (DTI/CIPC) or SANAS accredited verification certificate.
• The organ of state reserves the right to require substantiation of any preference claim.

• Closing Date: 16 July 2026.
• Closing Time: 11:00.
• Briefing Session: Not applicable (N/A).
• RFQ Validity Period: 90 business days from closing date.

• For general RFQ enquiries and submissions: Email [email protected].
• SCM Requestor: Ali Malefo.
• Contact Number: 012 564 500.
• Department Requested For: Chamdor Automotive Hub.
• Submission Platform: Email proposals to [email protected]. Do not copy other AIDC personnel.

• Submit your proposal via email to [email protected] by the closing date and time.
• Do not copy any AIDC personnel on your submission email; doing so will result in disqualification.
• You must include fully completed and signed SBD forms: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference points claim), and SBD 6.2 (Local Production and Content).
• Quotes without a fully completed SBD 4 will not be considered.
• Your price quotation must be valid for at least 90 days from the closing date.
• All prices must be inclusive of all costs plus VAT; VAT must be shown separately if you are a VAT vendor.
• No changes to bid rates are accepted after the closing date or award, unless explicitly allowed in your quotation.
• AIDC reserves the right to validate all submitted information and may conduct site visits.
• All purchases require an official AIDC Purchase Order; do not deliver goods or services without one.
• Failure to comply with these conditions will invalidate your proposal.

• Complete the bidder details section: Company Name, Contact Person, Telephone, Cell, Fax.
• Indicate your CSD registration number.
• Submit all required compliance and pre-qualification documents as listed in the evaluation criteria.

Must be registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) with active status. Must meet minimum 70% functionality score. Must submit all mandatory compliance documents. Project manager requires NQF Level 8 qualification in Social Sciences and PMI/other professional registration. Must have experience in skills development programmes.

• 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 all necessary training materials.
• Deliver a training programme that is both practical and theoretical.
• Develop and manage the project using standard project management practices.
• Maintain project administration documents, risk registers, and daily attendance registers.
• Issue Certificates of Attendance to participants upon completion.
• Handle all project logistics, including transport of resources and learner materials to each site.
• Conduct continuous assessment and monitoring of participants to ensure skill transfer.

• Project Duration: Four (4) weeks.

• The methodology involves resourcing and providing a community-based auto business support programme for about 30 semi-skilled operators.

• Submit CV and qualifications for the Project Manager.
• Submit CVs and certified accreditations for all facilitators.
• Company experience in skills development programmes is scored based on years of operation.
• Provide reference letters from previous clients for similar projects.
• The Project Manager should have an NQF level 8 qualification and preferably be registered with a project management professional body.

• Provide a detailed pricing quotation separating project milestones.
• Use the table format with items: Project Initiation (Once Off), Project Management (Hourly for 1 month), Programme Facilitation and Administration (Hourly for 3 weeks).
• Show subtotal, VAT at 15%, and total. Indicate unit of measure (e.g., Hours/Days).

• Submit a detailed pricing quotation that clearly separates different project milestones and sums the totals.
• Use the provided pricing schedule table. Items include:

• Project Initiation (Once Off).
• Project Management (Hourly for 1 month).
• Programme Facilitation and Administration (Hourly for 3 weeks).

• Prices must be firm, inclusive of all costs and VAT. VAT must be shown separately if applicable.
• Quoted prices must remain valid for at least 90 days from the closing date.
• All purchases will be made via an official AIDC Purchase Order; no work should commence without one.

• Mandatory Registration: You must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) with an active status. AIDC cannot do business with unregistered suppliers.
• Tax Compliance: Provide your SARS Pin to verify tax status.
• B-BBEE Compliance: Submit a valid sworn affidavit (using the approved DTI/CIPC template) or a SANAS-accredited B-BBEE verification certificate.
• Required SBD Forms: Fully complete, sign, and submit SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference points claim), and SBD 6.2 (Local Production and Content).
• For EME/QSE Claims: If claiming points as an EME (annual revenue ≤ R10 million) or QSE (revenue R10-50 million), submit a sworn affidavit confirming revenue and black ownership level.
• Construction Note: If the work is construction-related, the successful contractor must submit a Safety File and comply with relevant CIDB grading before work commences.

• You must have an 'Active Status' B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Registration on the CSD is mandatory per National Treasury instruction.

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

• The quote is subject to Government Procurement General Conditions of Contract; do not add your own conditions.
• Prices must be firm, inclusive of VAT, and valid for 90 days.
• No bid rate changes are accepted after closing or award.
• AIDC may validate all submitted information.
• All purchases require an official Purchase Order.
• The 80/20 preference point system applies.
• EMEs/QSEs must submit affidavits for revenue and ownership to claim points.
• For construction work, a Safety File and CIDB compliance are required.

• The evaluation is based on compliance, pre-qualification (if applicable), functionality (100 points, min 70), price (80 points), and specific goals (20 points).
• Detailed functionality scoring is provided for company experience, references, project team, and programme proposal.
• Specific goals points are awarded for B-BBEE status level.