Azure devops course training services – request for quotation in gauteng

Closing date: 18 November 2026 at 11:00.

Bid validity period: 90 days from the closing date.

Enquiries

• Email: [email protected]

Submission

• Email: [email protected]

Submission method: email only, in PDF format.

Submission email: [email protected]

Closing time: 18 November 2026 at 11:00.

Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted):

• CSD report, or CSD unique number or supplier number.
• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): declares any state employment or relationships involving directors, shareholders or controlling interests; false disclosure disqualifies the bid.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form): claims specific-goal points under the 80/20 system.
• Valid Microsoft solution partner certificate (mandatory, disqualifying if absent).
• Certified copy of B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (with SANAS logo visible) to claim preference points.

Disqualification risks:

• Any returnable form unsigned or omitted.
• Submission after the closing time.
• Non-compliance with mandatory requirements.

Evaluation is in three stages:

Stage 1 – Administrative: all standard bid documents signed; CSD report or unique/supplier number attached.

Stage 2 – Mandatory: bidder must hold a valid Microsoft solution partner certificate to conduct the Azure DevOps course; failure disqualifies.

Stage 3 – Price and preference points under the 80/20 system (PPPFA):

• Price: 80 points.
• Specific goals: 20 points total.
• 15 points for at least 51% black ownership.
• 5 points for at least 30% black woman ownership.

Preference points claimed only if certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit showing ownership percentage is submitted; SANAS logo must be visible on the certificate.

Purpose: appoint a suitably qualified service provider to conduct a certified Azure DevOps course for one delegate.

Scope:

• Conduct an Azure DevOps course including examination for one delegate, onsite.
• Provide an examination voucher.
• Course duration: two (2) days.

Service level and penalties:

• Deliver the course on Azure DevOps for one delegate within the agreed scope and timelines.
• Penalty for non-delivery: 15% of the invoice.

No specific quality management requirements beyond delivering the Azure DevOps course within the agreed scope and timelines. The penalty for failure to deliver is 15% of the invoice.

Pricing must be provided for evaluation. Quoted rates apply for the contract duration. The price schedule lists one line item: 'Azure DevOps course including examination' (quantity 1), with total cost, all applicable taxes and escalations, and grand total.

Pricing format: bidders must provide pricing for evaluation purposes.

Quoted rates apply for the duration of the contract.

Price schedule: single line item for 'Azure DevOps course including examination' (quantity 1), with total cost, all applicable taxes and escalations, and grand total.

CSD registration: submit a recent National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) report, or the CSD unique number or supplier number.

B-BBEE: submit an original or certified copy of the B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit as per the B-BBEE Act; the SANAS logo must be visible on the certificate. Preference points are claimed based on ownership percentages.

Mandatory: valid Microsoft solution partner certificate to conduct the Azure DevOps course.

Standard forms: complete, sign and submit SBD 4 and SBD 6.1.

General Conditions of Contract (GCC) apply and are enforceable.

POPIA: bidders must comply with their obligations as a Responsible Party under POPIA before sharing information with SAQA.

Evaluation stages:

1. Administrative – signed standard bid documents and CSD report or unique/supplier number.
2. Mandatory – valid Microsoft solution partner certificate; non-compliance disqualifies.
3. Price and preference points (80/20 system): 80 points for price; 15 points for at least 51% black ownership; 5 points for at least 30% black woman ownership. Preference points require certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit showing ownership percentage.