This Tender Has Expired

Admin Office – Mr Khaye Ndovela, Tel: (033) 264 2864 / 2731, Email: [email protected]; General enquiries – Email: [email protected], Phone: 071 689 2787; Submission address: Bid box, Ground Floor Foyer, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg.

• Bids must be placed in the bid box at 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg no later than 15:00 on 13 February 2026.
• Each bid must be in a sealed envelope clearly showing the bidder’s name, address, bid number and closing date.
• Upon delivery, the bidder (or courier/driver) must sign the official submission register at reception; failure to do so may result in rejection.
• All required returnable schedules and compulsory documents listed in Section B (e.g., Part A invitation, Part B terms, pricing schedules, quotation offer, bidder’s disclosure, preference points claim form, etc.) must be completed and attached.
• Original signatures are required on all forms; photocopies are allowed only if the original signature is present.
• No electronic, fax or post submissions are accepted.
• Late submissions, incomplete envelopes, missing signatures or failure to provide required tax compliance numbers (SARS PIN or CSD number) will be disqualified.

• Four evaluation stages: 1) Administrative compliance – verification that all compulsory documents (Sections A‑O) are submitted; any missing item leads to disqualification. 2) Functionality – bidders must achieve a minimum qualifying score of 60% on functional assessment. 3) Preference points – 80/20 system applies (80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals). Specific goals: RDP Youth (10 points) and KZN geographical location (10 points); supporting documents must be attached to claim points. 4) Price negotiation – the department may negotiate price with the recommended bidder.
• Only firm prices are accepted; non‑firm or exchange‑rate‑linked prices will be rejected.

Provision of technical skills development training on laptop and smart‑television repairs for 20 MSMEs from Umhlathuze Local Municipality. Training duration: three months, delivered under a Service Level Agreement. Deliverables include training modules, hands‑on practical sessions, assessment of participants, and a final report. All services must comply with the Terms of Reference (Annexure A).

• Prices must be firm and inclusive of all taxes (VAT 15% and any other applicable taxes).
• Delivery costs must be included in the quoted price.
• Offer must remain valid for 60 days from the closing date.
• Pricing schedules (SBD 3.1 for purchases, SBD 3.3 for professional services) must be completed.
• No price adjustments based on exchange rates are permitted.
• No specific bond or guarantee is mentioned, but the successful bidder will be required to sign the contract form (SBD 7).

• Tax compliance: Provide SARS PIN or printed Tax Compliance Status (TCS) certificate; if unavailable, provide CSD number.
• Central Suppliers Database (CSD) registration is mandatory; suppliers not registered by closing time will be disqualified.
• No persons employed by the State or close corporations with state employees may participate.
• Preference points require proof of RDP youth ownership and KZN‑based geographical location (ownership demographic form, CIPC certificate, utility bill/lease, etc.).
• While B‑BEE points are not explicitly detailed, the preference goal documents imply the need for relevant B‑BEE evidence.