Supply and support of enterprise ICT laptops and accessories with 3-Year onsite warranty

Publication date: 31 August 2026.

Closing date and time: 22 September 2026 at 11:00 AM (portal auto-closes).

Briefing session: none.

Validity period: 120 days from closing.

Clarification deadline: not explicitly stated; enquiries must be submitted in writing to [email protected] before the published clarification closing date (date not provided in document).

Bid clarification register: answers posted on CATHSSETA website (www.cathsseta.org.za/procurement).

SCM and technical enquiries: Zanele Hlatshwayo.

Email: [email protected] (used for both bidding procedure and technical enquiries).

Telephone and facsimile numbers: not provided in the document.

Submission address: electronic only via CATHSSETA Tender Portal at www.cathsseta.org.za/procurement.

Fraud hotline: toll-free 0800 222 376, WhatsApp 0860 004 004, SMS 49017, email [email protected], online www.behonest.co.za.

Submission method: electronic only via the CATHSSETA Tender Portal at www.cathsseta.org.za/procurement. No hard copies, hand-delivered, couriered, emailed, or faxed submissions will be accepted.

Closing: 22 September 2026 at 11:00 AM. The portal automatically closes and restricts uploads at this time; late submissions are impossible.

Registration: bidders must be successfully registered on the portal before attempting submission; initiate upload at least 24 hours before closing.

File formats: unlocked PDF unless an Excel pricing schedule is explicitly requested. Files must not be corrupted, password-protected, or contain viruses; unverifiable files are disqualified.

Labelling: all uploaded files must be clearly named and cross-referenced to the appropriate section (Technical Proposal, Pricing, Mandatory Documents).

Pricing file: must be named "Pricing Proposal" and fully aligned with the scope in Table 2; any mismatch may result in disqualification.

Confirmation: a bid is only considered received once the system generates an official electronic submission confirmation email.

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

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): signed offer cover page with bidder details and authority to sign.
• SBD 3.3 (Pricing Schedule): ceiling price on official form.
• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): declares interests, state employment, and relationships; false declaration disqualifies the bid.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE specific-goal points under the 80/20 system.
• SBD 7.2 Part 1 (Contract Form – Rendering of Services): signed contract form.
• General Conditions of Contract (GCC).
• Valid OEM or authorised reseller certificates (mandatory) and letter of good standing with OEM/ELA where applicable.
• Valid Tax Clearance Compliance Certificate with PIN.
• Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to claim preference points.
• Company registration documents.
• Central Supplier Database (CSD) Summary Report.

Disqualification risks: any returnable form left unsigned or omitted; submission after closing time; mismatched pricing and technical files; corrupted or unopenable files; late or non-electronic submissions.

Two-stage evaluation:

Stage 1 – Mandatory Requirements (compliance, non-scoring). Bidders must satisfy all to proceed:

• Proof of OEM authorisation, partnership, or reseller accreditation.
• Valid proof that escalations can be made directly to the OEM or EULA holder.
• All items quoted must be genuine, verifiable, and traceable.
• Pricing schedule completed in full.
• CSD registration report.
• Tax clearance PIN.
• Company registration documents.

Stage 2 – Technical/Functionality Evaluation (scoring). Minimum qualifying score: 75 out of 100. Bids below 75 are eliminated.

Functionality criteria and weights:

• Product Compliance and Specification Match (60 points): full compliance with all product requirements; evidence must include datasheets or SKU references.
• Escalation Pathway to OEM/EULA Holder (10 points): ability for CATHSSETA to escalate technical licensing or activation issues directly to OEM or official EULA holder; demonstrate escalation hierarchy and turnaround SLA (OEM-backed).
• Bidder Experience in Similar Public Sector or Enterprise Projects (15 points): proof of delivering similar enterprise laptops and software licensing projects; minimum three reference letters and project summaries.
• Delivery Capability and Lead Times (15 points): ability to deliver and activate licences within 30 days; provide delivery plan and activation support readiness.

Price and Specific Goals: 80/20 preference point system applies (estimated value up to R50 million). Price = 80 points; Specific Goals = 20 points. Specific goals and allocated points: Black People Ownership (51% or more) = 8; Black Women Ownership (30% or more) = 4; Black Youth Ownership (30% or more) = 4; People with Disability Ownership (20% or more) = 4. Failure to submit proof for specific goals means points are not claimed.

Final award: highest total adjudication points per PPPFA 2022; deviation only in exceptional, justified circumstances.

Scope: supply and support of enterprise ICT laptops and accessories for CATHSSETA.

Quantities and specifications:

1. Executive Enterprise Business Laptop – 5 units. Hybrid (2-in-1) or equivalent. Intel Core i7-14650HX vPro, 3.30/5.10 GHz, 12 MB cache, 12 cores. NPU: Intel AI Boost up to 12 TOPS. Display: at least 33.8 cm (13", 13.3", 14"), 4K UHD or QHD, OLED, touchscreen, wide view, anti-glare, 300 nits (13"/13.3"). Memory: ≥16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 5600 MHz. Storage: 1 TB M.2 PCIe SSD. Graphics: NVIDIA RTX Pro 500/1000/2000. Backlit keyboard. Camera: Full HD or 1080p FHD IR. Fingerprint reader. OS: Windows 11 Pro (Enterprise Pack). Mobile broadband: 5G, 4G LTE, eSIM, Wi-Fi 7. Colour: aluminium (preferred). Warranty: 3-year ProSupport Onsite – Next Business Day.
2. Standard Enterprise Business Laptop – 45 units. Same specification as Executive.
3. Wireless Mouse – 25 units. Compatible wireless optical mouse.
4. Laptop Backpack (Black) – 25 units. Compatibility: up to 14" laptops. Capacity: 25.4 L. Material: Poly/PU. Laptop compartment: 34.9 x 2.5 x 24.9 cm. Exterior: 33 x 17 x 45 cm. Weight: 0.96 kg. Warranty: limited lifetime.
5. Portable Power Bank – 10 units. 27,650 mAh, 3-port, 250 W, TSA-approved, smart app, for MacBook Pro/Air, iPhone 16/15/14 series, Samsung, laptops. Includes charging base.
6. USB Type-C to Gigabit Adapter (POE) – 50 units. Seamless Type-C to Gigabit Adapter, black.
7. RGB Laptop Cooling Pad – 50 units. Compatible with supplied laptops.
8. Wireless Headphones (Black) – 25 units. Sony WH-CH720N or equivalent. Dual noise sensor (V1 chip). Battery: up to 35 hours with ANC. Weight: 192 g. Bluetooth 5.2 multipoint pairing. DSEE audio enhancement. Closed over-ear dynamic.
9. Three-Year Extended Onsite Warranty – 50 units. ProSupport Onsite – Next Business Day.

Deliverables: fully functional brand-new laptops; valid licence keys/activation files/subscription entitlements; OEM partnership certificate or authorised reseller documentation; 36-month renewal proof for subscription products; activation of core functionalities and warranty; technical documentation/entitlement confirmation letters; post-procurement support for licence activation issues during first 30 days; consolidated licensing inventory register for ICT governance.

Service provider competencies: accredited OEM partner, authorised reseller, or certified distributor; proven experience supplying enterprise software licences to public sector or similar large organisations; capability to provide technical activation support for all listed products.

Required documentation: valid OEM or authorised reseller certificates (mandatory); letter of good standing with OEM/ELA where applicable.

Performance period: delivery and activation of all licences within 30 days from purchase order date; subscription renewals (36-month terms) commence immediately after activation.

1.1. All responses for this bid must be submitted electronically via the CATHSSETA

Tender Portal accessible at: www.cathsseta.org.za/procurement.

1.2. The portal will automatically close and restrict uploads precisely at 11:00 AM on 22

September 2026 which is the closing date for this bid.

1.3. To successfully submit a bid, the company profile details must be fully completed.

1.4. Submit a valid Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or authorised reseller

certificates (mandatory); and Letter of good standing with OEM/ELA where

applicable.

5.1. The service provider would be expected to have the following Mandatory Competencies:

5.1.1. Accredited OEM partner, authorised reseller, or certified distributor for;

5.1.2. Proven experience in supplying enterprise software licenses to public sector or

similar large organisations; and

5.1.3. Capability to provide technical activation support for all listed products.

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5.2. Required Documentation

5.2.1. Valid OEM or authorised reseller certificates (mandatory); and

5.2.2. Letter of good standing with OEM/ELA where applicable.

6. Period of performance (contract period)

6.1. The period of performance for delivery and activation of all licenses is 30 days from the

date of the purchase order; and

6.2. Subscription renewals (36-month terms) must commence immediately after activation.

7. Pricing schedule

7.1. To facilitate a fair, transparent, and efficient evaluation process, bidders must submit the

pricing proposals using the schedule below. The pricing schedule must include the unit price

for each item, the applicable quantity, the VAT-exclusive and VAT-inclusive amounts, the

total cost for the full procurement, any applicable maintenance and support costs (including

extended warranties), and the cost of any optional add-ons or value-added services. Where

an alternative format is used, the proposal must clearly correspond to each line item and

requirement contained in this RFB to enable a like-for-like price evaluation.

Table 2

Item Description Qty Unit Price VAT Total (Incl. VAT)

(Excl. VAT)

1 Executive Enterprise 5

Escalation Pathway Ability for CATHSSETA to escalate technical licensing or 10

to OEM/EULA activation issues directly to OEM or the official EULA-

Holder (Service holder. Demonstrate escalation hierarchy and turnaround

Component) SLA (OEM-backed).

Bidder Experience in Proof of delivering similar enterprise laptops and 15

Delivery Capability Ability to deliver and activate licenses within 30 days. 15

and Lead Times Provide a delivery plan and activation support readiness.

Total 100

Note! Bids that do not meet the minimum qualifying score for functionality will be eliminated

from further evaluation.

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10. Technical specification(s)/ technical proposal based on tor:

10.1. All bid proposals must adhere to the minimum requirements as specified in the Terms of

Reference; The technical proposal should address the following content:

10.1.1. Information and evidence to address the evaluation criteria set in the bid document:

10.1.2. If the bidder suggests certain changes to the General conditions of contract or the

special conditions of contract, the proposed changes will be evaluated and if

acceptable by CATHSSETA such suggested changes may be included into the

contract as special conditions of contract. If the suggested changes are

unacceptable, the General conditions of contract and the special conditions of

contract will stand. The potential bidder will then have to decide to abide by the

decision or to withdraw its bid proposal.

10.1.3. If any clarity needs to be obtained for evaluation purposes CATHSSETA may require

the potential service provider to allow officials to undertake a financial/ physical

inspection to assure that capacity and ability is proven.

Yes

Submission checklist ✓

All files are uploaded and correctly labelled (PDF only) i.e. Technical Proposal, Pricing

7.1. To facilitate a fair, transparent, and efficient evaluation process, bidders must submit the

pricing proposals using the schedule below. The pricing schedule must include the unit price

for each item, the applicable quantity, the VAT-exclusive and VAT-inclusive amounts, the

total cost for the full procurement, any applicable maintenance and support costs (including

extended warranties), and the cost of any optional add-ons or value-added services. Where

an alternative format is used, the proposal must clearly correspond to each line item and

requirement contained in this RFB to enable a like-for-like price evaluation.

Table 2

Item Description Qty Unit Price VAT Total (Incl. VAT)

(Excl. VAT)

1 Executive Enterprise 5

Business Laptop

2 Standard Enterprise 45

Business Laptop

3 Wireless Mouse 25

4 Laptop Backpack 25

5 Portable Power Bank 10

6 USB Type-C to Gigabit 50

Adapter (POE)

7 RGB Laptop Cooling 50

Pad

8 Three-Year Extended 50

Onsite Warranty

9 Wireless Headphones 25

(Black)

2.1. Supporting documentation must be uploaded electronically via the designated "+" tabs

on the Online Tender Portal.

2.2. Bidders must ensure all files are correctly labelled when uploading i.e. (Technical

Proposal, Pricing, or Mandatory Documents).

2.3. All uploaded files must be clearly named and cross-referenced to the appropriate section

of the evaluation criteria within the Technical Proposal.

3.10. Documents must be uploaded in unlocked PDF format, unless a specific template (such

as an Excel pricing schedule) is explicitly requested.

3.11. Files must not be corrupted, password-protected, or contain viruses. Any file that

cannot be opened during the evaluation phase will be disqualified. Bidders are

urged to verify that uploaded files can be successfully opened, before finalising

the electronic submission.

3.12. Bidders must verify their submission status on their dashboard. A bid is only considered

received once the system generates an official electronic submission confirmation e-

mail which will be sent to the email address provided during the registration process.

3.13. Supporting documentation should be uploaded and cross-referenced to the appropriate

section of the bid under Technical Proposal.

3.14. The scope of work/services outlined in this bid document represents CATHSSETA's

actual requirements. The bidder must ensure that the submitted pricing is fully aligned

with and reflective of the scope of services to be rendered.

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Terms of reference

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8.1.1. Proof of OEM authorisation, partnership, or reseller accreditation;

8.1.2. Valid proof that escalations can be made directly to the OEM or to the EULA-

holder;

8.1.3. All items quoted must be genuine, verifiable, and traceable;

8.1.4. Pricing schedule completed in full;

8.1.5. CSD registration report;

8.1.6. Tax clearance PIN; and

8.1.7. Company registration documents.

8.2. Stage 2: Technical Evaluation (Scoring)

that escalations can be made directly to the OEM or to the EULA-holder;

Completed and signed Invitation to Bid – SBD Form 1

Ceiling Price (2.) on the SBD Form 3.3

Pricing Proposal: Must be compiled on the bidder's official corporate letterhead

as per the Table 2 schedule and uploaded strictly under the Pricing tab on the

portal.

Bidder’s Disclosure– SBD Form 4

Preference Points Claim Form– SBD Form 6.1

Contract Form – Rendering of Services – SBD Form 7.2 (Part 1)

General Conditions of Contract (GCC)

Pricing format: schedule of rates per Table 2. Bidders must submit unit price (VAT-exclusive), VAT amount, and total VAT-inclusive for each line item, plus total cost for full procurement, maintenance/support costs (including extended warranties), and any optional add-ons or value-added services. Pricing proposal must be on bidder's official corporate letterhead, uploaded strictly under the Pricing tab as "Pricing Proposal". Alternative formats must clearly correspond to each line item and requirement for like-for-like evaluation.

Ceiling price: indicated on SBD 3.3.

Payment terms: not explicitly stated in the document.

Bonds, guarantees, or insurance: not mentioned.

Financial capacity thresholds: not specified.

Mandatory compliance documents:

• CSD registration report.
• Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN (or printed TCS certificate); each party in a consortium/joint venture/sub-contractor must submit separate TCS PIN/certificate/CSD number.
• Company registration documents (CIPC).
• Valid B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to qualify for preference points.
• Valid OEM or authorised reseller certificates (mandatory); letter of good standing with OEM/ELA where applicable.
• Proof that escalations can be made directly to OEM or EULA holder.
• All items quoted must be genuine, verifiable, and traceable.
• No bids considered from persons in the service of the state, companies with directors in the service of the state, or close corporations with members in the service of the state.

Returnable forms (compress to obligation):

• SBD 1: signed invitation to bid with bidder details and authority to sign.
• SBD 3.3: pricing schedule with ceiling price.
• SBD 4: declaration of interest (state employment, relationships, related enterprises); false declaration disqualifies.
• SBD 6.1: preference points claim for specific goals under 80/20 system.
• SBD 7.2 Part 1: contract form for rendering of services.
• General Conditions of Contract (GCC).

Foreign suppliers: must complete questionnaire; if not resident, no branch, no permanent establishment, no RSA income, and not liable for RSA tax, then SARS TCS PIN registration not required.

3.1. The scope of work/services outlined in this bid document represents CATHSSETA's

actual requirements.

3.2. The bidder must ensure that their digital pricing schedule is uploaded strictly with the file

name Pricing Proposal and is fully aligned with and reflective of the scope of services

to be rendered.

3.3. Any mismatch between files uploaded under the Pricing tab and the Technical Proposal

requirements may result in disqualification.

3.4. The electronic timestamp generated by the portal serves as the official timekeeper.

3.5. No physical, hard-copy, hand-delivered, couriered, emailed, or faxed submissions

will be accepted, any bid received via these traditional methods will be

immediately disqualified and returned or discarded unopened.

3.6. Bidders must ensure they are successfully registered on the portal prior to attempting

submission.

3.7. The system will not allow late submissions under any circumstances. Bidders are

strongly advised to initiate their upload at least 24 hours before closing to account for

file sizes and internet connectivity limitations.

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3.8. All enquiries or requests for clarification regarding this bid must be submitted in writing

to the email address indicated in the bid document before the published clarification

closing date.

3.9. A bid clarification register (answers to queries) shall be posted on the CATHSSETA

website and will therefore be in the public domain.

1.1. The Skills Development Act (No ) (SDA) makes provision for the establishment of

Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) for each national economic sector and

thereby aims to develop the skills of the South African workforce by increasing the investment

in education and training in the labour market; and encouraging employers to play a

meaningful role in developing employees, particularly the previously disadvantaged.

1.2. The Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority

(CATHSSETA) was established through the SDA to research and establish a nationally

recognised Sector Skills Plan (SSP) supported by skills development programmes serving the

interests of the following sectors:

1.2.1 Arts, Culture and Heritage;

1.2.2 Conservation;

1.2.3 Gaming and Lotteries;

1.2.4 Hospitality;

1.2.5 Sport, Recreation and Fitness; and

1.2.6 Tourism and Travel Services.

1.3. These sectors are diverse and unique, and they play a significant role not only in the economy

but also in the broader quest for social cohesion and formulation of a unique South African

national identity.

Product Compliance Full compliance with all product requirements: Evidence 60

and Specification must include datasheets or SKU references.

14.2. The successful bidder shall generally be the bidder who achieves the highest total number of

adjudication points, as calculated in accordance with the Preferential Procurement

Regulations, 2022. However, in exceptional and duly justified circumstances, the award may

be made to a bidder with a lower score, provided that such deviation is in compliance with the

provisions of the PPPFA and fully motivated in the bid adjudication records.

15. Bidders’ notification

15.1. Notice of unsuccessful bid will be published on our website:

www.cathsseta.org.za/procurement

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Sbd 4

Bidder’s disclosure

combining their expertise, property, capital, efforts, skill and knowledge in an activity for

the execution of acontract.

and or may be reported to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for criminal investigation and or

may be restricted from conducting business with the public sector for a period not exceeding ten (10) years

in terms of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act No or any other applicable

legislation.

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 1, 2 and 3 ABOVE IS

historically disadvantaged by unfair discrimination on the basis of race, gender

and disability including the implementation of programmes of the Reconstruction

and Development Programme as published in Government Gazette No. 16085

dated 23 November 1994;

(f) “tender” means a written offer in the form determined by an organ of state in

response to an invitation to provide goods or services through price quotations,

competitive tendering process or any other method envisaged in legislation.

(g) “tender for income-generating contracts” means a written offer in the form

determined by an organ of state in response to an invitation for the origination of

income-generating contracts through any method envisaged in legislation that will

result in a legal agreement between the organ of state and a third party that

produces revenue for the organ of state, and includes, but is not limited to, leasing

and disposal of assets and concession contracts, excluding direct sales and

disposal of assets through public auctions; and;

(h) “the Act” means the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act

No. ).

4. Expected deliverables

4.1. The service provider must deliver:

4.1.1. Fully functional, brand-new enterprise laptops.

4.1.2. Valid license keys, activation files, or subscription entitlements.

4.1.3. OEM partnership certificate or authorised reseller documentation.

4.1.4. 36-month renewal proof for all subscription-based products.

4.1.5. Activate core functionalities and warranty.

4.1.6. Technical documentation or entitlement confirmation letters where applicable.

4.1.7. Post-procurement support for license activation issues during the first 30 days.

4.1.8. A consolidated licensing inventory register for CATHSSETA’s ICT governance

records.

5. Service provider competencies and qualifications requirement

5.1. The service provider would be expected to have the following Mandatory Competencies:

5.1.1. Accredited OEM partner, authorised reseller, or certified distributor for;

5.1.2. Proven experience in supplying enterprise software licenses to public sector or

similar large organisations; and

5.1.3. Capability to provide technical activation support for all listed products.

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5.2. Required Documentation

5.2.1. Valid OEM or authorised reseller certificates (mandatory); and

5.2.2. Letter of good standing with OEM/ELA where applicable.

6. Period of performance (contract period)

6.1. The period of performance for delivery and activation of all licenses is 30 days from the

date of the purchase order; and

6.2. Subscription renewals (36-month terms) must commence immediately after activation.

2.1. The objective of this Request for Bid is to appoint a suitably qualified and accredited service

provider to supply and support essential enterprise ICT laptops, a three-year extended on-site

warranty, Winx Link Seamless Type-C to Gigabit Adapter (POE), mouse, laptop bags,

1. Executive Product: AI PC (Gen Intel® up to CoreTM i7 vPro® Processors): 5

Enterprise Product type: Hybrid (2-in-1) or equivalent, Processor model: Intel

Business Core i7-14650HX vPro, security: Enabled. Processor frequency:

Laptop 3.30 / 5.10GHz (12MB Cache, 12 Cores), NPU: Intel AI Boost,

with up to 12 TOPS. Display diagonal: At least 33.8 cm (13”,

13.3", 14”) displays. HD type: 4K UHD or Q-HD. Display

resolution: OLED display. Display: Touchscreen, Wide View, Anti-

glare, 300nits for the 13” or 13.3”. Internal memory: At least 16

GB, 5600 MHz. Internal memory type: DDR5-SDRAM. Total

storage capacity: 1 TB M.2 PCIe. Storage media: SSD. On-board

graphics card model: NVIDIA RTXTM Pro 500/1000/2000.

Keyboard: Backlit. Camera: Full HD or 1080P FHD IR. Fingerprint

reader: Yes. Operating system installed: Windows 11 Pro

(Enterprise Pack). Mobile broadband: Yes (5G, 4G LTE) and eSIM

options and Wi-Fi7. Product colour: Aluminium (preferably).

Warranty: 3-year ProSupport Onsite – Next day

2. Standard Product: AI PC (Gen Intel® up to CoreTM i7 vPro® Processors): 45

Enterprise Product type: Hybrid (2-in-1) or equivalent, Processor model: Intel

Business Core i7-14650HX vPro, security: Enabled. Processor frequency:

Laptop 3.30 / 5.10GHz (12MB Cache, 12 Cores). NPU: Intel AI Boost,

with up to 12 TOPS. Display diagonal: At least 33.8 cm (3", 14”)

displays. HD type: 4K UHD or Q-HD. Display resolution: OLED

display. Display: Touchscreen, Wide View, AntiGlare, 300nits for

the 13” or 13.3”. Internal memory: At least 16 GB 5600 MHz.

Internal memory type: DDR5-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 1

TB M.2 PCIe. Storage media: SSD. On-board graphics card

model: NVIDIA RTXTM Pro 500/1000/2000. Keyboard: Backlit.

Camera: Full HD or 1080P FHD IR. Fingerprint reader: Yes.

Operating system installed: Windows 11 Pro (Enterprise Pack).

Mobile broadband: Yes (5G, 4G LTE) and eSIM options and Wi-

Fi7. Product colour: Aluminium (preferably).

Warranty: 3-year ProSupport Onsite – Next day

3. Wireless Mouse Compatible wireless optical mouse 25

4. Laptop Compatibility: Up to 14" laptops. Litre Capacity: 25.4L. Material: 25

Backpack Poly/PU. Laptop Compartment Dimensions: 34.9 x 2.5 x 24.9 cm.

(Black) Exterior Dimensions: 33 x 17 x 45 cm. Weight: 0.96 kg. Warranty:

4.1. The service provider must deliver:

4.1.1. Fully functional, brand-new enterprise laptops.

4.1.2. Valid license keys, activation files, or subscription entitlements.

4.1.3. OEM partnership certificate or authorised reseller documentation.

4.1.4. 36-month renewal proof for all subscription-based products.

4.1.5. Activate core functionalities and warranty.

4.1.6. Technical documentation or entitlement confirmation letters where applicable.

4.1.7. Post-procurement support for license activation issues during the first 30 days.

4.1.8. A consolidated licensing inventory register for CATHSSETA’s ICT governance

records.

12.1. Important Notice: The CATHSSETA strongly condemns and prohibits any form of fraud,

corruption, or misrepresentation in the tender process.

• The evaluation and adjudication of bids are conducted strictly in accordance with

applicable legislation, regulations, and internal governance procedures. Awards are based

solely on merit, compliance, and fairness." Bidders are hereby cautioned that:

• No Supply Chain Management (SCM) official, Bid Committee member, or representative

of the CATHSSETA is authorized to solicit, request, or accept any payment, gift, or favour

in exchange for the award of a bid.

• Any individual or entity claiming to guarantee bid outcomes in return for money or other

benefits is acting fraudulently and without authority. Bidders must immediately report any

such approaches or suspicious activity to the CATHSSETA Tip-off hotline via the following

channels: Toll-free telephone number: 0800 222 376, WhatsApp number: 0860 004 004,

SMS: 49017, email address: [email protected] or Online and chat:

www.behonest.co.za

12.2. Bidders must take note of the implications of contravening the Prevention and Combating of

5.1 Name of company/firm...............................................................................

5.2 Company registration number: .....................................................................

5.3 Type of company/ firm [tick applicable box]

 Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium

 One-person business/sole propriety

 Close corporation

 Public Company

 Personal Liability Company

 (Pty) Limited

 Non-Profit Company

 State Owned Company

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5.4. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm, certify

that the points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender, qualifies the

company/ firm for the preference(s) shown and I acknowledge that:

i) The information furnished is true and correct.

ii) The specific goals points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions

as indicated in paragraph 1 of this form.

iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in

paragraphs 1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary

proof to the satisfaction of the organ of state that the claims are correct.

iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of

the conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition

to any other remedy it may have –

(a) disqualify the person from the tendering process.

(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a

result of that person’s conduct.

(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered

as a result of having to make less favourable arrangements due to

such cancellation.

(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders, and

directors, or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a

fraudulent basis, be restricted from obtaining business from any

organ of state for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the audi

alteram partem (hear the other side) rule has been applied; and

(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.

.............................................. Witnesses

Signature(s) of tenderer(s)

Date: ...................................................... 1. ............................................