This Tender Has Expired

• Enquiry contact (technical/administrative): R Mabaso – email [email protected] – telephone not specified.
• Additional technical contact: T Kula – email [email protected] – telephone not specified.
• Submission addresses: functional quotation to [email protected]; financial quotation to [email protected].

• Quotations must be dated, signed and preferably on company letterhead.
• Submit the functional quotation by e‑mail to [email protected] and the financial quotation to [email protected].
• All prices must be VAT‑inclusive; non‑VAT‑registered suppliers must state this clearly.
• Quotations are only accepted if received by 16:00 on 13 February 2026 – late submissions will be rejected.
• Quotations must remain valid for a minimum of 60 days from the closing date.
• Required returnable forms: completed SBD 1, SBD 4, POPIA consent form and, if claiming preference points, the SBD 6.1 claim form with supporting proof.
• Proof of disability, race/women (latest CSD report), SMME status, B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, and local address proof must be attached to claim the respective preference points.
• Service providers employed by the State, or with directors who are State employees, are disqualified.
• Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have verified banking details.
• Prices must be firm for the contract duration; any exchange‑rate conditions must be stated.
• Failure to provide any of the above documentation will result in loss of preference points or outright disqualification.

• Evaluation is conducted in two stages: pre‑compliance check followed by functional evaluation (if applicable).
• Scoring follows an 80/20 preference point system (80 points for price, 20 points for specific preferential goals).
• Preference points are claimed on the SBD 6.1 form and must be supported by the required proof (HDI, SMME, B‑BBEE, local procurement, etc.).
• The bidder with the highest total points (price points + preference points) is awarded the contract.
• The 80 price points are allocated on a lowest‑price basis; the 20 preference points are allocated according to the specific goals listed in the tender.
• Minimum compliance with the pre‑qualification criteria (CSD registration, tax compliance, B‑BBEE, etc.) is required before scoring.
• The contract may be awarded to more than one provider at the Department’s discretion.

• Scope: Deliver specialised digital skills training to 50 youth (unemployed South Africans) in Mpumalanga province (the title mentions 100 youth; Annex A specifies 50 units).
• Training must be face‑to‑face, not exceeding one (1) month per enrolment, and must result in Microsoft and Cisco certifications.
• Provider must have suitable infrastructure (labs, internet, power backup, ICT equipment) or a valid MOU/lease with a TVET college, university or recognised institution; the DTIC will inspect sites.
• Required deliverables: project implementation plan, customised learning content, assessments (diagnostic, formative, summative), training manuals, facilitator support, refreshments/stipends for trainees, attendance records, evaluation report (within 2 weeks of training), certificates of completion, and a copy of the training manual for DTIC records.
• Trainer qualifications: project leader – diploma/degree in IT, Computer Science or Information Systems + ≥2 years training experience; facilitators – relevant certificates for each course (Cybersecurity, Network Technician, Programming, Data Analytics, IoT) + ≥2 years experience.
• Provider must have ≥5 years experience delivering similar specialised digital skills training and submit at least three reference letters.
• Additional obligations: comply with DTIC’s monitoring, provide regular site visits, and sign a Service Level Agreement before work commences.

• All prices must be quoted VAT‑inclusive; non‑VAT‑registered bidders must clearly indicate that VAT is excluded.
• Quotation must be firm for the contract period and valid for at least 60 days.
• Pricing will be scored on an 80‑point price basis (lowest price receives the highest points).
• Submit the financial quotation to [email protected].
• No specific bond or guarantee is mentioned, but the quotation must be signed on company letterhead.
• If exchange‑rate fluctuations apply, the bidder must state the applicable conditions in the quotation.

• Register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide the CSD number (MAAA).
• Provide tax compliance proof: SARS TCS PIN or TCS certificate (or CSD number if no PIN).
• VAT registration status must be indicated on the quotation.
• B‑BBEE compliance: submit B‑BBEE certificate or CIPC B‑BBEE certificate and/or sworn affidavit as per B‑BBEE Act.
• Preference‑specific documentation:

– HDI (Race, Women, Disability) – proof of disability (medical letter), latest CSD report for race/women.

– SMME status – SARS return showing turnover, B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.

– Local procurement – proof of address (municipal rates, bank statement, lease, etc.).

• Provide proof of registration with the relevant SETA or accreditation body.
• No State employees or directors employed by the State may be involved.
• Submit completed SBD 1, SBD 4, POPIA consent form and, if claiming preference points, the SBD 6.1 claim form with supporting evidence.