How will bids be evaluated?

Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a CSD number or SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN. Must submit proof of SAMSA accreditation or applicable MOU/partnership agreement. Must complete and sign SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), Section B (CSD declaration), SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), and Authority to Sign/Enterprise Resolution. Must complete SBD 6.1 to claim specific goal points. Must provide proof for claimed specific goals: CIPC registration, ID copies, B-BBEE certificate or affidavit, doctor's medical certificate/proof of disability, and proof of KZN location. Bidders must not be persons in the service of the state, and must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers.

What are the important dates and deadlines for this tender?

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Who should be contacted for queries about this tender?

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Appointment of a service provider to provide skippers license category C and STCW training

Quality Management

Source: RFQ - STCW Skippers Training - Re-dvert.pdf

4.1. The goods supplied shall conform to the standards mentioned in the bidding documents and specifications.

Use of contract documents and information; inspection.

5.1. The supplier shall not, without the purchaser’s prior written consent, disclose the contract, or any provision

thereof, or any specification, plan, drawing, pattern, sample, or information furnished by or on behalf of the

purchaser in connection therewith, to any person other than a person employed by the supplier in the

performance of the contract. Disclosure to any such employed person shall be made in confidence and shall

extend only so far as may be necessary for purposes of such performance.

5.2. The supplier shall not, without the purchaser’s prior written consent, make use of any document or

information mentioned in GCC clause 5.1 except for purposes of performing the contract.

5.3. Any document, other than the contract itself mentioned in GCC clause 5.1 shall remain the property of the

purchaser and shall be returned (all copies) to the purchaser on completion of the supplier’s performance

under the contract if so, required by the purchaser.

5.4. The supplier shall permit the purchaser to inspect the supplier’s records relating to the performance of the

supplier and to have them audited by auditors appointed by the purchaser, if so required by the purchaser.

8.1. All pre-bidding testing will be for the account of the bidder.

8.2. If it is a bid condition that supplies to be produced or services to be rendered should at any stage during production

or execution or on completion be subject to inspection, the premises of the bidder or contractor shall be open, at

all reasonable hours, for inspection by a representative of the Department or an organization acting on behalf of

the Department.

8.3. If there are no inspection requirements indicated in the bidding documents and no mention is made in the contract,

but during the contract period it is decided that inspections shall be carried out, the purchaser shall itself make

the necessary arrangements, including payment arrangements with the testing authority concerned.

8.4. If the inspections, tests and analyses referred to in clauses 8.2 and 8.3 show the supplies to be in accordance with

the contract requirements, the cost of the inspections, tests and analyses shall be defrayed by the purchaser.

8.5. Where the supplies or services referred to in clauses 8.2 and 8.3 do not comply with the contract requirements,

irrespective of whether such supplies or services are accepted or not, the cost in connection with these

inspections, tests or analyses shall be defrayed by the supplier.

8.6. Supplies and services which are referred to in clauses 8.2 and 8.3 and which do not comply with the contract

requirements may be rejected.

8.7. Any contract supplies may on or after delivery be inspected, tested or analyzed and may be rejected if found not

to comply with the requirements of the contract. Such rejected supplies shall be held at the cost and risk of the

supplier who shall, when called upon, remove them immediately at his own cost and forthwith substitute them

with supplies which do comply with the requirements of the contract. Failing such removal the rejected supplies

shall be returned at the suppliers cost and risk. Should the supplier fail to provide the substitute supplies forthwith,

the purchaser may, without giving the supplier further opportunity to substitute the rejected supplies, purchase

such supplies as may be necessary at the expense of the supplier.

8.8. The provisions of clauses 8.4 to 8.7 shall not prejudice the right of the purchaser to cancel the contract on account

of a breach of the conditions thereof, or to act in terms of Clause 23 of GCC.

Compliance Requirements

Source: RFQ - STCW Skippers Training - Re-dvert.pdf (RFP)

Minimum functionality/qualifying score: 50

minimum score of 50

Tax compliance status system pin code from the south african revenue service (SARS) and if not

Tax compliance requirements

Tax compliance status (tcs) pin may be made via e-filing through the SARS

Tcs pin is available but the bidder is registered on the central supplier database

Csd number

Csd number must be provided

CSD Registration Number

Central supplier database

Central supplier database is correct and up to date

Central supplier database with respect to the bidder’s details and

Declaration that information on central supplier database is correct and up to date

REPRESENTS (state name of bidder) ................................................................................................................. CSD

AM aware of the contents of the central supplier database with respect to the bidder’s details and

And i AM aware that incorrect or outdated information may be a cause for disqualification of this

Application for tax compliance status (tcs) pin may be made via e-filing through the SARS

Submit a separate tcs certificate / pin / csd number.

Where NO tcs pin is available but the bidder is registered on the central supplier database

(Csd), a csd number must be provided.

Please note that this bid is subject to treasury regulations 16a issued

Points Allocation: 90 points

B-BBEE Details: fficient for the line items the tenderer must attach a breakdown of the quotation.

Stage 2: Functionality evaluation

Proposals are required to achieve a minimum score of 50 points on functional evaluation to qualify

for further evaluation stage.

Stage 3: 80/20 Price and preference point system

This invitation is issued in terms of section 5 of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act,

2000 (Act No. ) and its Regulations, 2022.

Preference Point Points Proof of documentation required to claim

System the specific goals

Price 80

Specific Goals 20

≥51%Black Ownership 10 Copy of BBBEE certificate /an affidavit

≥51% Women Ownership 3 Copies of an Identity document (ID)

≥51%Youth 3 Copy of Enterprise Registration Certificate (CIPC)

Ownership

≥ 30% People living with disability 2 Doctor’s medical certificate/Proof of disability

Ownership

letter

Location within KwaZulu-Natal 2 Proof of address (utility bill, affidavit, councillor

letter or similar evidence to confirm location within

KZN

It is compulsory for bidders to substantiate that they meet the above specific goals and

requirements by submitting the following evidence:

(a) Copy of Enterprise Registration Certificate (CIPC)

(b) Copies of an identity document (ID)

(d) Doctor’s medical certificate / Proof of disability letter

It is mandatory for tenderers to complete SBD 6.1 to claim points for specific goals, failure to

complete SBD 6.1 shall be interpreted to mean the points for specific goals are not claimed.

Submission of proposals

Closing date: 8 September 2026

Time: 11:00am

NB: Kindly forward quotation to [email protected].

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Sbd forms

Sbd 1- part a invitation to bid

(Complete)

Sbd 1- part b terms and conditions for bidding

Health & Safety

Source: RFQ - STCW Skippers Training - Re-dvert.pdf

The Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI) invites prospective bidders to submit proposals for

provision of a training for STCW (Standard Training, Certificate and Watchkeeping) and skippers’

category C.

The evaluation criteria are divided into 3 stages:

Stage 1(a): Supply Chain Administrative Compliance

a) Accreditation with South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) - (Submit proof of

appear on such photocopies.

training 50

2 Skippers license category C training 15

3.1. Unless otherwise indicated in the bidding documents, the purchaser shall not be liable for any expense

incurred in the preparation and submission of a bid. Where applicable a non-refundable fee for documents

may be charged.

3.2. With certain exceptions, invitations to bid are only published in the Government Tender Bulletin. The

Government Tender Bulletin may be obtained directly from the Government Printer, Private Bag X85,

Pretoria 0001, or accessed electronically from www.treasury.gov.za

10.1. Delivery of the goods shall be made by the supplier in accordance with the terms specified in the contract. The

details of shipping and/or other documents to be furnished by the supplier are specified in SCC.

10.2. Documents to be submitted by the supplier are specified in SCC.

imposed, or the amount of a provisional payment or anti-dumping or countervailing right is increased in respect

of any dumped or subsidized import, the State is not liable for any amount so required or imposed, or for the

amount of any such increase. When, after the said date, such a provisional payment is no longer required or any

such anti-dumping or countervailing right is abolished, or where the amount of such provisional payment or any

such right is reduced, any such favourable difference shall on demand be paid forthwith by the contractor to

the State or the State may deduct such amounts from moneys (if any) which may otherwise be due to the

contractor in regard to supplies or services which he delivered or rendered, or is to deliver or render in terms of

the contract or any other contract or any other amount which may be due to him.

31.1. Every written acceptance of a bid shall be posted to the supplier concerned by registered or certified mail and

any other notice to him shall be posted by ordinary mail to the address furnished in his bid or to the address

notified later by him in writing and such posting shall be deemed to be proper service of such notice

31.2. The time mentioned in the contract documents for performing any act after such aforesaid notice has been

given, shall be reckoned from the date of posting of such notice.

Specification: stcw and skippers license catergory c training

Background

The Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI) is an entity of the KwaZulu- Natal Department of

Economic and Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA). Established in terms of

the provincial economy.

MKRI invites accredited service providers to submit proposals for provision of 9 days STCW

training and 5 days skippers license category C training to 65 KwaZulu-Natal beneficiaries (STCW

= 50 beneficiaries and Skippers license category C = 15 beneficiaries).

STCW Convention and Tables A-VI/1-1, A-VI/1-2, A-VI/1-3 and A-VI/1-4 of the STCW

a) STCW A-VI/1-4 Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities

b) STCW A-VI/1-1 Personal Survival Techniques

c) STCW A-VI/1-2 Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting

d) STCW A-VI/1-3 Elementary First Aid

a) Seamanship and safety

b) Small vessel handling

c) Chartwork and navigation

d) Buoyage and rules of the road

e) Legal requirements and radio procedures.

2.1. Conduct a training programme for:

▪ Stcw

▪ Skippers License - Category C ≤9m or> 9m

2.2. Training programmes must consider the novice user in practice and difficulty.

2.3. Training programme must consider that it is preparing novices for a harsh and unfamiliar

environment.

2.4. The duration of the programmes is 9 days for STCW and 5 days for Skippers License Cat C

2.5. SAMSA accredited certificates should be provided upon completion.

Evaluation criteria

3.1. Service providers are required to submit brief proposals and facilitator(s) CV detailing in years

their experience in training both STCW and skipper’s category C.

3.2. The Service Provider must be a SAMSA-accredited training provider authorised to deliver

training in accordance with the STCW Convention and the applicable Tables A-VI/1-1, A-VI/1-

2, A-VI/1-3 and A-VI/1-4 of the STCW Code, as well as the applicable Skipper’s Licence training

requirements; or must have a valid Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) or formal partnership

agreement with a SAMSA-accredited training institution based in KwaZulu-Natal that is

authorised to deliver and certify the required training.

3.3. The Service Provider must submit proof of SAMSA accreditation/authorisation or the applicable

Accreditation with South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)

(Submit proof of SAMSA accreditation or the applicable MOU/partnership

agreement.

Stage 2: Functionality Evaluation

Functional criteria – Functionality points are equal to 70 points

Bidders are required to achieve a minimum score of 50 points on below evaluation criteria to qualify for price and score goals evaluation.

1 Company Experience 40 Per letter and completion of annexure A= 10

At least 4 signed reference letters in clients company letterhead

within the last 10 years, confirming delivery of same/similar

service with scope and contactable references (Submit reference

letters and complete annexure A below).

2 Experience of Facilitator (Complete Annexure B below) Five years and above = 30 30

demonstrating number of years and type of experience related in Two to five years = 20

facilitating skippers and STCW training. Below two years = 0

Total 70

Contractual Terms

Source: RFQ - STCW Skippers Training - Re-dvert.pdf

15.1. The supplier warrants that the goods supplied under the contract are new, unused, of the most recent or current

models, and that they incorporate all recent improvements in design and materials unless provided otherwise in

the contract. The supplier further warrants that all goods supplied under this contract shall have no defect, arising

from design, materials, or workmanship (except when the design and/or material is required by the purchaser’s

specifications) or from any act or omission of the supplier, that may develop under normal use of the supplied

goods in the conditions prevailing in the country of final destination.

15.2. This warranty shall remain valid for twelve (12) months after the goods, or any portion thereof as the case may

be, have been delivered to and accepted at the final destination indicated in the contract, or for eighteen (18)

months after the date of shipment from the port or place of loading in the source country, whichever period

concludes earlier, unless specified otherwise in SCC.

15.3. The purchaser shall promptly notify the supplier in writing of any claims arising under this warranty.

15.4. Upon receipt of such notice, the supplier shall, within the period specified in SCC and with all reasonable speed,

repair or replace the defective goods or parts thereof, without costs to the purchaser.

15.5. If the supplier, having been notified, fails to remedy the defect(s) within the period specified in SCC, the purchaser

may proceed to take such remedial action as may be necessary, at the supplier’s risk and expense and without

prejudice to any other rights which the purchaser may have against the supplier under the contract.

Payment

16.1. The method and conditions of payment to be made to the supplier under this contract shall be specified in SCC.

16.2. The supplier shall furnish the purchaser with an invoice accompanied by a copy of the delivery note and upon

fulfilment of other obligations stipulated in the contract.

16.3. Payments shall be made promptly by the purchaser, but in no case later than thirty (30) days after submission of

an invoice or claim by the supplier.

16.4. Payment will be made in Rand unless otherwise stipulated in SCC.

Prices

17.1. Prices charged by the supplier for goods delivered and services performed under the contract shall not vary from

the prices quoted by the supplier in his bid, with the exception of any price adjustments authorized in SCC or in

the purchaser’s request for bid validity extension, as the case may be.

Contract amendments

No variation in or modification of the terms of the contract shall be made except by written amendment signed

by the parties concerned.

Assignment

The supplier shall not assign, in whole or in part, its obligations to perform under the contract, except with the

purchaser’s prior written consent.

Subcontracts

The supplier shall notify the purchaser in writing of all subcontracts awarded under this contracts if not already

specified in the bid. Such notification, in the original bid or later, shall not relieve the supplier from any liability

or obligation under the contract.

Delays in the supplier’s performance

21.1. Delivery of the goods and performance of services shall be made by the supplier in accordance with the time

schedule prescribed by the purchaser in the contract.

21.2. If at any time during performance of the contract, the supplier or its subcontractor(s) should encounter conditions

impeding timely delivery of the goods and performance of services, the supplier shall promptly notify the purchaser

in writing of the fact of the delay, its likely duration and its cause(s). As soon as practicable after receipt of the

supplier’s notice, the purchaser shall evaluate the situation and may at his discretion extend the supplier’s time for

performance, with or without the imposition of penalties, in which case the extension shall be ratified by the parties

by amendment of contract.

21.3. No provision in a contract shall be deemed to prohibit the obtaining of supplies or services from a national

department, provincial department, or a local authority.

21.4. The right is reserved to procure outside of the contract small quantities or to have minor essential services

executed if an emergency arises, the supplier’s point of supply is not situated at or near the place where the

supplies are required, or the supplier’s services are not readily available.

21.5. Except as provided under GCC Clause 25, a delay by the supplier in the performance of its delivery obligations

shall render the supplier liable to the imposition of penalties, pursuant to GCC Clause 22, unless an extension of

time is agreed upon pursuant to GCC Clause 21.2 without the application of penalties.

21.6. Upon any delay beyond the delivery period in the case of a supplies contract, the purchaser shall, without

cancelling the contract, be entitled to purchase supplies of a similar quality and up to the same quantity in

substitution of the goods not supplied in conformity with the contract and to return any goods delivered later at

the supplier’s expense and risk, or to cancel the contract and buy such goods as may be required to complete the

contract and without prejudice to his other rights, be entitled to claim damages from the supplier.

Penalties

Subject to GCC Clause 25, if the supplier fails to deliver any or all of the goods or to perform the services within

the period(s) specified in the contract, the purchaser shall, without prejudice to its other remedies under the

contract, deduct from the contract price, as a penalty, a sum calculated on the delivered price of the delayed

goods or unperformed services using the current prime interest rate calculated for each day of the delay until

actual delivery or performance. The purchaser may also consider termination of the contract pursuant to GCC

Clause 23.

Termination for default

The purchaser, without prejudice to any other remedy for breach of contract, by written notice of default sent

to the supplier, may terminate this contract in whole or in part:

(a) if the supplier fails to deliver any or all of the goods within the period(s) specified in the contract, or within

any extension thereof granted by the purchaser pursuant to GCC Clause 21.2;

(b) if the Supplier fails to perform any other obligation(s) under the contract; or

competing for or in executing the contract.

23.1. In the event the purchaser terminates the contract in whole or in part, the purchaser may procure, upon such

terms and in such manner as it deems appropriate, goods, works or services similar to those undelivered, and the

supplier shall be liable to the purchaser for any excess costs for such similar goods, works or services. However,

the supplier shall continue performance of the contract to the extent not terminated.

23.2. Where the purchaser terminates the contract in whole or in part, the purchaser may decide to impose a restriction

penalty on the supplier by prohibiting such supplier from doing business with the public sector for a period not

exceeding 10 years.

23.3. If a purchaser intends imposing a restriction on a supplier or any person associated with the supplier, the supplier

will be allowed a time period of not more than fourteen (14) days to provide reasons why the envisaged restriction

should not be imposed. Should the supplier fail to respond within the stipulated fourteen (14) days the purchaser

may regard the intended penalty as not objected against and may impose it on the supplier.

23.4. Any restriction imposed on any person by the Accounting Officer / Authority will, at the discretion of the

Accounting Officer / Authority, also be applicable to any other enterprise or any partner, manager, director or

other person who wholly or partly exercises or exercised or may exercise control over the enterprise of the first-

mentioned person, and with which enterprise or person the first-mentioned person, is or was in the opinion of the

Accounting Officer / Authority actively associated.

23.5. If a restriction is imposed, the purchaser must, within five (5) working days of such imposition, furnish the

National Treasury, with the following information:

(i) the name and address of the supplier and / or person restricted by the purchaser;

(ii) the date of commencement of the restriction

(iii) the period of restriction; and

(iv) the reasons for the restriction.

These details will be loaded in the National Treasury’s central database of suppliers or persons prohibited from

doing business with the public sector.

23.6. If a court of law convicts a person of an offence as contemplated in sections 12 or 13 of the Prevention and

Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, No. , the court may also rule that such person’s name be

endorsed on the Register for Tender Defaulters. When a person’s name has been endorsed on the Register, the

person will be prohibited from doing business with the public sector for a period not less than five years and not

more than 10 years. The National Treasury is empowered to determine the period of restriction and each case

will be dealt with on its own merits. According to section 32 of the Act the Register must be open to the public.

The Register can be perused on the National Treasury website.

Anti-dumping and countervailing duties and rights

When, after the date of bid, provisional payments are required, or antidumping or countervailing duties are