This Tender Has Expired

Closing date: 26 June 2026 at 14h00.

SCM/Technical Enquiries: Ms. Mapula Moropene (Email: [email protected], Phone: 012 065 1994). Technical Enquiries: Mr. Shaheen Buckus (Email: [email protected], Phone: 012 065 2047). Submission Address: National Consumer Commission, SABS Campus, Building C, 1 Dr. Lategan Road, Groenkloof.

Submit bids by 26 June 2026 at 14h00 to the tender box at: National Consumer Commission, SABS Campus, Building C, 1 Dr. Lategan Road, Groenkloof. Late bids will not be accepted. Use only the official bid forms provided—do not re-type. Bids must comply with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, and Regulations, 2022. Successful bidders must sign a written contract (SBD7). Failure to submit required documents or comply with guidelines may disqualify the bid.

Undertake an impact assessment for the National Consumer Commission’s education (business and consumer) and enforcement interventions covering a five-year period (2019–2025).

Tax Compliance: Submit a valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN from SARS or a printed TCS certificate. If no TCS PIN is available but registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), provide the CSD number. Consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors must each submit separate TCS certificates/PINs/CSD numbers. Foreign suppliers: If the entity is not a RSA resident, has no branch/permanent establishment, no RSA income, and is not liable for RSA taxation, TCS PIN registration is not required. B-BBEE: Submit a B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) to qualify for preference points. Proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) must accompany the bid. Bids from state employees, companies with state-employed directors, or close corporations with state-employed members will not be considered.

Pricing must be firm and include all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, skills development levies). Delivery costs must be included in the bid price. Separate pricing schedules must be submitted for each delivery if applicable.

Bid must comply with specifications. Clearly indicate deviations if any. Specify delivery terms (firm or not firm) and delivery basis. All delivery costs must be included in the bid price for delivery at the prescribed destination.

Confidentiality: Supplier must not disclose contract documents or information without purchaser’s written consent (GCC Clause 5.1–5.2).

Ownership: Non-contract documents remain purchaser’s property and must be returned upon request (GCC Clause 5.3).

Audit Rights: Purchaser may inspect supplier’s records and audit performance (GCC Clause 5.4).

Patent Rights: Supplier must indemnify purchaser against third-party claims of patent/trademark infringement (GCC Clause 6.1).

Pricing: Prices must not vary from the bid quote unless adjusted per SCC or bid validity extension (GCC Clause 17.1). Payment in Rand unless otherwise stipulated (GCC Clause 16.4).

Payment Terms: Invoices must be accompanied by a delivery note; payment within 30 days of submission (GCC Clause 16.3).

Performance Security: Successful bidder must furnish performance security (e.g., bank guarantee, irrevocable letter of credit, or cashier’s cheque) within 30 days of contract award (GCC Clause 7.1–7.3). Discharged within 30 days of contract completion (GCC Clause 7.4).

Penalties: Delays may incur penalties calculated using the current prime interest rate per day (GCC Clause 22.1).

Tax Compliance: Original tax clearance certificate from SARS required prior to award (GCC Clause 32.3).

Local Content: Must comply with National Industrial Participation Programme (NIPP) if applicable (GCC Clause 33).

Anti-Corruption: No contracts with bidders engaged in corrupt/fraudulent practices (GCC Clauses 1.4, 1.13, 23.1(c)).

Force Majeure: Supplier not liable for delays due to events beyond their control (e.g., natural disasters, wars) (GCC Clause 25).

Termination: Contract may be terminated for default, insolvency, or corrupt practices (GCC Clauses 23, 26).

Payment: Method and conditions specified in SCC. Invoices must include a delivery note; payment within 30 days (GCC Clause 16.1–16.3). Currency is Rand unless otherwise stated (GCC Clause 16.4).

Prices: Must match bid quote unless adjusted per SCC or bid validity extension (GCC Clause 17.1).

Contract Amendments: Only via written agreement signed by both parties (GCC Clause 18.1).

Assignment: Supplier cannot assign obligations without purchaser’s written consent (GCC Clause 19.1).

Subcontracts: Supplier must notify purchaser in writing of all subcontracts (GCC Clause 20.1).

Delays: Supplier must notify purchaser of delays in writing; penalties apply unless extension granted (GCC Clauses 21.1–21.5).

Penalties: Calculated using current prime interest rate per day of delay (GCC Clause 22.1).

Termination for Default: Purchaser may terminate if supplier fails to deliver, perform obligations, or engages in corrupt practices (GCC Clause 23.1).

Termination for Insolvency: Purchaser may terminate if supplier becomes bankrupt (GCC Clause 26.1).

Settlement of Disputes: Mediation first, then South African court if unresolved after 30 days (GCC Clauses 27.1–27.5).

Limitation of Liability: Supplier not liable for indirect/consequential loss unless criminal negligence or willful misconduct (GCC Clause 28.1).

Governing Language: Contract and correspondence in English (GCC Clause 29.1).

Applicable Law: South African law unless otherwise specified (GCC Clause 30.1).

Notices: Written notices via registered/certified mail; time reckoned from posting date (GCC Clause 31.1–31.2).

Taxes and Duties: Foreign suppliers responsible for all taxes outside purchaser’s country; local suppliers responsible until delivery (GCC Clause 32.1–32.2). Tax clearance certificate required (GCC Clause 32.3).

National Industrial Participation Programme (NIPP): Applicable if specified in SCC (GCC Clause 33).

Force Majeure: Supplier not liable for delays due to unforeseeable events beyond their control (GCC Clause 25.1–25.2).

Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties: State not liable for additional costs; adjustments may be deducted from payments (GCC Clause 24.1).

Evaluation may include assessment of agreements or arrangements with competitors regarding quality.

Evaluation may include assessment of agreements or arrangements with competitors regarding quality.

Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system for this tender. Allocation: Price = 80 points, Specific Goals = 20 points (Total = 100 points). Tenderers must submit the SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) to claim preference points for specific goals. Failure to submit proof for specific goals will forfeit those points.

Compliance requirements: Submit SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) as per Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. Tenderers must certify that claimed points are accurate and may be required to provide documentary proof. Fraudulent claims may result in: disqualification, cost recovery, contract cancellation, business restrictions (up to 10 years), or criminal prosecution. Company registration details (type, number) must be provided. B-BBEE status must be declared where applicable.

Contractual terms: Tenderers must certify that the points claimed are accurate and may be required to provide documentary proof. Fraudulent claims or non-fulfillment of contract conditions may result in: disqualification from the tendering process, recovery of costs/losses/damages, contract cancellation with damages claimed, business restrictions (up to 10 years) for the tenderer/contractor or its shareholders/directors, or criminal prosecution. Company registration details (type, number) must be provided.

Preference Points Claim Form (SBD 6.1) must form part of all tenders. It serves as a claim form for preference points for specific goals. The 80/20 system applies to tenders up to R50,000,000. For this tender: Price = 80 points, Specific Goals = 20 points (Total = 100 points). Failure to submit the form or proof for specific goals will forfeit those points.