This Tender Has Expired

Department: Supply Chain Management. No specific contact name, email, phone, or physical address provided.

Submit the SBD4 (Bidder’s Disclosure Form). Requirements: Declare if the bidder or any director/trustee/shareholder/member/partner (or person with controlling interest) is employed by the state, has a relationship with procuring institution employees, or has interests in related enterprises. Provide full particulars if applicable. Risks: Automatic disqualification if bidder is listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. Disqualification if the form is incomplete, false, or not submitted.

Disqualification criteria: Bidder listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. Incomplete or false declarations in SBD4. Evidence of collusive bidding (consultation with competitors on pricing, specifications, or bid intentions, except within joint ventures/consortia). Prior consultation with procuring institution officials during bidding (except for clarification requests). Involvement in drafting specifications or terms of reference. Suspicious bids may be reported to the Competition Commission or National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).

Bidders must certify: Independent bidding (no consultation with competitors, except joint ventures/consortia). No prior or current agreements with competitors on pricing, market allocation, or bid submission. No disclosure of bid terms to competitors before official opening or award. No prior consultation with procuring institution officials (except for clarification). No involvement in drafting specifications. Compliance with ethical and legal standards (PFMA SCM Instruction 22, Competition Act, Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act). Non-compliance may result in bid rejection, administrative penalties, criminal investigation, or a 10-year restriction from public sector business.

Suppliers must: - Be legally able to enter a contract. - Hold a valid original Tax Clearance Certificate issued by SARS (no award if tax matters are not in order). - Not be restricted from doing business with the public sector (Register for Tender Defaulters check). - Comply with South African laws and GCC/SCC terms.

Scope: Support and maintenance of LAN infrastructure for 36 months. Key points: - Deliverables and standards defined in Special Conditions of Contract (SCC), which override General Conditions of Contract (GCC) in case of conflict. - Inspections, tests, and analyses may be required during and after delivery to verify compliance with specifications. - Goods must conform to standards mentioned in bidding documents. - Supplier must provide packing sufficient to prevent damage during transit. - Warranty: 12 months after delivery or 18 months after shipment, whichever ends earlier (unless SCC specifies otherwise).

Performance security: - Must be furnished within 30 days of contract award. - Form: bank guarantee, irrevocable letter of credit, or cashier’s cheque (as specified in SCC). - Currency: Rand or freely convertible currency acceptable to purchaser. - Discharged and returned within 30 days of contract completion (including warranty obligations). Pricing: - Must align with bid quotes unless adjusted per SCC or purchaser request. - Payments in Rand unless otherwise stated. - Invoices must be accompanied by delivery notes. - Payment due within 30 days of invoice submission. Penalties: - Delayed delivery or performance may incur penalties calculated using the current prime interest rate per day of delay.

Mandatory: - Original Tax Clearance Certificate issued by SARS (required prior to award; no contract if tax matters are not in order). - Compliance with anti-dumping and countervailing duties regulations. - No business with public sector if listed on Register for Tender Defaulters. Potential: - National Industrial Participation Programme (NIPP) obligations may apply as per SCC. - Local content requirements may apply as per SCC.

• Bidding procedure enquiries: Mr. Mapula Moropene. Phone: 012 065 1994. Email: [email protected].
• Technical enquiries: Mr. Jacob Mulaudzi. Phone: 012 065 1947. Email: [email protected].
• Submission address: National Consumer Commission, SABS Campus, Building C, 1 Dr. Lategan Road, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0027.

• Submit bid documents by hand to the tender box at: National Consumer Commission, SABS Campus, Building C, 1 Dr. Lategan Road, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0027. No electronic submissions accepted.
• Deadline: 05 June 2026 at 15h00. Late bids will be rejected.
• Use only the official forms provided (do not re-type). Follow the prescribed bid document format.
• Successful bidder must complete and sign the SBD7 contract form.
• Non-compliance with submission rules (e.g., wrong address, late, incorrect forms) may disqualify the bid.

• General: Bidder must be a registered entity (VAT number required). Must not be a state employee or have directors/members in state service.
• B-BBEE: Submit a B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to qualify for preference points.
• Foreign Suppliers: Disclose RSA residency, branch, permanent establishment, or income source. If none apply, SARS TCS PIN registration is not required.
• Compliance: Bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, and Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022, plus GCC and any special conditions.

• Scope: Provide support and maintenance for the Local Area Network (LAN) infrastructure.
• Contract duration: 36 months (3 years).

• Tax Compliance: Submit SARS Personal Identification Number (PIN) or a printed Tax Compliance Status (TCS) certificate. If no TCS PIN, provide Central Supplier Database (CSD) number if registered. Apply for TCS PIN via SARS e-filing (www.sars.gov.za).
• B-BBEE: Mandatory submission of B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to qualify for preference points.
• Foreign Suppliers: Complete the foreign supplier questionnaire. If no RSA residency/branch/establishment/income, TCS PIN registration is not required.
• State Employees: Bids from state employees or entities with state-employed directors/members will be disqualified.
• Consortia/JVs: Each party must submit separate TCS certificates/PINs/CSD numbers.
• Legal Framework: Bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022, GCC, and any special conditions.

Submit the SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form as part of your tender. Include all required proof/documentation for specific goals (e.g., ownership, enterprise size) to claim preference points. Omission of this form or supporting documents will result in zero points for specific goals. The organ of state may request additional substantiation of claims before or after adjudication.

Scoring uses either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system, depending on the tender value. Points are allocated as follows: Price (80 or 90 points, calculated using the formula Ps = 80(1−(Pt−Pmin)/Pmin) or Ps = 90(1−(Pt−Pmin)/Pmin)). Specific goals (20 or 10 points) are awarded for: 100% Black owned (6 points), 51-99% Black owned (4 points), 100% women owned (6 points), 51-99% women owned (4 points), 5% youth ownership (2 points), 2% owned by persons with disabilities (1 point), Exempt Micro Enterprise (5 points), Qualifying Small Enterprise (3 points), Large Enterprise (0 points). The organ of state reserves the right to verify all claims.

B-BBEE compliance is required to claim preference points. Submit proof of: Black/women/youth/disability ownership percentages and enterprise size (EME, QSE, Large) as per SBD 6.1. Failure to provide documentation forfeits specific goal points. Fraudulent claims may result in: disqualification, cost recovery, contract cancellation, blacklisting for up to 10 years, or criminal prosecution.

Closing date: 05 June 2026 at 15h00. Offer validity period: 60 days from closing date.

Submit a completed and signed SBD 3.1 pricing schedule. Requirements: Firm prices only (non-firm prices, including those subject to exchange rate variations, will be disqualified). If multiple delivery points affect pricing, provide a separate pricing schedule for each. Include all delivery costs in the bid price for delivery to the prescribed destination. Offer must remain valid for 60 days from the closing date (05 June 2026).

General: Bid must include valid bid number (NCCQ33). Prices must be firm and in South African Rand (ZAR). All applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, SDL) and delivery costs must be included in the bid price. Bid must remain valid for 60 days post-closing date. Technical: Compliance with LAN infrastructure support and maintenance specifications is mandatory. Any deviations from specifications must be explicitly stated in the bid.

Scope: Support and maintenance of LAN infrastructure for a 36-month period. Bid must specify: required items, delivery location, brand and model, country of origin, compliance with specifications (or deviations), delivery period, and delivery basis. All applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, SDL) must be included in the pricing.

Pricing must be firm and in South African Rand (ZAR). All taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, SDL) must be included. Delivery costs must be incorporated into the bid price. Separate pricing schedules are required if multiple delivery points influence costs.

Submit firm pricing only. Non-firm prices will not be considered. Separate pricing schedules must be provided for each delivery point if applicable.