This Tender Has Expired

• Primary contact (SCM/Procurement): Moses Shandukani – Tel 012 305 6160 / 072 693 0381 – Email [email protected].
• Physical submission address: NECSA Gate 3, R104 Elias Motsoaledi Street, Pelindaba, Brits Magisterial District, Madibeng Municipality, North West, 0240.
• Postal address for correspondence: Private Bag X1, Pretoria, 0001, Gauteng Province, South Africa.

• Submit the complete bid to the address stated in the tender (NECSA Gate 3, R104 Elias Motsoaledi Street, Pelindaba, North West, 0240).
• Bids sent to any other address or in any other format will be rejected.
• Do NOT send documents to any NRWDI employee.
• All returnable forms (SBDs) must be fully completed and included with the proposal.
• The bid must be signed and dated, with proof of authority to bind the bidder attached.
• Bids must be received no later than 27 February 2026, 11:00 hrs. Late submissions will not be opened.
• The bid must remain valid for 90 working days from the closing date.
• Non‑compliant or incomplete submissions will be disqualified.

• Phase 1 – Mandatory Requirements (disqualification if any are not met):

– Quote fully according to the pricing/costing structure and deliverables.

– Submit a project plan with timelines.

– Provide tax compliance proof (TCS/PIN) and confirm no listing on the Restricted Suppliers or Tender Defaulters registers.

– Meet all mandatory returnable forms and signatures.

• Phase 2 – Functional (Technical) Evaluation (minimum 70 % overall score required):

– Service provider experience in similar organisational design, job profiling, evaluation/grading and pay‑scale design (20 %).

– Certified qualifications of the Project Manager (NQF level) (20 %).

– Years of experience of the Project Manager (20 %).

– Methodology and tools for redesign, profiling, evaluation and remuneration design (40 %).

– Scores are 0‑5 per criterion; total weighted score converted to a percentage.

• Phase 3 – Price and Specific Goals (80/20 preference point system):

– Price: points calculated against the lowest acceptable bid (max 80 points).

– Specific goals: points for Black‑ownership and Women‑ownership (max 20 points) as per the table in the tender.

– Total possible points = 100; the lowest‑scoring compliant bidder may still lose if not meeting the 70 % functional threshold.

• Provide a full organisational‑structure redesign for NRWDI, including a fit‑for‑purpose model that integrates the Vaalputs Nuclear Site.
• Conduct job profiling for all positions, establish naming conventions where required, and perform job evaluation and grading using Paterson Grading standards.
• Develop a comprehensive remuneration strategy (philosophy, pay‑scale design, market benchmarking, non‑remuneration incentives, retention allowances).
• Deliver a business model and business case for change, and a communication/change‑management plan.
• Produce the following deliverables (hard and soft copies):

– Communication & Change Management Engagement Plan.

– Business Process Model.

– Redesigned organisational structure.

– Approved job profiles.

– Job evaluation and grading reports.

– Remuneration strategy and PayScale report.

– Benchmarking report and cost‑analysis for graded positions.

– Final implementation presentation to Corporate Services, MANCO, EXCO and the Board.

• Project phases:

– Phase 1 – Structure realignment – to be completed within 3 months of start.

– Phase 2 – Remuneration strategy – 2 months after Phase 1.

– Phase 3 – Job profiling, evaluation, grading and pay‑scale design – 5 months after Phase 1.

• All work must comply with the specifications in Sections 3‑5 of the Terms of Reference.

• Complete the Pricing Schedule (SBD 3.1) with firm prices for each deliverable (man‑days, hourly rates, totals). Only firm prices will be accepted; non‑firm or exchange‑rate‑linked prices are excluded.
• Submit a total bid price inclusive of all taxes (VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL) and delivery costs.
• NRWDI will pay valid invoices within 30 days of receipt, provided all deliverables are accepted.
• Bidders bear all costs incurred in preparing the bid; NRWDI is not liable for any bid‑related expenses.
• No payment will be made for incomplete or outstanding work.
• A performance guarantee may be required after award, as per the General Conditions of Contract.

• Register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide CSD number (or proof of registration) with the bid.
• Provide Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or SARS PIN; if unavailable, a printed TCS must be attached.
• Submit a valid B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (applicable to QSEs/EMEs).
• Confirm that the bidder and its owners are not listed on the Restricted Suppliers or Tender Defaulters registers.
• Declare any conflicts of interest and sign the required disclosure forms.
• The successful bidder must pass the National Treasury supplier clearance process.
• Adhere to the General Conditions of Contract, Special Conditions of Contract and the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 (80/20 points system).
• If the contract value exceeds R10 million, comply with the National Industrial Participation (NIP) reporting requirements to the Department of Trade and Industry.

Contact persons: Moses Shandukani (tel 012 305 6160 / 072 693 0381, email [email protected]) or Simelane Manqoba (same numbers). Submission address: NECSA Gate 3, R104 Elias Motsoaledi Street, Pelindaba, Brits Magisterial District, Madibeng Municipality, North West, 0240.

• Submit the completed bid to the address: NECSA Gate 3, R104 Elias Motsoaledi Street, Pelindaba, Brits Magisterial District, Madibeng Municipality, North West, 0240. Late submissions will be rejected.
• Use the official SBD forms provided; do not re‑type the documents.
• All returnable forms (SBD1‑SBD7.2) must be fully completed and signed.
• Bids must be delivered by 11:00 on 27 February 2026. No electronic submissions are accepted unless explicitly allowed.
• Register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and upload mandatory information (business registration, directors, tax status, banking details). If not on CSD, the bid will be non‑responsive.
• Include B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit as required.
• Provide a signed declaration of no conflict of interest and confirm no public servant involvement.
• Offer must be valid for 90 working days from the closing date.
• Failure to comply with any mandatory requirement (Section 7.1.1/7.1.2) results in disqualification.

Phase 1 – Mandatory Requirements: compliance with all listed mandatory items (pricing format, project plan, tax status, CSD registration). Non‑compliance = automatic disqualification.

Phase 2 – Functional Evaluation (70% minimum threshold):

• Experience in similar organisational redesign, job profiling, evaluation, grading and pay‑scale design (weight 20%). Points awarded 0‑5 based on number of referenced projects.
• Project manager qualifications (NQF level) (weight 20%).
• Years of experience of the project manager (weight 20%).
• Methodology – detailed, scientifically validated approach with tools and examples (weight 40%).

Phase 3 – Price and Specific Goals (80/20 system):

• Price points (max 80) calculated using the formula Ps = 80 × (1 – (Pt‑Pmin)/Pmin).
• Specific goals – B‑BBEE ownership points (max 20) as per tables for black‑ownership and women‑ownership.

Overall cut‑off score: 70 points. Bidders scoring below are excluded.

Scope: redesign NRWDI organisational structure, develop business model and case for change, conduct job profiling (including naming conventions), perform job evaluation and grading using Paterson Grading standards, design remuneration philosophy, pay‑scale benchmarking and cost analysis, produce implementation and communication plans, and present final reports.

Deliverables: detailed redesign report, approved job profiles, evaluation and grading reports, revised PayScale, remuneration strategy, cost analysis, implementation plan and presentation materials (hard and soft copy).

Service levels: project divided into three phases – Phase 1 (structure realignment, 3 months), Phase 2 (remuneration strategy, 2 months after Phase 1), Phase 3 (job profiling/evaluation/grading, 5 months after Phase 1).

• Provide firm prices for all deliverables; non‑firm or exchange‑rate‑linked prices will be rejected.
• Total bid price must include all expenses and applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL).
• Offer must be valid for 90 working days.
• No advance payment; NRWDI will pay within 30 days of receipt of a substantiated invoice, provided all deliverables are satisfactory.
• Provide a performance guarantee as required by the General Conditions of Contract.
• Bidders must submit a pricing schedule (SBD 3.1) with man‑days, rates and totals for each deliverable.

• Register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide CSD number.
• Submit valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or PIN from SARS; each consortium member must provide separate proof.
• Provide B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (minimum level 4, verification required).
• Declare any conflicts of interest and confirm no directors are public servants.
• Provide CIPC registration documents, ID copies of directors, and proof of authority to sign.
• Foreign suppliers must answer residency questionnaire; if not resident, TCS may be omitted.
• Comply with Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 (80/20 points system) and submit proof for specific B‑BBEE goals.
• Adhere to the General Conditions of Contract and Special Conditions of Contract attached to the tender.