Beekeeping training services – RFQ in tzaneen, limpopo

Closing date and time: 13 October 2026 at 12:00

RFQ issue date: 6 October 2026

RFQ validity period: 60 days from closing date

No compulsory briefing or site visit stated in the document.

Technical and specification enquiries

• Contact: Sibongiseni Mgushelo
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: 013 754 2700 ext 2870
• Cell: 066 479 0612

Submission

• Method: email
• Submission email: [email protected]
• Subject line: RFQ/110/136/2026

Training venue

JDM Keet Plantation

Tzaneen

Limpopo

Submission method: email

Submission address: [email protected]

Subject line: RFQ/110/136/2026

Format: quotation on company letterhead

RFQ validity: 60 days from closing date

Returnable documents:

• Completed and signed RFQ document
• Official quotation on company letterhead
• Latest tax clearance or SARS tax compliance PIN
• B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited) or sworn affidavit for EME/QSE
• Company CK documents (CIPC registration)
• Full CSD registration report or MAAA number
• ID copies of company directors
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses state employment and related-party connections
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims specific goals points under 80/20 system

Disqualification risks:

• Late or incomplete submissions
• Unsigned or omitted SBD forms
• Failure to quote in line with the specification
• Non-compliant tax status at time of award (7 working days given to rectify)
• Fraudulent information or false declarations
• Listing on National Treasury's restricted suppliers/defaulters database

Returnable documents required:

• Fully completed and signed RFQ
• Official quotation on company letterhead
• Latest tax clearance or SARS tax compliance PIN
• Latest B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited) or sworn affidavit for EME/QSE
• Company CK documents (CIPC registration)
• Full CSD registration report or MAAA number
• ID copies of company directors
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest)
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim)
• Agri-SETA accreditation certificate
• Reference letters for company experience
• Training instructor CV with contactable references
• Detailed implementation plan
• Proof of residence for locality points (if claimed)
• Doctor's letter confirming disability (if claiming disability ownership points)

Evaluation system: 80/20 (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points)

Minimum functionality score: 60/100 to proceed to price evaluation

Phase 1: Administrative compliance

• Complete RFQ document
• All SBD forms completed and signed
• SARS tax compliance proof
• Company registration documents
• B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
• CSD registration (or register within 7 working days of award)
• ID copies of directors

Phase 2: Mandatory requirements

• Valid Agri-SETA accreditation for specified unit standards
• Accreditation must cover unit standards 116270, 116298, 116372

Phase 3: Functionality (100 points)

• Company experience in beekeeping training (40 points):
• 4 or more reference letters: 40
• 2-3 reference letters: 25
• 1 reference letter: 10
• None: 0
• Reference letters must be on company letterhead, with contactable details, signed by authorised personnel
• Training instructor experience (40 points):
• 4 or more years: 40
• 2-3 years: 25
• 1 year: 10
• No experience: 0
• CV with contactable references required (training instructor only)
• Methodology (20 points):
• Detailed implementation plan covering all 6 requirements: 20
• Plan missing any requirement: 0
• Required elements: theoretical training, practical demonstrations, suitable apiary site identification, invoicing, provision of certificates, completion of training

Phase 4: Price and specific goals

• Price: 80 points (lowest acceptable tender basis)
• Specific goals: 20 points
• 51% and above black ownership: 5 points
• At least 51% owned by people with disabilities: 15 points

Scope: accredited beekeeping training for Royal Bhive Primary Cooperative beneficiaries

Beneficiaries: 10 delegates from a start-up, 100% youth-owned beekeeping cooperative based in Tzaneen

Training duration: 5 days

Venue: JDM Keet Plantation, Tzaneen

Unit standards required (Agri-SETA accredited):

• 116270: Manage sites for bee keepers (2 credits)
• 116298: Develop bee sites (2 credits)
• 116372: Manage hive placements (2 credits)

Training objectives:

• Foundational knowledge in beekeeping
• Practical beekeeping skills
• Honey harvesting and processing techniques

Methodology requirements (all 6 must be addressed):

• Theoretical training
• Practical demonstrations
• Suitable apiary site identification
• Invoicing
• Provision of certificates
• Completion of the training

Regulatory requirement: valid Agri-SETA accreditation covering the specified unit standards

Bidders must submit a detailed implementation plan covering all 6 required elements:

• Theoretical training
• Practical demonstrations
• Suitable apiary site identification
• Invoicing
• Provision of certificates
• Completion of the training

Scoring: 20 points if all 6 elements addressed; 0 if any element missing

Plan must clearly detail activities and timelines

Resources and capability to execute must be demonstrated

Company experience requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing beekeeping training
• Reference letters on company letterhead with contactable details and authorised signature
• 4 or more reference letters: maximum score
• 2-3 reference letters: partial score
• 1 reference letter: minimal score
• No reference letters: zero score

Training instructor requirements:

• Relevant experience to successfully execute same or similar project
• Concise CV with contactable references (training instructor only)
• 4 or more years' experience: maximum score
• 2-3 years' experience: partial score
• 1 year experience: minimal score
• No experience: zero score

Tax compliance verification via CSD or SARS e-Filing; 7 working days to rectify non-compliance before disqualification

Pricing format: firm prices inclusive of VAT

No bid security, bond, guarantee, retention or insurance requirements stated

No turnover or financial capacity thresholds stated

Payment terms: not specified; invoicing required as part of methodology

SAFCOL reserves right to accept any offer in full or in part, or not to make an appointment

CSD registration: required; successful bidder must register within 7 working days if not already registered

Tax status: SARS compliant; verified via CSD or SARS e-Filing; 7 working days to rectify non-compliance

B-BBEE: SANAS-accredited certificate or EME/QSE sworn affidavit attested by Commissioner of Oaths; failure to attach leads to zero preference points

Company registration: CIPC documents required (CK documents)

Professional registration: valid Agri-SETA accreditation for specified unit standards

Local content/RDP goals: proof of residence (municipal bill or council letter) for locality points

Specific goals verification documents:

• 51% and above black ownership: CIPC documents, B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, SA ID
• 30% and above black women owned: CIPC documents, B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, SA ID
• At least 51% owned by people with disabilities: doctor's letter confirming disability, SA ID
• At least 51% black youth owned: CIPC documents, B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, SA ID
• Locality (RDP goals): proof of residence, SA ID

Joint ventures: consolidated B-BBEE certificate required

Supplier code of conduct: SAFCOL SCM-DOC-001 must be acknowledged

Preference point system: 80/20

Specific goals total: 20 points

• 51% and above black ownership: 5 points
• At least 51% owned by people with disabilities: 15 points

Verification documents required:

• CIPC registration documents
• Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
• South African identification document

Additional specific goals (verification documents stated but points allocation not specified in document):

• 30% and above black women owned
• At least 51% black youth owned
• Implementation of RDP goals (locality): proof of residence (municipal bill or council letter)

Joint ventures: consolidated B-BBEE certificate required

Contract formation: accepted RFQs communicated via official purchase order or promissory note signed by duly authorised official

Key conditions:

• No goods, services or works to be prepared or delivered before receipt of official purchase order or promissory note
• All prices firm and inclusive of VAT where applicable
• Offer remains binding during 60-day validity period from closing time and date
• SAFCOL reserves right to accept any offer in full or in part, or not to make any appointment
• Subject to National Treasury general conditions of contract and any special conditions

Fraud and misrepresentation consequences:

• Disqualification from tender process
• Recovery of costs, losses, damages
• Contract cancellation
• Restriction from public sector business up to 10 years
• Criminal prosecution referral

Personal information protection: SAFCOL and respondents must process each other's personal data only for evaluation and award purposes, without disclosure to third parties without prior written consent

Accepted RFQs communicated via official purchase order or promissory note; no work to commence before receipt

All prices firm and VAT-inclusive

60-day offer validity from closing date

SAFCOL reserves right to accept in full or in part, or not to appoint

Subject to National Treasury GCC and any SCC

Mandatory pre-qualification:

• Accredited training provider with valid Agri-SETA accreditation for specified unit standards
• B-BBEE: SANAS-accredited certificate or EME/QSE sworn affidavit
• Tax compliance: verified via CSD or SARS e-Filing
• Company registration: CIPC documents
• CSD registration (or within 7 working days of award)
• ID copies of directors

Disqualification grounds:

• Non-compliant tax status at award (after 7-day rectification period)
• Fraudulent or inaccurate information
• False declarations on SBD forms
• Listing on National Treasury restricted suppliers/defaulters database
• Failure to quote in line with specification

Four-phase evaluation under SAFCOL SCM Policy and PPPFA Regulations 2022:

Phase 1: Administrative compliance — document completeness, SBD forms, tax proof, registration, B-BBEE, CSD, director IDs

Phase 2: Mandatory — valid Agri-SETA accreditation for unit standards 116270, 116298, 116372

Phase 3: Functionality (100 points, minimum 60 to proceed)

• Company experience in beekeeping training (40): 4+ reference letters 40, 2-3 letters 25, 1 letter 10, none 0
• Training instructor experience (40): 4+ years 40, 2-3 years 25, 1 year 10, none 0
• Methodology (20): all 6 requirements addressed 20, otherwise 0

Phase 4: Price and specific goals

• Price: 80 points (lowest acceptable tender)
• Specific goals: 20 points (51%+ black ownership 5, 51%+ disability ownership 15)

System: 80/20 preference points

Reference letters must be on company letterhead with contactable details and authorised signature

Instructor CV must include contactable references