Provision of a snake handling training at upington, northern cape

• Appointment of accredited service provider to conduct two-day face-to-face snake handling training for 10 SAWS employees in Upington.
• Training aims to mitigate workplace hazards from snakes, ensure employee safety, and promote conservation through education.
• Outcomes: Identify snakes and safely handle/relocate them away from workplace.

• Closing date: 07 July 2026 at 11:00 am.
• Validity period: 60 calendar days after closing date.
• No briefing session, site visit, or clarification deadlines are specified.

• Submission enquiries: Email [email protected].
• Clarification enquiries: Contact SCM Acquisition Department at [email protected].
• No phone numbers or physical addresses are provided.

• Submit bids electronically to [email protected] by the closing date and time.
• Use official forms provided (Annexures A, G, etc.) and do not retype them.
• Initial all pages of your bid.
• Late submissions will not be considered.
• SAWS reserves the right to reject bids for incomplete documentation, non-compliance with specifications, or tax irregularities.
• Bidders bear all costs of preparation and submission; SAWS will not reimburse any costs.
• SAWS may request final presentations from shortlisted bidders and conduct site visits.
• Joint ventures must submit a signed teaming agreement.

Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD). Tax compliance status must be in order (SARS PIN or certificate). Must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for points claim. Cannot be a person in the service of the state. Must provide a valid Letter of Good Standing from the Department of Employment and Labour (COIDA). Foreign suppliers must complete a tax questionnaire but may be exempt from SARS registration if they have no South African tax obligations.

• Scope: Provide two-day face-to-face snake handling training for 10 SAWS employees at SAWS premises in Upington.
• Training must focus on safety procedures and best practices to prevent accidents.
• Key outcome: Participants must be able to identify snakes and safely handle/relocate them away from the workplace.
• Training programme must cover:
• Introduction to snake handling and safety importance.
• Basic snake biology and behaviour.
• Safety protocols (attire, handling procedures, emergency response).
• Tools and equipment (hooks, tongs, bags, safety glasses, posters).
• Hands-on training with non-venomous and venomous snakes (for experienced handlers).
• Venomous snake identification.
• Continued education support.
• Certification (written and practical assessment, competency certificate with issue date and validity).
• Documentation (attendance records, training materials).
• Service provider must provide training venue in Upington.

• Submit CV of facilitator with years of snake handling experience (scored 0-50 points based on experience range).
• Provide reference letters from previous clients detailing snake handling training provided (scored 0-20 points).
• References must be on client letterhead with company name, contact person, signature, date, contact details, and description of training.

• Service provider must have duly approved operational premises with necessary infrastructure and relevant accreditation.
• SAWS will conduct due diligence site visit before award.
• Supplier Performance Management SLA will measure, monitor, and assess supplier performance.
• Bidders must provide a scorecard on how their service offering is measured.

• Complete Annexure G (Pricing Schedule for Services).
• Indicate ceiling price (VAT inclusive) and cost breakdown.
• Specify if rates are firm for full project period; if not, detail adjustment basis.
• State period required to commence after acceptance.

• Pricing must be in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT.
• Submit a ceiling price covering all phases and expenses (Annexure G).
• Provide a cost breakdown of the ceiling price.
• Indicate period required to commence after bid acceptance.
• State if rates are firm for the full project period; if not, detail adjustment basis (e.g., CPI).
• Payment terms: SAWS will settle invoices within 30 days of receipt.

• Mandatory: Valid Letter of Good Standing from Department of Employment and Labour (COIDA).
• Tax compliance: Submit SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate; if not available, provide Central Supplier Database (CSD) number.
• Foreign suppliers without South African tax obligations must complete a questionnaire (Annexure A).
• B-BBEE: Submit a B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) to claim preference points.
• CSD registration is required; provide CSD number.
• No bids accepted from persons in the service of the state or entities with such directors/members.
• Submit completed Annexure A (Supplier Information), SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form).

• Training must comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) to ensure safe working environment.
• Training programme must include safety protocols: proper attire (gloves, long pants, closed-toe shoes), safe handling procedures, emergency procedures for snakebites.
• Tools and equipment include safety glasses, foldable tongs, hooks, snake bags/buckets.

• Contract subject to General Conditions of Contract (GCC) available from National Treasury.
• Successful bidder must sign written contract form (SBD7).
• SAWS may cancel bid due to changed circumstances, lack of funds, no acceptable tenders, or material irregularities.
• Bidders indemnify SAWS against third-party intellectual property claims.
• SAWS may request audited financial statements to ascertain financial stability.
• Subcontracting requires proof of agreement between main tenderer and subcontractor.
• Supplier Performance Management: Successful bidder must conclude a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with SAWS.
• POPIA compliance: Bidders consent to processing of personal information.
• Joint ventures must submit signed teaming agreement.

• Contract subject to General Conditions of Contract (GCC).
• SAWS reserves right to conduct due diligence (site visits, reference checks) before award or during contract.

• Mandatory: Valid Letter of Good Standing from Department of Employment and Labour (COIDA).
• Functional: Facilitator CV with experience, reference letters, training programme content.
• Compliance: CSD registration, tax compliance, B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, completed SBD forms.
• Minimum functional score of 70 required to proceed to price evaluation.

• 80/20 preference point system applies (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points).
• Specific goals points based on B-BBEE status level.
• Functional evaluation criteria: Facilitator experience (50 points), references (20 points), training programme (30 points).
• Minimum functional score of 70 required.