Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Issuing Organization
South African Weather Service (SAWS)Location
Western Cape
Closing Date
28 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
George Weather Office - R404 to Heroldtsbay - George Airport - 6529
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
11 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170045
Date & Time
Monday, 28 September 2026 - 11:00
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George Weather Office George Airport
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George Weather Office - R404 to Heroldtsbay - George Airport - 6529
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Closing Date
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
RFQ 4620.pdf
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Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ 4620.pdf (RFQ)Returnable Documents: Pricing Schedule ......................................................................................................... Annexure G, lease agreement for 1 used during patrolling., provided
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ 4620.pdf (RFQ)evaluation committee. The shortlisted service providers will be subjected to present their service
of service, quality and value-add to SAWS’s business. Successful bidders are required to comply with
the above condition, and also provide a scorecard on how their product / service offering is being
Ce points claim form in terms of the preferential
This preference form must form part of all tenders invited. It contains general information
and serves as a claim form for preference points for specific goals.
1.1 The following preference point systems are applicable to invitations to tender
the 80/20 system for requirements with a Rand value of up to R50 000 000 (all
the 90/10 system for requirements with a Rand value above R50 000 000 (all
The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 80/20 preference point
1.3 Points for this tender (even in the case of a tender for income-generating contracts)
(b) Specific Goals.
The maximum points for this tender are allocated as follows
Specific goals 20
Total points for Price and SPECIFIC GOALS 100
this tender to claim points for specific goals with the tender, will be interpreted to mean
that preference points for specific goals are not claimed.
preferences, in any manner required by the organ of state.
Preference points claim form in terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022..... Annexure F
Submitted in order to qualify for points claimed]
Preference Points Claim Form in terms of the
Preference points claim form in terms of the preferential
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ 4620.pdf (RFQ)South African Weather Service (SAWS) seek to appoint a suitable service provider for the provision of 24-
hour of Security monitoring and reaction service at the George Weather office, for a period of three (3)
years.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a public entity of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the
Environment (DFFE) and derives its mandate from the South African Weather Service Act (No as
amended). The public entity is listed as a Schedule 3A Public Entity in terms of the Public Finance Management
Act (PFMA).
SAWS is tasked with providing timely and accurate scientific data in the field of meteorology to the broader
South African society: a combination of both public good and commercial services. The organization plays a
vital role in South African public life, not just as a provider of key services, but also in empowering citizens to
adapt the effects of the ever-changing weather.
The SAWS seek a suitable service provider to assist SAWS with the monitoring and emergency
response/reaction services at the George Weather office for a period of three (3) years. The SAWS currently
have the security system that is fully operational such as Alarm system which the supplier will be required to
integrate with the supplier’s own security control room system to ensure effective response/reaction service
during an emergency
The Security Service required will strengthen the security in and around the SAWS premises and also protect
the SAWS staff, infrastructure and assets.
4 requirement / scope of work
4.1 This RFQ calls for the qualifying service provider to render 24-hour monitoring and reaction security services,
for George Weather office, for a period of 3 years.
4.2 The qualifying service provider is expected to utilise the currently installed alarm system to carry out the
remote monitoring and reaction service. (supplier to link existing alarm system to the supplier’s control
security system).
4.3 Service provider will be expected to provide SAWS with daily physical patrolling.
4.4 The reaction personnel must always be in full uniform.
4.5 The bidder must be registered with PSIRA regulatory body
4.6 The reaction personnel are expected to react to the emergency within at least 15 Minutes.
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4.7 The reaction personnel to be within the George area. (The control room must be within George)
4.8 The reaction personnel must display proof of identity while on duty or while in the SAWS premises.
4.9 The name tag should be in the form of laminated plastic card and should display the following:
4.10 The reaction personnel be in possession of the following:
4.11 The duration of the contract period of 36 months, 24/7/365, the service provider must provide and ensure
compliance to the following:
a) Monitor the alarm system 24/7/365 from their control room in George.
b) Patrol the George weather office twice daily (Mondays to Sundays) between 03h00am to 06h00am
and between 18h00pm to 22h00pm. Proof of patrols conducted must be provided to SAWS by the
service provider together with their monthly invoice, e.g. guard clocking system report.
c) SAWS to be informed immediately of any unauthorised access / attempted burglaries / burglaries.
Service provider must keep record off the date and time of all alarms/panic buttons triggered, the
name of the guard/s dispatched, the time they arrived on site and their findings.
d) All guards accessing the premises of the South African Weather Service at George weather office
during the contract period must the fully uniformed with proper identification displaying the following:
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e) All response/patrol vehicles entering the premises of the service provider must be clearly branded and
identifiable.
4.1.4 SAWS reserves the right during the contract period to test the operation of equipment as well as to monitor
the reaction time to alarms/panic buttons activated.
4.1.5 The successful provider to also provide maintenance and services to the SAWS alarm system for the duration
of the contract
The RFQ will be evaluated in 4 phases as mentioned below:
➢ Phase 1: SCM compliance requirements.
➢ Phase 2: Mandatory requirements
➢ Phase 3 : Functional evaluation.
➢ Phase 4: Price and Specific Goals.
5.1 Phase 1: SCM Compliance requirements
RFQs received will be verified for completeness and correctness. SAWS reserve the right to accept or reject a
RFQ based on the completeness and correctness of the documentation and information provided.
Bidders are to ensure that they submit the following documentation / information with their RFQ.
Document Comments
Bidders must be registered on the CSD.
Proof of registration on the Central Supplier
CSD registration number must be
Database (CSD) of National Treasury
provided.
Request for Invitation (Annexure A) Completed and signed
Completed
SBD 3.3 for services (Pricing Schedule)
SBD 4 (Bidder’s Declaration) Completed and signed
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Completed and signed if points are
claimed
(A valid B-BBEE certificate, sworn
SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form)
affidavit, or relevant supporting
documentation will be used to claim
specific goals.)
SARS (South African Revenue Service) Tax
Bidders tax matters must be in order
Compliant
Valid and compliant original B-BBEE
BBBEE Certificate and/or certified copies of Sworn
Affidavit must be submitted for any
points claimed
Bidders who comply with the above requirements will be considered for further evaluation.
5.2 Phase 2: Mandatory requirements
The following mandatory requirements must be complied with by the bidder. Please note that bidders will not
be evaluated further if they do not provide evidence confirming compliance with any of the specified
mandatory requirements.
Mandatory Requirement Evidence to be submitted with bid
1 Bidder must be registered with the Private Bidders must provide SAWS with Valid PSIRA
Security Industry Regulatory Authority Certificate as evidence (PSIRA Certificate of
(PSIRA). the of the Company as evidence)
2 Bidders must be in good standing with PSIRA Bidders to provide SAWS with valid letter of
good standing of the company from PSIRA
3 The bidder must be in good standing with the Bidder must provide a Valid Letter of good
Department of Labor standing from Workman’s Compensation
(Coida)
4 Security guards must be registered with PSIRA Bidders must provide SAWS with valid Grade B
PSIRA certificate of at least 2 Guards that will
be providing service to the SAWS.
Bidders who comply with the mandatory requirements will be considered for further evaluation.
5.3. Phase 3: Functional requirements
Evaluation of the functional requirements will be done in terms of the criteria as stated in the table below.
Bidders should take note of the Criterion, Weighting & Scoring when responding to this bid.
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Criterion Weight Score
CV of the security personnels 0 = only CV provided
25 10 = CV provided for both with
valid grade B certificates and
Bidders must provide SAWS with CV of at least 2 with less 3 years of
security personnels with the following:
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ 4620.pdfand with 3 and more years’
Bidder to provide contactable references (on 0 = None provided or
corporate client letterhead) relevant to the security 25 reference letter/s
monitoring and reaction services provided by the incomplete.
bidder. Reference letters must include the below
information: 10 = 1 Reference provided
meeting all minimum
(telephone number and email address) 15 = 2 References provided
bidder to the client. requirements specified
than 5 years) 20 = 3 References provided
SAWS reserve the right to contact the references 25 = 4 or more references
provided to ascertain the quality of services rendered provided meeting all
by the bidder. minimum requirements
specified
Control room 25 0 = Information not provided
Bidder to provide SAWS with letter of commitment on 25 = The confirmation letter
company letterhead confirming that control room with George address is
with George address will be provided within 8 weeks provided and control room
upon appointment.
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to be established within 8
(No award will be provided to bidders without having weeks or less
confirmed existence of the control room)
The SAWS to make physical visit to the suppliers
control room to confirm the existence as part of due
diligence on compliance.
Armed response vehicles 25 0 = Information not provided
5 = Proof of ownership/signed
Bidders to provide list of armed response vehicle to be
lease agreement for 1 used during patrolling.
armed response vehicle
provided
10 = Proof of ownership/signed
must be attached if rented
lease agreement for 2-
armed response vehicle
provided
25 = Proof of ownership/signed
lease agreement for 3 or
more armed response
vehicle provided
Total 100
Bidders who score 70% and more will qualify for further evaluation in terms of Price and Specific Goals.
5.4. Phase 4: Price and Specific Goals Evaluation
Bidders who comply with the requirements of this bid will be evaluated according to the preference point
scoring system as determined in the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022 pertaining to the Preferential
Procurement Policy Framework Act, Act No .
Points for this RFQ shall be awarded for:
(a) Price; and
(b) Specific Goals (Refer to Annexure F: Preference Points Claim Form).
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The maximum points for this bid are allocated as follows:
Points
Price 80
SPECIFIC GOALS (Refer to Annexure F: Preference Points Claim 20
Form)
Total points for Price and Specific Goals 100
Subject to section 2(1)(f) of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act no ), the
RFQ will be awarded to the bidder scoring the highest points.
The South African Weather Service reserves the right to conduct supplier due diligence prior to final award
or at any time during the contract period. This may include site visits, reference checks and requests for
additional information.
the successful service provider
arranged with the successful service provider
This bid and all contract emanating there from will be subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC)
issued in accordance with Chapter 16A of the Treasury Regulations published in terms of the Public Finance
Management Act, 1999 (Act ). The Special Conditions are supplement to that of the General
Conditions of Contract. Where, however the Special Conditions of Contract are in conflict with the General
Conditions of Contract, the Special Conditions of the Contract prevail.
a. Address where services are required.
The successful bidder will be required to render the services at the following address:
South African Weather Service
George Weather Office
George Airport
R404 to Heroldtsbay
George
6530
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Quality Management
Source: RFQ 4620.pdfEmail: [email protected]
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[A B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE / SWORN AFFIDAVID (FOR EMES & QSEs) MUST BBE
Submitted in order to qualify for points claimed]
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Is the entity a resident of the republic of south africa (RSA)? yes NO
Does the entity have a branch in the RSA? yes NO
Does the entity have a permanent establishment in the RSA? yes NO
Does the entity have any source of income in the RSA? yes NO
Is the entity liable in the RSA for any form of taxation? Yes NO
If the answer is “NO” to all of the above, then IT is not a requirement to register for a tax
Compliance status system pin code from the south african revenue service (SARS) and if
Not register as per 2.3 Below.
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page of the RFQ.
1.7. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is not bound to accept any of the offers submitted and
reserves the right to:
1.7.1 Reject bids that are not according to Specifications / Terms of Reference;
1.7.2 Reject bids with incomplete standard bidding documents (SBD’s);
1.7.3 Request further information from any bidder after the closing date of the bid for clarity purposes;
1.7.4 Conduct site inspection/s to verify the infrastructure of bidders before final selection and award;
1.7.5 Not to award the bid if the bid price is not market related;
1.7.6 Not to award the bid to a bidder whose tax matters have not been declared by the SARS to be in
order;
1.7.7 Reject a bid if the bidder has committed a proven corrupt or fraudulent act in competing for any
contract;
1.7.8 Award the bid in totality to one or partially to more than one bidder;
1.7.9 Conduct reference / background checks on bidders and / or individuals to, among other things,
verify information provided by a bidder, confirm a firm’s existence and track record, identify its
owners and affiliations or verify an individual’s educational and professional credentials.
1.8. The South African Weather Service may, prior to award of the bid, cancel the bid if:
1.8.1. Due to changed circumstances, there is no longer a need for the goods or services requested;
1.8.2. Funds are no longer available to cover the total envisaged expenditure;
1.8.3. No acceptable tenders are received;
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1.8.4. Due to material irregularities in the tender process.
1.9. Any effort or attempt by a bidder to influence the award decision in any matter may result in the
rejection of the bid.
1.10. Costs incurred by the bidder in respect of attending any briefing / information / site visit /
presentation will be borne by the bidder and the South African Weather Service will not be liable to
reimburse such costs incurred by the bidder or his/her representative/s.
1.11. Cost incurred by the bidder in preparing and submission of any bid proposal will be borne by the
bidder and the South African Weather Service will not be liable to reimburse such costs incurred by
the bidder of his/her representative/s.
1.12. The South African Weather Service shall on receipt of any proposal relating to this bid become the
owner thereof and shall not be obliged to return any proposal.
1.13. The bidders shall indemnify the South African Weather Service against all third-party claims of
infringement of patent, trademark, or industrial design rights arising from the use of the goods or
any part thereof by the South African Weather Service.
1.14. The South African Weather Service reserves the right to request a bidders latest audited financial
statements prior to the award of the bid in order to ascertain financial stability of the bidder. Failure
by a bidder to provide such information upon request may result in the rejection of the bid submitted
by the bidder.
1.15. Subcontracting: Tenderers or contractors must submit proof of subcontracting between the main
tenderer and the subcontractor. Proof of subcontracting arrangement may include a subcontracting
agreement between the main tenderer and the subcontractor.
1.16. The SAWS reserves the right to request final presentation only to the short listed bidders to the
evaluation committee. The shortlisted service providers will be subjected to present their service
offering in line with the bid requirements/scope of work. The SAWS might also conduct site visit to
ensure the firm existence and validate the firm’s proposed capacity/employees and administration
office.
1.17. The service provider must have duly approved operational premises with the necessary
infrastructure to provide services and relevant accreditation by the relevant body. Before the
awarding of the tender a due diligence site visit will be carried out at the premises of the service
provider.
1.18. Supplier Performance Management is viewed by the SAWS as critical component in ensuring value
for money acquisition and good supplier relations between the SAWS and all its suppliers. The
successful bidders shall upon receipt of written notification of an award, be required to conclude a
tool to measure, monitor and assess the supplier‘s performance level and ensure effective delivery
of service, quality and value-add to SAWS’s business. Successful bidders are required to comply with
the above condition, and also provide a scorecard on how their product / service offering is being
measured to achieve the objectives of this condition.
1.19. The SAWS respects your privacy and acknowledge that your submission/s will contain personal
details, which may belong to you, others and / or to your company (Personal Information). By sending
us your submissions, you expressly give us consent to process and further process the Personal
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......................................................................................................... hereby declare that I have read and
understood the contents and conditions of this bid and certify that the information furnished is true
and correct. I accept that, in addition to cancellation of a contract, action may be taken against me
should the information provided prove to be false.
Signature: ..................................................................
Date: ..........................................................................
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Sbd3.3
Name of bidder: .............................................................................................................................................
or at any time during the contract period. This may include site visits, reference checks and requests for
additional information.
the successful service provider
arranged with the successful service provider
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ 4620.pdf1.1.1 Bidders are required to indicate a ceiling price based on
the total estimated time for completion of all phases and
including all expenses inclusive of VAT for the project. R ...........................................................
1.1.2 Any other costs not included in the above price? *YES NO
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1.1.3 Cost break-down of ceiling price in 1.1.1
Bidders are required to indicate the cost component/s used for determining the ceiling price as given in 1.1.1 above.
Description Cost (VAT Incl.)
1.1.4 Period required for commencement of the project after acceptance of bid?
1.1.5 Are the rates quoted firm for the full period of the project? YES *NO
1.1.6 *If not firm for the full period, provide details of the basis on which
adjustments will be applied for, for example consumer price index.
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SBD 3.3 for services (Pricing Schedule)
SBD 4 (Bidder’s Declaration) Completed and signed
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Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ 4620.pdf (RFQ)Tax compliance status system pin code from the south african revenue service (SARS) and if
Tax compliance requirements
Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin may be made via e-filing through the SARS website
Tax Compliance Status (TCS) certificate together with the bid
TCS Pin is available but the bidder is registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), a
CSD number
CSD number must be provided
CSD registration number must be
Central Supplier Database (CSD), a
Proof of ownership/signed
proof of ownership or signed lease agreement
2.3 Application for a Tax Compliance Status (TCS) Pin may be made via e-filing through the SARS website
2.4 Bidders may also submit a printed Tax Compliance Status (TCS) certificate together with the bid.
separate TCS certificate / Pin / CSD number.
2.6 Where no TCS Pin is available but the bidder is registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), a
CSD number must be provided.
lease agreement for 1 used during patrolling.
provided
lease agreement for 2
lease agreement for 3 or
Pricing Schedule ......................................................................................................... Annexure G
B-BBEE Minimum Level: 1
Points Allocation: 3 points
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Part a
Invitation to bid
You are hereby invited to bid for requirements of south african weather service
1 supplier information
The following section must be completed by the bidder. Failure to do so may result in the offer being rejected.
Name of
Bidder
Postal
Address
Street address
Telephone
Number code number
Cellphone
Number
Facsimile
Number code number
E-mail address
VAT
Registration
Number
Supplier tax central
Compliance compliance supplier
Or
Status system pin: database
No: MAAA
B-bbee status tick applicable box] b-bbee status [tick applicable box]
Level level sworn
Verification affidavit
CERTIFICATE Yes No Yes No
[A B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE / SWORN AFFIDAVID (FOR EMES & QSEs) MUST BBE
Submitted in order to qualify for points claimed]
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Are you the
Accredited
Are you a foreign
Representative
Based supplier for
In south
The goods
AFRICA FOR THE Yes No
/Services /works
GOODS Yes No
Offered?
/Services [if yes, answer the
/Works [if yes enclose proof] questionnaire below]
Offered?
Questionnaire to bidding foreign suppliers
Is the entity a resident of the republic of south africa (RSA)? yes NO
Does the entity have a branch in the RSA? yes NO
Does the entity have a permanent establishment in the RSA? yes NO
Does the entity have any source of income in the RSA? yes NO
Is the entity liable in the RSA for any form of taxation? Yes NO
If the answer is “NO” to all of the above, then IT is not a requirement to register for a tax
Compliance status system pin code from the south afri
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ 4620.pdfAuthority (NPA) for criminal investigation and or may be restricted from conducting
business with the public sector for a period not exceeding ten (10) years in terms of
the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act No or any other
applicable legislation.
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 1, 2 and 3
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1 description
South African Weather Service (SAWS) seek to appoint a suitable service provider for the provision of 24-
hour of Security monitoring and reaction service at the George Weather office, for a period of three (3)
years.
2 introduction
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is a public entity of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the
Environment (DFFE) and derives its mandate from the South African Weather Service Act (No as
amended). The public entity is listed as a Schedule 3A Public Entity in terms of the Public Finance Management
Act (PFMA).
response/reaction services at the George Weather office for a period of three (3) years. The SAWS currently
have the security system that is fully operational such as Alarm system which the supplier will be required to
integrate with the supplier’s own security control room system to ensure effective response/reaction service
during an emergency
4.1 This RFQ calls for the qualifying service provider to render 24-hour monitoring and reaction security services,
for George Weather office, for a period of 3 years.
4.2 The qualifying service provider is expected to utilise the currently installed alarm system to carry out the
remote monitoring and reaction service. (supplier to link existing alarm system to the supplier’s control
security system).
4.3 Service provider will be expected to provide SAWS with daily physical patrolling.
4.4 The reaction personnel must always be in full uniform.
4.5 The bidder must be registered with PSIRA regulatory body
4.6 The reaction personnel are expected to react to the emergency within at least 15 Minutes.
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4.7 The reaction personnel to be within the George area. (The control room must be within George)
4.8 The reaction personnel must display proof of identity while on duty or while in the SAWS premises.
4.9 The name tag should be in the form of laminated plastic card and should display the following:
4.10 The reaction personnel be in possession of the following:
4.11 The duration of the contract period of 36 months, 24/7/365, the service provider must provide and ensure
compliance to the following:
a) Monitor the alarm system 24/7/365 from their control room in George.
b) Patrol the George weather office twice daily (Mondays to Sundays) between 03h00am to 06h00am
and between 18h00pm to 22h00pm. Proof of patrols conducted must be provided to SAWS by the
service provider together with their monthly invoice, e.g. guard clocking system report.
c) SAWS to be informed immediately of any unauthorised access / attempted burglaries / burglaries.
CV of the security personnels 0 = only CV provided
25 10 = CV provided for both with
valid grade B certificates and
Bidders must provide SAWS with CV of at least 2 with less 3 years of
security personnels with the following:
experience
and with 3 and more years’
experience
Bidder to provide contactable references (on 0 = None provided or
corporate client letterhead) relevant to the security 25 reference letter/s
monitoring and reaction services provided by the incomplete.
bidder. Reference letters must include the below
information: 10 = 1 Reference provided
meeting all minimum
(telephone number and email address) 15 = 2 References provided
bidder to the client. requirements specified
than 5 years) 20 = 3 References provided
SAWS reserve the right to contact the references 25 = 4 or more references
provided to ascertain the quality of services rendered provided meeting all
by the bidder. minimum requirements
specified
Control room 25 0 = Information not provided
Bidder to provide SAWS with letter of commitment on 25 = The confirmation letter
company letterhead confirming that control room with George address is
with George address will be provided within 8 weeks provided and control room
upon appointment.
Public Document: Document Template Reference: CFO-SCM-TEMP-002
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Template: RFQ Terms of Reference for services
– Annexure H
to be established within 8
(No award will be provided to bidders without having weeks or less
confirmed existence of the control room)
This bid and all contract emanating there from will be subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC)
issued in accordance with Chapter 16A of the Treasury Regulations published in terms of the Public Finance
Management Act, 1999 (Act ). The Special Conditions are supplement to that of the General
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ 4620.pdf4.3. Name of company/firm...............................................................................
4.4. Company registration number: .....................................................................
4.5. Type of company/ firm
Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
One-person business/sole propriety
Close corporation
Public Company
Personal Liability Company
(Pty) Limited
Non-Profit Company
State Owned Company
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4.6. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm,
certify that the points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender,
qualifies the company/ firm for the preference(s) shown and I acknowledge that:
i) The information furnished is true and correct;
ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as
indicated in paragraph 1 of this form;
iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown
in paragraphs 1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary
proof to the satisfaction of the organ of state that the claims are correct;
iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any
of the conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in
addition to any other remedy it may have –
(a) disqualify the person from the tendering process;
(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a
result of that person’s conduct;
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered
as a result of having to make less favourable arrangements due
to such cancellation;
(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and
directors, or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a
fraudulent basis, be restricted from obtaining business from any
organ of state for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the audi
alteram partem (hear the other side) rule has been applied; and
(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.
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Signature(s) of tenderer(s)
Surname and name: ................................................................
Date: ...............................................................
Address: ...............................................................
...............................................................
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Pricing schedule services : annexure g
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve guarding, access control, CCTV, surveillance, or private security services.
Act 56 of 2001
Relevant where security providers, guards, access control or private security services are required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve guarding, access control, CCTV, surveillance, or private security services.
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George Weather Office - R404 to Heroldtsbay - George Airport - 6529
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High source confidence
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Last checked
11 Sept 2026
AI status
Not enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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