Accredited snake handling training provider for saws employees in cape town

Closing date: 15 June 2026 at 11:00. Validity period: 60 calendar days after closing date. No briefing session scheduled.

Enquiries: SCM: Acquisition Department, South African Weather Service. Email: [email protected].

Submit bids electronically to [email protected] by the closing date and time (15 June 2026 at 11:00). Late bids will not be accepted. Use the official forms provided (do not re-type). Initial all pages of your bid. Ensure bids are complete and correct; incomplete or incorrect submissions may be rejected. SAWS reserves the right to: reject bids not meeting specifications, request further information, conduct site inspections, or cancel the bid under certain conditions. Costs for bid preparation, briefings, or site visits are for the bidder's account. SAWS owns all submitted proposals and is not obligated to return them. Subcontracting requires proof of agreement between the main tenderer and subcontractor. Joint ventures/consortia must submit a signed teaming agreement. The successful bidder must sign a written contract form (SBD7).

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Evaluation occurs in 4 phases: Phase 1: SCM compliance (documentation completeness: CSD registration, Annexure A, SBD 3.3, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SARS tax compliance, B-BBEE certificate/affidavit). Phase 2: Mandatory requirements (valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing). Phase 3: Functional evaluation (Facilitator CV with years of experience: 50 points; Contactable references: 20 points; Training programme course contents: 30 points). Minimum 70% in Phase 3 to proceed. Phase 4: Price (80 points) and B-BBEE Specific Goals (20 points) using the 80/20 preference point system. B-BBEE points: Level 1: 20, Level 2: 18, Level 3: 14, Level 4: 12, Level 5: 8, Level 6: 6, Level 7: 4, Level 8: 2, Non-compliant: 0. Bid with highest total points wins. Failure to submit required proof for specific goals means no points are claimed.

Conduct 2-day face-to-face snake handling training for 12 SAWS employees at SAWS premises in Cape Town (Oval Office Park, Freight Road, Cape Town International Airport). Training must enable participants to identify snakes and safely handle/relocate snakes away from the workplace. Programme must include: Introduction to snake handling, basic biology/behavior, safety protocols (attire, procedures, emergency response), tools/equipment (hooks, tongs, bags, safety glasses), hands-on training (non-venomous and venomous snakes), venomous snake identification, continued education/support, certification (written/practical assessment), and documentation (attendance, assessments, incidents). Training materials (manuals/handbooks) must be provided. Service provider must have operational premises with necessary infrastructure and relevant accreditation. Due diligence site visit will be conducted at the premises of the service provider.

Training programme must cover: Introduction to snake handling (purpose, safety importance), basic biology and behavior (anatomy, species behavior, signs of aggression/stress), safety protocols (attire, procedures, emergency response), tools and equipment (hooks, tongs, bags, safety glasses, posters, canvas bags), hands-on training (non-venomous and venomous snakes, simulation exercises), venomous snake identification, continued education/support, certification (written/practical assessment, issue date and validity), and documentation (attendance, assessments, incidents).

Bidder must submit CV of the facilitator with years of experience as a snake handling handler. Scoring: 0 = None, 10 = 1-2 years, 20 = 3-4 years, 30 = 5-6 years, 40 = 7-8 years, 50 = 9-10 or more years. Bidder must provide reference letters from companies where the bidder provided training on snake handling. Scoring: 0 = None provided, 10 = One detailed reference letter, 20 = Two or more detailed reference letters. Reference letters must be on the letterhead of the previously serviced client and include: Name of the company/institution, contact person, signed and dated, contact details, and brief description of training provided.

Bidders must indicate a ceiling price based on the total estimated time for completion of all phases, including all expenses inclusive of VAT for the project. Provide a cost breakdown of the ceiling price. Indicate if rates are firm for the full period of the project; if not, specify the basis for adjustments (e.g., consumer price index).

Submit a ceiling price inclusive of VAT for the entire project (all phases, all expenses). Provide a cost breakdown of the ceiling price. Indicate if rates are firm for the project duration; if not, specify adjustment basis (e.g., CPI). Payment terms: 30 days from invoice receipt unless otherwise agreed. SAWS may request latest audited financial statements to assess bidder stability.

Mandatory: Proof of CSD registration (number required). Completed and signed: Annexure A (Request for Invitation), SBD 3.3 (Pricing Schedule), SBD 4, SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form if claiming points). Tax Compliance: Submit SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate. If no TCS PIN, provide CSD number. For consortia/joint ventures, each party must submit separate TCS/CSD proof. Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing required. B-BBEE: Submit valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to qualify for claimed points. No bids accepted from state employees or entities with state-employed directors/members. Foreign suppliers must complete Annexure A questionnaire if applicable. Failure to comply with any of the above may render the bid invalid.

B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for points claimed. Points for Specific Goals (20 points total) are allocated as follows: Level 1: 20, Level 2: 18, Level 3: 14, Level 4: 12, Level 5: 8, Level 6: 6, Level 7: 4, Level 8: 2, Non-compliant: 0. Failure to submit required proof means no points are claimed.

Training must comply with section 8 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, ensuring a safe working environment for SAWS staff. Training must cover: Proper attire for snake handling (e.g., gloves, long pants, closed-toe shoes), procedures for safely approaching and handling snakes, and emergency procedures in case of snakebite. Training aims to mitigate or eliminate potential hazards and reduce the chances of snakebites, which can lead to life-changing deformities or death.

This bid and any contract emanating from it are subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) issued by National Treasury in July 2010, available at: http://ocpo.treasury.gov.za/Resource_Centre/Legislation/General%20Conditions%20of%20Contract-%20Inclusion%20of%20par%2034%20CIBD.pdf. Special Conditions of Contract supplement the GCC; where they conflict, Special Conditions prevail. SAWS reserves the right to exclude bidders who fail to comply with any Special Conditions. The successful bidder must sign a written contract form (SBD7). Supplier Performance Management is critical; successful bidders must conclude a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with SAWS, which will form part of the supply agreement.

SAWS 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. Services must be rendered face-to-face at SAWS premises in Cape Town on a date agreed by both parties. The service provider must have duly approved operational premises with the necessary infrastructure and relevant accreditation. A due diligence site visit will be carried out at the premises of the service provider before awarding the tender.

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Evaluation occurs in 4 phases: Phase 1: SCM compliance (documentation completeness). Phase 2: Mandatory requirements (valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing). Phase 3: Functional evaluation (Facilitator CV: 50 points, References: 20 points, Training programme: 30 points). Minimum 70% in Phase 3 to proceed. Phase 4: Price (80 points) and Specific Goals (20 points) using the 80/20 preference point system. B-BBEE points: Level 1: 20, Level 2: 18, Level 3: 14, Level 4: 12, Level 5: 8, Level 6: 6, Level 7: 4, Level 8: 2, Non-compliant: 0. Failure to submit required proof for specific goals means no points are claimed.