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.
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
01 Observatory Road. - Observatory - Cape Town - 7925
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
17 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-159334
The western cape government seeks a service provider to deliver adult swimming lessons for safety purposes. Contractors with relevant experience in aquatic training should apply. Submission is via RFQ with a closing date of 23 june 2026.
Date & Time
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 - 11:00
Venue
null
Categories
Request for Quotation
01 Observatory Road. - Observatory - Cape Town - 7925
AI Document Analysis Stages
Important Dates
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17 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
23 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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.
RFO_swimming lessons (1).pdf
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Contact Information
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Submission Guidelines
Source: RFO_swimming lessons (1).pdf (RFQ)Returnable Documents: Procurement Invitation (SBD 1), signed ❑, and completed including the SBD 4, 6.1 A Yes Pages 1-20, Government’s Central Supplier Database A Yes, PREFERENCE POINTS CLAIMED (SBD 6.1), BID SUBMISSION CERTIFICATE FORM - (SBD 1)
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFO_swimming lessons (1).pdf (RFQ)Pt−P
Ps= 80 (1 − )
P
Where
Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration
Pt = Price of tender under consideration
Pmin = Price of lowest acceptable tender
4. Points awarded for specific goals
4.1 In terms of Regulation 4(2); 5(2); 6(2) and 7(2) of the Preferential Procurement Regulations,
preference points must be awarded for specific goals stated in the tender. For the purposes of this
tender the tenderer will be allocated points based on the goals stated in table 1 below as may be
supported by proof/ documentation stated in the conditions of this tender:
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Preference points claimed (sbd 6.1)
Table 1: Specific goals for the tender and points claimed are indicated per the table below:
Note to tenderers: The tenderer must indicate how they claim points for each preference point
system.) Tenderer to submit a valid BBBEE certificate in order to earn points on specific goals.
Failure to submit a valid BBBEE certificate, the bidder will not be allocated points for specific
goals.
Number of points Number of points claimed
(80/20 system) allocated
Specific Goals (To be completed by the (80/20 system)
tenderer)
(between R2 000 and R50 000 000)
B-BBEE Status Level of 8
Contribution 1 to 3
B-BBEE Status Level of 6
Contribution 4 to 6
B-BBEE Status Level of 2
Contribution 7 to 8
Supplier that is at least 3
51% Black-owned
Supplier that is at least 3
51% Black female-
owned
Supplier that is at least 1
51% Black youth-
owned
Supplier that is at least 1
51% owned by People
with Disabilities
EME or QSE 4
Declaration with regard to company/firm
4.2 Name of company/firm...............................................................................
4.3 Company registration number: .....................................................................
4.4 Type of company/ firm
Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
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Preference points claimed (sbd 6.1)
One-person business/sole propriety
Close corporation
Public Company
Personal Liability Company
(Pty) Limited
Non-Profit Company
State Owned Company
[Tick applicable box]
4.5 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) 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.
..............................................
Signature(s) of tenderer(s)
Surname and name: ...............................................................
Date: ...............................................................
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Preference points claimed (sbd 6.1)
Address: ...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
Bid submission certificate form - (sbd 1)
I hereby undertake to supply all or any of the goods, works, and services described in this
procurement invitation to the NRF in accordance with the requirements and specifications stipulated
in this Bid Invitation document at the price/s quoted.
My offer remains binding upon me and open for acceptance by the NRF during the validity period
indicated and calculated from the closing time of Bid Invitation.
The following documents are deemed to form and be read and construed as part of this offer / bid
even where integrated in this document:
Invitation to Bid (SBD 1) Specification(s) set out in this Quotation Invitation
inclusive of any annexures thereto
Bidder’s responses to this invitation as Pricing Schedule(s) (SBD3) including detailed
attached to this document schedules attached
Local Content and Local Manufacturing Certification (SBD 6.2) in accordance with the SABS
standard
Declaration of Interest (SBD4) General Conditions of Contract and
special/additional conditions of contract as set out in
this document
Preference (SBD 6.1) claims for Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Status Level of
Contribution, supported by a valid certified BBBEE certificate.
I confirm that I have satisfied myself as to the correctness and validity of my offer / bid in response to
this Bid Invitation; that the price(s) and rate(s) quoted cover all the goods, works and services
specified in the Bid Invitation and cover all my obligations and I accept that any mistakes regarding
price(s) and rate(s) and calculations will be at my own risk.
I accept full responsibility for the proper execution and fulfilment of all obligations and conditions
devolving on me in terms of this Bid Invitation as the principal liable for the due fulfilment of the
subsequent contract if awarded to me.
I declare that I have had no participation in any collusive practices with any Bidder or any other person
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regarding this or any other Bid.
I certify that the information furnished in these declarations (SBD 3, SBD 4, SBD 6.1 and SBD 6.2 (if
applicable)) is correct and I accept that the NRF may reject the Bid or act against me should these
declarations prove to be false.
I confirm that I am duly authorised to sign this offer/ bid response.
Name (print)
Capacity
Technical Specifications
Source: RFO_swimming lessons (1).pdf (RFQ)Introduction to the nrf
The National Research Foundation Act, Act , establishes the National Research
Foundation (“NRF”) as the juristic person that makes this bid invitation and will contract with the
awarded bidder. The Public Finance Management Act classifies the organisation as a Schedule
3A Public Entity.
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Context of this procurement
The SAEON seeks to appoint a service provider to assist with swimming lessons
Contract period
Once off supply
Description of goods/detailed specification
The purpose of the project is to appoint a service provider(s) assist in offering adults swimming lessons
for our employees that work close to water sources as a safety measure for its different landscapes.
Adult Swimming levels required
✓ Beginner (for employees that are not comfortable around water, afraid of water or little
experience)
✓ Learn to swim (Comfortable in water and ready to Learn to Swim)
✓ Stroke correction (Comfortable swimming lengths)
Time schedules
✓ This will not be a group attendance (N.B)
✓ Employees will arrange their own times that work for them individually
✓ Time spent in the pool should be at least more than 30 minutes
✓ Schedules must be flexible for the employees (allowed to postpone some days during the week
because of work/emergencies and not be penalized for missing their allocated slots or affecting their
lessons)
✓ Employees are on different swimming levels (N.B)
Facility should have:
✓ Heated pools
✓ Indoor pools
✓ Swimming school/academy must be close to the SAEON Fynbos’s offices in Observatory (Cape
Town) to reduce time spent on travelling
✓ Offer swimming packages between 5 to 20 lessons.
✓ Friendly and patient instructors
✓ Hand out certificates at the end of the completion of lessons.
Sets of quotation documents required
Number of ORIGINAL bid documents for contract signing 1
Bidders must submit the above number of original documents in electronic format (email) to the
NRF. These serve as the original sets for the legal bid document and upon award, signature and
serve as the legal contract document between the bidder and the NRF.
Returnable documents checklist
The bidder is to complete this table and to supply the necessary page references to the
supporting documentation. A bidder failing to adequately provide any of the mandatory
documents will be disqualified.
Legislative/Technical Documents Compliance
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(M – Mandatory); (O – Optional); Submitted Bid Section Reference to
(A- Administrative) Reference Bidder’s
document
Bidder Eligibility
Procurement Invitation (SBD 1), signed ❑
and completed including the SBD 4, 6.1 A Yes Pages 1-20
and signed Bid Submission Certificate ❑ No
form.
❑
Proof of authority must be submitted e.g. A Yes
company resolution ❑ No
❑ Proof of Registration on the
Government’s Central Supplier Database A Yes
(CSD). ❑ No
❑
A valid B-BBEE certificate or Sworn O Yes Pages 16-19
Affidavit ❑ No
Specification Eligibility
Swimming lessons for safety
Swimming levels required
✓ Beginner (for employees that are not
comfortable around water /Afraid of water or
little experience/)
✓ Learn to swim
✓ Stroke correction
Time schedules
✓ This will not be a group attendance
(N.B)
❑ ✓ Employees will arrange their own
times that work for them M Yes
✓ Time spent in the pool should be at ❑ No
least more than 30 minutes
✓ Schedules must be flexible for the
employees (they can skip some days during
the week because of work and not be
penalized for missing their allocated slot).
✓ Employees are on different swimming
levels (N.B)
Facility should have:
✓ Heated pools
✓ Indoor pools
✓ Must be close to Fynbos’s offices in
Observatory (Cape Town) to reduce time
spent travelling
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(M – Mandatory); (O – Optional); Submitted Bid Section Reference to
(A- Administrative) Reference Bidder’s
document
✓ Have swimming packages of 5 to 20
lessons.
✓ Friendly and patient instructors
Hand out certificates at the end of the
completion
Pricing Documents Compliance
Pricing (SBD 3.1)/ or a quotation on the ❑
company letterhead in this document to M Yes Pages 09-11
be completed. ❑ No
Eligibility criteria (go/no-go)
Selection Element Meet Bid Section
Reference to
Specificati Reference
Bidder’s
on
document
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFO_swimming lessons (1).pdf✓ Beginner (for employees that are not comfortable around water, afraid of water or little
experience)
✓ Learn to swim (Comfortable in water and ready to Learn to Swim)
✓ Stroke correction (Comfortable swimming lengths)
✓ Beginner (for employees that are not
comfortable around water /Afraid of water or
little experience/)
✓ Learn to swim
✓ Stroke correction
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFO_swimming lessons (1).pdfThe NRF compares each bidder’s pricing proposal on an equal and fair comparison basis
equitable to all bidders, taking into account all aspects of the bid’s pricing requirements
including the application of fair pricing tests as set out below in the section “Insufficiency of
Funds”.
Pricing (SBD 3.1)/ or a quotation on the ❑
company letterhead in this document to M Yes Pages 09-11
be completed. ❑ No
Eligibility criteria (go/no-go)
2 Fully completed pricing schedule ❑ YES ❑ Documents’
(SBD 3.1) / or a quotation on the NO Due diligence
company letterhead. Returnable of
Detailed specifications provided on ❑ YES ❑ Detailed
the quotation have met the scope of NO Specifications.
work required.
Sbd 3.1: Pricing detail
specified NRF price delivery point and includes value- added tax, income tax,
unemployment insurance fund contributions, and skills development levies in terms of
General Conditions of contract clauses 12, 32.1 and 32.2.
Price Delivery Point: In cases where different delivery points influence the pricing, the
bidder submits a separate pricing schedule for each delivery point.
9 Detail Pricing Support: Detailed information e.g. costed bill of quantities is optional where
not stated in the price schedule below and is provided as an annexure to the details
included in this SBD 3
10 Application of Preference Points: Pricing is subject to the addition of Preference Points as
stipulated below - Standard Bidding Document 6.1 Preference claim form.
Pricing schedule 3.1/3.2
even where integrated in this document:
Invitation to Bid (SBD 1) Specification(s) set out in this Quotation Invitation
inclusive of any annexures thereto
Bidder’s responses to this invitation as Pricing Schedule(s) (SBD3) including detailed
attached to this document schedules attached
Local Content and Local Manufacturing Certification (SBD 6.2) in accordance with the SABS
standard
Declaration of Interest (SBD4) General Conditions of Contract and
special/additional conditions of contract as set out in
this document
Preference (SBD 6.1) claims for Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Status Level of
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFO_swimming lessons (1).pdf (RFQ)1 Fully completed Procurement ❑ YES ❑ Pages 1-20 Invitation (SBD 1) including the SBD NO 4, 6.1 and signed Bid Submission Certificate form. 2 Fully completed pricing schedule ❑ YES ❑ Documents’ (SBD 3.1) / or a quotation on the NO Due diligence company letterhead. Returnable of Eligibility on Detailed specifications provided on ❑ YES ❑ Detailed the quotation have met the scope of NO Specifications. work required. SBD 3.1: PRICING DETAIL Pricing Special Conditions 1 Pricing Schedule: In terms of General Conditions of contract clause 17.1, the price schedule remains unchanged for the duration of the contract with the NRF accepting no changes, extensions, or additional ad hoc costs to the pricing conditions of the contract with the exception of any price adjustments authorised in the Special Conditions of Contract for pricing set out below: 2 Firm Quantities over the Contract Period: The NRF requires firm set quantities during the current period with the time of delivery being determined during the contract period. 3 Estimated quantities over the Contract Period: The NRF may require further quantities during the current period with the actual quantity and time of delivery being determined when such quantities are needed. For bidding purposes and to establish the contract ceiling price, the NRF provides estimated quantities of what its requirements and estimated timing during the contract period for bidders to establish their pricing. The NRF does not provide guarantees or commitments that it will order this entire amount during the contract’s life. of 22 Ver. Standard 2018-6bRFQ/SAEON/ETFEON/ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS/48/2026 SBD 3.1: PRICING DETAIL The NRF, through the signed contract, guarantees its procurement of the specified goods and/or services is from the contracted party only. 4 Placement of written purchase orders for actual quantities ordered: The NRF manages the execution of this contract through the issue of written purchase orders – stipulating quantity, description, delivery date, and the unit price as et out in this contract - for the contracted supplies. The NRF, when issuing the written purchase order, guarantees that the funding is available. 5 Contract Ceiling Price: With these estimates in the bid contract, the contract ceiling price includes both the firm quantities and the potential future quantities within the contract ceiling price. The NRF manages the contract within the contract ceiling price by paying only for the verified deliveries/performances in terms of the clauses of this contract. The cumulative value of each of these invoices at the expiry of the contract is the actual total contract price. 6 Price Adjustments: In terms of General Conditions of Contract clause 17.1, the price adjustments with the rules for application are set out below as special conditions of Contract Clause 17.1. Price adjustments and their corresponding rules are for the management of price risks on the basis of the NRF and the contracted bidder sharing the risk equally. 7 Price quoted is South African Rands in terms of General Conditions of contract clause 16.4 8 Price Quotation Basis Price quoted is fully inclusive of all costs including delivery to the specified NRF price delivery point and includes value- added tax, income tax, unemployment insurance fund contributions, and skills development levies in terms of General Conditions of contract clauses 12, 32.1 and 32.2. Price Delivery Point: In cases where different delivery points influence the pricing, the bidder submits a separate pricing schedule for each delivery point. 9 Detail Pricing Support: Detailed information e.g. costed bill of quantities is optional where not stated in the price schedule below and is provided as an annexure to the details included in this SBD 3 10 Application of Preference Points: Pricing is subject to the addition of Preference Points as stipulated below - Standard Bidding Document 6.1 Preference claim form. PRICING SCHEDULE 3.1/3.2 DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT OF TOTAL PRICE (Refer to specification) MEASURE
EA Beginner lessons (20) 3
Stroke correction (10) 1 EA TOTAL PRICE EXCLUDING VAT R of 22 Ver. Standard 2018-6bRFQ/SAEON/ETFEON/ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS/48/2026 DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT OF TOTAL PRICE (Refer to specification) MEASURE VAT R TOTAL CONTRACT INCLUDING VAT (CEILING PRICE) R GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT The National Research Foundation cannot amend the National Treasury’s General Conditions of Contract (GCC). The National Research Foundation therefore appends Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) providing specific information relevant to a GCC clause to its the National Treasury’s General Conditions of Contract. Special Conditions specific to this bid contract are set out in this document. The NRF deems the bidders to have accessed and read the General Conditions of Contract. Whenever there is an unintended conflict, the provisions of the Special Conditions of Contract shall prevail over the General Conditions of Contract. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT (AMENDMENTS TO SPECIFIC CLAUSES OF THE GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT LISTED BELOW EACH CLAUSE IN THAT SECTION). 1 Service Provider Obligations: The service provider must exercise reasonable skill, care and diligence in rendering all services included in this procurement contract. The service provider must deliver the services during normal working hours (i.e. Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays from 08h30 to 17h00) and/or such additional hours as may be reasonably required by the NRF due to the existence of special circumstances. Services rendered outside of these hours will only be rendered by mutual agreement with the nominated person of the NRF, based on severity level. The service provider may not do anything that may prejudice or be adverse to the operations and functions of the NRF The service provider must submit such information and reports, as specified in the agreed service request, to the person nominated by the NRF, and comply with all legislation applicable in providing these services. The service provider corresponds and delivers services only to the NRF and end users of the NRF. 2 Communication: The contracted parties communicate in writing through mail, delivery, or email. The contracted party states the contract number and purchase order number, if the latter is applicable, on communication documentation. The contract party does not act upon any communication without the contract number or must verify such communication with the assigned NRF contract manager prior to acting upon it. 3 Occupational Health and Safety when working on NRF sites: All personnel performing work on NRF site/s as part of this contract are responsible to obtain safety induction. Over and above the obligations provided by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act No and its Regulations, known as ‘the Act’), the contracted party meets of 22 Ver. Standard 2018-6bRFQ/SAEON/ETFEON/ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS/48/2026 SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT with all relevant health and safety instructions as given to them by site safety personnel, where relevant. Personal protection equipment including closed safety shoes, hard hats, height safety equipment, and high visibility vests are worn at all times while on the work site. All personnel are to obey the relevant instructions, including signage, related to restricted access and speed limits on all sites. The contracted party, once signing the contract (SBD 7), is responsible for itself, its employees, and those people affected by its operations in terms of the Act the regulations promulgated in terms thereof. The contracted party performs all work and uses equipment on site complying with the provisions of the Act. To this end, the contracted party shall make available to the NRF the valid Letter of Good Standing in terms of the COID Act and ensure its validity does not expire while executing this bid, where applicable. The contracted party furnishes its registration number with the office of the Compensation Commissioner. The contracted party enters into a Section 37.2 agreement in terms of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act No and its Regulations) that the NRF drafts. The contracted party maintains a health and safety plan complying with the requirements of The Act at the work site during the period that contracted work takes place on the site. The NRF manages the contracted party in his capacity for the execution of this contract to meet the provisions of the said Act and the regulations promulgated in terms thereof. The contracted party accepts liability for any contraventions to the Act. Each member of the contracted party’s team (including sub-contracted personnel), submit a signed indemnity form prior to entering the work site and kept in the contracted party’s health and safety file. MANAGEMENT OF PERFORMANCE LEVELS The Performance Levels are in the table below.
The NRF measures the contracted bidder’s performance against these performance levels in the execution of the contract.
The contracted bidder recognises that its failure to meet the performance levels has a material and adverse impact on the operations of NRF and that the damages from the contracted bidder’s failure to meet any performance level is not susceptible to precise determination.
The NRF excuses the contracted bidder from failing to comply with the performance levels to the extent that non-performance or delayed performance is solely and directly attributable to an act or omission of the NRF or its staff or circumstances of force majeure as referred to in this Agreement.
If the contracted bidder fails to meet any performance level
the contracted bidder shall investigate and report on the root causes of the performance level failure; promptly correct the failure and begin meeting the set performance levels;
advise the NRF as and to the extent requested by the NRF of the status of remedial efforts being undertaken with respect to such performance level failure; and
take appropriate preventative measures to prevent the recurrence of the performance level failure.
Both parties are responsible for monitoring and measuring the performance of the contracted bidder against the performance levels set in this document. The NRF deems of 22 Ver. Standard 2018-6bRFQ/SAEON/ETFEON/ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS/48/2026 MANAGEMENT OF PERFORMANCE LEVELS failure by the contracted bidder to measure performance with respect to the contract specifications for any measurement period, as a failure to meet the stipulated performance levels. PERFORMANCE LEVELS STATEMENT Service/Goods being Measurement Penalty/Bonus and level applicable Measured Methodology from Supply and delivery of Check the completeness No completion certificate or invoice will swimming lessons of the delivery against the be approved and paid if the delivery is Purchase order. not satisfactory. SBD 4 BIDDER’S DISCLOSURE
PURPOSE OF THE FORM Any person (natural or juristic) may make an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to bid. In line with the principles of transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and further expressed in various pieces of legislation, it is required for the bidder to make this declaration in respect of the details required hereunder. Where a person/s are listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters and / or the List of Restricted Suppliers, that person will automatically be disqualified from the bid process.
Bidder’s declaration 2.1 Is the bidder, or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners or any person having a controlling interest1 in the enterprise, employed by the state? YES/NO 2.1.1 If so, furnish particulars of the names, individual identity numbers, and, if applicable, state employee numbers of sole proprietor/ directors / trustees / shareholders / members/ partners or any 1 the power, by one person or a group of persons holding the majority of the equity of an enterprise, alternatively, the person/s having the deciding vote or power to influence or to direct the course and decisions of the enterprise. of 22 Ver. Standard 2018-6bRFQ/SAEON/ETFEON/ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS/48/2026 person having a controlling interest in the enterprise, in table below. Full Name Identity Number Name of State institution 2.2 Do you, or any person connected with the bidder, have a relationship with any person who is employed by the procuring institution? YES/NO 2.2.1 If so, furnish particulars: ................................................................................................ ................................................................................................ 2.3 Does the bidder or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners or any person having a controlling interest in the enterprise have any interest in any other related enterprise whether or not they are bidding for this contract? YES/NO 2.3.1 If so, furnish particulars: ........................................................................................ ........................................................................................
B-BBEE Details: B-BBEE Status Level Tick Applicable Box. Status Level Tick Applicable Box.
Verification Certificate ❑ Yes ❑ No Sworn ❑ Yes ❑ No
Affidavit
[A B-BBEE status level verification certificate/ sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) must be
submitted in order to qualify for preference points for B-BBEE]
❑ Yes ❑ Are you the accredited Are you a foreign-
No ❑ Yes ❑ No representative in South Africa based supplier for
[If yes [If yes, answer the for the goods /services/works the goods/services/
enclose questionnaire below] offered? works offered?
proof]
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 African Revenue Service (SARS) and if not register as
per 2.3 below.
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Terms and conditions for bidding (sbd 1b)
1. Bid submission:
1.1 Bids must be delivered by the stipulated time to the correct address. Late bids will not be
accepted for consideration.
1.2 All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided–(not to be re-typed) or in the
manner prescribed in the bid document. Bid pages are bound to minimise risk of lost
pages.
1.3 This bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 and the
General Conditions Of Contract (GCC) with its special conditions of contract, and, if
applicab
Health & Safety
Source: RFO_swimming lessons (1).pdfStage 2A – Evaluation of Bids against Specifications including Quality
The NRF evaluates each bidder’s written response to the specifications issued in accordance
with published evaluation criteria set as in Section D.
Stage 2B – Due Diligence Interviews or Proof of Delivery/Concept against Specifications
offered. Where these tests reflect pricing outside of the established fair price range, the
evaluators may recommend price negotiation. The NRF only negotiates price, and no other
component, with the winning bidder or, where that bidder refuses negotiation, with the next
ranked bidder in the price/preference ranking until a market related price is achieved.
Sbd 1 signature
Nb: failure to provide / or comply with any of the above particulars may
The purpose of the project is to appoint a service provider(s) assist in offering adults swimming lessons
for our employees that work close to water sources as a safety measure for its different landscapes.
The National Research Foundation cannot amend the National Treasury’s General Conditions
of Contract (GCC). The National Research Foundation therefore appends Special Conditions
of Contract (SCC) providing specific information relevant to a GCC clause to its the National
Treasury’s General Conditions of Contract. Special Conditions specific to this bid contract are
set out in this document.
of the NRF.
2 Communication: The contracted parties communicate in writing through mail, delivery,
or email. The contracted party states the contract number and purchase order number, if
the latter is applicable, on communication documentation. The contract party does not act
upon any communication without the contract number or must verify such communication
with the assigned NRF contract manager prior to acting upon it.
3 Occupational Health and Safety when working on NRF sites: All personnel
performing work on NRF site/s as part of this contract are responsible to obtain safety
induction.
Over and above the obligations provided by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS
Act No and its Regulations, known as ‘the Act’), the contracted party meets
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with all relevant health and safety instructions as given to them by site safety personnel,
where relevant. Personal protection equipment including closed safety shoes, hard hats,
height safety equipment, and high visibility vests are worn at all times while on the work
site. All personnel are to obey the relevant instructions, including signage, related to
restricted access and speed limits on all sites.
The contracted party, once signing the contract (SBD 7), is responsible for itself, its
employees, and those people affected by its operations in terms of the Act the regulations
promulgated in terms thereof. The contracted party performs all work and uses equipment
on site complying with the provisions of the Act.
this bid, where applicable. The contracted party furnishes its registration number with the
office of the Compensation Commissioner. The contracted party enters into a Section
37.2 agreement in terms of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act No
and its Regulations) that the NRF drafts.
the contracted party’s team (including sub-contracted personnel), submit a signed
indemnity form prior to entering the work site and kept in the contracted party’s health
and safety file.
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 1, 2 and 3 ABOVE IS
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regarding this or any other Bid.
I certify that the information furnished in these declarations (SBD 3, SBD 4, SBD 6.1 and SBD 6.2 (if
applicable)) is correct and I accept that the NRF may reject the Bid or act against me should these
declarations prove to be false.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFO_swimming lessons (1).pdfassociates do not warrant its accuracy or completeness. The NRF makes no representation,
warranty, assurance, guarantee or endorsements to any provider/bidder concerning the
document, whether with regard to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise and the NRF shall
have no liability towards the responding service providers or any other party in connection
therewith.
1 Pricing Schedule: In terms of General Conditions of contract clause 17.1, the price
schedule remains unchanged for the duration of the contract with the NRF accepting no
changes, extensions, or additional ad hoc costs to the pricing conditions of the contract with
the exception of any price adjustments authorised in the Special Conditions of Contract for
pricing set out below:
2 Firm Quantities over the Contract Period: The NRF requires firm set quantities during
the current period with the time of delivery being determined during the contract period.
3 Estimated quantities over the Contract Period: The NRF may require further quantities
during the current period with the actual quantity and time of delivery being determined
when such quantities are needed. For bidding purposes and to establish the contract ceiling
price, the NRF provides estimated quantities of what its requirements and estimated timing
during the contract period for bidders to establish their pricing. The NRF does not provide
guarantees or commitments that it will order this entire amount during the contract’s life.
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Sbd 3.1: Pricing detail
and/or services is from the contracted party only.
4 Placement of written purchase orders for actual quantities ordered: The NRF
manages the execution of this contract through the issue of written purchase orders –
stipulating quantity, description, delivery date, and the unit price as et out in this contract -
for the contracted supplies. The NRF, when issuing the written purchase order, guarantees
that the funding is available.
5 Contract Ceiling Price: With these estimates in the bid contract, the contract ceiling price
includes both the firm quantities and the potential future quantities within the contract ceiling
price. The NRF manages the contract within the contract ceiling price by paying only for the
verified deliveries/performances in terms of the clauses of this contract. The cumulative
value of each of these invoices at the expiry of the contract is the actual total contract price.
6 Price Adjustments: In terms of General Conditions of Contract clause 17.1, the price
adjustments with the rules for application are set out below as special conditions of Contract
Clause 17.1.
material and adverse impact on the operations of NRF and that the damages from the
contracted bidder’s failure to meet any performance level is not susceptible to precise
determination.
to the extent that non-performance or delayed performance is solely and directly
attributable to an act or omission of the NRF or its staff or circumstances of force majeure
as referred to in this Agreement.
4.2 Name of company/firm...............................................................................
4.3 Company registration number: .....................................................................
4.4 Type of company/ firm
Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
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Preference points claimed (sbd 6.1)
One-person business/sole propriety
Close corporation
Public Company
Personal Liability Company
(Pty) Limited
Non-Profit Company
State Owned Company
[Tick applicable box]
4.5 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) 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: ...............................................................
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Preference points claimed (sbd 6.1)
Address: ...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
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Bid submission certificate form - (sbd 1)
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.
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