Chainsaw operator training for 132 limpopo public works officials

Closing date: 17 June 2026 at 11:00. Training date: July 2026.

Submit bids by handwritten forms only (do not re-type). Deposit bid response documents in the bid box at the specified street address by 17 June 2026 at 11:00. Late bids will not be accepted. Use official forms provided (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1). Failure to comply with any required particulars may render the bid invalid. Joint ventures are not allowed. Proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) must be submitted with the bid.

Training scope: Chainsaw Operator Training for 132 officials across 5 districts (Capricorn: 26, Mopani: 15, Vhembe: 26, Sekhukhune: 13, Waterberg: 52). Training must align to QCTO SP: 220901 or 220903. Target audience: Officials with no prior chainsaw experience in Facilities Management and Road Works Directorates. Training must cover: Safety and Legal Considerations (transportation, pre-operational checks, general safety, PPE), Mechanics (components, bars, chains, cutters, safe work practices), Identification of Hazards (reactive forces, checklists), Cutting Techniques (felling, limbing, bucking, de-branching), Maintenance. Training must be conducted in the respective districts. Training duration: 5 days. Training Service Provider (TSP) must provide: PPE for participants, training materials, programme outline per day (including training aids, simulations), assessment and certification of competence. Deliverables: Certification and certificate validity. Aftercare/value-add: Additional uncosted benefits to the department. Facilitators must be qualified in Chainsaw Operation from a credible South African institution, registered with relevant professional bodies, and possess facilitation skills with a proven track record. CVs of facilitators must be submitted; replacements require equivalent qualifications and prior department approval. TSP must be QCTO-accredited (institutional and programme accreditation).

Cost proposal must include: Unit cost and group cost, travel and accommodation for trainers to all districts, and any other costs to be borne by the department. Pricing must be clear and comprehensive.

Bidders must submit: CSD document, Company Profile, Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN from SARS (or CSD number if TCS PIN unavailable). Bidders must not be listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers. No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state, companies with directors in the service of the state, or close corporations with members in the service of the state. Bidders must complete and sign SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form). Foreign suppliers must answer the questionnaire if applicable. Proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) must be submitted for bids signed under a specific capacity.