Claude AI pro 12-Month subscription for six users – trade & investment kwazulu-natal

Closing date and time: 26 August 2026 at 12h00. No compulsory site briefing session (marked N/A). Quotations remain open for acceptance for 90 days from the closing date.

All enquiries and submissions must be sent via email to [email protected]. The RFQ number must be written on the email subject line. The procurement office telephone number is 031 368 9600.

Bidders must submit quotations via email to [email protected], with the RFQ number written on the email subject line. Submissions must be received before or on the closing date and time; late or incomplete submissions will invalidate the quotation. Quotations must be submitted on the official forms provided and not re-typed. The following documents must be completed, signed and returned with the quotation: quotation on company letterhead; SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest); SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid, Parts A and B); POPIA consent form; SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim); copy of CSD Report or MAAA number; and any information requested as per mandatory requirements. A formal contract or letter of award will be prepared and executed for the successful bidder. Quotations remain valid for 90 days from the closing date.

Evaluation follows three phases. Phase 1 (SCM Administrative): bidders must submit proof of CSD registration or SARS PIN, completed and signed SBD 4, SBD 1, POPIA consent form, and SBD 6.1. Failure to provide these may result in the proposal not being considered. Phase 2 (Compliance with specifications): quoting on fewer items or quantities than requested invalidates the quotation; only compliant proposals proceed. Phase 3 (Price and Specific Goals): price weighs 80 points and specific goals weigh 20 points, using the 80/20 preference point system under the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. Specific goals: more than 51% women-owned enterprises score 10 points (less than 51% scores 0); more than 51% youth-owned enterprises score 10 points (less than 51% scores 0). Proof of claim: SA Identity Document, CSD registration report, and B-BBEE Certificate or Affidavit. Failure to submit SBD 6.1 results in zero points for specific goals. Tax matters of the recommended bidder will be verified on CSD or SARS e-Filing prior to award.

The required subscription is for Claude AI Pro version, providing access for six (6) named users for a continuous period of twelve (12) months. The service provider must activate the subscription timeously after award and ensure uninterrupted access for the full period. All licenses must be legitimate, compliant with TIKZN operational requirements, and suitable for organisational use. The successful service provider must provide technical support for the 12-month subscription period, including assistance with access issues, subscription-related queries, regular software updates, and access to new features where included. Quotations must include all items outlined in the specification and be inclusive of all applicable costs, including VAT.

Quotations must be inclusive of all applicable taxes, including VAT. Price weighs 80 points in the evaluation. No specific pricing format (e.g., schedule of rates or bill of quantities) is stated beyond the requirement to quote for the full specification.

Quotations must be inclusive of all applicable taxes, including VAT. Price weighs 80 points in the evaluation. No bonds, guarantees, or financial capacity thresholds are stated. Bidders bear all costs associated with preparing and submitting the quotation.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) or provide a SARS PIN. Tax compliance status will be verified on CSD or SARS e-Filing prior to award; non-compliance in terms of National Treasury Instruction No. /2018 (Tax Compliance Status Verification) clauses 4.2 and 4.3 will apply. Bidders must submit a completed and signed SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) disclosing any state employment or connections with the procuring institution. Bidders must submit a completed and signed SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid). Bidders must submit a completed and signed POPIA consent form. Bidders must submit a completed and signed SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) to claim specific goals points. Proof of specific goals claims requires SA Identity Document, CSD registration report, and B-BBEE Certificate or Affidavit. Bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies with directors who are state employees, will not be considered.

No RFQ is deemed accepted until a formal contract, letter of award, or order form is prepared and executed. Quotations remain open for acceptance for 90 days from the closing date. Bidders bear all costs of preparing and submitting the quotation; TIKZN is not liable for any such costs regardless of the outcome. The successful bidder will be required to sign a written contract form (SBD 7).

Evaluation uses the 80/20 price and specific goals system under the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. Price weighs 80 points; specific goals weigh 20 points. Specific goals: more than 51% women-owned enterprises score 10 points (less than 51% scores 0); more than 51% youth-owned enterprises score 10 points (less than 51% scores 0). Proof of claim: SA Identity Document, CSD registration report, and B-BBEE Certificate or Affidavit. Failure to submit SBD 6.1 results in zero points for specific goals. Tax matters of the recommended bidder will be verified on CSD or SARS e-Filing prior to award.