What are the submission requirements for this tender (Ref: SAST/RFQ/2026- 2027/341)?

• Submit your bid via email to RFQ@statetheatre.co.za by the closing date and time (14 July 2026, 11:00). The email subject line must clearly indicate the RFQ number. • Late submissions will not be considered. • You must submit your bid on the official forms provided (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1) and not re-type them. • Your quoted price must remain valid for at least 120 days after the closing date. • Include delivery costs in your total quotation; they will not be evaluated separately. • If you are part of a consortium/joint venture/sub-contract, each party must submit a separate Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number. • If you do not have a TCS PIN but are registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), provide your CSD number. • Failure to provide any required particulars may render your bid invalid.

How will bids be evaluated?

• The tender uses the 80/20 preference point system. • Evaluation is in four phases: 1. SCM Administrative compliance: Verification of submitted documents for completeness. 2. Mandatory requirements: Must meet three specified criteria (accreditation, facilitator qualifications, references). Failure on any leads to disqualification. 3. Compliance with Technical Specification: Your offer will be checked against the specified modules and requirements. 4. Price and Specific Goals: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (B-BBEE, EME/QSE, ownership categories). • The bidder scoring the highest total points will be awarded the RFQ. • Inconsistent information provided as evidence may result in 0 points for the applicable goals.

What are the technical specifications?

• Scope: Provision of Virtual Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training for 19 officials of the South African State Theatre. • The training must cover nine modules: 1. AI Foundations for Creatives 2. AI in Pre-Production 3. AI-Assisted Production (aligned to FX6/FX3 and multicam) 4. AI in Post-Production (editing, colour, audio, captioning) 5. Media Management & Archiving with AI 6. AI for Social Media Content Creation & Distribution 7. AI for SAST TV Platform Operations (publishing, metadata, analytics) 8. Ethical, Legal & Cultural Considerations 9. AI for Daily Productivity & Team Collaboration • The service provider must be accredited with a recognized training authority in South Africa or relevant SETA. • The provider must issue a certificate upon completion of the training.

What financial requirements apply to bidders?

• Provide your pricing in the official pricing table, including unit price, subtotal, VAT (15%), and grand total for training 19 officers. • You must also submit an official quote on your company letterhead. • State if there are any other costs not included in your quoted price. • Indicate the period required to commence the project after bid acceptance. • State if your quoted rates are firm for the full project period. If not, detail the basis for adjustments (e.g., consumer price index).

What are the important dates and deadlines for this tender?

• Closing date and time: 14 July 2026 at 11:00. • Deadline for enquiries/clarifications: 10 July 2026 at 16:00. • Specific queries must be submitted at least two days before the closing date. • There is no compulsory briefing session (N/A).

Who should be contacted for queries about this tender?

• For bidding procedure and technical enquiries: Contact the SCM Office. • Telephone: 012-392-4019 • Email: RFQ@statetheatre.co.za (use this for all bid submissions and queries). • Specific queries relating to this RFQ must be submitted to the above email by no later than two days before the closing date.

Virtual AI Training for 19 Officers Gauteng

- Submit bids via email to [email protected] By 14 july 2026 at 11:00, with the RFQ number (SAST/RFQ/2026-2027/341) in the subject line. Late submissions will not be accepted. - Service provider must be accredited with a recognized south african training authority or seta and issue certificates upon training completion. - Proposed facilitator must hold an IT or related nqf level 6+ qualification and have at least 3 years of facilitation experience. Submit cv and certified qualification copies. - Provide two or more verifiable reference letters or purchase orders (≤5 years old) for similar services, on client letterhead, detailing scope of work. - Mandatory documentation includes csd registration proof, completed sbd forms (1, 4, 6.1), Cipc documents, director ID copies, valid SARS tax pin, b-bbee certificate/affidavit, and signed popia consent form. - Quoted prices must remain valid for 120 days post-closing date and include all costs (delivery costs are part of the total quotation). - Evaluation follows a 4-phase process: SCM compliance, mandatory requirements, technical specification compliance, and price/specific goals (80/20 preference point system).

Core procurement rules

These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.