This Tender Has Expired

Technical enquiries: Ms Yvette Cronje – Tel (012) 394 5000 – Email [email protected]. Procurement enquiries: Mr Nkosiyomzi Madula – Email [email protected]. Bid submission address: Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, Private Bag x 84, Pretoria 0001, Attention: Yvette Cronje (Block B) or hand‑delivered to the bid box at 77 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria.

• Submit the bid in a sealed envelope clearly showing the bidder’s name, address, contact details, theme, tender number (dtic 02/25-26(2)) and closing date.
• If a two‑envelope system is required, follow the same procedure for both envelopes.
• Bids must be delivered to the bid box at 77 Meintjies Street (corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets), Sunnyside, Pretoria, or sent by registered mail to the same address.
• Late submissions (after 11:00 on 27 February 2026) are automatically rejected.
• Electronic submissions (email or other electronic means) are not accepted.
• All required SBD forms (SBD 1, SBD 3.3 pricing schedule, SBD 4, SBD 6.1) must be completed in ink on the original forms; photocopied signatures invalidate the bid.
• POPIA consent form must be signed and included.
• Include a completed tax compliance status (TCS) PIN or CSD number.
• Provide proof of authority (e.g., company resolution).
• Ensure no documents unrelated to this tender are placed in the envelope.

Provide research services to the dtic as outlined in the Terms of Reference.

• Deliverables are based on hourly rates (fixed for the contract period) for Project Leader and senior team members over a three‑year period.
• Hourly rates must be quoted in Rand, inclusive of VAT, and will be used for price comparison (80/20 principle).
• Travel and accommodation costs must follow cost‑containment measures (economy class travel, approved kilometre rates, approved accommodation rates, no parking or travel costs charged to dtic).
• Successful bidder must sign a Service Level Agreement and provide performance security as per SCC.
• All work must comply with the General Conditions of Contract and any Special Conditions of Contract.

• Submit a completed SBD 3.3 pricing schedule with fixed hourly rates; no financial information may appear in the functional proposal.
• Forms SBD 1, SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 (with supporting evidence for preferential procurement claims) are mandatory.
• Performance security (bank guarantee, irrevocable LC or certified cheque) to be provided within 30 days of award as specified in SCC.
• Payment terms: invoice with delivery note, payable within 30 days of receipt; payments made in Rand unless otherwise stated.
• Cost containment: travel limited to economy class, kilometre claims capped at Department of Transport rates, accommodation per Treasury rates, parking not charged to dtic.

• Register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD); provide CSD number.
• Tax compliance: submit a valid Tax Clearance Certificate or TCS PIN; bidders with tax matters not in order are disqualified.
• POPIA consent form must be signed.
• Complete and sign SBD 1, SBD 3.3, SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms in original ink.
• No persons employed by the State (or close corporations with state employees) may be involved.
• Provide proof of authority (e.g., company resolution).
• No specific B‑BBEE, CIDB or CIPC requirements are stated in the extracted text.