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β’ Submit bids online via the e-tenders platform by the closing date and time. Late submissions will not be accepted. β’ Use the official bid forms provided (do not retype). Mandatory forms: sbd1 (invitation to bid), sbd4 (bidderβs disclosure), and sbd6.1 (Preference points claim form). β’ Provide proof of central supplier database (csd) registration. β’ Submit a tax compliance status (tcs) pin from SARS or a printed tcs certificate. If NO tcs pin is available, provide your csd number. β’ For consortia, joint ventures, or sub-contractors: each party must submit a separate tcs certificate, pin, or csd number. β’ Include proof of authority to sign the bid (e.g., Company resolution). β’ Failure to provide required documentation or comply with submission rules will invalidate your bid. β’ The eastern cape department of health reserves the right to request written clarification, amend the bidding process (including dates), or reject all bids and restart the process.
Submit the sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form as part of the tender. Include all required proof or documentation for specific goals to claim preference points. The organ of state may request substantiation of claims before or after adjudication. Failure to submit proof will result in NO preference points being awarded.
β’ Submit fully completed quotation documents in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with: quote NO: 8/3/2-38/2026, title ("supply/development, customization, delivery and implementation of an ecl model in terms of grap 104 for financial year ending 30 june 2026"), and closing date. Place in the tender box at secunda head office, horwood street, cbd secunda, 2302 by 12:00 on 29/06/2026. \nβ’ late, unmarked, or non-physical submissions (e.g., Email, fax, telegraphic, telephonic) will be rejected. The tender box will be emptied immediately after closing time, and all submissions will become public thereafter. \Nβ’ compulsory returnable documents: \n - copy/print of tax compliance status pin (SARS). \n - copy of current municipal account (not older than 3 months) or valid lease agreement or stamped letter from tribal authority (if in unproclaimed area). \N - valid central supplier database (csd) summary report. \N - completed forms: mbd3.1, Form of offer, mbd4, mbd6.1, Mbd8, mbd9, resolution of board of directors. \Nβ’ quotation documents and specifications available from 19/06/2026 at cashierβs point upon payment of a non-refundable fee of r300.00.
- Submit bids in a sealed envelope with the tendererβs name, address, contact details, tender number (DTIC 02/26-27), and closing date clearly marked. If a two-envelope system is required, follow the same for both envelopes. Do not include documents for other tenders in the same envelope. - Tenders must be submitted via registered mail or hand-delivered/couriered to the DTIC bid box at 77 meintjies street (corner of meintjies and robert sobukwe streets), sunnyside, pretoria. Electronic submissions (email, etc.) Are not accepted. - Bids must reach the bid box by 11h00 on 10 july 2026. Late submissions will not be considered. - Use original sbd forms (sbd 1, sbd 3.2, Sbd 4, sbd 6.1) Signed in ink. Photocopied or reproduced signatures may invalidate the bid. - Ensure all required documentation (e.g., Popia consent form, tax compliance proof) is completed and included. Incomplete submissions risk disqualification. - Bids are valid for 120 days from closing date (until 07 november 2026). - All communication regarding the tender must be in writing.
Submission requirements: β’ prices must be entered in the white cells of the provided pricing schedule (excel sheet). β’ Completed pricing must be saved on a CD or memory stick. β’ A signed hard copy must be submitted for each page, with the company name filled in the designated space. β’ Both the cd/memory stick and signed hard copies are mandatory parts of the bid submission. β’ Pricing must be provided per individual item, including VAT, supply, delivery, and installation. Disqualification risks: β’ missing signed hard copies for any page. β’ Company name omitted on any page. β’ Failure to submit the cd/memory stick with typed pricing. β’ Non-adherence to the specified pricing format (e.g., Incorrect cells, missing totals).
β’ Submit your bid electronically via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal: https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Use google chrome. β’ Deadline: 17 july 2026 at 12:00 pm. NO late submissions accepted. β’ Upload documents at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues. Maximum 30mb per upload; multiple uploads allowed. β’ Use only alphabetical or numerical characters in file names to prevent corruption. β’ All returnable documents listed in section 5 must be submitted. They are categorised: - mandatory returnable documents: missing any results in disqualification. - Returnable documents used for scoring: missing any results in zero points for that criterion. - Essential returnable documents: missing may allow a further submission opportunity; failure may lead to disqualification. β’ Sign, stamp, and date all returnable sections. The person signing must be legally authorised. β’ Do not alter RFP documents except as allowed in clause 15 of general bid conditions, paragraph 11 (legal review), and section 6. β’ After closing, communicate only via email: [email protected]. NO changes to submissions after closing. β’ Canvassing TRANSNET officers or collusion with other bidders leads to disqualification and restriction from state business.
β’ Submit your quotation by email to [email protected] Before the closing time: 30 june 2026 at 11:00am. β’ Use the RFQ number (RFQ 03/05/2026) as the email subject line. β’ The entire submission must be a single pdf file. If the file is large, compress IT into one zip file. Sending multiple emails will result in disqualification. β’ Do not retype or redraft the official quotation forms; any alterations must be initialed. β’ Complete all questions on the forms. If a question is not applicable, write "n/a". Leaving blanks will invalidate your quote. β’ Ensure all pages are present and correctly numbered. β’ The quotation must be signed by an authorised representative (complete the 'authority to sign a bid' form). β’ Attach all required certificates and documentation, including csd registration report and b-bbee verification certificate or sworn affidavit. β’ Your business must be registered on the central suppliers database (csd) by the closing time. Failure to be registered will result in disqualification during evaluation.
β’ Submit at tender box 241, tender & quotation box office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town β’ place completed tender document (including form of offer and acceptance) plus supporting documentation in a sealed envelope β’ envelope must display: company name and address, tender NO. 277Q/2025/26, tender box NO. 241, and closing date (20 july 2026) β’ insert sealed envelope into the official tender box before 10:00 on 20 july 2026 β’ if tender is too large for the box or box is full, enquire at the tender distribution office public counter for alternative instructions β’ telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, e-mail and late tenders will not be accepted β’ tenders may only be submitted on official issued tender documentation β’ collect documents from: tender distribution office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town β’ document collection: 19 june 2026 onwards, 08:30-15:00 during working hours β’ non-refundable tender fee of r300.00 Payable by cash or eft to city of cape town β’ returnable documents include form of offer and acceptance (c1.1) And preference claim forms (table 1)
Submit bids electronically via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) Using google chrome. Upload all bid documents against the selected tender. Maximum file size per upload: 30mb; multiple uploads permitted. Use only alphabetical/numerical characters in filenames. Submit at least one day before the closing date to avoid technical issues. Late submissions will not be accepted. All returnable documents must be signed, stamped, and dated. Mandatory returnable documents: failure to submit all mandatory documents by the closing date results in disqualification. Returnable documents used for scoring: failure to submit results in a zero score for the applicable criterion. Essential returnable documents: failure to submit may result in disqualification after a set deadline for resubmission. Required documents include: sbd 1 form, certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration and breach of law form, specific goals points claim form, job creation and skills development form, protection of personal information form, and certificate of attendance (if applicable).
Bidders must submit proposals via the e-tender portal or TRANSNET portal. All documents must be signed and dated at the bottom of each page by a legally authorized representative. All returnable documents listed in the proposal form (section 5) must be included. Proposals are deemed offers; any exceptions must be clearly indicated. Alterations to the actual RFP documents are prohibited. Clarification requests must be submitted via the system before july 6, 2026. Bidders must self-register on the national treasuryβs central supplier database (csd) prior to submission.
Submit bids electronically via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) Before 17 july 2026 at 12:00 pm. Use google chrome for access. Upload all returnable documents as listed in section 5. File names must use only alphabetical/numerical characters. Maximum upload size: 30mb per file. Multiple uploads are permitted. Bidders are advised to submit at least one day before the deadline to avoid technical issues. Late submissions will not be accepted. All pages of returnable documents must be signed, stamped, and dated by an authorised representative. Mandatory returnable documents: failure to submit all mandatory documents by the closing date/time results in disqualification. Returnable documents used for scoring: failure to submit results in a zero score for the applicable criterion. Essential returnable documents: failure to submit may result in disqualification if not provided by a set deadline. Required forms include sbd 1, certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration and breach of law form, specific goals points claim form, job creation and skills development form, and protection of personal information form.
Submit bids electronically via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) Using google chrome. Bidders must register and log intent to respond before uploading documents. Maximum upload size: 30mb per file; multiple uploads allowed. File names must use only alphabetical/numerical characters. Submit at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues. Late submissions will not be accepted. All returnable documents must be signed, stamped, and dated. Mandatory documents: sbd 1 form, certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration and breach of law form, specific goals points claim form, job creation and skills development form, protection of personal information form, certificate of attendance (if applicable). Documents used for scoring: rental offer price, b-bbee compliance proof, capital/expenditure plans, company profile, business plan, reference letters, bank rating. Essential documents may be requested later if missing. Non-submission of mandatory documents results in disqualification. Non-submission of scoring documents results in zero points for those criteria.
β’ Complete the form of offer and acceptance, sign every page and attach all required returnable documents. β’ Place the completed tender in a sealed envelope clearly marked with: β tender NO. 292S/2025/26 β tender description β your name and address β tender box number (202) β closing date and time. β’ Submit the envelope to the official tender box at civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, 2nd floor, concourse level, before 10:00 AM on 24 july 2026. If the box is full or the tender is too large, obtain alternative instructions from the public counter β the responsibility to deliver remains with you. β’ Only one main tender may be submitted; an alternative tender (if desired) must be in a separate sealed envelope marked βalternative tenderβ. Only the highestβranked alternative to an acceptable main offer will be considered. β’ Do not alter the tender documents except to correct errors as instructed by the cct; all signatories must initial any changes. β’ NO tenders may be submitted by fax or eβmail unless expressly permitted. β’ The tender is nonβresponsive if any required returnable schedule is missing, incomplete, or if the offer is not clear, irrevocable and unambiguous. β’ The offer must remain valid, irrevocable and open for acceptance for 120 days after the closing date (extendable up to a further 12 months, or an additional 6 months by agreement).
β’ Upload the complete bid package to the TRANSNET eβtender portal (https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net) Before the closing time. β’ All returnable documents listed in the schedule of bid documents must be signed, stamped and dated. β’ Mandatory returnable documents (e.g., Sbdβ1 form, rental offer schedule, bβbee certificate, business plan, reference letters, bank rating) must be submitted; failure to provide them results in automatic disqualification. β’ Essential returnable documents (e.g., Certificate of acquaintance, RFP declaration, personal information protection form) must be submitted; if not provided by the deadline, TRANSNET may grant an extension, otherwise the bid will be rejected. β’ Bidders must ensure the bid is uploaded at least one day before the deadline to avoid technical issues; only alphanumeric characters are allowed in file names. β’ Bid validity: 120 business days from the closing date. β’ Late submissions or uploads after the deadline will not be accepted.
β’ Submit your bid electronically via the TRANSNET e-tender submission portal: https://transnetetenders.azurewebsites.net. Use google chrome. β’ Deadline: 17 july 2026 at 12:00 pm (noon). Late submissions will not be accepted. β’ Upload documents at least one day before closing to avoid technical issues. You can upload 30mb per file; use only alphabetical/numerical characters in file names. β’ All returnable documents listed in section 5 must be submitted. There are three types: 1. Mandatory returnable documents: failure to submit these by the closing date results in disqualification. 2. Returnable documents used for scoring: missing these results in a zero score for the relevant criterion. 3. Essential returnable documents: failure to submit may allow TRANSNET to grant an extension; if still not submitted, may lead to disqualification. β’ Sign, stamp, and date every page of your submission. The signatory must be legally authorised. β’ Do not alter the RFP documents. Any additional conditions must be in a covering letter. β’ After the closing date, communicate only via email: [email protected]. β’ Do not canvass TRANSNET officials after the closing date; collusion leads to disqualification and restriction from state business. β’ Bid validity period: 120 business days from the closing date. You may be asked to extend this period.
Submit a sealed envelope containing the completed and signed tender document (including form of offer and acceptance) and all required supporting documents. The envelope must be endorsed with: tender NO. 278G/2025/26, tender description, tender box number (239), and closing date. Deposit the envelope into tender box 239 at the tender & quotation boxes office, 2nd floor (concourse level), civic centre, 12 hertzog boulevard, cape town before 10:00 on 20/07/2026. if the box is full or the submission is too large, enquire at the public counter for alternative instructions. Tenders submitted by facsimile or email will be rejected. Ensure all returnable documents (schedules f.5, F.7, F.10, Etc.) Are completed and included. Late tenders will not be considered. Tender fee of r200 (non-refundable) applies for hard copies only; not applicable for website downloads.
Use the latest version of the document from eskomβs document management system. Uncontrolled copies downloaded from the system must be verified by the user. NO part of the document may be reproduced or distributed without written consent from ESKOM holdings soc ltd (reg NO 2002/015527/30).
- Submit the tender electronically via ESKOM eβtendering portal (https://etendering.eskom.co.za) β NO hard copies or zip files accepted. - Upload all documents under the appropriate folders (technical, commercial, financial, other). - Each file must be pdf; price list must also be provided in excel. Maximum 50 mb per file and 900 mb total. - Mark the submission status as βcompleteβ before the deadline. - Closing date and time: 10 july 2026 at 10:00. - Late submissions will be rejected; any resubmission overwrites previous versions. - All mandatory returnable forms (authorisation, acknowledgement, tendererβs particulars, integrity pact, cpa, sbd 1, sbd 6.1, Sbd 4, eβtendering help manual) must be fully completed, signed where required and uploaded by the closing time β failure results in disqualification. - Nonβmandatory returnables not submitted on time will score zero but will not cause disqualification.
Submit a fully priced bill of quantities (boq) with all items individually priced. Do not lump items into a single sum. Include a priced health and safety schedule as part of the boq. Tenders must remain valid for 20 weeks from the closing date. Provide priced documents within 5 working days from the letter of appointment. Unpriced items will be deemed free of charge with NO claims for extras accepted later. All preliminaries items must be priced and categorised as fixed (f), variable (v), or time-related (t) if alternative a is used for adjustments.
Submit a fully priced bill of quantities (boq) with all items individually priced. Do not lump items into a single sum. Allocate each priced item to one of three categories: 'f' (fixed amount), 'v' (variable in proportion to value), or 't' (proportionate to time). Include a priced health and safety schedule as part of the boq. Insert quantities for all health and safety items. Tenders must remain valid for 20 weeks from the closing date. Submit three full sets of as-built drawings within 14 days of practical completion. Maintain a site instruction book (a4 triplicate) and daily record book (triplicate) on site. Provide a method statement when requested by the principal agent.
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