Awarded Tender: Gtac gauteng request for bid: agricultural technical assistance

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Summary

The government technical advisory centre (gtac) invites bids for the provision of technical assistance services to the jobs fund, specifically requiring agricultural expertise. This tender is open to credible suppliers who must submit bids via the gtac eprocurement vendor portal.

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technical scope

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What the buyer was looking for

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Provide technical assistance services to the Jobs Fund with agricultural expertise. Full scope and deliverables are detailed in the attached Terms of Reference.

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Source: TEN0000000070-GTAC003-2026-27 Advert.pdf · technical_specifications

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The linked award records THE DEVELOPMENT INDEX as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1000 ZAR.

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Contract Awarded

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Winning Supplier

For the provision of technical assistance services to the jobs fund with agricultural expertise

Award Details

Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC)

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What the tender required and what the award supports

Provide technical assistance services to the Jobs Fund with agricultural expertise. Full scope and deliverables are detailed in the attached Terms of Reference.

Scope of Services:

Provide up to three agricultural specialists (max two per bidder) for a 36‑month contract.

Three service components:

**Appraisal & contracting of new project applications** – concept note and business case appraisal, improve application structure, prepare appraisal reports, motivate TEC and JFIC, and contract award.

Approx. 220 hours per year per bidder (if three bidders are appointed), final allocation to be confirmed at contract award.

Deliverables: appraisal reports, site‑visit reports (using agreed template), periodic progress updates, and any ad‑hoc technical advice.

No subcontracting allowed.

GTAC may negotiate rates before award.

Hourly rate inclusive of VAT (max R1 300) and annual escalation not exceeding 4 %.

Indication whether bidding as an individual or as an organisation.

Copy of the highest agricultural qualification.

Proof of CSD registration and valid tax clearance (PIN) at the closing date.

Completed SBD 1, SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms on the e‑procurement system.

Beneficial ownership information as required under the CIPC regulations.

All documents must be uploaded before the closing date (2026‑06‑01 11:00 GMT). Late submissions will be rejected. • No briefing session is required. • Bids are valid for 90 days from the closing date. • Any amendment after submission invalidates the bid.

Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration and valid tax clearance (PIN) required at closing date.

Submission of SBD 1, SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms on the e‑procurement portal.

Provide beneficial ownership details (name, ID/passport, DOB, address, occupation, control) as per CIPC requirements.

Work must not be subcontracted.

SSA vetting may be required prior to award.

Compliance with the Competition Act – no collusive practices.

Adherence to the 90‑day bid validity and 70 % technical threshold.

Details of relevant assignments as required by the evaluation criteria.

Three‑phase evaluation:

**Stage 1A – Administrative Compliance (non‑disqualifying)**: Verify CSD registration, tax clearance, submission of SBD 1, SBD 4 and SBD 6.1. Failure to provide these may lead to disqualification.

**Stage 1B – Mandatory Compliance (disqualification)**: Must submit CV template (max 2 CVs), price proposal (SBD 3.3), and meet the no‑state‑employee rule. Non‑compliance results in automatic disqualification.

**Stage 2 – Technical Desktop Evaluation**: CVs are scored against the technical criteria (qualification, experience, sector expertise) out of 100 %. Minimum threshold = 70 %. Only bidders meeting the threshold proceed.

**Stage 3 – Price and Specific Goals (80/20 formula)**:

Price: 80 % of the total score (price submitted on SBD 6.1, inclusive of VAT).

Total possible points = 100. Bidders must achieve the 70 % technical threshold to be considered for price evaluation.

**Other specialist tasks** – technical feedback, participation in funding round design, project evaluations, research and dissemination, attend meetings as requested.

B‑BBEE specific‑goal points: ≥30 % historically disadvantaged individual ownership (10 pts) and ≥30 % women ownership (10 pts).

Minimum three recent, contactable references.

CV(s) using the supplied template – no more than two CVs per bidder; only the first two will be evaluated.

No more than two CVs per bidder; each CV must follow the supplied template.

No state‑employee (director/shareholder/representative) may be part of the bid team.

All qualifications must be certified copies; international qualifications need SAQA accreditation.

Logistics: Jobs Fund provides office facilities, travel and accommodation; specialist supplies own IT equipment and mobile communications.

Specific goals: 20 % based on B‑BBEE points (≥30 % HDI ownership = 10 pts, ≥30 % women ownership = 10 pts).

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Appraisal & contracting of new project applications – concept note and business case appraisal, improve application structure, prepare appraisal reports, motivate TEC and JFIC, and contract award.

Approx. 220 hours per year per bidder (if three bidders are appointed), final allocation to be confirmed at contract award.

Hourly rate inclusive of VAT (max R1 300) and annual escalation not exceeding 4 %.

Completed SBD 1, SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms on the e‑procurement system.

All documents must be uploaded before the closing date (2026‑06‑01 11:00 GMT). Late submissions will be rejected. • No briefing session is required. • Bids are valid for 90 days from the closing date. • Any amendment after submission invalidates the bid.

Submission of SBD 1, SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms on the e‑procurement portal.

Adherence to the 90‑day bid validity and 70 % technical threshold.

Stage 1A – Administrative Compliance (non‑disqualifying): Verify CSD registration, tax clearance, submission of SBD 1, SBD 4 and SBD 6.1. Failure to provide these may lead to disqualification.

Stage 1B – Mandatory Compliance (disqualification): Must submit CV template (max 2 CVs), price proposal (SBD 3.3), and meet the no‑state‑employee rule. Non‑compliance results in automatic disqualification.

Stage 2 – Technical Desktop Evaluation: CVs are scored against the technical criteria (qualification, experience, sector expertise) out of 100 %. Minimum threshold = 70 %. Only bidders meeting the threshold proceed.

Stage 3 – Price and Specific Goals (80/20 formula):

Price: 80 % of the total score (price submitted on SBD 6.1, inclusive of VAT).

Total possible points = 100. Bidders must achieve the 70 % technical threshold to be considered for price evaluation.

Other specialist tasks – technical feedback, participation in funding round design, project evaluations, research and dissemination, attend meetings as requested.

B‑BBEE specific‑goal points: ≥30 % historically disadvantaged individual ownership (10 pts) and ≥30 % women ownership (10 pts).

Specific goals: 20 % based on B‑BBEE points (≥30 % HDI ownership = 10 pts, ≥30 % women ownership = 10 pts).