Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital Complex. 144 Du Toitspan Rd Memorial Road Area - BELGRAVIA - KIMBERLEY - 8301
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-164342
This tender invites private emergency medical service (ems) providers to join a panel to supply road ambulance services for the northern cape department of health. The selected providers will partner with the northern cape emergency medical services (ncems) to enhance response times, ensure standardized care, and improve service delivery, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The contract is for a renewable three-year period and requires compliance with strict service levels, billing standards, and regulatory requirements.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 26 August 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Lyndrust Auditorium Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital Complex. 144 Du Toitspan Rd Memorial Road Area
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
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Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital Complex. 144 Du Toitspan Rd Memorial Road Area - BELGRAVIA - KIMBERLEY - 8301
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Description
Source: EMS ROAD AMBULANCE SERVICES (PANEL) 01-08-2026.pdf02 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
26 Aug
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
EMS ROAD AMBULANCE SERVICES (PANEL) 01-08-2026.pdf
The Northern Cape Department of Health is inviting bids for a panel of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) road ambulance service providers. The tender (NCDOH/009-R2/EMS/2026) requires bidders to submit proposals by 26 August 2026, with a compulsory briefing session on 11 August 2026. The evaluation will follow the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, using either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system, and will assess compliance, functionality, price, and specific goals (Black-owned, female-owned, youth-owned, and disability-owned companies). The contract is for a three-year period, and bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with tax requirements.
General Conditions of Contract.pdf
This tender, issued by the Northern Cape Department of Health, seeks to establish a panel of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) road ambulance service providers. The document provided is the National Treasury's General Conditions of Contract (GCC) which will govern any contract awarded. It outlines standard terms for government procurement, including definitions, performance security, inspections, warranties, payment, penalties, and termination clauses. The closing date is August 26, 2026.
Annexure A - Technical Specifications - Road Ambulance.pdf
The Northern Cape Department of Health is establishing a panel of private Emergency Medical Services (EMS) road ambulance providers to enhance emergency response, optimize resource sharing, and standardize service delivery and billing. The partnership covers ILS, ALS, and specialized response teams, with response time targets for urban, rural, and remote areas. Providers must operate licensed and certified bases in the province, offer 24/7 service, and comply with strict quality, compliance, and reporting standards. The contract is renewable for three years, with bi-annual reviews and a standardized billing framework.
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Bid response documents may be deposited in the bid box situated at (street address)
Reception area of James Exum Building, Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital Complex, Department of
Health, Du Toitspan Road Belgravia Kimberley 8300
Bidding procedure enquiries may be directed to technical enquiries may be directed to:
MR. A. Moloinyana
MR. T. Mokwa
CONTACT PERSON Mr. Hachiyona Chipungu CONTACT PERSON
073 343 9427
Telephone number 053 8300 696 telephone number 072 578 5015
Facsimile number facsimile number
E-mail address e-mail address
Supplier information
Name of bidder
Postal address
Street address
Telephone number code number
Cellphone number
Facsimile number code number
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E-mail address
VAT registration
Number
Supplier compliance tax compliance central
Status system pin: or supplier
DATABASE No: MAAA
B-bbee status level tick applicable box] b-bbee status level [tick applicable box]
Verification sworn affidavit
Important Dates
Source: EMS ROAD AMBULANCE SERVICES (PANEL) 01-08-2026.pdf (TENDER)Briefing Session
Source: EMS ROAD AMBULANCE SERVICES (PANEL) 01-08-2026.pdf (TENDER)A formal compulsory briefing session will be held on 11th August 2026, 09H00am,
situated at Reception area of James Exum Building, Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe
Hospital Complex, Department of Health, Du Toitspan Road Belgravia Kimberley 8300
not later than 11:00am on Wednesday, 26th August 2026 when the bids
will be opened in public.
10.1. A compulsory briefing session with bidders will be held on 11th August 2026,
@09h00am, Lyndhurst Boardroom, Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital, Du
Contact Information
Source: EMS ROAD AMBULANCE SERVICES (PANEL) 01-08-2026.pdf (TENDER)Submission Guidelines
Source: EMS ROAD AMBULANCE SERVICES (PANEL) 01-08-2026.pdf (TENDER)Returnable Documents
Source: EMS ROAD AMBULANCE SERVICES (PANEL) 01-08-2026.pdf (TENDER)Section 7: forms to be completed by the bidder
You are hereby invited to bid for requirements of the (name of department/ public entity)
NCDOH/009- 26 August
BID NUMBER: R2/EMS/2026 CLOSING DATE: 2026 CLOSING TIME: 11h00
Description
Bid response documents may be deposited in the bid box situated at (street address)
Health, Du Toitspan Road Belgravia Kimberley 8300
073 343 9427
Telephone number 053 8300 696 telephone number 072 578 5015
Status system pin: or supplier
DATABASE No: MAAA
B-bbee status level tick applicable box] b-bbee status level [tick applicable box]
[A B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE/ SWORN AFFIDAVIT (FOR EMES & QSEs) MUST BE SUBMITTED IN
Order to qualify for preference points for b-bbee]
Representative in [if yes, answer the /services /works
South africa for the [if yes enclose proof] questionnaire below ] offered?GOODS /Services
/Works offered?
Is the entity a resident of the republic of south africa (RSA)? yes NO
Does the entity have a branch in the RSA? yes NO
Does the entity have a permanent establishment in the RSA? yes NO
Does the entity have any source of income in the RSA? yes NO
Is the entity liable in the RSA for any form of taxation? Yes NO
If the answer is “NO” to all of the above, then IT is not a requirement to register for a tax compliance status
System pin code from the south african revenue service (SARS) and if not register as per 2.3 Below.
1.1. Bids must be delivered by the stipulated time to the correct address. Late bids will not
1.2. All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided–(not to be re-typed) or in the
1.3. This bid is subject to the preferential procurement policy framework act, 2000 and the
Preferential procurement regulations, 2022, the general conditions of contract (gcc)
1.4. The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form.
2.1 Bidders must ensure compliance with their tax obligations.
2.2 Bidders are required to submit their unique personal identification number (pin) issued
By SARS to enable the organ of state to verify the taxpayer’s profile and tax status.
2.3 Application for tax compliance status (tcs) pin may be made via e-filing through the SARS
2.4 Bidders may also submit a printed tcs certificate together with the bid.
2.5 In bids where consortia / joint ventures / sub-contractors are involved, each party must
2.6 Where NO tcs pin is available but the bidder is registered on the central supplier
Database (csd), a csd number must be provided.
2.7 NO bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state, companies with
Members persons in the service of the state.”
Nb: failure to provide / or comply with any of the above particulars may render the bid
Signature of bidder: ...................................................
Capacity under which this bid is signed: ...................................................
(Proof of authority must be submitted e.g. company resolution)
Date: ...................................................
1.1 Any person (natural or juristic) may make an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to
bid. In line with the principles of transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics
as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Constitution),
and further expressed in the various applicable legislation, it is required for the bidder
to make this declaration in respect of the details required hereunder.
1.2 If a person is listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters and/or the List of Restricted
2.1 Is the bidder, or any of the directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners of
the bidder employed by an organ of state, as defined in section 239 of the Constitution?
2.2 If YES, furnish particulars of the names, individual identity numbers, in the table below:
2.3 Do you, or any person connected with the bidder, have a relationship with any person
who is employed by the procuring institution? YES/NO
2.3.1 If so, furnish particulars:
...............................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................
.........................................................
2.4 Does the bidder or any of its directors/trustees/shareholders members/partners or any
person having a controlling interest in the enterprise have any interest in any other
related enterprise, whether or not they are bidding for this contract?
2.4.1 If so, indicate all companies registered in the CSD in the table below:
Supplier registration number Status (active/inactive/deleted)
(Maaa)
lead to disqualification.
submitting the accompanying bid, do hereby make the following statements that I certify
to be true and complete in every respect:
3.1 I have read and I understand the contents of this disclosure.
3.2 I understand that the accompanying bid will be disqualified if this disclosure is found to
be false.
3.3 The bidder has arrived at the accompanying bid independently from, and without
consultation, communication, agreement or arrangement with any competitor.
3.4 In addition, there have been no consultations, communications, agreements or
arrangements with any competitor regarding the quality, quantity, specifications, prices,
including methods, factors or formulas used to calculate prices, market allocation, the
intention or decision to submit or not to submit the bid, bidding with the intention not to
win the bid and conditions or delivery particulars of the products or services to which this
bid invitation relates.
3.5 The terms of the accompanying bid have not been, and will not be, disclosed by the
bidder, directly or indirectly, to any competitor, prior to the date and time of the official
bid opening or of the awarding of the contract.
3.6 There have been no consultations, communications, agreements or arrangements
made by the bidder with any official of the procuring institution in relation to this
procurement process prior to and during the bidding process except to provide
clarification on the bid submitted where so required by the institution; and the bidder was
not involved in the drafting of the specifications or terms of reference for this bid.
3.7 I am aware that, in addition and without prejudice to any other remedy provided to
combat any restrictive practices related to bids and contracts, bids that are suspicious
will be reported to the Competition Commission for investigation and possible imposition
of administrative penalties in terms of section 59 of the Competition Act, 1998 (Act No.
) and or may be referred to law enforcement agencies for criminal
investigation and or may be restricted from conducting business with the state for a
period not exceeding 10 years in terms of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt
Activities Act, 2004 (Act No. ) or any other applicable legislation.
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Procurement regulations 2022
and serves as a claim form for preference points for specific goals.
Nb: before completing this form, tenderers must study the
1.1 The following preference point systems are applicable to invitations to tender:
applicable taxes included); and
applicable taxes included).
1.2 To be completed by the organ of state
(delete whichever is not applicable for this tender).
a) The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 90/10 preference point
system.
b) The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 80/20 preference point
system.
c) Either the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system will be applicable in this tender.
system once tenders are received.
1.3 Points for this tender (even in the case of a tender for income-generating contracts)
shall be awarded for:
(a) Price; and
(b) Specific Goals.
1.4 To be completed by the organ of state:
Price 80 90
Specific goals 20 10
Total points for Price and SPECIFIC GOALS 100 100
1.5 Failure on the part of a tenderer to submit proof or documentation required in terms of
this tender to claim points for specific goals with the tender, will be interpreted to mean
that preference points for specific goals are not claimed.
1.6 The organ of state reserves the right to require of a tenderer, either before a tender is
adjudicated or at any time subsequently, to substantiate any claim in regard to
preferences, in any manner required by the organ of state.
(a) “tender” means a written offer in the form determined by an organ of state in
response to an invitation to provide goods or services through price quotations,
competitive tendering process or any other method envisaged in legislation;
(b) “price” means an amount of money tendered for goods or services, and
includes all applicable taxes less all unconditional discounts;
(c) “rand value” means the total estimated value of a contract in Rand, calculated at the
time of bid invitation, and includes all applicable taxes;
(d) “tender for income-generating contracts” means a written offer in the form
determined by an organ of state in response to an invitation for the origination of
income-generating contracts through any method envisaged in legislation that will
result in a legal agreement between the organ of state and a third party that produces
revenue for the organ of state, and includes, but is not limited to, leasing and disposal
of assets and concession contracts, excluding direct sales and disposal of assets
through public auctions; and
(e) “the Act” means the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No.
).
3.1. Points awarded for price
3.1.1 The 80/20 or 90/10 preference point systems
A maximum of 80 or 90 points is allocated for price on the following basis:
80/20 or 90/10
Pt−Pmin Pt−Pmin
Ps= 80(1− ) or Ps= 90(1− )
Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration
Pt = Price of tender under consideration
Pmin = Price of lowest acceptable tender
3.2. Formulae for disposal or leasing of state assets and income
3.2.1. Points awarded for price
A maximum of 80 or 90 points is allocated for price on the following basis:
80/20 or 90/10
Pt−Pmax Pt−Pmax
Ps= 80(1+ ) or Ps= 90(1+ )
Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration
Pt = Price of tender under consideration
Pmax = Price of highest acceptable tender
4.1. In terms of Regulation 4(2); 5(2); 6(2) and 7(2) of the Preferential Procurement
stated in table 1 below as may be supported by proof/ documentation stated in the
conditions of this tender:
4.2. In cases where organs of state intend to use Regulation 3(2) of the Regulations, which
states that, if it is unclear whether the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system applies,
an organ of state must, in the tender documents, stipulate in the case of—
(a) an invitation for tender for income-generating contracts, that either the 80/20
or 90/10 preference point system will apply and that the highest acceptable
tender will be used to determine the applicable preference point system; or
(b) any other invitation for tender, that either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point
system will apply and that the lowest acceptable tender will be used to
determine the applicable preference point system,
then the organ of state must indicate the points allocated for specific goals for both the
90/10 and 80/20 preference point system.
Table 1: Specific goals for the tender and points claimed are indicated per the table
below.
(Note to organs of state: Where either the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system is
applicable, corresponding points must also be indicated as such.
Note to tenderers: The tenderer must indicate how they claim points for each
preference point system.)
points claimed claimed (20/20 allocated
(90/10 system) allocated
(80/20 system) The specific goals (To be (90/10 system) system) allocated points in (To be completed by
terms of this tender (To be (To be completed the tenderer)
completed by completed by the
the organ of by the tenderer)
state) organ of
state)
Race 5 10
in national elections
before the 1983 and
(100% Black Owned
Company)
Gender 2 4
100 % Female Owned
Youth 2 4
100 % Youth Owned
DISABILITY ( Medical 1 2
report issued by a
submitted)
100 % Disabled Owned
4.3. Name of company/firm...............................................................................
4.4. Company registration number: .....................................................................
4.5. Type of company/ firm
7.(1) The bidder will furnish documentary proof regarding any bidding issue to the
satisfaction of the Department of Health, if requested to do so.
7.(2) If the information supplied is found to be incorrect and/or false then the
Department of Health, in addition to any remedies it may have, may: -
(a) Recover from the contractor all costs, losses or damages incurred or sustained by
the Department as a result of the award of the contract, and/or
(b) Cancel the contract and claim any damages which the Department of Health may
suffer by having to make less favourable arrangements after such cancellation.
Signed on this ................... Day of ......................................... 20 .......... At .........
....................................................................... .............................................................
On behalf of (bidder’s name) ...........................................................................
Name of contact person (in block letters, please) ...............................
....................................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
Telephone number: ...................................................
Fax number: ...................................................
Cellular phone number: ...................................................
E-mail address: ......................................................................................
Declaration that information on centralsupplier database (csd) is
(To be completed by bidder)
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I (name of bidder/authorised representative)
...........................................................................................................................
WHO REPRESENTS (state name of bidder)
.................................................................................................................................................
Respect to the bidder’s details and registration information, and
.......................................................................
Date:....................................................
Please note that this bid is subject to treasury regulations 16a issued
In terms of the public finance management act, 1999 and the general
shall include the plural and vice versa and with words importing the masculine gender
shall include the feminine and the neuter.
are missing or duplicated.
for their receipt, and in accordance with the directives in the bid documents.
and shall be lodged in a separate sealed envelope, with the name and address of the
bidder, the bid number and closing date indicated on the envelope. The envelope shall
not contain documents relating to any bid other than that shown on the envelope. If
this provision is not complied with, such bids may be rejected as being invalid.
are kept unopened in safe custody until the closing time of the bids. Where, however,
a bid is received open, it shall be sealed. If it is received without a bid number on the
envelope, it shall be opened, the bid number ascertained, the envelope sealed and the
bid number written on the envelope.
elsewhere subsequent to the closing date and time of bid will be considered.
and time stipulated in the bid documentation, and proof of posting will not be accepted
as proof of delivery.
may be rejected as being invalid.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: EMS ROAD AMBULANCE SERVICES (PANEL) 01-08-2026.pdf (TENDER)Technical Specifications
Source: EMS ROAD AMBULANCE SERVICES (PANEL) 01-08-2026.pdf (TENDER)Experience & Qualifications
Source: EMS ROAD AMBULANCE SERVICES (PANEL) 01-08-2026.pdf3.1. Bidders shall give evidence of actual experience, incorporating the following
details:
3.2. Reference letter and Award Letter from previous work completed.
3.2.1 Letter of previous work done should include atleast the following:
Pricing Schedule
Source: EMS ROAD AMBULANCE SERVICES (PANEL) 01-08-2026.pdf1.1. State the rates and prices in Rand unless instructed otherwise in the tender
conditions.
1.2. All prices shall be tendered in accordance with the units specified in this
specification.
1.3. Where a value is given in the Quantity column, a Rate and Price (the product of
the Quantity and Rate) is required to be inserted in the relevant columns.
1.4. The successful tenderer is required to fulfil the specifications and outcomes for
the items tendered against. The tenderer must therefore tender prices/rates only
on items that they have fulfilled the requirements for and by submission of the
relevant supporting documentation. Only items in the Pricing Schedule table with
a positive rand value will be considered as a valid tender pricing for that item and
any other notation in the table would be considered as that item not being
tendered for.
1.5. The Tenderer may be requested to clarify nil rates, or items regarded as having
nil rates; and the Employer may also perform a risk analysis with regard to the
reasonableness of such rates.
1.6. Provide fixed rates and prices for the duration of the contract that are not subject
to adjustment except as otherwise provided for in clause 17 of the Conditions of
Contract and as amplified in the Special Conditions of Contract.
1.7. This tender would be awarded per item.
1.8. Bidders can tender for one or more items and need not tender for all the items.
1.9. The rates quoted by the bidder will be used when sourcing quotations. The
successful bidder will be required to complete the Quotation Pricing Schedule
form which must reflect all costs including, delivery, transportation, VAT and
disbursements.
1.10. The pricing should be in line with the bid specifications.
1.11. The bidders should indicate which services there are unable to provide to the
department.
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Certification of correctness of information supplied in this
Document
I/we, THE UNDERSIGNED, WHO WARRANT THAT I AM DULY AUTHORISED TO DO
So on behalf of the bidder, certify that the information supplied in
Terms of this document is correct and true, that the signatory to
This document is duly authorised and acknowledge that:
7.(1) The bidder will furnish documentary proof regarding any bidding issue to the
satisfaction of the Department of Health, if requested to do so.
7.(2) If the information supplied is found to be incorrect and/or false then the
Department of Health, in addition to any remedies it may have, may: -
(a) Recover from the contractor all costs, losses or damages incurred or sustained by
the Department as a result of the award of the contract, and/or
(b) Cancel the contract and claim any damages which the Department of Health may
suffer by having to make less favourable arrangements after such cancellation.
Signed on this ................... Day of ......................................... 20 .......... At .........
....................................................................... .............................................................
Signature of bidder or duly name in block letters
Authorised representative
On behalf of (bidder’s name) ...........................................................................
Capacity of signatory ...........................................................................
Name of contact person (in block letters, please) ................................
....................................................................................................................................
Postal address ............................................................................................
................................................................................................................................................
Telephone number: ...................................................
Fax number: ...................................................
Cellular phone number: ...................................................
E-mail address: ......................................................................................
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Declaration that information on centralsupplier database (csd) is
Correct and up to date
(To be completed by bidder)
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I (name of bidder/authorised representative)
...........................................................................................................................
WHO REPRESENTS (state name of bidder)
.................................................................................................................................................
I AM aware of the contents of the central supplier database with
Respect to the bidder’s details and registration information, and
That the said information is correct and up to date as on the date of
Submitting this bid.
And i AM aware that incorrect or outdated information may be a
Cause for disqualification of this bid from the bidding process,
And/or possible cancellation of the contract that may be awarded
On the basis of this bid.
.......................................................................
Signature of bidder or authorised representative
Date:....................................................
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Special instructions and notices to bidders regarding the
Completion of bidding forms
Please note that this bid is subject to treasury regulations 16a issued
In terms of the public finance management act, 1999 and the general
Conditions of contract.
shall include the plural and vice versa and with words importing the masculine gender
shall include the feminine and the neuter.
Photocopies of the original bid documentation may be used, but an original signature
must appear on such photocopies.
are missing or duplicated.
Bids submitted must be complete in all respects.
Bids shall be lodged at the address indicated not later than the closing time specified
for their receipt, and in accordance with the directives in the bid documents.
and shall be lodged in a separate sealed envelope, with the name and address of the
bidder, the bid number and closing date indicated on the envelope. The envelope shall
not contain documents relating to any bid other than that shown on the envelope. If
this provision is not complied with, such bids may be rejected as being invalid.
are kept unopened in safe custody until the closing time of the bids. Where, however,
a bid is received open, it shall be sealed. If it is received without a bid number on the
envelope, it shall be opened, the bid number ascertained, the envelope sealed and the
bid number written on the envelope.
elsewhere subsequent to the closing date and time of bid will be considered.
and time stipulated in the bid documentation, and proof of posting will not be accepted
as proof of delivery.
No bid submitted by telefax, telegraphic or other electronic means will be considered.
Bidding documents must not be included in packages containing samples. Such bids
may be rejected as being invalid.
Any alteration made by the bidder must be initialled.
Use of correcting fluid is prohibited
Bids will be opened in public as soon as practicable after the closing time of bid.
Where practical, prices are made public at the time of opening bids.
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9.1. Amay be rejected if they show any items not originally included in the bid
document.
9.2. Conditional or incomplete offers, irregularities of any kind in the forms, or if
the bid rates and amounts are unbalanced and the bidder, after having been
called upon to adjust same reasonably, fails to do so within a period of three
(3) days having received notification to that effect.
9.3. The Department of Health does not bind itself to accept any bid.
12.1. Bids shall include Value Added Tax (VAT) in their bid rates.
Section 6: bid evaluation criteria
2.1. Returnable documents must be composed of the following:
SBD 1 - Invitation
SBD 3.1 to 3.3 - Pricing Schedule (If not suitable to bid, bidders will indicate the
total bid price and required to submit breakdown separately)
SBD 4 - Declaration of interest
SBD 6.1 - Preference Points Claim Form
Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
Full CSD registration report (Not older than thirty (30) days) of the closure of
the bid.
Certified CIPC/CIPRO Company registration documents
Certified Copies of Identity Documents of company Directors
Latest two (2) Years Annual Financial statements.
Reference of previous work done.
All bids submitted as a joint venture will be required to present a joint venture
agreement clearly outlining the objective of the joint venture and the terms and
conditions. (Parties will be required to individually comply with all compliance
requirements)
Previous work done
Letters of reference or Award letter from previous clients (Must be on the
official letterhead of that institution) with office contact details.
Annexure A – Technical specifications
Price
Specific goals (Points Claimed)
...............................................................
Sbd 3.3
Pricing schedule
1.1. State the rates and prices in Rand unless instructed otherwise in the tender
conditions.
1.2. All prices shall be tendered in accordance with the units specified in this
specification.
1.3. Where a value is given in the Quantity column, a Rate and Price (the product of
the Quantity and Rate) is required to be inserted in the relevant columns.
1.4. The successful tenderer is required to fulfil the specifications and outcomes for
the items tendered against. The tenderer must therefore tender prices/rates only
on items that they have fulfilled the requirements for and by submission of the
relevant supporting documentation. Only items in the Pricing Schedule table with
a positive rand value will be considered as a valid tender pricing for that item and
any other notation in the table would be considered as that item not being
tendered for.
1.5. The Tenderer may be requested to clarify nil rates, or items regarded as having
nil rates; and the Employer may also perform a risk analysis with regard to the
reasonableness of such rates.
1.6. Provide fixed rates and prices for the duration of the contract that are not subject
to adjustment except as otherwise provided for in clause 17 of the Conditions of
1.7. This tender would be awarded per item.
1.8. Bidders can tender for one or more items and need not tender for all the items.
1.9. The rates quoted by the bidder will be used when sourcing quotations. The
successful bidder will be required to complete the Quotation Pricing Schedule
form which must reflect all costs including, delivery, transportation, VAT and
disbursements.
1.10. The pricing should be in line with the bid specifications.
1.11. The bidders should indicate which services there are unable to provide to the
department.
Compliance Requirements
Source: EMS ROAD AMBULANCE SERVICES (PANEL) 01-08-2026.pdf (TENDER)Yes No Yes No [A B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE/ SWORN AFFIDAVIT (FOR EMES & QSEs) MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR PREFERENCE POINTS FOR B-BBEE] Yes No Yes NoARE YOU THE ARE YOU A FOREIGN BASED ACCREDITED SUPPLIER FOR THE GOODS REPRESENTATIVE IN [IF YES, ANSWER THE /SERVICES /WORKS SOUTH AFRICA FOR THE [IF YES ENCLOSE PROOF] QUESTIONNAIRE BELOW ] OFFERED?GOODS /SERVICES /WORKS OFFERED? QUESTIONNAIRE TO BIDDING FOREIGN SUPPLIERS IS THE ENTITY A RESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA (RSA)? YES NO DOES THE ENTITY HAVE A BRANCH IN THE RSA? YES NO DOES THE ENTITY HAVE A PERMANENT ESTABLISHMENT IN THE RSA? YES NO DOES THE ENTITY HAVE ANY SOURCE OF INCOME IN THE RSA? YES NO IS THE ENTITY LIABLE IN THE RSA FOR ANY FORM OF TAXATION? YES NO IF THE ANSWER IS “NO” TO ALL OF THE ABOVE, THEN IT IS NOT A REQUIREMENT TO REGISTER FOR A TAX COMPLIANCE STATUS SYSTEM PIN CODE FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICE (SARS) AND IF NOT REGISTER AS PER 2.3 BELOW. 15 Initial...... PART B TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BIDDING
Bid submission: 1.1. Bids must be delivered by the stipulated time to the correct address. Late bids will not be accepted for consideration. 1.2. All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided–(not to be re-typed) or in the manner prescribed in the bid document. 1.3. This bid is subject to the preferential procurement policy framework act, 2000 and the preferential procurement regulations, 2022, the general conditions of contract (gcc) and, if applicable, any other special conditions of contract. 1.4. The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form.
TAX COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS 2.1 BIDDERS MUST ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THEIR TAX OBLIGATIONS. 2.2 BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR UNIQUE PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN) ISSUED BY SARS TO ENABLE THE ORGAN OF STATE TO VERIFY THE TAXPAYER’S PROFILE AND TAX STATUS. 2.3 APPLICATION FOR TAX COMPLIANCE STATUS (TCS) PIN MAY BE MADE VIA E-FILING THROUGH THE SARS WEBSITE WWW.SARS.GOV.ZA. 2.4 BIDDERS MAY ALSO SUBMIT A PRINTED TCS CERTIFICATE TOGETHER WITH THE BID. 2.5 IN BIDS WHERE CONSORTIA / JOINT VENTURES / SUB-CONTRACTORS ARE INVOLVED, EACH PARTY MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE TCS CERTIFICATE / PIN / CSD NUMBER. 2.6 WHERE NO TCS PIN IS AVAILABLE BUT THE BIDDER IS REGISTERED ON THE CENTRAL SUPPLIER DATABASE (CSD), A CSD NUMBER MUST BE PROVIDED. 2.7 NO BIDS WILL BE CONSIDERED FROM PERSONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE STATE, COMPANIES WITH DIRECTORS WHO ARE PERSONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE STATE, OR CLOSE CORPORATIONS WITH MEMBERS PERSONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE STATE.” NB: FAILURE TO PROVIDE / OR COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE PARTICULARS MAY RENDER THE BID INVALID. SIGNATURE OF BIDDER: ................................................... CAPACITY UNDER WHICH THIS BID IS SIGNED: ................................................... (Proof of authority must be submitted e.g. company resolution) DATE: ................................................... 16 Initial...... SBD4 NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BIDDER’S DISCLOSURE
PURPOSE OF THE FORM 1.1 Any person (natural or juristic) may make an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to bid. In line with the principles of transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Constitution), and further expressed in the various applicable legislation, it is required for the bidder to make this declaration in respect of the details required hereunder. 1.2 If a person is listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters and/or the List of Restricted Suppliers, that person will automatically be disqualified from the bid process.
DECLARATION ON EMPLOYMENT BY ORGAN OF STATE 2.1 Is the bidder, or any of the directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners of the bidder employed by an organ of state, as defined in section 239 of the Constitution? YES/NO 2.2 If YES, furnish particulars of the names, individual identity numbers, in the table below: Full Name Identity Number Name of organ of state 17 Initial...... 2.3 Do you, or any person connected with the bidder, have a relationship with any person who is employed by the procuring institution? YES/NO 2.3.1 If so, furnish particulars: ............................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................... ......................................................... 2.4 Does the bidder or any of its directors/trustees/shareholders members/partners or any person having a controlling interest in the enterprise have any interest in any other related enterprise, whether or not they are bidding for this contract? YES/NO 2.4.1 If so, indicate all companies registered in the CSD in the table below: Supplier registration number Status (active/inactive/deleted) (MAAA) Failure to disclose all CSD-registered active companies linked to all Directors will lead to disqualification. 3 GENERAL DECLARATION I, ............................................................................................., the undersigned, in submitting the accompanying bid, do hereby make the following statements that I certify to be true and complete in every respect: 3.1 I have read and I understand the contents of this disclosure. 3.2 I understand that the accompanying bid will be disqualified if this disclosure is found to be false. 3.3 The bidder has arrived at the accompanying bid independently from, and without consultation, communication, agreement or arrangement with any competitor. 18 Initial...... 3.4 In addition, there have been no consultations, communications, agreements or arrangements with any competitor regarding the quality, quantity, specifications, prices, including methods, factors or formulas used to calculate prices, market allocation, the intention or decision to submit or not to submit the bid, bidding with the intention not to win the bid and conditions or delivery particulars of the products or services to which this bid invitation relates. 3.5 The terms of the accompanying bid have not been, and will not be, disclosed by the bidder, directly or indirectly, to any competitor, prior to the date and time of the official bid opening or of the awarding of the contract. 3.6 There have been no consultations, communications, agreements or arrangements made by the bidder with any official of the procuring institution in relation to this procurement process prior to and during the bidding process except to provide clarification on the bid submitted where so required by the institution; and the bidder was not involved in the drafting of the specifications or terms of reference for this bid. 3.7 I am aware that, in addition and without prejudice to any other remedy provided to combat any restrictive practices related to bids and contracts, bids that are suspicious will be reported to the Competition Commission for investigation and possible imposition of administrative penalties in terms of section 59 of the Competition Act, 1998 (Act No. ) and or may be referred to law enforcement agencies for criminal investigation and or may be restricted from conducting business with the state for a period not exceeding 10 years in terms of the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004 (Act No. ) or any other applicable legislation. I CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE IS CORRECT. I ACCEPT THAT THE PROCURING INSTITUTION MAY REJECT THE BID OR TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AGAINST ME IF THIS DECLARATION IS FALSE. .................................... ................................................ Signature Date .................................... ................................................ Designation Name of bidder 19 Initial...... SBD 6.1 NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PREFERENCE POINTS CLAIM FORM IN TERMS OF THE PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS 2022 This preference form must form part of all tenders invited. It contains general information and serves as a claim form for preference points for specific goals. NB: BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM, TENDERERS MUST STUDY THE GENERAL CONDITIONS, DEFINITIONS AND DIRECTIVES APPLICABLE IN RESPECT OF THE TENDER AND PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS, 2022
GENERAL CONDITIONS 1.1 The following preference point systems are applicable to invitations to tender
the 80/20 system for requirements with a Rand value of up to R50 000 000 (all applicable taxes included); and
the 90/10 system for requirements with a Rand value above R50 000 000 (all applicable taxes included). 1.2 To be completed by the organ of state (delete whichever is not applicable for this tender).
The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 90/10 preference point system.
The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 80/20 preference point system.
Either the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system will be applicable in this tender. The lowest/ highest acceptable tender will be used to determine the accurate system once tenders are received. 1.3 Points for this tender (even in the case of a tender for income-generating contracts) shall be awarded for: (a) Price; and (b) Specific Goals. 1.4 To be completed by the organ of state: The maximum points for this tender are allocated as follows: POINTS POINTS PRICE 80 90 SPECIFIC GOALS 20 10 Total points for Price and SPECIFIC GOALS 100 100 20 Initial...... 1.5 Failure on the part of a tenderer to submit proof or documentation required in terms of this tender to claim points for specific goals with the tender, will be interpreted to mean that preference points for specific goals are not claimed. 1.6 The organ of state reserves the right to require of a tenderer, either before a tender is adjudicated or at any time subsequently, to substantiate any claim in regard to preferences, in any manner required by the organ of state.
DEFINITIONS (a) “tender” means a written offer in the form determined by an organ of state in response to an invitation to provide goods or services through price quotations, competitive tendering process or any other method envisaged in legislation; (b) “price” means an amount of money tendered for goods or services, and includes all applicable taxes less all unconditional discounts; (c) “rand value” means the total estimated value of a contract in Rand, calculated at the time of bid invitation, and includes all applicable taxes; (d) “tender for income-generating contracts” means a written offer in the form determined by an organ of state in response to an invitation for the origination of income-generating contracts through any method envisaged in legislation that will result in a legal agreement between the organ of state and a third party that produces revenue for the organ of state, and includes, but is not limited to, leasing and disposal of assets and concession contracts, excluding direct sales and disposal of assets through public auctions; and (e) “the Act” means the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. ).
FORMULAE FOR PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES 3.1. POINTS AWARDED FOR PRICE 3.1.1 THE 80/20 OR 90/10 PREFERENCE POINT SYSTEMS A maximum of 80 or 90 points is allocated for price on the following basis: 80/20 or 90/10 Pt−Pmin Pt−Pmin Ps= 80(1− ) or Ps= 90(1− ) Pmin Pmin Where Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration Pt = Price of tender under consideration Pmin = Price of lowest acceptable tender 21 Initial...... 3.2. FORMULAE FOR DISPOSAL OR LEASING OF STATE ASSETS AND INCOME GENERATING PROCUREMENT 3.2.1. POINTS AWARDED FOR PRICE A maximum of 80 or 90 points is allocated for price on the following basis: 80/20 or 90/10 Pt−Pmax Pt−Pmax Ps= 80(1+ ) or Ps= 90(1+ ) Pmax Pmax Where Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration Pt = Price of tender under consideration Pmax = Price of highest acceptable tender
POINTS AWARDED FOR SPECIFIC GOALS 4.1. In terms of Regulation 4(2); 5(2); 6(2) and 7(2) of the Preferential Procurement Regulations, preference points must be awarded for specific goals stated in the tender. For the purposes of this tender the tenderer will be allocated points based on the goals stated in table 1 below as may be supported by proof/ documentation stated in the conditions of this tender: 4.2. In cases where organs of state intend to use Regulation 3(2) of the Regulations, which states that, if it is unclear whether the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system applies, an organ of state must, in the tender documents, stipulate in the case of— (a) an invitation for tender for income-generating contracts, that either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system will apply and that the highest acceptable tender will be used to determine the applicable preference point system; or (b) any other invitation for tender, that either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system will apply and that the lowest acceptable tender will be used to determine the applicable preference point system, then the organ of state must indicate the points allocated for specific goals for both the 90/10 and 80/20 preference point system. 22 Initial...... Table 1: Specific goals for the tender and points claimed are indicated per the table below. (Note to organs of state: Where either the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system is applicable, corresponding points must also be indicated as such. Note to tenderers: The tenderer must indicate how they claim points for each preference point system.) Number of Number of Number of Number of points points points points claimed claimed (20/20 allocated (90/10 system) allocated (80/20 system) The specific goals (To be (90/10 system) system) allocated points in (To be completed by terms of this tender (To be (To be completed the tenderer) completed by completed by the the organ of by the tenderer) state) organ of state) RACE 5 10 Who had no franchise in national elections before the 1983 and 1993 Constitution (100% Black Owned Company) GENDER 2 4 100 % Female Owned Company YOUTH 2 4 100 % Youth Owned Company DISABILITY ( Medical 1 2 report issued by a Specialist to be submitted) 100 % Disabled Owned Company DECLARATION WITH REGARD TO COMPANY/FIRM 4.3. Name of company/firm............................................................................... 4.4. Company registration number: ..................................................................... 4.5. TYPE OF COMPANY/ FIRM 23 Initial...... Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium One-person business/sole propriety Close corporation Public Company Personal Liability Company (Pty) Limited Non-Profit Company State Owned Company [TICK APPLICABLE BOX] 4.6. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm, certify that the points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender, qualifies the company/ firm for the preference(s) shown and I acknowledge that
The information furnished is true and correct; ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as indicated in paragraph 1 of this form; iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in paragraphs 1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the satisfaction of the organ of state that the claims are correct; iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to any other remedy it may have – (a) disqualify the person from the tendering process; (b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of that person’s conduct; (c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result of having to make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation; (d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and directors, or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, be restricted from obtaining business from any organ of state for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram partem (hear the other side) rule has been applied; and (e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary. .............................................. SIGNATURE(S) OF TENDERER(S) SURNAME AND NAME: ................................................................ DATE: ............................................................... ADDRESS: ............................................................... ............................................................... ............................................................... 24 Initial...... ............................................................... SBD 3.3
B-BBEE Details: 1.2.1. The 80/20 or 90/10 preference points system:
Ps = 80/90(1-Pt-Pmin)
Pmin
Where:
Ps = Points scored for price by bid under consideration
Pmin = Lowest acceptable consideration
Pt = Price of bid under consideration
1.2.2. The department is under no obligation to award to the bidder scoring the
highest or lowest points.
1.3. Preferential Claims
1.3.1. Points scored for specific goals as contemplated by the PPPFA
and its regulations of 2022 are then calculated separately and added to the
points scored for the price to obtain the final score
1.3.2. The points scored for price must be added to the points scored for specific
goals to obtain the bidder’s total points scored out of 100.
1.3.3. If two or more bidders have equal total points, the successful bidder will be
the one with the highest points for specific goals.
1.3.4. If two or more bidders are equal in all respects, the successful bidder will be
the one with the highest functionality percentage and the last option will be
the drawing of lots.
1.3.5. The bidder will be allocated points based on the goals stated in Table 1
below as may be supported by proof/ documentation stated in the conditions
of this tender.
10 Initial......
Number of points Number of Number of points Number of points
The specific goals points claimed claimed (90/10
allocatedallocated points in terms of allocated (80/20 system) system)
this bid (90/10 system) (80/20 system) (To be (To be completed
completed by by the tenderer)
the tenderer)
Who had no franchise in 5
national elections before the
101983 and 1993 Constitution
(100% Black Owned
Company))
Who is Female (100% 2 4
Female Owned Company)
Who is youth (100% Youth 2 4
Owned Company
Who has a disability (100% 1 2
Disabled Owned Company)
11 Initia
Health & Safety
Source: EMS ROAD AMBULANCE SERVICES (PANEL) 01-08-2026.pdfSection 1: bid notice
BID NOTICE NO.: NCDOH/009-R2/EMS/2026 Date Published: 01 August
must appear on such photocopies.
Contractual Terms
Source: EMS ROAD AMBULANCE SERVICES (PANEL) 01-08-2026.pdf6.1. A bidder may, without incurring any liability, withdraw its bid.
6.2. This should be a written notice to be furnished before the conclusion of the
evaluation process within the validity period.
7.2. The bidder shall indemnify the specified from any claim capable of being
made against it either under the statute or common law in respect of any
damage to any person or property arising out of the execution of this contract.
8.1. Any bid that contains proposals for wages that are less than the minimum
wage according to sector determination shall be rejected.
8.2. A Firm Price for a period of three years including employee increments is
required to be incorporated in the bid.
19.1. Successful bidders are required to provide services that are professional,
objective and impartial.
19.2. Successful bidder must ensure that there is no conflict of interest between
obligations and responsibilities to other clients and the services set out in the
special and technical specifications to this bid.
19.3. In the event of any uncertainty in this regard, full disclosure in the submitted
proposal should be considered.
19.4. Non-disclosure of a conflict of interest will be ground for termination of the
contract.
21.1. The Northern Cape Department of Health (NCDOH) reserves the right to
withdraw this bid at any time, without prior notice and without liability to
compensate and/or reimburse any party.
21.2. The NCDOH reserves the right to perform due diligence which might include,
undertaking site visits.
Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
One-person business/sole propriety
Close corporation
Public Company
Personal Liability Company
(Pty) Limited
Non-Profit Company
State Owned Company
[Tick applicable box]
4.6. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm,
certify that the points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender,
qualifies the company/ firm for the preference(s) shown and I acknowledge that:
i) The information furnished is true and correct;
ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as
indicated in paragraph 1 of this form;
iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown
in paragraphs 1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary
proof to the satisfaction of the organ of state that the claims are correct;
iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any
of the conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in
addition to any other remedy it may have –
(a) disqualify the person from the tendering process;
(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a
result of that person’s conduct;
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered
as a result of having to make less favourable arrangements due
to such cancellation;
(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and
directors, or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a
fraudulent basis, be restricted from obtaining business from any
organ of state for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the audi
alteram partem (hear the other side) rule has been applied; and
(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.
..............................................
Signature(s) of tenderer(s)
Surname and name: ................................................................
Date: ...............................................................
Address: ...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
Special Conditions
Source: EMS ROAD AMBULANCE SERVICES (PANEL) 01-08-2026.pdf (TENDER)Section 2: bid special conditions of contract
1.1. The Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) are supplementary to that of
2.1. All Bid documents shall be made on the forms incorporated in this document.
which the work
was performed
4.1. The bidder shall complete all forms in black ink.
4.2. Mistakes made by the bidder in the completion of the forms shall not be
erased.
4.3. A line shall be drawn through the incorrect entry and the correct entry shall be
written above and the correction initialled.
4.4. Failure to observe this rule may lead to the bid being disqualified.
4.5. Bids shall be ineligible for consideration unless submitted on the forms bound
in this document.
4.6. A bid shall not be considered if alterations have been made to the bid forms.
4.7. Only Certified copies of documents should be submitted.
4.8. The Department shall not take any responsibility for any original documents
submitted.
4.9. Any point of difficulty of interpretation shall be cleared with the Northern Cape
required.
4.10. Should any amendment be found to be of significance on the bidding
documents during the bidding period the Northern Cape Department of Health
will inform all Bidders accordingly as early as possible on the E-Tender
4.11. In the event of a joint venture, the bidder shall submit the joint venture
agreement of the parties involved outlining the terms and conditions of
the joint venture.
4.12. Parties in a joint venture will be required to comply individually in terms
of all compliance requirements.
4.13. Each bidder is required to return the complete set of documents with all the
required information and complete in all respects.
4.14. Any documents found to have been unbound and rebound could be deemed
to be unacceptable.
4.15. Bids should be in a sealed envelope clearly marked:
“Bid No: NCDOH/009-R2/EMS/2026: PANEL OF EMS ROAD AMBULANCE SERVICES
4.16. The Bidder’s name and address shall be deposited in the Bid Box situated at
Complex, Department of Health, Du Toitspan Road Belgravia Kimberley 8300
not later than 11:00 on Wednesday, 26th August 2026.
4.17. Bid documents will not be faxed or e-mailed.
4.18. Bid documents shall be opened in public shortly thereafter closing date.
4.19. Late bids shall not be accepted
5.1. Bidders shall submit with their bids the information that is applicable and as
may be required in terms of the specifications, therefore the Northern Cape
insufficient, to call for further information.
5.2. The bidder shall furnish such additional information within three (3) days of
being called upon to do so.
7.1. Should the bidder, after it has been notified of the acceptance of its bid, fail to
enter into a contract when called upon to do so, within the period stipulated in
the conditions of the bid or within such extended period as the Department of
may incur in having to call for bid afresh and/or in having to accept any less
favourable bid and that if it purports to withdraw its bid within the period for
which it has agreed that it shall remain open for acceptance.
11.1. A Bidder who does not submit the bid documents in line with the bid
requirements shall be disqualified.
15.1. The Department does not bind itself to accept any bid received and reserves
the right to accept the whole or part of the bid.
16.1. If the bidder fails to deliver in line with the contractual obligations without
valid, acceptable reasons, the Department of Health reserves the right to
cancel the contract.
17.1. The Northern Cape Department of Health (NCDOH) espouses the requirements
of section 217 of Constitution of South Africa along with the Public Finance
Management Act (Act ), the Preferential Procurement Policy
Framework Act (PPPFA).
17.2. The NCDOH will determine the number of service providers (bidders), if any, is
appointed in response to this request for submission of proposals and reserves
the right not to appoint the highest Scoring bidder based on sound justification
in line with the Preferential Procurement Regulation (2022).
18.1. The Northern Cape Department of Health further espouses the principal of
stimulating the local economy through the departmental procurement
processes.
18.2. The Department thus encourages bidders to be provincially based and further
encourages the participation of small and emerging businesses to participate in
these services.
18.3. The Department requires that the services be rendered from an office located in
any of the five (5) districts within the Northern Cape.
20.1. The successful service providers will have access to confidential data or
information and the bidders should subscribe to the requirements of the
Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
20.2. The appointment of a successful bidder is subject to that bidder agreeing to the
contents of, and signing, the NCDOH standard Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Requirements
Source: EMS ROAD AMBULANCE SERVICES (PANEL) 01-08-2026.pdf (TENDER)The Northern Cape Department of Health (NCDOH) espouses the requirements of
section 217 of Constitution of South Africa along with the Public Finance Management
Act (Act ), the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act
(PPPFA).
The bids will be evaluated according to the Preferential Procurement Policy
Framework Act (PPPFA ) in line with the Preferential Procurement
Regulations, 2022.
Bidders must submit a Centralized Suppliers Database (CSD) Registration Report
with the Bid as proof of being registered on the Database.
CSD Report should not be more than 14 days before date of closure of this bid.
Bidders must also submit a Tax Compliance Status PIN code to verify their tax status
with SARS.
Bidders should submit their Certified CIPC registration documents
Bidders should submit their certified Identity copies of all directors.
No late bids will be considered.
The Department of Health reserves the right not to make any award on justifiable
grounds in line with the applicable legislative requirements.
Two (2) years latest Annual financial statements.
Reference of previous work done.
Section
Source: EMS ROAD AMBULANCE SERVICES (PANEL) 01-08-2026.pdf (TENDER)(Technical Enquiries) (Admin Enquiries)
Tel: 073 343 9427/ 072 578 5015 Tel: 053 8300 696
Description
Source: Annexure A - Technical Specifications - Road Ambulance.pdfPurpose: Partnership between Northern Cape Emergency Medical Services (NCEMS) and private emergency service providers to enhance emergency medical response, optimize resource utilization, and ensure standardization in service provision and billing.
Objectives: Improve EMS response times, ensure uniform service delivery standards, optimize resource sharing, establish standardized billing, maintain high care and patient safety, improve service in underserved/rural areas, foster collaboration, ensure accountability and transparency.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Annexure A - Technical Specifications - Road Ambulance.pdf (unknown)Private EMS providers must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Must employ at least Intermediate Life Support (ILS) personnel (e.g., AEA, ECA, CCA).
Must have licensed bases in the Northern Cape, certified compliant with EMS regulations at contract signing.
Must be able to provide 24/7 service across all districts and throughout the province.
Compliance with EMS regulations at the time of contract signing is mandatory.
Annual compliance audits will be conducted.
Training and certification of personnel must be up-to-date.
Regular reporting and performance reviews will be required.
Implementation of GPS tracking and electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) is required.
Strict adherence to infection control and equipment sterilization standards.
Technical Specifications
Source: Annexure A - Technical Specifications - Road Ambulance.pdf (unknown)Purpose: Partnership between Northern Cape Emergency Medical Services (NCEMS) and private emergency service providers to enhance emergency medical response, optimize resource utilization, and ensure standardization in service provision and billing.
Objectives:
Partnership Structure:
Service Levels:
Response Time Targets:
Quality Assurance & Compliance:
Risk Management & Contingency Planning:
Financial Requirements
Source: Annexure A - Technical Specifications - Road Ambulance.pdf (unknown)Standardized billing framework based on service levels:
Compliance Requirements
Source: Annexure A - Technical Specifications - Road Ambulance.pdf (unknown)All private EMS providers must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Must have licensed bases in the Northern Cape, certified compliant with EMS regulations at contract signing.
Must employ at least Intermediate Life Support (ILS) personnel.
Must be able to provide 24/7 service.
Annual compliance audits will be conducted.
Training and certification of personnel must be up-to-date.
Regular reporting and performance reviews required.
Implementation of GPS tracking and electronic patient care reporting (ePCR).
Strict adherence to infection control and equipment sterilization standards.
Dispute resolution: mediated by independent oversight committee; failure to adhere may result in penalties or termination; formal appeal process; legal recourse for severe breach.
Health & Safety
Source: Annexure A - Technical Specifications - Road Ambulance.pdfMaintain high level of care and patient safety.
Strict adherence to infection control and equipment sterilization standards.
Risk management: contingency plans for large-scale disasters and pandemics; resource allocation for emergency stockpiling of medical supplies and PPE; cybersecurity measures to protect patient data.
Mutual aid agreements with neighboring provinces for large-scale emergencies.
Service levels: ILS and ALS staffing and equipment requirements as per technical specifications.
Response time targets: urban 30 min, rural 60 min, remote 60+ min.
Contractual Terms
Source: Annexure A - Technical Specifications - Road Ambulance.pdfAgreement valid for renewable period of three years.
Bi-annual reviews conducted to assess effectiveness and compliance.
Joint steering committee oversees implementation and makes necessary adjustments.
Data-driven decision-making used to enhance service efficiency and reduce response times.
Requirements
Source: Annexure A - Technical Specifications - Road Ambulance.pdf (unknown)Must have licensed bases within the areas they are operating in.
Bases must be certified compliant with EMS Regulation at time of signing contract.
Minimum of Intermediate Life Support within their employ.
Must be able to provide service 24/7.
Must be able to provide service between districts and throughout the province.
Section
Source: Annexure A - Technical Specifications - Road Ambulance.pdfData collection and performance evaluation to enhance efficiency.
Quality Assurance & Compliance: All private EMS providers must be registered with HPCSA; annual compliance audits; up-to-date training and certification; regular reporting and performance reviews; GPS tracking and ePCR; infection control and sterilization standards.
Disputes mediated by independent oversight committee; failure may result in penalties or termination; formal appeal process; legal recourse for severe breach.
Description
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Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdfSets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve transport, fleet, logistics, public transport, vehicles, or road operations.
Act 5 of 2009
Relevant to public transport, fleet, logistics and subsidised transport service contracts.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve transport, fleet, logistics, public transport, vehicles, or road operations.
Act 93 of 1996
Relevant to roadworthiness, vehicle compliance and operator requirements in transport contracts.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve transport, fleet, logistics, public transport, vehicles, or road operations.
Address
144 Du Toitspan Rd, Belgravia, Kimberley, 8301, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
3
Last checked
06 Aug 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
Tenders SA is not the issuing authority. All tenders are automatically synced from the official government tender portal. Always confirm final submission details, closing dates, briefing sessions, eligibility requirements, and documents on the official government portal before applying.
Contact
053-830-0695[email protected]www.health.gov.za144 Du Toitspan Rd, Belgravia, Kimberley, 8301, South Africa
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