Appointment of a service provider to automate an in-house online travel booking and payment system for five years at the national credit regulator

Only firm prices will be accepted. Non-firm prices, including prices subject to rate of exchange variations, will not be considered.

Bidders must submit a pricing schedule (SBD 3.1) with firm prices. The offer must be valid for a specified number of days from the closing date. No other eligibility criteria are stated in the document.

Only firm prices will be accepted. Non-firm prices, including prices subject to rate of exchange variations, will not be considered.

No specific requirements found

Bidders must complete and submit the SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form, including company details and type, and provide documentary proof for any specific goal points claimed. The form includes a declaration that the information is true and correct, and that fraudulent claims may lead to disqualification, contract cancellation, and other penalties.

Preference points claim form in terms of the preferential procurement regulations 2022

Bidders must complete the SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form to claim preference points for specific goals. The form requires bidders to declare their company type and certify that the information provided is true and correct. Fraudulent claims may result in disqualification, contract cancellation, and other penalties.

Returnable documents: bidders must submit all completed and signed standard forms as required by the tender. The closing date and time are set in the tender record. Late or incomplete submissions risk disqualification.

Bidders must be registered on the CSD and hold a valid tax clearance certificate. The following returnable forms must be completed and signed: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices), and SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination). A valid B-BBEE certificate or affidavit must also be submitted.

Bidders must be registered on the CSD and have a valid tax clearance certificate. A valid B-BBEE certificate or affidavit is required. The following forms must be completed and signed: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices), and SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination).

Closing time: 11h00 on the closing date. If the closing date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, bids may be lodged up to 11h00 on the following working day.

Bids remain valid and binding for the period stipulated in the bid documents, calculated from closing time; if the last day falls on a weekend or public holiday, validity extends to the next working day.

Queries: written queries to [email protected] or telephone 011 554-2646/2713.

Submission address: bid box at the NCR office, 127 15th Road, Randjies Park, Midrand.

Bid documents: downloadable from the NCR website www.ncr.org.za.

Submission format: two hard copies and one soft copy (memory stick). One hard copy must be signed and dated in ink and initialled on each page.

Envelope: sealed, with the bidder's name and address, bid reference number and closing date clearly shown; must not contain documents for any other tender.

Delivery: deposit into the bid box at the NCR office, 127 15th Road, Randjies Park, Midrand, by 11h00 on the closing date. Bids posted or couriered must reach the NCR at least 36 hours before closing to be deposited by the Procurement Officer.

Electronic submission: bids sent by email, internet, fax, facsimile, telegram or telex from within South Africa are not accepted. International bidders without local offices may submit electronically, but original signed documents must be received within three working days after closing, and proof of no local representation must be provided.

Returnable documents: all prescribed bid documents, including pricing schedules and questionnaires, must be completed and signed. Required SBD forms include SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 8 (Declaration of Past SCM Practices), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination) and an Authority to Sign / Board Resolution. An Employment Equity letter from the Department of Labour is required where the bidder employs fewer than 50 people or has annual turnover below R10 million.

Disqualification risks: late submission, incomplete or unsigned documents, bids qualified by the bidder's own conditions, fraudulent or inaccurate information, appearing on the National Treasury restricted database, or submission by prohibited electronic means.

Bidders must complete and submit the prescribed bid documents, including pricing schedules and questionnaires. Failure to complete and sign may invalidate the bid. Required SBD documents must be submitted. An Employment Equity letter from the Department of Labour is required where applicable.

Evaluation stages: functionality is scored out of 100 points; bidders achieving the minimum threshold stated in the terms of reference proceed to price and B-BBEE evaluation.

Price: 80/20 preference point system applies. Maximum 80 points for price, calculated as Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Pt is the comparative price of the bid under consideration and Pmin is the comparative price of the lowest acceptable bid.

B-BBEE: up to 20 points awarded for B-BBEE status level of contribution under the 80/20 system: Level 1 = 20, Level 2 = 18, Level 3 = 16, Level 4 = 10, Level 5 = 8, Level 6 = 6, Level 7 = 4, Level 8 = 2, non-compliant = 0.

Comparative pricing: prices are brought to a comparative level by deducting preferences (local content, SABS standardisation mark, other Minister of Finance preferences) and adding delivery and other costs.

Equal bids: priority order is highest HDI equity points, firm prices and delivery periods, shortest delivery periods, supplies manufactured in the Republic, then other local content criteria; final tie-breaker is drawing of lots.

The NCR is not obliged to accept the lowest or any tender. The financial position and ability to supply are assessed before consideration.

Scope: appointment of a service provider to automate an in-house online travel booking and payment system for a period of five years at the National Credit Regulator.

The general conditions document provides no further technical specifications; the terms of reference would contain the detailed requirements.

Goods and services must conform to samples, patterns, drawings and specifications; supplies must be new and unused unless otherwise agreed.

Contractor guarantees no faulty material or workmanship for 12 months.

The NCR may conduct inspections, tests and analyses; costs are borne by the contractor if supplies are non-compliant.

Rejected supplies must be removed and replaced at contractor's cost.

All-inclusive bid prices required; firm prices and delivery periods preferred.

Bidders may submit firm or non-firm prices; non-firm prices must include a breakdown of fluctuating portions.

Pricing schedules and questionnaires must be completed and submitted with the tender.

Expressions like 'soonest' or 'earliest' are not acceptable.

Pricing: all-inclusive bid prices required. Firm prices and delivery periods preferred; bidders may submit firm or non-firm prices.

Non-firm prices: must include a breakdown of the tender price showing the portions that may fluctuate.

Pricing schedules and questionnaires must be completed and submitted with the tender.

Expressions such as 'soonest' or 'earliest' or unspecified delivery periods are not acceptable.

Payment: normally within 30 days of receipt of correct documentation. Payment is made to the contractor only; claims by another party require proof of cession, power of attorney or authorisation.

Security: may be required, in forms such as bank guarantee, insurer guarantee, Small Business Corporation guarantee, cash, negotiable government or municipal stock, or security bond.

B-BBEE: bidders must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate to claim preference points. The NCR promotes procurement from companies with majority ownership by women.

Employment Equity: bidders employing fewer than 50 people or with annual turnover below R10 million must submit an Employment Equity letter from the Department of Labour where applicable.

Restricted persons: bidders must not appear on the National Treasury's database of restricted persons, companies or directors.

Foreign nationals: service providers employing foreign nationals must submit proof of compliance with the Immigration Act and related legislation. Prior written approval from the NCR is required before employing a foreign national after appointment, and a new B-BBEE compliance certificate must be submitted. A skills transfer plan may be required once ESA regulations are promulgated.

Legislation: bids and contracts are subject to the B-BBEE Act, Sector Codes of Good Practice, PPPFA and its 2017 Regulations, and B-BBEE Amendment Act and Regulations 2016. Contravention may lead to disqualification or contract termination.

Consortium/joint venture: signed agreements disclosing the work split and Rand value must be provided.

Domicilium: a domicilium citandi et executandi must be chosen in the Republic of South Africa.

Disputes: settled by the accounting authority; the bidder is informed in writing and may reject within 21 days, with recourse to the courts.

Guarantee: contractor guarantees for 12 months against faulty material or workmanship; replacement and repair at contractor's cost.

Security: may be required in forms such as bank guarantee, insurer guarantee, cash, negotiable government or municipal stock, or security bond.

Payment: within 30 days of receipt of correct documentation; payment to contractor only, with cession proof for third-party claims.

Contractor insolvency: on death, sequestration, liquidation or judicial management, the NCR may cancel the contract, complete it at contractor's cost, or allow the executor to complete it.

Non-compliance and delay: the NCR may cancel the contract for failure to comply; for delay, may purchase substitute supplies at contractor's cost or cancel and claim damages. A penalty of one-fourteenth percent per day of the contract value may be deducted for delay.

Bribes and fraud: may lead to bid rejection, contract cancellation, and a penalty of 15% of contract value or the reasonable expected profit margin, whichever is higher.

Restrictions: the NCR may restrict bidders from future bidding for specified periods.

Liability: contractor liable for losses, additional costs and consequential damages from defects.

Sub-contracting: requires written authorisation from the accounting authority.

Firm prices: adjusted for changes in customs or excise duty, levies or taxes.

Non-firm prices: adjustments allowed with evidence of actual cost changes.

Exchange rates: compensation for rate variations under specified conditions, with documentary proof required.

Orders: supplies and services rendered only on receipt of a written official order.

Transfer: contract or any part may not be transferred without written consent of the NCR.

NCR objective to appoint strictly South African service providers and promote transformation through procurement from majority women-owned companies.

Foreign nationals: proof of Immigration Act compliance required; prior written approval before employing foreign nationals after appointment; new B-BBEE certificate required; skills transfer plan may be required once ESA regulations promulgated.

Bids invited only in RSA; RSA law governs contracts; domicilium citandi et executandi required.

Consortium/joint venture: signed agreements disclosing work split and Rand value.

No public opening of bids; no discussions with bidders until evaluations complete.

International bidders without local offices may submit electronically, but original signed documents within three working days after closing.

NCR not liable for bid preparation expenses; not obliged to accept lowest or any tender; award final.

Bids remain valid for period stipulated in bid documents.

Bids must be submitted in two hard copies and one soft copy (memory stick), signed and initialled.

Sealed envelope with bidder's name, address, bid reference number and closing date.

Deposit into bid box at 127 15th Road, Randjies Park, Midrand by 11h00 on closing date.

Bids received after closing time not considered; posted/couriered bids must reach NCR at least 36 hours before closing.

Bids by fax, email, or other electronic means not considered.

Bids must not be qualified by bidder's own conditions.

Failure to complete and sign bid documents may invalidate the bid.

Disqualification for non-compliance, non-submission of SBD documents, fraudulent information, failure to submit Employment Equity letter where applicable, appearing on National Treasury restricted database, or submission by prohibited means.

Functionality scored out of 100; minimum threshold as per terms of reference required to proceed to price and B-BBEE evaluation.

Price: 80/20 system, maximum 80 points.

B-BBEE: up to 20 points per status level table.

Comparative pricing: preferences deducted, delivery and other costs added.

Equal bids: priority by HDI equity points, firm prices, shortest delivery, local manufacture, then drawing of lots.

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Bidders must complete and sign SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), which requires declaring any state employment of directors, trustees, shareholders, members, partners or persons with a controlling interest, any relationship with employees of the procuring institution, and any interest in other related enterprises. The form also certifies independent bid determination and non-collusion, with false declarations leading to disqualification.

Supply chain management system should

This declaration prove to be false.

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Signature Date

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Position Name of bidder

Bidders must complete and sign SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) as part of compliance. The form requires disclosure of state employment, relationships with procuring institution staff, and interests in related enterprises. False declarations may lead to disqualification.

The tender is for the appointment of a service provider to automate an in-house online travel booking and payment system for a period of five (5) years at the National Credit Regulator. Bid number NCR1027.03.2026.

Closing date: 27 May 2026 at 11:00 AM.

Bidding procedure enquiries: Mampereke Lebepe, telephone 011 554 2600, email [email protected].

Technical enquiries: Matimu Masingi, telephone 011 554 2600, email [email protected].

Bids must be delivered to the bid box at the street address stated in the bid documents before the closing time; late bids are not considered.

All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not retyped.

Returnable forms include SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) as the signed cover page, proof of authority to sign (e.g. company resolution), and a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs.

Failure to provide or comply with any required particulars may render the bid invalid.

The bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 and the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017.

Preference points for B-BBEE are available; bidders must submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) to qualify.

No scoring split or minimum thresholds are stated in the available document.

The tender is for the appointment of a service provider to automate an in-house online travel booking and payment system for a period of five (5) years at the National Credit Regulator.

The document also refers to office accommodation provision, but the tender record title and description indicate the travel booking system scope.

Bidders must be tax compliant and provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number.

In consortia, joint ventures, or sub-contracting arrangements, each party must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.

Bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies/close corporations with directors/members in the service of the state, will not be considered.

The successful bidder must sign a written contract form (SBD 7).

Bidders must submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) to qualify for preference points.

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SBD 4 - Declaration of Interest, SBD 6.1 - Preference Points Claim, SBD 9 - Certificate of Independent Bid Determination

1.1 It is recorded that the parties are investigating the possibility of concluding a

transaction(s) between the parties, and or their nominees and the parties envisage that

during the discussions between the parties as a consequence, proprietary confidential

information will be disclosed between the parties, the disclosure of which will be

regulated by the terms and conditions of this agreement.

1.2 Each party represents that it is the owner of the confidential proprietary information and

makes the proprietary confidential information available to the other party strictly on the

terms and conditions as set out in this agreement.

2 confidentiality

2.1 For the purposes of this agreement, unless inconsistent with or otherwise indicated by

the context, "proprietary confidential information" means any party's trade, commercial,

financial and management secrets and confidential information, directly or indirectly

obtained, including, but not limited to -

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2.1.1 operating know-how, processes and techniques used by a party in the conduct of its

business;

2.1.2 trade secrets, know-how, inventions, technical data, product or process specifications,

exclusivity arrangements, designs formulations, computer programmes and all other

technical, mechanical and computer information, belonging to or in the possession of a

party and used by its business operations;

2.1.3 knowledge of details and particulars in regard to a party's suppliers, customers and

business associates;

2.1.4 a party's method of conducting business, management, costs and source of material;

2.1.5 the contractual, financial management and supply arrangements between a party and

its clients and business associates;

2.1.6 names, addresses and requirements of clients and potential clients of a party

(including potential clients of a party whom a party has not yet contracted, but intends

contracting for purposes of doing business); and/or

2.1.7 any other matter which relates to the business of a party in respect of which

information is not readily available in the normal course of business and which may

come to the knowledge of the other party.

2.2 The parties respectively hereby irrevocably agrees -

2.2.1 not to divulge or disclose to any person whatsoever in any form or manner whatsoever,

either directly or indirectly, any of the proprietary confidential information without the

prior written consent of the other party;

2.2.2 not to use, exploit, permit the use of, directly or indirectly, or in any other manner

whatsoever apply the proprietary confidential information disclosed to it pursuant to the

provisions of this agreement for any purpose whatsoever other than for the purpose for

which it was disclosed and otherwise than in accordance with the provisions of this

agreement, and more specifically explicitly not to use, exploit, permit the use of, directly

or indirectly the proprietary confidential information.

2.2.3 to maintain in secrecy any and all proprietary confidential information of a party which

may be acquired by or disclosed to it;

2.2.4 not directly or indirectly at any time after the coming into force and effect of this

agreement and irrespective of its termination for any cause at any time subsequent to

the coming into force and effect of this agreement:-

2.2.4.1 do or purport to do anything or assist any other person in doing anything which

may or could impair, prejudice or interfere with the other party’s vested rights, title

and interest in and pertaining to the proprietary confidential information; and

2.2.4.2 represent that a party has any right, title or interest in and pertaining to the other

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party’s proprietary confidential information; and

2.2.5 not, under any circumstances, disclose to any publishing or news media (such as

newspapers, magazines, radio or television) any proprietary confidential information or

any information of any nature whatever with regard to the products, services or

activities of the other party, which such party has not already made known to the public

at large, without the prior written consent of the other party.

2.3 The undertakings referred to in 2.2 shall bind a party whether or not a further

agreement is reached between the parties as envisaged in clause 1 above, it being

agreed that one of the main reasons for the parties wishing to obtain the undertakings

set out in clause 2.2 above, is to prevent the disclosure or use by the other party of the

information obtained in the course of the discussions and the proprietary confidential

information which has or may be disclosed to it, in the event of no further agreement

being reached between the parties which replaces and supersedes this agreement.

2.4 Should no further agreement be reached between the parties in respect of the

business dealings as contemplated herein, the parties respectively agrees to forthwith

hand back to the other all documents and other proprietary confidential information

handed or made available to such party for the purposes envisaged in this agreement

together with all copies, notes and reproductions of such documents and proprietary

confidential information.

2.5 In order to further protect the proprietary confidential information, a party hereby

undertakes that -

2.5.1 it will claim confidentiality undertakings from those of its, or its associated entity’s(ies’),

subsidiary’s(ies’) or holding company’s(ies’) employees, officers, agents, directors,

representatives, associates, advisors and consultants who have a reasonable need to

know and will come into contact with any proprietary confidential information, on terms

similar to those contained in this agreement; and

2.5.2 it will, in order to preclude other persons having access to the proprietary confidential

information, allow only the aforesaid category of persons to come into contact with

such proprietary confidential information.

2.6 A party hereby accepts liability for all acts of its employees, officers, agents, directors,

representatives, consultants and associates who have access to the proprietary

confidential information or who will or are handling the same.

2.7 The parties acknowledge and agree that the unauthorised disclosure or use of the

proprietary confidential information by a party or a third party may cause irreparable

loss, harm and damage to the party and accordingly the parties respectively

indemnifies and holds the other party harmless against any loss, action, expense,

claim, harm or damage of whatsoever nature, suffered or sustained by a party

pursuant to a breach by the other party or the other party's representatives (as set out

in clause 2.5.1 above), of any of the provisions of the undertakings set out in this

agreement.

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2.8 The confidentiality obligations set out in this agreement shall not apply to any

information which -

2.8.1 a party can demonstrate is already in the public domain or becomes available to the

public through no breach by any of the parties hereto or the persons contemplated in

clause 2.5.1 above;

2.8.2 was rightfully in a party's possession without obligation of confidence prior to receipt

from the other party as proven by its written records;

2.8.3 can be proved to have been rightfully received by a party from a third party without

obligation of confidence;

2.8.4 is independently developed by a party as proven by its written records;

2.8.5 is approved for release with the prior written consent of the other party; and

2.8.6 is required to be disclosed in order to comply with its judicial order or decree, provided

that a party has given the other party sufficient prior written notice of such request to

enable such other party to defend or protect such disclosure.

3 non-circumvention

3.1 Receiving Party hereby agrees that the names and personnel of the potential new

clients, which the Disclosing Party will be providing, are highly confidential information

and Receiving Party agrees that they shall not contact the client directly unless

authorized to do so in writing by the Disclosing Party. Such authorization shall be

given only after all necessary agreements are in place securing the agreed amount of

commission payment, which Receiving Party shall collect on behalf of the Disclosing

Party.

3.2 It is anticipated that during the course of dealings between the Parties, each may

reveal to the other certain names, client lists, networks, service providers etc.

(“Designated Parties”), which is the proprietary confidential information of the

respective Party. The Parties each agree not to circumvent, or permit any other party

or persons on their respective behalf to circumvent each other in any way, manner, or

form regarding any transactions during the term of this Agreement. The parties agree

to notify each other in writing of all inquiries about proposed transactions from a

Designated Party of the other. Any and all introductions or approaches to either

Parties; Designated Party shall be made through or with written consent of the

Disclosing Party. Each shall recognize and acknowledge the other Party as the source

of such business shall be made through or with written consent of the disclosing

opportunity, sales opportunity, marketing strategy, or the business relationship.

3.3 No Party shall exploit any such introduction of such introduction of such Party to a

prospective new client, business opportunity, sales opportunity, marketing strategy,

source of new business or other business relationship without reasonable

compensation to the Party providing such introduction. No Party shall circumvent the

interests or efforts of the other Party in any exploitation of information provided to such

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Party by the other Party. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall apply to

any existing relationship between the Parties and their Service Providers if disclosing

Party introduces a prospective new client, product, service, rate, program or any

business opportunity currently not known or in use by the receiving Party. It is further

agreed that this non-circumvention language shall survive for as long the client and or

their successors or assigns are engaged in business with the receiving party or their

affiliates.

4 ancillary provisions

4.1 Each acknowledgement or undertaking made or given by either party pursuant to the

provisions of this agreement is a separate acknowledgement and undertaking and:-

4.1.1 is made separately from each other;

4.1.2 is made separately in respect of each proprietary right of the disclosing party as set

out herein and in respect of each element of such proprietary information;

4.1.3 is severable from every other such acknowledgement and undertaking;

4.1.4 the validity or invalidity of any one such separate acknowledgement and undertaking

shall not affect the validity of any other; and

4.1.5 is in no manner limited or restricted by reference to or inference from any other

separate acknowledgement and undertaking.

5 duration

This agreement shall be of force and effect from the date of last signature hereof and

shall remain in force and effect for a period of six (6) months from the date of last

signature hereof or until a further agreement, replacing and superseding this

agreement, is concluded between the parties, whichever event occurs first.

6 breach

6.1 Should any party (the “defaulting party”) commit a breach of any of the provisions of

this agreement, then the other party (the “aggrieved party”) shall be entitled to, in

addition to any other common law or statutory remedies it may have (including the right

to claim damages):-

i. without notice to the defaulting party, to bring an application in any

Court of competent jurisdiction, whether on an urgent basis or not, for

the granting of an interdict against the defaulting party to prevent any

further breach of the terms of this agreement; and/or

ii. without notice to the defaulting party, to claim specific performance from

the defaulting party of all the defaulting party’s obligations whether or

not the due date for performance has arrived.

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7 domicilium

7.1 The parties choose their domicilium citandi et executandi for all purposes:

For .................................. .............(Pty) Ltd at:

Physical Address Postal Address Telefax.....................

For

National Credit Regulator

Physical Address Postal Address

127 – 15th Road P.O. Box 902 Telefax

Randjiespark Halfwayhouse 011 554 - 2871

Halfwayhouse 1685

Midrand

1685

7.2 Any formal notice to be given or to be made for any purpose under this agreement

shall be in writing and shall -

7.2.1 be delivered to the addressee's physical address in which event it shall be deemed to

have been received when so delivered; or

7.2.2 sent by registered post to the addressee's postal address, in which event it shall be

deemed to have been received 7 (seven) days after it has been posted; or

7.2.3 sent by telefax in which event it shall be deemed to have been received on the day it

was sent.

7.3 Any of the parties shall be entitled to change its respective domicilium and any other

address, as the case may be, on 14 (fourteen) days' notice to the other, provided such

address is within the Republic of South Africa.

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Signed at ........................................ON This the .........DAY Of................. 2010

As witnesses

On behalf of ..................................... (Pty) ltd

As witnesses

ON BEHALF OF National Credit Regulator

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The National Credit Regulator seeks to appoint a service provider to perform job evaluations for a period of 3 years, as detailed in Annexure A (Terms of Reference / Scope of Work). The Supplier successfully tendered for this service under the current tender.

Client address for legal process and notices: 127 15th Road, Randjespark, Midrand, Halfway House. Postal address: PO Box 209, Halfway House, 1685. Telephone: (011) 554 2646.

Bidders must not be restricted on the National Treasury database. They must have their tax affairs in order and submit an original tax clearance certificate. They must sign a service level agreement and comply with the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) if applicable. The bidder must declare any conflict of interest and avoid misconduct; any criminal conviction related to fraud or dishonesty is grounds for termination.

The service provider is to automate an in-house online travel booking and payment system for the National Credit Regulator. The contract period is five (5) years. The scope of work is detailed in Annexure A (Terms of Reference / Scope of Work). A project plan is required as per Annexure C.

Pricing details are set out in Annexure B. Payment is made upon delivery of services to the Client's reasonable satisfaction, with invoices payable within 30 days of receipt. The Client may withhold up to 10% of fees for any deliverable not executed to its reasonable satisfaction.

The Service Level Agreement between the National Credit Regulator and the Service Provider covers the terms and conditions for the provision of job evaluation services over a 3-year period. Key contractual provisions include: delays in performance require prompt written notification to the Client, with possible extension of timeframes; penalties of 1% of fees per day for late delivery; termination rights for both parties under specified conditions including material breach, misconduct, or conviction of fraud; an exit plan requirement for seamless transfer of services; payment terms of 30 days from invoice receipt with possible 10% withholding for unsatisfactory deliverables; limitation of liability excluding indirect or consequential loss except for penalties; conflict of interest obligations; intellectual property vesting in the Client; confidentiality obligations; force majeure provisions; tax compliance confirmation; breach and termination remedies including possible restriction from public sector business; dispute resolution through amicable consultation, mediation, and arbitration under AFSA; notices and legal process addresses; subcontracting notification; and general provisions including severance, entire agreement, no waiver, amendments, governing law, and hierarchy of documents with GCC and SCC.

The service provider is to perform job evaluations for a period of 3 years, as per the scope of work. The Client appoints the Supplier to render the services in accordance with the agreement.

Returnable forms - the SBD 7.2 Contract Form (Part 1) must be completed and signed by the service provider. The contract incorporates the bidding documents: invitation to bid, tax clearance certificate, pricing schedule(s), filled-in task directive/proposal, B-BBEE preference claim, declaration of interest, declaration of bidder's past SCM practices, certificate of independent bid determination, and special conditions of contract.

Preference points are claimed for Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Status Level of Contribution under the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2011. No specific scoring split or thresholds are stated in the available document.

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(if applicable)

4. I confirm that I am duly authorised to sign this contract.

The contract provides for payment within 30 days after receipt of an invoice, in accordance with the contract terms. Bidders must ensure quoted prices cover all specified services and obligations; mistakes in pricing are at the bidder's risk.

Bidders must submit a valid tax clearance certificate and complete the SBD 6.1 B-BBEE preference claim form, SBD 4 Declaration of Interest, SBD 8 Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices, and SBD 9 Certificate of Independent Bid Determination.

The contract incorporates the bidding documents, general conditions of contract, and any specified other documents. The bidder must confirm the correctness and validity of the bid, that prices cover all specified services and obligations, and that pricing errors are at the bidder's risk.

B-BBEE preference claims are made under the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2011, using the B-BBEE status level of contribution.